Royal Rajasthan with Jaisalmer

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Jaipur | Sightseeing

Arrive at the Sanganer airport in the magnificent Pink City of Jaipur. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Rest of the day free to Relax, or explore Jaipur by yourself. In the evening depart for Chokhi Dhani for an ethnic Rajasthani evening with an elaborate Dinner served in local style, and get introduced to the elaborate and rich Rajasthani Cuisine.

Return to your hotel for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 2: Jaipur –Jodhpur (331 kilometres/6 hours)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Jodhpur in the early morning. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan and is also known as the blue city as most of the houses here are painted blue. The old city is surrounded by a 10 kilometres long wall, which has 101 bastions and seven gates. On your tour of Jodhpur, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, which was built on a steep hill. The fort is among the best in India with exquisitely latticed windows in residential complexes. Later, proceed to visit the Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built in white marble. You can also stroll down the markets of Jodhpur. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 3: Jodhpur –Jaisalmer (305 kilometres/6 hours)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive through the desert to proceed for Jaisalmer. Famous for its carved havelis (grand mansions), Jaisalmer is a marvel of beautiful culture and the city is one of the most exotic ones in India. After reaching Jaisalmer, check in to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 4: Jaisalmer | Sightseeing

After breakfast, go for a sightseeing tour of the city covering the stunning Jain temples inside the Sonar Quila. The palace museum inside this fort exhibits a rich collection of imperial dresses and artefacts belonging to the royal family of Jaisalmer. You will see havelis with convoluted designs and latticed windows such as Patwaon-ki-Haveli and the Gadisar Lake, which are a treat to watch during sunset. Later in the evening, drive 40 kilometres away from Jaisalmer to the sand dunes and enjoy the camel ride/camel cart ride to the Sunset Point and Sam Sand Dunes. Return to Jaisalmer and stay overnight at the hotel in Jaisalmer.

Day 5: Jaisalmer-Bikaner (333 kilometres/6 hours)

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Bikaner. Check in to the hotel in Bikaner for an overnight stay. Visit Junagarh Fort . Enjoy sunset views of the desert, you may taste the camel’s milk here and ride on its back at the world-famous National Camel Breeding Farm. Stay overnight at the hotel in Bikaner.

Day 6: Bikaner-Jaipur (361 kilometres/7 hours)

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for Jaipur. On arrival, check in to the hotel. In the late afternoon, later visit the City Palace, a treasure house of royal artefacts. Next, visit one of the most photographed monuments of the world-Hawa Mahal, take a walk through the colourful Jaipur bazaar and watch the famous block printing work in a factory. In the evening, drive through the new city of Jaipur and visit Laxmi Narayan Mandir– a Hindu temple built in white marble. Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

Day 7: Jaipur

You have another day to explore the Pink City. After breakfast, proceed to visit theAmber Fort, located 11 kilometres away from Jaipur. Amber was the ancient capital of Kachawaha dynasty before Jai Singh founded Jaipur.  Free time to relax or explore the Pink City on your own.

Return to the hotel .Stay overnight at the hotel in Jaipur.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITY: Hot-air Balloon Ride

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and get transferred to the airport for your return flight. Your tour ends here with memories unlimited.
Tour ends… but sweet memories always remain…!!!

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