Day 1: Arrive in Jaipur
Arrive in Jaipur, check into your hotel, and rest. Visit the Amber Fort, a stunning hilltop fortress and palace complex with beautiful views of the surrounding hills. Explore the City Palace, a beautiful complex of palaces, gardens, and courtyards that served as the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Visit the Hawa Mahal, a unique five-story palace with honeycomb-shaped windows that allowed royal ladies to observe street life without being seen. In the evening, explore the colorful bazaars of Jaipur and shop for souvenirs.
Day 2: Jaipur Sightseeing
Visit the Jantar Mantar, a fascinating astronomical observatory and World Heritage Site. Explore the beautiful Jal Mahal, a palace located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Visit the Albert Hall Museum, a beautiful museum with a vast collection of artifacts, including textiles, ceramics, and sculptures.
Day 3: Jaipur to Pushkar
Drive from Jaipur to Pushkar, a holy town famous for its Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Visit the Brahma Temple, one of the few existing temples dedicated to Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe in Hindu mythology. Take a dip in the holy Pushkar Lake and attend the evening aarti ceremony. Explore the vibrant bazaars of Pushkar, known for their colorful textiles and handicrafts.
Day 4: Pushkar to Jodhpur
After breakfast, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Umaid Bhawan Palace. In the evening, explore the local markets. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Day 5: Jodhpur to Khimsar
After breakfast, visit Khimsar, a small village in Rajasthan renowned for hosting the Nagaur Festival, during which people from distant places come to trade cattle in bulk. It is also renowned for the Jain Temples and Sachiya Mata Temple. Khimsar Fort and Dhawa Doli Wildlife Sanctuary are also the famous attractions located here.
Day 6: Khimsar to Jaisalmer (Desert Camp)
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jaisalmer Desert Camp and rest. In the evening, enjoy folk music and dance, a bonfire, and a cultural performance. Have a cultural dinner.
Day 7: Desert Camp to Jaisalmer City
In the morning, take a sunrise camel ride. After breakfast, transfer to a hotel in Jaisalmer city and check in. Visit Patwon Ki Haveli, Jain Temple, Gadisar Lake, and Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila), a living fort with houses, shops, and temples. In the evening, explore local markets for souvenirs like puppets, leather items, and fabrics. Overnight stay in the hotel.
Day 8: Departure
After breakfast, depart from Jaisalmer Airport for your onward journey.
