Overview
Rajasthan is the most rewarding introduction to India, and this route takes in its four great cities at a comfortable pace, staying in converted palaces and havelis throughout.
You'll see the Amber Fort before the crowds, sail on Lake Pichola at sunset, walk beneath Mehrangarh's walls in Jodhpur, and spend a night in the desert near Jaisalmer. A car and driver stay with you for the whole trip.
Trip highlights
- Heritage hotel stays in converted palaces and havelis
- Private car and driver for the entire journey
- Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal at opening in Jaipur
- Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, Udaipur
- Camel safari and overnight desert camp near Jaisalmer
Day by day
12 days1Day 1Arrival in Delhi
Met at Delhi airport. Evening at leisure in the city.
Hotel, Delhi
2Day 2Delhi to Jaipur
Morning drive to Jaipur, with an afternoon visit to the Albert Hall Museum and a bazaar walk.
Heritage haveli, Jaipur
3Day 3Amber Fort and the Pink City
Amber Fort at opening, then Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and the City Palace.
Heritage haveli, Jaipur
4Day 4Jaipur to Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur via Pushkar, with a stop at the Brahma temple and the lakeside ghats.
Heritage hotel, Jodhpur
5Day 5Mehrangarh and the blue city
Guided tour of Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada, then a walk through the indigo lanes below the walls.
Heritage hotel, Jodhpur
6Day 6Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
Long drive west into the Thar Desert, arriving in the golden city by late afternoon.
Haveli, Jaisalmer
7Day 7Jaisalmer fort and desert camp
Explore the living fort and Patwon Ki Haveli, then drive out to the dunes for a camel safari and dinner under the stars.
Desert camp, Sam dunes
8Day 8Jaisalmer to Udaipur
Fly to Udaipur via Jodhpur. Evening at leisure beside Lake Pichola.
Lake-view hotel, Udaipur
9Day 9Udaipur
City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Saheliyon Ki Bari, finishing with a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir.
Lake-view hotel, Udaipur
10Day 10Ranakpur and Kumbhalgarh
Day trip to the marble Jain temple at Ranakpur and the hilltop fortress of Kumbhalgarh.
Lake-view hotel, Udaipur
11Day 11Free day in Udaipur
A cooking class, a miniature-painting workshop, or simply time by the lake.
Lake-view hotel, Udaipur
12Day 12Departure
Transfer to Udaipur airport for the flight to Delhi or Mumbai.
What's included
- Hand-picked accommodation as listed
- Private airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Daily breakfast, plus meals shown in the itinerary
- Local English-speaking guides throughout
- All entrance fees for included activities
- 24/7 support from your dedicated travel planner
Not included
- International flights (we can quote these separately)
- Travel insurance
- Visa and entry fees where applicable
- Personal expenses, drinks and gratuities
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Departures & availability
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I had been nervous about travelling in India with my parents. The private car and driver made it effortless, the heritage hotels were stunning, and having the same driver for eleven days meant he genuinely looked after us. My mother has not stopped talking about the desert camp.
Priya Raghunathan
Singapore
Good to know
Best time to visit
October–March
Currency
Indian Rupee (INR)
Language
Hindi, Rajasthani, English
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata (UTC+5:30)