Royal Rajasthan Tour: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur & Jaisalmer Desert Camp
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- Duration
- 8 nights / 9 days
- Pickup → drop
- Jaipur → Jodhpur
- Best time
- Oct – Mar
- Activity level
- 2/4 · Light
- Group size
- 2–12
Activity level 2 of 4: Light.Fort and palace walks of 2–3 hours a day with stairs. Four long drives of 5–6.5 hours.What the levels mean
- 1 · RelaxedSightseeing by car with short walks, under 2 hours on foot a day.All ages and fitness levels, including parents and young children.
- 2 · Light2–4 hours on foot a day, with stairs, uneven ground or some long drives.Anyone in normal health who can walk 30 minutes comfortably.
- 3 · Active4–6 hours of walking or a few long rough drives, some days at altitude.Regular walkers. Start walking 30–45 minutes a day a month before.
- 4 · ChallengingLong days, steep climbs or high altitude (above 4,000 m).Good fitness; check with your doctor if you have heart, lung or blood-pressure conditions.
Quick answer
A 9-day Rajasthan tour covers Jaipur (2 nights), Udaipur (2), Jodhpur (2), Jaisalmer (1) and a desert camp at Sam (1), with a stop at Ranakpur's Jain temple. It is roughly 1,300 km by private cab, costs from ₹42,500 per person, and is best from October to March.
Trip Overview
Rajasthan packs four of India's most photographed cities into one comfortable loop. You walk Amber Fort's mirrored halls in Jaipur, glide across Lake Pichola in Udaipur, climb Mehrangarh above Jodhpur's blue lanes, and finish with a camel ride and a night in a desert camp near Jaisalmer.
Built for first-timers and families, the route breaks the long Udaipur–Jodhpur drive at Ranakpur's marble Jain temple, keeps every day to one or two big sights, and ends in Jodhpur, which has better flights and trains than Jaisalmer. Your private cab, driver and local guides stay with you throughout.
- Stays included
- Meals included
- Transfers included
- Sightseeing included
Trip highlights
- Amber Fort and Jaipur's Hawa Mahal with a local guide
- Sunset boat on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
- Ranakpur's 1,444 carved marble pillars
- Mehrangarh Fort and a Clock Tower food walk in Jodhpur
- Jaisalmer Fort, a living fort with homes and shops inside
- Camel ride, folk music and a night in a camp at Sam dunes
Day by day
Itinerary
Jaipur → Jodhpur · 8N/9D
9 days · tap a day to open or close it
- 1
Day 1Arrive in Jaipur+
Pickup from Jaipur airport or station. Afternoon walk through Johari and Bapu bazaars, and see the Hawa Mahal facade in the golden light. Evening at Patrika Gate or a rooftop dinner facing Nahargarh.
- Hawa Mahal
- Johari Bazaar
- Patrika Gate
Heritage haveli, Jaipur D
- 2
Day 2Jaipur forts and the City Palace+
Amber Fort at opening time, then the Panna Meena stepwell and Jal Mahal. Afternoon at the City Palace and Jantar Mantar's giant astronomical instruments with a licensed guide. Sunset from Nahargarh Fort.
- Amber Fort
- Panna Meena ka Kund
- City Palace
- Jantar Mantar
- Nahargarh sunset
Heritage haveli, Jaipur B · D
- 3
Day 3Jaipur to UdaipurJaipur → Udaipur · 395 km · 6.5 hrs+
A long but easy highway day with lunch on the way. Check in near the lake and take an evening walk to Gangaur Ghat.
Lake-view hotel, Udaipur B · D
- 4
Day 4Udaipur: City of Lakes+
The City Palace museum in the morning, Jagdish Temple and the old-city lanes, then Saheliyon ki Bari. Late-afternoon boat on Lake Pichola past Jag Mandir, and a Dharohar folk-dance show at Bagore ki Haveli.
- City Palace
- Jagdish Temple
- Lake Pichola boat
- Bagore ki Haveli show
Lake-view hotel, Udaipur B · D
- 5
Day 5Udaipur to Jodhpur via RanakpurUdaipur → Ranakpur → Jodhpur · 250 km · 6 hrs+
Drive through the Aravalli hills to the 15th-century Ranakpur Jain temple (open to visitors from noon). Continue to Jodhpur, arriving by early evening.
- Ranakpur Jain temple
Heritage hotel, Jodhpur B · D
- 6
Day 6Jodhpur: the Blue City+
Mehrangarh Fort and its museum in the morning, then Jaswant Thada's marble cenotaph. Walk the blue lanes of Navchokiya, and finish with a street-food walk at the Clock Tower market: mirchi vada, makhaniya lassi and pyaaz kachori.
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Jaswant Thada
- Blue lanes
- Clock Tower food walk
Heritage hotel, Jodhpur B · D
- 7
Day 7Jodhpur to JaisalmerJodhpur → Jaisalmer · 285 km · 5 hrs+
Into the Thar Desert. Afternoon at Patwon ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake, then sunset over the golden fort from Vyas Chhatri.
- Patwon ki Haveli
- Gadisar Lake
- Vyas Chhatri sunset
Haveli hotel, Jaisalmer B · D
- 8
Day 8Jaisalmer Fort, Kuldhara and the dunesJaisalmer → Kuldhara → Sam · 45 km+
Walk inside the living fort with its Jain temples and havelis. After lunch, drive to the abandoned village of Kuldhara and on to the Sam dunes for a camel ride at sunset, folk music by the fire and dinner under the stars.
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Kuldhara
- Camel safari
- Folk evening
Desert camp, Sam B · D
- 9
Day 9Sam to Jodhpur, trip endsSam → Jodhpur · 330 km · 6 hrs+
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast, then drive back to Jodhpur for your onward flight or train (we suggest departures after 4 pm).
Trip ends B
Meals: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Drive times are typical and exclude stops.
What's included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- 8 nights: heritage havelis and hotels (3-star or similar), 1 night in a deluxe desert camp
- Daily breakfast and dinner
- Private air-conditioned cab with driver for the whole route, including tolls, parking and driver allowance
- Licensed local guides in Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer
- Lake Pichola boat ride and camel ride with cultural evening at Sam
- Airport or station pickup and drop
- 24×7 trip support on WhatsApp
Not Included
- ✕ Flights or trains to the start point and from the end point
- ✕ Monument, temple-darshan and camera fees unless listed
- ✕ Lunches unless listed, tips, laundry and personal expenses
- ✕ 5% GST (added to the final quote)
- ✕ Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
Before you go
Good to Know
- Ranakpur temple opens to non-Jain visitors from 12 pm to 5 pm; shorts and leather items are not allowed inside.
- Driving days are 5–6.5 hours with breaks. Ask for a 10-day version if you'd like a rest day in Udaipur.
- Jaisalmer's desert camps run from about October to March; summer departures stay in a Jaisalmer hotel instead.
Packing list
Things to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes you can slip off at temples
- Scarf or stole to cover shoulders/head
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- ID: Aadhaar or passport and visa
- Warm jacket for desert nights (Nov–Feb)
- Light scarf for sun and sand
- Sunglasses
- Closed shoes for the dunes
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Forts, lake palaces and a night on the Thar dunes.
India's largest state packs four very different cities into one road trip: pink Jaipur, lakeside Udaipur, blue Jodhpur under Mehrangarh, and golden Jaisalmer on the edge of the Thar Desert.
- Best time
- October to March
- Ideal trip
- 7–10 days for the four big cities; 4–5 for Jaipur and Udaipur only
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How much does the Royal Rajasthan Tour cost?+
The Royal Rajasthan Tour starts from ₹42,500 per person on twin sharing, land only: stays, private transport, guides and the meals listed. The exact price depends on your dates, hotel category and group size, so send your dates for a written quote.
What is the best time to take the Royal Rajasthan Tour?+
The best time is Oct – Mar. Closures, festivals and seasonal notes are listed under Good to Know on this page.
How many days does the Royal Rajasthan Tour take?+
It runs 9 days and 8 nights from Jaipur to Jodhpur. We can add or remove nights to suit your time.
Is the Royal Rajasthan Tour suitable for families?+
Yes. It is one of our Family trips, rated activity level 2 of 4 (Light). Fort and palace walks of 2–3 hours a day with stairs. Four long drives of 5–6.5 hours.
Can we start in Delhi?+
Yes. Add a night in Delhi and a 4.5-hour drive (or the Vande Bharat train) to Jaipur on day 1.
Can we add Pushkar or Ranthambore?+
Pushkar fits between Jaipur and Udaipur (+1 night). Ranthambore (tigers) fits after Jaipur (+2 nights, from October to June).
Is this good for children?+
Yes. The forts, the camel ride and the desert camp are the highlights for most kids. We'll arrange family rooms.
Can I travel solo on this route?+
Yes. You'll have a private cab and guides, and we'll quote the single-room price. Or ask about our small-group dates.
What time should my return flight be?+
Day 9 involves a 6-hour drive from Sam, so choose a flight or train from Jodhpur after 4 pm.
Can I change the itinerary?+
Yes. Dates, hotels, pace and stops can all be changed; we'll re-quote.
Do I pay anything to enquire?+
No. You'll get a written plan and quote first. Payment only happens after you approve it.
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