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Royal Rajasthan Tour – 8 Days

  • Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner

Highlights

  • Rich Cultural Immersion
  • Desert Adventure
  • Iconic Forts
  • Local Life & Markets
  • Royal City Experiences
  • Comfortable Travel

Tour Introduction

Embark on a royal journey through Rajasthan, the majestic desert state of India. From the pink-hued streets of Jaipur, the golden dunes of Jaisalmer, the regal blue of Jodhpur, to the romantic lakes of Udaipur—each city tells a different story of India’s imperial past. This 8-day Rajasthan tour is designed to offer you the perfect balance of sightseeing, culture, shopping, and authentic Indian hospitality.

With private guides, air-conditioned transfers, handpicked 4-star (or optional 5-star) hotels, and optional cultural experiences—this package ensures you travel in comfort with time to unwind, making it ideal for travelers flying in from the USA.

Arrival Point: Jaipur International Airport / Transfer from Delhi Airport (5-6 hrs drive)
 Activities:

  • Airport pick-up and private transfer to hotel.
  • Leisure afternoon to recover from international flight (recommended for travelers from the US).
  • Evening visit to Birla Temple (white marble shrine).
  • Optional: Visit Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple for a spiritual start to your trip.

Overnight: Jaipur
 Accommodation: Heritage-style 4-star hotel (upgrade to palace stay optional)
 Meals: None (Dinner on request)

  • Amber Fort: Elephant ride (optional) or jeep transfer to this hilltop marvel. Explore the Sheesh Mahal, courtyards, and ancient royal chambers.
  • Jal Mahal (Water Palace): Photo stop en route to city center.
  • City Palace Complex: Walk through regal halls, museums, and gardens.
  • Jantar Mantar: Ancient astronomical observatory (UNESCO site).
  • Hawa Mahal: The “Palace of Winds” famous for its ornate pink facade.
  • Explore Johari Bazaar for traditional jewelry, textiles & handicrafts.

Evening Add-On: Cultural Rajasthani dinner at Chokhi Dhani (folk dance, music & village-themed experience).

Overnight: Jaipur
 Meals: Breakfast

  • Scenic drive through desert villages of Shekhawati region.
  • Junagarh Fort: Explore its grand palaces and halls.
  • Karni Mata Temple: Known as the “Rat Temple” (a truly unique cultural site).
  • Visit Camel Breeding Farm, Asia’s largest, for a taste of rural Rajasthan.

Optional: Sunset photography walk in Bikaner’s Old Town.

Overnight: Bikaner
 Meals: Breakfast

En route Stop:

  • Visit Jaisalmer War Museum, honoring Indian army’s bravery.

Evening:

  • Check-in at your heritage hotel in Jaisalmer.
  • Stroll around Gadisar Lake for a peaceful sunset.
  • Visit Bada Bagh, an atmospheric royal cenotaph site.

Overnight: Jaisalmer
 Meals: Breakfast

Morning:

  • Explore Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila) – A living fort with temples, shops, and residences.
  • Visit architectural masterpieces: Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Haveli.

Afternoon to Evening:

  • Drive to Sam Sand Dunes.
  • Enjoy camel ride at sunset.
  • Participate in cultural evening with folk music, dance, and buffet dinner.
  • Optional: Overnight in Desert Camp (Luxury Swiss tents with attached bathrooms & bonfire) or return to hotel.

Overnight: Jaisalmer / Desert Camp
 Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (at desert)

  • Drive through golden countryside to the Blue City.
  • Visit Mehrangarh Fort, one of India’s most impressive hill forts.
  • See Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, and panoramic views of the city.
  • Visit Jaswant Thada, the marble cenotaph often called the “Taj Mahal of Marwar”.
  • Enjoy local markets like Sardar Market near Clock Tower.

Overnight: Jodhpur
 Meals: Breakfast

  • En route visit to Kumbhalgarh Fort, a UNESCO site with the second-longest wall in the world.
  • Arrive in Udaipur, the City of Lakes.
  • Evening boat ride on Lake Pichola past Jag Mandir, City Palace, and ghats.
  • Enjoy sunset views and dinner by the lakeside.

Overnight: Udaipur
 Meals: Breakfast

  • City Palace Udaipur: Tour the grand royal residence and museum.
  • Saheliyon Ki Bari: Garden of the royal ladies.
  • Optional: Visit Bagore Ki Haveli or local art studios.

Departure: Transfer to Udaipur Airport or back to Delhi (by flight or private transfer). Optional add-on: Flight/train to Agra for Taj Mahal extension.

Meals: Breakfast

Inclusions

  • Pick-up from Jaipur / Delhi airport & drop at Udaipur / Delhi airport
  • 7 Nights accommodation in 4-star heritage-style hotels (customizable to 5-star/luxury)
  • Daily breakfast + 1 dinner in Jaisalmer desert camp
  • All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
  • Professional English-speaking guides in each city
  • Camel Safari with cultural show in Thar Desert
  • Boating experience at Lake Pichola
  • Monument entry ticket to Amber Fort
  • Local market walks and photo stops
  • 24/7 customer support during travel

Exclusions

  • International airfare from the USA to India
  • Domestic flights (can be booked on request)
  • Lunch, dinners (except specified)
  • Monument entry fees (except Amber Fort)
  • Personal expenses, tips, insurance

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