Journey through Rajasthan

Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bhenswara & Udaipur

Travel to some of Rajasthan's most enchanting cities such as the desert oasis of of Pushkar, the fantastic Meherangarh Fort in Jodhpur, the walled desert city of Jaisalmer and the lake city of Udaipur.

Your nights are spent at a number of beautifully situated and atmospheric old buildings. It is not difficult to see why this is our favourite tour of Rajasthan.

"With their vivid turbans, silver jewellery, bright-mirrored skirts and veils, the Rajasthanis are the most colourful people in India."

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Journey through Rajasthan

Day 1, JAIPUR TO PUSHKAR

Drive to Pushkar, a desert oasis on a holy lake. Afternoon at leisure to explore the lakeside with its many holy men, pilgrims and temples.

Stay at Pushkar Palace.

Day 2, PUSHKAR TO JODHPUR

Drive to Jodhpur. Afternoon visit to the impressive Meherangarh Fort, with fantastic views across this blue-hued city.

Stay at Pal Haveli

Day 3, JODHPUR TO JAISALMER

Cross the desert to the `Golden City' of Jaisalmer, looming magically out of the horizon.

Stay at Nachana Haveli for two nights

Day 4, JAISALMER

You explore Jaisalmer on foot on a guided morning tour. Within the fortress walls the cobbled streets are strewn with stunning palaces, beautiful mansions of rich merchants (havelis), and Jain temples that were built between the 12th and 15th centuries.

Day 5, JAISALMER TO BHENSWARA

Drive through rarely visited areas of Rajasthan to Bhenswara. Evening leopard safari.

Stay at Ravla Bhenswara

Day 6, BHENSWARA TO UDAIPUR

Drive via the magnificent Jain temples of Ranakpur to the `Lake City' of Jodhpur.

Stay at Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel for two nights

Day 7, UDAIPUR

You take a morning tour of the intricate palaces and temples.

Day 8, ONWARDS FROM UDAIPUR

Your trip ends after breakfast. You can choose to travel from Udaipur to Jaipur, allowing you a stay in the fabulous Deogarh Mahal along the way. Alternative you can travel from Udaipur to Ahmedabad and enjoy a stay in the Udai Bilas Palace in Dungarpur. Udaipur is also well connected by trains and flights to many other places in India.

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Gain an insight into rural life

A stay at Chandelao Garh offers a great chance to the see village life and interact with the local community.

Take a camel safari in the Thar desert

Spend the night at Dera Eco, a deluxe tented camp near Osian and a perfect place to do a camel safari.

Stay at a delightful former hunting lodge

Rawla Narlai overlooks a gigantic 350-foot single rock of granite, dotted with caves and temples.

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Highlights
  • Visit Pushkar, a desert oasis on a holy lake
  • Explore the enchanting cities of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur
  • Go on a leopard safari in Bhenswara
Duration

Departure

Daily from Jaipur
Not advisable in May and June (due to uncomfortable heat)

Price

From 747 USD per person - based on 2 people sharing

Inclusions
  • Accommodation on twin share basis at selected hotels
  • Stay on bed & breakfast basis
  • English-speaking local guide for walking tour of Jaisalmer and half day tour of Udaipur
  • Leopard safari in Bhenswara
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with private chauffeur
Tour price excludes
  • International flights
  • Entrance fees to historical monuments