Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 - Arrival in Jaipur and the Pink City
- Arrive in Jaipur and meet your driver at the airport, station or bus stop.
- Begin at the City Palace, still the residence of Jaipur's royal family.
- Visit Jantar Mantar, home to the world's largest stone sundial.
- See the Hawa Mahal and its latticework of pink sandstone.
- Check in to your hotel and keep the evening easy.
- Optional: Patrika Gate and the Govind Dev Ji temple.
- Worth trying: Johri Bazar, and the dahi vada at Laxmi Misthan Bhandar.
2Day 2 - Jaipur forts and Jal Mahal
- Start at Amer Fort and its Sheesh Mahal, where thousands of mirrors catch the light.
- Continue to Jaigarh Fort, which holds the world's largest cannon on wheels.
- Head up to Nahargarh Fort for the view over the city and the Aravallis.
- Stop at Jal Mahal, sitting out in the middle of Man Sagar lake.
- Optional: Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell, or the marble Birla Mandir.
- Worth trying: Masala Chowk, an open air food court of Jaipur favourites.
3Day 3 - Jaipur to Jodhpur and the Blue City
- Check out after breakfast and drive to Jodhpur, about 6 hours.
- Arrive by afternoon, check in and start sightseeing in the Blue City.
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort on its rock, with the Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal inside.
- See the fort museum and its royal artefacts, palanquins and costumes.
- Continue to Jaswant Thada, the marble cenotaph known as the Taj of Marwar.
- Spend the evening around the Ghanta Ghar clock tower market.
4Day 4 - Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
- Check out after breakfast and begin the drive to Jaisalmer, about 5 hours.
- Visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace on the way out, one of the largest private residences in the world.
- Reach Jaisalmer, check in and take some time to relax.
- Visit Gadisar Lake in the evening, ringed by temples and ghats.
- Take a quiet boat ride as the golden light comes off the city.
5Day 5 - Jaisalmer city and the Sam dunes
- Check out after breakfast and begin your Jaisalmer city tour.
- Visit Jaisalmer Fort, one of the few living forts in the world with people still inside.
- See Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli.
- Head out to the Sam Sand Dunes and check in to the desert camp.
- Try dune bashing, a camel ride and a jeep safari across the sand.
- Watch a Rajasthani folk performance, then dinner around the bonfire.
6Day 6 - Jaisalmer to Udaipur
- Early check out from the desert camp.
- Today is the long leg, close to 500 km across to Udaipur.
- Enjoy the drive as the desert gives way to the Aravalli country.
- Reach Udaipur, check in and rest for a while.
- Optional: an easy lakeside walk in the evening to shake off the drive.
- Worth trying: the Rajasthani and Gujarati thali at Natraj Dining Hall.
7Day 7 - Udaipur palaces and lakes
- Give the day to Udaipur's royal quarter.
- Visit the City Palace, the seat of Mewar, and the Crystal Gallery inside it.
- Visit the Jagdish temple, then walk through Saheliyon ki Bari.
- Head up to Moti Magri for the view over the water.
- Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola to Jag Mandir, or watch the sunset from Fateh Sagar.
- Optional: Bagore Ki Haveli for the evening folk dance and puppet show.
8Day 8 - Departure from Udaipur
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Shop for handicrafts, miniature paintings or souvenirs at Hathi Pol if time allows.
- Transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey.
About this plan
Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and the dunes, finishing with two days on the lakes. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private car and driverHandpicked staysDesert camp arranged24x7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 8D / 7N
- Airport, railway or bus stop pick-up and drop.
- Entire travel as per the itinerary in a private cab (Sedan, SUV, MUV or Tempo Traveller as per your group size).
- Accommodation for 7 nights on the sharing you ask for: 2 nights in Jaipur, 1 night in Jodhpur, 1 night in Jaisalmer, 1 night at a Jaisalmer desert camp and 2 nights in Udaipur.
- Complimentary breakfast on all 7 mornings.
- Complimentary buffet dinner, evening tea and coffee, a cultural performance and a bonfire at the Jaisalmer camp.
- Complimentary camel ride at the Jaisalmer dunes.
- Entry to sightseeing as per the mentioned itinerary only.
- An experienced driver who knows the routes.
- All permits, parking, tolls and taxes.
- Fuel and driver allowances.
Not included
- To and from fares of airlines, buses or railways.
- Any monument entry fee, guide fee, activity or ride.
- Any food or beverage not listed above, including alcoholic drinks, mineral water and meals on the go.
- Early check-in and late check-out charges.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Sightseeing on this plan
01Amber Fort02Mehrangarh Fort03Jaisalmer Fort04Sam Sand Dunes05Lake PicholaUdaipur City Palace
