Rajasthan Circuits

Rajasthan Grand Tour: Jaipur to Udaipur via the Desert

📍 Jaipur – Pushkar – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Udaipur

Duration

9N / 10D

Difficulty

Easy

Starting

On request

Pickup

Jaipur, Delhi

Overview

The classic Rajasthan circuit in ten unhurried days. Begin with the forts and palaces of Jaipur, slow down by the holy lake at Pushkar, climb Mehrangarh Fort above Jodhpur's blue city, sleep under the stars in the Thar desert near Jaisalmer, visit the marble Jain temple at Ranakpur and finish among the lakes of Udaipur. One private car and driver stays with you throughout, and every hotel is hand-picked.

Highlights

✔ Amer Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur
✔ Pushkar's ghats and Brahma Temple
✔ Mehrangarh Fort and the blue city of Jodhpur
✔ Desert camp and camel safari at Sam dunes, Jaisalmer
✔ Ranakpur Jain temple
✔ Lake Pichola and the City Palace, Udaipur

Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Jaipur
Pickup from Jaipur airport or railway station (or from Delhi on request). Check in and relax. Evening visit to Birla Mandir and the illuminated Albert Hall. Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 2: Jaipur sightseeing
- Amer Fort and Panna Meena ka Kund in the morning.
- Jal Mahal photo stop.
- City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.
- Evening in Johari Bazaar or at Nahargarh for sunset.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 3: Jaipur → Ajmer → Pushkar (about 150 km)
Drive to Ajmer for the Dargah Sharif, then on to Pushkar. Visit the Brahma Temple and join the evening aarti on the ghats of Pushkar Lake. Overnight in Pushkar.
Day 4: Pushkar → Jodhpur (about 190 km)
Morning at leisure in Pushkar, then drive to Jodhpur. Evening at the Clock Tower and Sardar Market – try a makhaniya lassi. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 5: Jodhpur sightseeing
- Mehrangarh Fort – one of India's most impressive forts, with an excellent museum.
- Jaswant Thada – white marble memorial.
- Walk through the blue lanes below the fort and visit Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell.
- Umaid Bhawan Palace museum.
Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 6: Jodhpur → Jaisalmer (about 285 km)
Drive across the Thar to the Golden City. Afternoon at Jaisalmer Fort, the living fort, and the carved Patwon ki Haveli. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
Day 7: Gadisar Lake – Kuldhara – desert camp
Sunrise at Gadisar Lake, then visit the abandoned village of Kuldhara. Drive to the Sam sand dunes for a sunset camel safari, followed by folk music, dance and dinner at a desert camp. Overnight in a desert camp.
Day 8: Jaisalmer → Jodhpur (about 285 km)
Desert sunrise and breakfast, then drive back to Jodhpur. Optional stop at the temples of Osian. Evening at leisure. Overnight in Jodhpur.
Day 9: Jodhpur → Ranakpur → Udaipur (about 250 km)
Drive through the Aravalli hills to Ranakpur to see the marble Jain temple with its 1,444 carved pillars. Continue to Udaipur and enjoy sunset at Ambrai Ghat. Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 10: Udaipur sightseeing – departure
Morning at the City Palace and Jagdish Temple, then a boat ride on Lake Pichola (at extra cost). Drop at Udaipur airport or railway station – or drive back to Jaipur (about 400 km) with an extra night on request.

Inclusions

✅ 9 nights in hand-picked hotels with breakfast, including 1 night in a desert camp with dinner (twin sharing)
✅ Private AC car with driver for all 10 days
✅ Sunset camel safari and cultural evening at the camp
✅ Airport / railway station pickup and drop
✅ Toll, parking, state taxes and driver allowance

Exclusions

❌ Monument entry tickets, camera fees and guide fees (unless mentioned)
❌ Lunch and dinner unless mentioned
❌ Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed in inclusions
❌ GST as applicable
❌ Boat rides and optional activities

Things to Carry

Comfortable walking shoesCap, sunglasses and sunscreenLight cottons in summer; a warm layer from November to FebruaryGovernment photo ID (needed at hotels and some monuments)Some cash for small shops; UPI works almost everywhereWarm jacket for the desert nightScarf for sand and wind in Jaisalmer

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 15 days before travel. 50% refund up to 7 days.

FAQs

Are there fixed departure dates?

No. Every package runs on your dates. Share your travel date, number of people and any preferences, and we plan around you.

Can I shorten this tour?

Yes. A 7-day version covers either the desert (Jaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer) or the lakes (Jaipur – Pushkar – Udaipur).

How long are the drives?

Most days have 3 to 5 hours of driving, with stops. The longest legs are Jodhpur – Jaisalmer and back, about 5 hours each.

Can we start from Delhi?

Yes. We pick you up in Delhi and drive to Jaipur on Day 1 (about 5 hours), or you can take a fast train to Jaipur.

How is the price calculated?

It depends on your dates, group size, hotel category and car. Send an enquiry or WhatsApp us and we'll share a clear quote showing exactly what's included.

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