Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Trip begins at Delhi - Arrive in Delhi
- Land in Delhi where your driver meets you and takes you to your hotel in your private cab
- Check in and settle down, then spend the rest of the day at your own pace
- You can step out and wander the neighbourhood if you feel like it
- Overnight in Delhi
2Day 2 - Full day around Delhi
- After breakfast, head out for a full day of Delhi sightseeing
- Drive past Jama Masjid and the red sandstone Red Fort, with a quick stop for street food in Chandni Chowk
- Visit Raj Ghat on the banks of the Yamuna, then Humayun's Tomb and the Lotus Temple
- See the intricately carved Qutub Minar, drive down Rajpath past Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament House, and stop at India Gate
- Pause at Jantar Mantar on the way back to your hotel
- Overnight in Delhi
3Day 3 - Drive to Mandawa
- Check out after breakfast and drive to the painted town of Mandawa in your private cab
- Check in, rest a little, then step out to explore
- Walk through the imposing Mandawa fort that rises over the town like a mirage
- Admire the carved havelis and their colourful Shekhawati wall paintings
- Overnight in Mandawa
4Day 4 - Mandawa to Bikaner
- After breakfast, drive on to the historic town of Bikaner
- Check in and relax before an afternoon of sightseeing
- Explore Junagarh Fort with its richly decorated Anup Mahal, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh Mahal and the Prachina Museum
- Round off with a visit to the grand Lalgarh Palace
- Overnight in Bikaner
5Day 5 - Bikaner to Jaisalmer
- Set off after breakfast for Jaisalmer, the golden city at the edge of the Thar
- Stop en route at the Jaisalmer War Memorial, which honours the sacrifices of India's war heroes
- Check in on arrival and take the evening easy
- Overnight in Jaisalmer
6Day 6 - Jaisalmer and a night under desert stars
- Start with Jaisalmer Fort, whose golden limestone walls seem to rise straight out of the sand
- Visit the ornate havelis, Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, famous for their filigree stonework
- Pause at the serene Gadisar Lake
- Ride a camel into the Sam sand dunes and watch the sun sink over the desert
- Check in to your desert camp for folk music, dance, a bonfire and a hearty Rajasthani dinner
- Overnight at the desert camp
7Day 7 - Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
- Wake to a desert morning, have breakfast at the camp, then drive to Jodhpur
- Enjoy classic Rajasthan scenery along the way
- Check in on arrival and spend the rest of the day exploring the blue city at your own pace
- Overnight in Jodhpur
8Day 8 - Jodhpur sights, then up to Mount Abu
- After breakfast, visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the largest private residences in the world
- Explore Mehrangarh Fort, perched on a sheer cliff four hundred feet above the blue rooftops
- See Jaswant Thada, the marble memorial often called the Taj Mahal of Marwar
- Drive up through green hills and forest to Mount Abu and check in
- Catch the evening light at Sunset Point before returning to your hotel
- Overnight in Mount Abu
9Day 9 - A day around Mount Abu
- Spend the day exploring Rajasthan's only hill station after breakfast
- Marvel at the Dilwara Jain temples, celebrated for their extraordinary marble carving
- Explore the ancient Achalgarh Fort with its old temples and relics
- Also cover Adhar Devi Temple, Guru Shikhar, Honeymoon Point and the art gallery
- End the day by Nakki Lake, ringed by the Aravalli hills
- Overnight in Mount Abu
10Day 10 - Mount Abu to Udaipur
- After breakfast, drive down to Udaipur, the city of lakes
- Check in and rest, then head to Lake Pichola for sunset
- Take in views of the City Palace stretching along the eastern bank; a boat ride is available at extra cost
- Stroll the gardens that line the southern shore if you like
- Overnight in Udaipur
11Day 11 - Udaipur sightseeing
- Set out after breakfast on a city tour of Udaipur's landmarks
- Visit Fateh Sagar Lake and the pretty Saheliyon Ki Bari garden, once a retreat for the queen and her friends
- Browse the Bhartiya Lok Kala museum of folk costume, puppets, masks and dolls
- Walk through the City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, and its 450 year old museum
- Also see Maharana Pratap Memorial, Sukhadia Circle and Jagdish Temple
- Overnight in Udaipur
12Day 12 - Udaipur to Jaipur
- After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the pink city
- Check in and take the rest of the day easy
- Explore the bazaars and lanes near your hotel at your own pace
- Overnight in Jaipur
13Day 13 - Full day in Jaipur
- Start the day at Amber Fort, set high on the Aravalli hills above the city, home of the famous Sheesh Mahal
- Visit Gaitore, the beautifully carved royal cremation ground of the Kachhwaha rulers
- Stop at Man Sagar Lake for views of the Jal Mahal floating on the water
- Tour the City Palace and museum, then Jantar Mantar with its giant astronomical instruments
- Finish with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal and time in the nearby markets
- Overnight in Jaipur
14Day 14 - Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
- Leave early after breakfast and drive towards Agra
- Break the journey at Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar's abandoned capital, and walk through the towering Buland Darwaza
- In Agra, stand before the Taj Mahal, the white marble monument Shah Jahan built for Mumtaz
- Watch craftsmen at work at a marble inlay workshop
- Check in to your hotel for the night
- Overnight in Agra
15Day 15 - Trip ends at Agra - Departure from Agra
- Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and check out
- Your driver drops you at the Agra railway station or airport for your journey home
About this plan
Havelis of Mandawa to the Taj itself: the longest, fullest desert circuit. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private cab & driverHandpicked staysYour dates, your pace24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 15D / 14N
- 14 nights of accommodation on double or triple sharing, including one night in a Jaisalmer desert camp
- Daily breakfast from day 2 onwards; tea, snacks and dinner at the desert camp
- Pick up and drop at the airport or railway station as per your arrival and departure timings
- Private air conditioned cab (sedan or SUV) for all transfers and sightseeing
- A friendly English and Hindi speaking driver who doubles as your guide
- Driver charges, tolls, parking, road tax and fuel
- Complimentary 30 minute camel safari at the dunes
- Folk performances and bonfire at the desert camp
Not included
- Flights and train tickets to Delhi and from Agra
- Monument and sightseeing entry tickets, camera fees, and state entry fees
- Meals other than those listed, including most lunches and dinners
- Boat rides and other optional activities at extra cost
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and shopping
- Anything not specifically listed in the inclusions
Sightseeing on this plan
01Mandawa Havelis02Jaisalmer Fort03Sam Sand Dunes04Mehrangarh Fort05Dilwara Temples06Lake PicholaTaj Mahal
