Essence of Rajasthan Tour
Duration of the Tour: -9 Nights 10 Days
Destinations Covered: - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur
Day 1: Jaipur Arrival
Upon arrival in Jaipur Railway station or Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our professional tour manager and then continue for an assisted drive to reach the hotel for relaxing a while. Jaipur is the most beautiful and capital city of Rajasthan, which is world-wide famed with the name of “Pink City of India”.
Further, you may explore the bustling Jaipur Bazaars to shop for souvenirs and handicrafts as a beautiful memory while traveling in the walled city. Shopping in Jaipur offers many things to buy like jewellery, stone, footwear, traditional attire, and a range of beautiful textiles mainly block printing, bandhej prints, zari, leheriya, etc.
Later, get an assisted drive to reach the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 2: In Jaipur
The day is designed as exploring the architectural wonders on a city sightseeing tour. After breakfast, you’ll meet a professional tour guide at the hotel, who will assist you for the entire sightseeing plan.
Start over the day with Amer Fort – the majestic hill fort of Rajasthan, Jal Mahal – the awe-inspiring Water Palace, Hawa Mahal – impressive architectural beauty of Palace of Winds, and City Palace – the magnificent royal palace. Later on, visit Jantar Mantar – the astrological observatory also recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city. In the evening, if time and energy permits, get on a Pink city Night Tour and explore the beautiful historical sites during the dusk. Stay overnight in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur – Bikaner
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and further continue your journey to the next destination of this tour – Bikaner by road. The city is well-known as the camel country of India for breeding some of the best riding camels. On reaching the city, you’ll be transferred to the pre-booked hotel for relaxing a while. Afterward, enjoy a guided tour of the city and visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, and National Research Centre on Camel. Stay overnight in Bikaner.
Day 4: Bikaner – Jaisalmer
Today, you’ll proceed for the next destination of this tour - Jaisalmer. After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and continue a drive to reach the Golden City of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is beautifully adorned with many historical jewels that shows the glorious past of the city. Upon arrival, you’ll be transferred to the hotel. Take rest and settle down.
In the evening, enjoy boating at Gadisar Lake - an artificial Lake surrounded by many ruins, chattris, and shrines. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 5: In Jaisalmer
Kick start the day for an exciting sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer along with the desert adventures. After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide and proceed for a city tour. Begin the day with a visit to Jaisalmer Fort - the ancient living fort of India that resides 2/3rd of the old city population. Afterward, explore the age-old Havelis of Jaisalmer that mainly include Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, and Nathmalji ki Haveli.
In the evening reach to the golden sand dunes of Jaisalmer for commencing a bumpy camelback ride over the elongated stretch of desert. Enjoy the evening in the desert with multiple adventures like a sunset view, cultural evening with a folk dance performance, bonfire, and overnight stay in the dunes.
Day 6: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel to continue a journey for Jodhpur, which is well-known as the Blue City of Rajasthan due to its blue-painted houses in the old city. On arrival, get assisted to reach the hotel for check-in and settle down.
In the evening, visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid, Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and Clock Tower otherwise known as Ghanta Ghar. Stay overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 7: Jodhpur – Udaipur
This morning, you’ll proceed for onward journey to reach Udaipur - the City of Lakes and Venice of the East. On arrival get an assisted drive for the hotel to relax and settle down.
In the evening, enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola in the serene ambiance to the city. Visit nearby shopping places to shop for some traditional souvenirs. Stay overnight in Udaipur.
Day 8: In Udaipur
Today, you’ll explore the architectural wonders of Udaipur. After breakfast, meet your guide to proceed for Udaipur Sightseeing Tour that includes City Palace, Jag Mandir, Jagdish Mandir, Monsoon Palace, and Saheliyon ki Bari. Stay overnight in Udaipur.
Day 9: Udaipur – Pushkar
This morning, leave for the onward destination - Pushkar which is the prominent holy place for Hindus in Rajasthan. On reaching the city, reach the hotel to relax and refresh. In the evening, leave for exploring the city leisurely. Visit Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Enjoy evening aarti ceremony at the ghats of Pushkar Lake. Stay overnight in Pushkar.
Day 10: Pushkar – Jaipur & departure
Conclude your journey by visiting Jaipur Airport to board a flight for onward journey.