Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer

Arrive in Udaipur and check into your hotel. Begin sightseeing at the City Palace, admiring its blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles overlooking Lake Pichola. Next, visit the fountains and lotus pools of Saheliyon Ki Wadi, followed by the royal artifacts inside Bagore Ki Haveli and the archaeological exhibits alongside royal cenotaphs at Ahar Museum. In the evening, take a quiet walk beside Lake Pichola and relax at a lakeside cafe before your overnight stay at Dreamyard Udaipur.

Have breakfast at your hotel before departing on a guided excursion to Haldighati. Tour the historic battlefield where Maharana Pratap met the Mughal army, including visits to the Haldighati Museum and Chetak Samadhi. Return to Udaipur by the late afternoon. Unwind on a sunset boat cruise across the waters of Fateh Sagar Lake against the backdrop of the Aravalli hills, then head back to your hotel for the night.

Enjoy breakfast, then check out and drive north from Udaipur to Jodhpur. Upon arrival in the Blue City, check in at your hotel and freshen up. Head out to Mehrangarh Fort, set on a cliff high above the city, to explore its royal courtyards and Rajput heritage displays. Later, make your way down to the Ghantaghar Clock Tower area to wander through the lively Old City bazaars packed with local spices, handicrafts, and textiles.

After breakfast at your hotel, tour the grand estate of Umaid Bhavan Palace to see the heritage museum of the Jodhpur royal family. Stop at the Umaid Heritage Art School to observe traditional Rajasthani miniature painting techniques. Next, explore Jaswant Thada, the intricately carved marble cenotaph set beside a quiet lake. Finish your sightseeing at Mandore Gardens, walking among historic memorial shrines and temples before returning to your hotel.

Travel across the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer, known as the Golden City for its yellow sandstone architecture. Check into your hotel and take time to refresh. Begin your exploration at Patwon Ki Haveli, a five-mansion complex noted for its ornate jharokhas and stone carvings. Continue to The Thar Heritage Museum to view historical artifacts, coins, and desert folk art. Close the day watching the sunset reflections at Gadisar Lake.

Following breakfast, step inside the sandstone walls of Jaisalmer Fort, an inhabited fortress lined with homes, bazaars, and temples. Next, travel to the Jaisalmer War Museum to examine military vehicles, desert battle chronicles, and memorial exhibits honoring Indian soldiers. Late in the afternoon, proceed to Vyas Chhatri for panoramic views across the desert at dusk. End the evening dining at local cafes in the old town before retiring to your hotel.

After breakfast, journey from the city out to the Sam Sand Dunes in the Thar Desert. Board a camel for a ride over the rolling sand crests, followed by an exhilarating jeep safari traversing the deeper dunes. At twilight, gather at the desert camp for an open-air cultural evening featuring traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance performances under the starlit desert sky. Settle in for dinner and spend the night at Zostel Sam Desert.

Wake to your final morning in the desert and have breakfast at the camp. Check out from Zostel Sam Desert and make the return journey to Jaisalmer City, where your Rajasthan tour comes to an end.