Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive at Delhi airport where someone meets you for the drive to your hotel. After checking in, take some time to settle in and get a feel for the city, where old historical sites sit alongside modern developments.
- Day 2
Delhi to Shekhawati
Following breakfast, drive out to Shekhawati, known as an open-air art gallery. You'll see Shekhawati Fort with its detailed gateways, then check out the Goenka Double Haveli from the 18th century and Murmuria Haveli from the 1930s, both showing off intricate murals throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Shekhawati Fort
- Visit to Goenka Double Haveli
- Visit to Murmuria Haveli
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Shekhawati Fort Goenka Double Haveli Murmuria Haveli - Day 3
Shekhawati to Bikaner
Head further into the desert to reach Bikaner, a princely city established back in 1488. After settling in at your hotel, visit Junagarh Fort with its 37 bastions, palaces, mosques, and temples. Later in the evening, go to the Camel Breeding Farm to see different camel breeds and try camel milk products if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Junagarh Fort
- Visit to Camel Breeding Farm
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Junagarh Fort Camel Breeding Farm - Day 4
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
After breakfast, check out Lalgarh Palace with its red sandstone construction and detailed latticework. Then drive across the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer, the Golden City. You'll see yellow sandstone structures that look like they're rising from the desert itself. Get to your hotel and have the evening to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Lalgarh Palace
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Lalgarh Palace - Day 5
Jaisalmer
Spend time walking through Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila), built in 1156 AD with yellow sandstone walls that shift from gold tones during the day to honey-colored at sunset. Check out the temples, palaces like Megh Durbar, and mansions with carved stone details. Evening brings a camel safari across Sam Sand Dunes where the sky turns golden and pink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila)
- Camel safari across Sam Sand Dunes
- Mesmerizing cultural dance show at desert camp
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila) Patwon Ki Haveli Salim Singh Ki Haveli Sam Sand Dunes - Day 6
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan. After checking in, visit Mehrangarh Fort which rises 400 feet above the city and has splendid palaces and museums inside. Then see Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph, and Umaid Bhawan Palace, which combines eastern and western architectural styles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit to Jaswant Thada
- Visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada Umaid Bhawan Palace - Day 7
Jodhpur to Udaipur
Following breakfast, drive toward Udaipur and stop at the Ranakpur Jain Temples built in the 12th century. The white marble complex has 1,444 uniquely carved pillars throughout. After that, travel through the scenic Aravalli hills to Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Check in and have the evening free by the lakeside.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ranakpur Jain Temples
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Ranakpur Jain Temples - Day 8
Udaipur
Start with the City Palace complex, which blends Rajput and Mughal design and includes the Durbar Hall and Crystal Gallery. Walk over to Jagdish Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, then visit Sahelion Ki Bari. Head to Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal to see folk traditions and crafts. End the day with a boat ride on Lake Pichola taking in palace and mountain views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of City Palace complex
- Visit to Jagdish Temple
- Visit to Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of Maidens)
- Visit to Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Vibrant Dharohar dance show
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks City Palace Jagdish Temple Sahelion Ki Bari Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal Lake Pichola - Day 9
Udaipur to Pushkar
Drive to Pushkar, a spiritual hub in Rajasthan. After settling in, explore this town with its holy lake said to have been created when Brahma dropped a lotus flower. Walk the ghats and colorful bazaars. Visit the Brahma Temple, one of the few temples worldwide dedicated to Lord Brahma.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Brahma Temple
- Exploration of Pushkar Lake and ghats
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Brahma Temple Pushkar Lake - Day 10
Pushkar
Spend your entire day at the Pushkar Fair watching camels dressed in vibrant colors parade through and participate in races with cheering crowds. Check out fun competitions, folk music performances, traditional dances, puppet shows, and handicraft stalls throughout the fairgrounds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Pushkar Fair
- Camel parade viewing
- Camel races
- Folk performances and puppet shows
- Handicraft market browsing
Landmarks Pushkar Fair - Day 11
Pushkar to Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur. You'll have the day free to explore at your own pace. Whether you wander around the city or take time to rest and get ready for tomorrow's activities, it's completely up to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Jaipur
Take a jeep ride up to Amber Fort, a 16th-century fortress-palace where you'll see halls of mirrors, gardens, and courtyards. Head back past the iconic Hawa Mahal. In the afternoon, visit the City Palace, Armory Museum, and Jantar Mantar observatory. Wrap up the evening by catching a Bollywood film at the opulent Raj Mandir Cinema.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort
- Guided tour of Amber Fort
- Visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Armory Museum
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Bollywood movie experience at Raj Mandir Cinema
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Raj Mandir Cinema - Day 13
Jaipur to Agra
Travel toward Agra with stops along the way. Check out Abhaneri Stepwell (Chand Baori), an ancient water reservoir with a striking geometric pattern of over 3,500 steps. Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Mughal capital, to see palaces, courtyards, and the shrine of Saint Salim Chishti. Settle into your Agra hotel and catch the 'Mohabbat the Taj' cultural show.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Abhaneri Stepwell (Chand Baori)
- Guided tour of Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit to Shrine of Saint Salim Chishti
- 'Mohabbat the Taj' cultural show
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Abhaneri Stepwell (Chand Baori) Fatehpur Sikri Shrine of Saint Salim Chishti - Day 14
Agra to Delhi
Wake early for sunrise at the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders, and watch the white marble glow with soft pink and golden light. After breakfast, tour Agra Fort, a UNESCO site built by Emperor Akbar in 1565, which has splendid palaces including Jahangir Mahal and Sheesh Mahal. Then drive back to Delhi and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Guided tour of Agra Fort
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort Jahangir Mahal Sheesh Mahal - Day 15
Delhi
Explore both Old and New Delhi in one day. Start at Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, then take a cycle-rickshaw through the bustling Chandni Chowk bazaar and past the Red Fort. Move to New Delhi and visit Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO site. Drive by India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Parliament House, finishing at Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar
- Red Fort viewing
- Guided tour of Humayun's Tomb
- Visit to Qutub Minar
- India Gate and government buildings viewing
- English-speaking local guide
Landmarks Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Red Fort Humayun's Tomb India Gate Rashtrapati Bhavan Parliament House Qutub Minar - Day 16
Delhi Departure
Have breakfast, then head to Delhi International Airport for your flight home with memories of Rajasthan's forts, palaces, desert dunes, spiritual sites, and royal history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
