14-Day Pure Rajasthan Tour

Tour Overview

Tour Highlights

• 100% Pure Rajasthan Circuit: Explore Jaipur, Mandawa (Shekhawati), Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, and Udaipur without long transit detours.
• Shekhawati Frescoed Havelis: Walk through Mandawa's open-air art gallery of 18th-century painted merchant mansions.
• Living Fort & Thar Desert Camping: Walk inside the inhabited golden sandstone citadel of Jaisalmer Fort and enjoy a sunset camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes.
• Imperial Fortresses & Blue City Alleys: Tour Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, Junagarh Fort in Bikaner, and Amber Fort in Jaipur.
• Romantic Lake Pichola Cruise: Boat past the Lake Palace and Jag Mandir island pavilion in Udaipur.

Tour Information

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Jaipur & Hotel Transfer

   Arrive at Jaipur International Airport (JAI) or Jaipur Junction Railway Station. Meet your private chauffeur and transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring local bazaars at your own pace.

2. Day 2: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour of Jaipur

   Head into the Aravalli Hills to visit Amber Fort. Walk through its royal gateways, cobblestone paths, and the mirror-adorned Sheesh Mahal. Stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace) for photos across Man Sagar Lake. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace complex, Jantar Mantar observatory, and the lattice facade of Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).

3. Day 3: Drive from Jaipur to Mandawa (Shekhawati Region)

   After breakfast, drive 3.5 hours north into the Shekhawati region to Mandawa. Known for its 18th- and 19th-century merchant mansions (havelis), take a walking tour of the town to admire intricately painted frescoes adorning Snehi Ram Ladia Haveli and Chokhani Double Haveli. Check into a heritage hotel.

4. Day 4: Drive from Mandawa to Bikaner & Junagarh Fort Tour

   Depart Mandawa and drive 4 hours west across semi-arid terrain to the desert city of Bikaner. Check into your hotel and visit Junagarh Fort, an unbreached fortress featuring grand halls like Karan Mahal and Anup Mahal. Visit the Karni Mata Temple (Deshnoke) or the National Research Centre on Camel in the late afternoon.

5. Day 5: Drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer (The Golden City)

   After breakfast, embark on a 5.5-hour drive west across the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer. Pass desert hamlets and wind farms along the highway. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and enjoy sunset views of Jaisalmer Fort from local city viewpoints.

6. Day 6: Jaisalmer Living Fort Tour & Sam Sand Dunes Sunset

   Explore Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila), one of the world's few living forts home to local families, shops, and centuries-old Jain temples. Tour Patwon ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli. In the late afternoon, drive to Sam Sand Dunes for a camel trek across desert dunes as the sun sets, followed by a cultural folk dance performance.

7. Day 7: Free Morning in Jaisalmer & Desert Village Exploration

   Spend a relaxed morning exploring lesser-known spots in Jaisalmer, such as the serene Gadisar Lake surrounded by shrines and chatris, or the abandoned ghost village of Kuldhara. Enjoy free time in the afternoon for shopping local embroidery, leather goods, and brass artifacts.

8. Day 8: Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (The Blue City)

   Depart Jaisalmer and drive 5 hours east across desert roads to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check into your hotel. In the afternoon, visit Jaswant Thada, a marble memorial, and take a guided walking tour through the narrow, blue-painted alleys of the old city around the Clock Tower market.

9. Day 9: Mehrangarh Fort Tour & Bishnoi Village Safari

   In the morning, tour the grand Mehrangarh Fort, perched 400 feet above Jodhpur, exploring its royal palaces and museum collections. In the afternoon, take an open 4x4 Jeep safari to nearby Bishnoi Villages to learn about the community's wildlife conservation traditions and observe local artisans.

10. Day 10: Drive from Jodhpur to Ranakpur via Om Banna Temple

    Depart Jodhpur after breakfast and drive south into the foothills of the Aravalli range. En route, stop at the unique Om Banna Temple (Bullet Baba Shrine). Continue driving to Ranakpur and check into your hotel surrounded by lush hills.

11. Day 11: Ranakpur Jain Temple & Drive to Udaipur

    In the morning, visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple, famous for its white marble architecture supported by 1,444 uniquely carved pillars. Afterwards, drive 2.5 hours to Udaipur (City of Lakes). Check into your hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening along Lake Pichola.

12. Day 12: Full-Day Sightseeing in Udaipur

    Spend the day discovering Udaipur with your guide. Tour the grand City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan overlooking Lake Pichola. Visit Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Garden of the Maidens). In the late afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on Lake Pichola, floating past Jag Mandir island.

13. Day 13: Excursion to Eklingji & Nagda Temples

    Take a short 25 km morning drive north of Udaipur to visit the ancient Eklingji Temple complex, dedicated to Lord Shiva (the ruling deity of Mewar royalty), and the 10th-century Nagda Sahasra Bahu Temples featuring fine stone carvings. Return to Udaipur for an afternoon of private shopping or relaxation.

14. Day 14: Final Departure from Udaipur

    Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Depending on your onward travel plans, your private driver will transfer you to Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR) or Udaipur City Railway Station for your departure.

What’s Included