India · Private & Tailored Tour
The Vivid Rajasthan
Jaipur · Bikaner · Jaisalmer · Jodhpur
Duration
6 Nights / 7 Days
Destinations
Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur
Travel Style
Private & Tailored Tour
Covering
1 Country · 4 Cities
Overview
The Vivid Rajasthan
Discover the colourful heritage, majestic desert citadels, and living rural traditions of Rajasthan on this seven-day circuit connecting Jaipur with the Thar Desert and the Blue City of Jodhpur. The journey begins in the Pink City of Jaipur, where travellers attend the devotional evening Aarti at Birla Mandir, tour illuminated heritage facades on an open-top night Jeep tour, and explore royal architectural treasures including Amber Fort, the City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and Hawa Mahal. Travelling northwest across the desert plains to Bikaner, the tour introduces the National Camel Breeding Farm and the rolling sands of Raisar Camp for an authentic desert safari, camel ride, and live Rajasthani folk dance performance.
Leaving Bikaner after exploring the formidable courtyards of Junagarh Fort, the route ventures west to the golden outpost of Jaisalmer. Here, wander the living bastions of Jaisal Fort, marvel at the intricate stone carvings of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli, visit peaceful Gadisar Lake, and ride camels across the Sam Sand Dunes at sunset. The tour concludes in Jodhpur with an open-top Jeep expedition into traditional Bishnoi villages and morning visits to the towering ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada before departure.
Highlights
What You Will Experience
- Jaipur Royal Monuments: Explore the hilltop Amber Fort, City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar Observatory, and the façade of Hawa Mahal.
- Jaipur by Night: Experience the illuminated gates, avenues, and palaces of the Pink City on an evening 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 an authentic Thar desert safari, sunset camel trek, and live Rajasthani folk music and dance at camp.
- Junagarh Fort Citadel: Tour the unconquered fort of Bikaner, celebrated for its composite palaces and painted galleries.
- Golden Citadel of Jaisalmer: Walk the living courtyards of Jaisal Fort, medieval Jain Temples, and historic Gadisar Lake.
- Intricate Sandstone Havelis: Admire the delicate latticework facades of Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmalji Ki Haveli.
- Sam Sand Dunes Sunset: Ride camels across the rolling desert sands during twilight at the Sam Dunes.
- Bishnoi Village Safari: Embark on an open-top rural Jeep safari into indigenous Bishnoi settlements.
- Jodhpur Forts & Memorials: Explore the cliff-top Mehrangarh Fort and the white marble cenotaph of Jaswant Thada.
The Route
Your Journey
Jaipur · Bikaner · Jaisalmer · Jodhpur
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 at the hotel and 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 across Jaipur.
Visit the historic Amber Fort, renowned for its artistic 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 photo 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 into the deep desert.
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, depart 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 & Bishnoi Safari
After breakfast, depart by surface for the Sun City of Jodhpur, covering approximately 284 km (approx. 5 hours).
Arrive in Jodhpur and complete check-in formalities at your hotel.
In the afternoon, proceed on an open-top Jeep Safari to the Bishnoi Villages to observe indigenous wildlife conservation, rural lifestyles, and traditional crafts.
Overnight: Jodhpur
Meals: As per plan
Day 07 – Sightseeing in Jodhpur & Final Departure
Following breakfast at the hotel, proceed for morning sightseeing of the historic Blue City.
Visit the cliff-top Mehrangarh Fort, exploring its palatial courtyards and weaponry galleries, followed by the white marble memorial of Jaswant Thada.
After concluding the visits, transfer to Jodhpur 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
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 06 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 Jaipur-by-Night Jeep Safari.
- Amer Fort ascent by Jeep.
- Desert safari and camel ride at 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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