India · Private & Tailored Tour
The Wonders of Rajasthan
Jaipur · Bikaner · Jaisalmer · Jodhpur · Udaipur
Duration
8 Nights / 9 Days
Destinations
Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur
Travel Style
Private & Tailored Tour
Covering
1 Country · 5 Cities
Overview
The Wonders of Rajasthan
Experience the full architectural grandeur, desert romance, and lakeside elegance of Rajasthan on this definitive nine-day circuit across the state. Beginning in Jaipur, the vibrant Pink City, travellers attend an evening Aarti at Birla Mandir, tour illuminated palaces on an open-top night Jeep tour, and explore royal architectural wonders including Amber Fort, the City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Hawa Mahal. The tour continues northwest into the Thar Desert to Bikaner to visit a working camel breeding farm, embark on a sunset camel safari at Raisar Desert Camp, and tour the ornate halls of Junagarh Fort.
Venture westward to the golden oasis of Jaisalmer to explore the living ramparts of Jaisal Fort, centuries-old Jain temples, the carved stone facades of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli, historic Gadisar Lake, and the rolling dunes of Sam at sunset. Travelling south to the Sun City of Jodhpur, visit the soaring clifftop bastions of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, the Clock Tower bazaar, and the royal Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Winding through the Aravalli Hills, marvel at the 1,444 sculpted marble pillars of Ranakpur Jain Temple before concluding in Udaipur with an evening boat cruise on Lake Pichola, visits to the lakeside City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and Sahelion Ki Bari.
Highlights
What You Will Experience
- Jaipur Royal Monuments: Visit the hilltop Amber Fort, City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Hawa Mahal.
- Jaipur by Night: Experience the illuminated avenues, gates, and royal monuments of the Pink City on an open Jeep tour.
- Devotional Evening: Attend the serene evening Aarti prayer ceremony at the white marble Birla Mandir in Jaipur.
- Bikaner Camel Farm: Visit the National Research Centre on Camel to learn about desert livestock and ecology.
- Raisar Desert Safari: Enjoy a deep-desert safari, sunset camel trek, and live Rajasthani folk music and dance at camp.
- Junagarh Fort Citadel: Marvel at the intricate courtyards, mirror-work halls, and galleries of Bikaner’s unconquered fort.
- Golden Citadel of Jaisalmer: Walk the living courtyards of Jaisal Fort, ancient Jain Temples, and historic Gadisar Lake.
- Carved Merchant Havelis: Admire the delicate sandstone jaali screens of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli.
- Sam Sand Dunes Sunset: Experience an evocative camel ride across the rolling dunes of the Thar Desert at twilight.
- Jodhpur Forts & Palaces: Tour Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, the Clock Tower bazaar, and Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum.
- Ranakpur Marble Marvel: Stop en route to explore the 1,444 intricately carved white marble pillars of Ranakpur Jain Temple.
- Romantic Lake Pichola: Enjoy a scenic shared boat ride across Lake Pichola overlooking Udaipur’s island palaces.
- Udaipur Lakeside Heritage: Discover the grand City Palace complex, historic Jagdish Temple, and Sahelion Ki Bari.
The Route
Your Journey
Jaipur · Bikaner · Jaisalmer · Jodhpur · Udaipur
Itinerary
Day by Day
Day 01 – Arrive in Jaipur
Arrive at Jaipur Airport or Railway Station by domestic flight or train, where you will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Complete check-in formalities and take time to freshen up.
In the evening, attend the devotional Aarti ceremony at the white marble Birla Mandir.
Proceed for the exhilarating Jaipur by Night city tour by open Jeep to admire the illuminated royal landmarks.
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals: As per plan
Day 02 – A Day in Jaipur
After breakfast, embark on a full day of sightseeing in Jaipur.
Visit the majestic Amber Fort, celebrated for its Rajput-Mughal architecture, cobbled courtyards, and mirrored halls.
In the afternoon, tour the City Palace complex, situated at the core of the Pink City and housing royal museums and courtyards.
Make a stop to view the exterior façade of Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and explore the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory.
Overnight: Jaipur
Meals: As per plan
Day 03 – Jaipur to Bikaner & Raisar Desert Safari
Following breakfast, depart Jaipur by road for Bikaner, covering a distance of approximately 240 km (approx. 6 hours).
Arrive in Bikaner and complete check-in formalities at your hotel.
Visit the national camel breeding farm and proceed directly to Raisar Camp for a thrilling desert safari deep into the dunes.
Take a camel ride, watch the sunset over the desert, and return to camp for a traditional folk dance performance followed by dinner at the campsite.
Return to your hotel in Bikaner.
Overnight: Bikaner
Meals: As per plan
Day 04 – Bikaner Sightseeing & Drive to Jaisalmer
After breakfast, proceed for morning sightseeing of Junagarh Fort, known for its ornate palaces and museum collections.
Following the visit, leave for the golden desert city of Jaisalmer, travelling approximately 330 km (approx. 7 hours).
Arrive in Jaisalmer, check in at the hotel, and spend the evening at leisure.
Overnight: Jaisalmer
Meals: As per plan
Day 05 – A Day in Jaisalmer & Sam Sand Dunes
Following breakfast at the hotel, set out to explore Jaisalmer’s living desert heritage.
Visit the historic reservoir of Gadisar Lake, followed by the clifftop Jaisal Fort and its medieval Jain Temples.
Walk through the lower town to visit the ornate merchant mansions of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli.
In the evening, drive onward to the Sam Sand Dunes for a sunset camel ride across the rolling desert sands before returning to the hotel.
Overnight: Jaisalmer
Meals: As per plan
Day 06 – Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After breakfast, depart by surface for the Sun City of Jodhpur, covering approximately 240 km (approx. 5.5 hours).
Arrive in Jodhpur and complete check-in formalities at your hotel.
In the afternoon, proceed for sightseeing of the Blue City, including Mehrangarh Fort, the Clock Tower, the bustling local market, the white marble cenotaph of Jaswant Thada, and the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum.
Overnight: Jodhpur
Meals: As per plan
Day 07 – Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur
After breakfast, depart by road for Udaipur, travelling a distance of approximately 250 km (approx. 7 hours).
En route, visit the magnificent Ranakpur Jain Temple, a massive white marble sanctuary celebrated for its 1,444 intricately carved pillars, 24 halls, and 80 domes.
Continue onward across the Aravalli ranges to Udaipur, arrive, and complete check-in formalities at the hotel.
Overnight: Udaipur
Meals: As per plan
Day 08 – A Day in Udaipur
Following breakfast, embark on a full day of sightseeing in the City of Lakes.
Visit Sahelion Ki Bari (the Courtyard of the Maidens), the historic Jagdish Temple, and the sprawling City Palace complex overlooking the waters of Lake Pichola.
In the evening, enjoy a shared boat cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola.
Overnight: Udaipur
Meals: As per plan
Day 09 – Departure from Udaipur
After breakfast, complete check-out formalities at the hotel.
Transfer to Udaipur Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey back home.
Meals: As per plan
Stays & Travel
Accommodation & Transport
Where You Stay
- Jaipur – 2 nights
- Bikaner – 1 night
- Jaisalmer – 2 nights
- Jodhpur – 1 night
- Udaipur – 2 nights
Your Tour
What Is Included
Included
- Assistance & Transfers: Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure by Kanishka Holiday Makers representatives.
- Accommodation: Accommodation in the hotels mentioned, or similar, on a double-sharing basis for 08 nights.
- Taxes & Policies: Government taxes as applicable, with standard hotel check-in at 14:00 hrs and check-out at 12:00 hrs.
- Guide & Escort Services: English-speaking guide during sightseeing for groups of 15 persons and above, along with an accompanying company escort throughout the tour.
- Monument Entries: All currently applicable monument entrance fees to the places of visit in the itinerary.
- Private Transport: Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicle as per group size: 2 Pax: Maruti Dzire, 3–5 Pax: Toyota Innova, 6–12 Pax: Tempo Traveller, 15 Pax: Mini Coach / Tempo Traveller.
- Tour Operations: Professional and service charges for the preparation and operation of the tour program.
- Special Activities & Safaris:
- Shared boat ride on Lake Pichola in Udaipur.
- Shared Jaipur-by-Night Jeep Safari.
- Camel ride at desert camp in Raisar / Sam Sand Dunes.
- Bishnoi Village Jeep Safari.
- The rates include only the services listed above and those mentioned in the enclosed itinerary.
Not Included
- GST and any new or applicable government taxes unless specifically included.
- Airfare, airport taxes, visa fees, travel insurance and other travel-related charges unless specified.
- Hotel upgrades, early check-in, late check-out and additional accommodation.
- Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, beverages, tips, porterage, shopping and photography.
- Expenses arising from delays, cancellations, weather, road closures, strikes or other circumstances beyond the company’s control.
- Medical, emergency and hospitalization expenses.
- Any activity, service or expense not specifically mentioned under Inclusions.
Before You Go
Good to Know
Essential Information
Starts from: Jaipur
Booking Terms
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- Cancellation requests must be made in writing.
- Cancellation charges will apply as per the terms of the hotels, airlines, transport providers and other service providers involved.
- Non-refundable bookings and advance payments are non-refundable.
- No refund will be provided for unused services, missed services or voluntary changes after commencement of the tour.
- Refunds, where applicable, will be made after deduction of applicable cancellation charges and non-refundable costs.
- Any additional costs arising from itinerary changes requested by the traveller will be payable by the traveller.
- In case of circumstances beyond the company’s control, refunds will be subject to amounts recoverable from the respective service providers.
- The cancellation policy applicable to the confirmed booking will prevail.
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