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Royal Rajasthan Tour with Jaisalmer Desert Safari

Jaipur – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Chittorgarh – Pushkar – Jaipur 12 days / 11 nights Private car & driver
12 Days Royal Rajasthan Desert Safari Tour | Private Itinerary Rajasthani women performing traditional folk dance in colorful attire Decorated elephants in a traditional Rajasthan cultural procession Panoramic view of Udaipur's historic city and lakeside palace architecture Travelers enjoying a traditional picnic on Rajasthan desert sand dunes
  • 12 days / 11 nightsDuration
  • Private air-conditioned car with driverTransport
  • Private tourOnly your group
  • JaipurStarts

Overview

Book a 12-day private Royal Rajasthan desert safari tour. Experience Thar Desert camel rides, luxury tent camps, Mehrangarh Fort, Udaipur palaces, & Jaipur.

Rajasthan’s character changes as you travel. Around Jaipur it is courtly and colourful, in the Shekhawati and Bikaner regions it turns quiet and arid, and around Jaisalmer it becomes open desert. This twelve-day circuit follows that change on a loop that begins and ends in Jaipur.

The centrepiece is the desert. After the fort and havelis of Jaisalmer you ride a camel across the Sam Sand Dunes at sunset and spend a night in a desert camp, with folk music and dinner under the stars. The journey then moves on to Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh and Pushkar before returning to Jaipur.

It suits travellers who want the heart of Rajasthan and a real taste of the Thar Desert, and who are comfortable with a long road itinerary.

Trip highlights

  • A night in a desert campAfter a camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes, you spend the evening with folk music, dance and dinner in the desert.
  • Jaisalmer Fort and its havelisThe sandstone fort is a working citadel, and the merchant mansions nearby are known for carved facades.
  • The painted havelis of MandawaThe Shekhawati region is known as an open-air art gallery, with frescoed mansions built by merchants in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
  • Junagarh Fort, BikanerUnusually for Rajasthan, this fort is not built on a hill, and it holds ornate palaces and temples.
  • Karni Mata Temple at DeshnokA temple where rats are revered, near Bikaner, and one of Rajasthan’s most unusual sights.
  • Mehrangarh Fort and the blue cityOne of India’s largest forts sits above Jodhpur’s blue-painted old town.
  • Ranakpur and ChittorgarhA marble Jain temple with 1,444 pillars and a huge hill fort complete the heritage picture.

Tour at a glance

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Route
Jaipur – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur – Chittorgarh – Pushkar – Jaipur
Start and end
Jaipur (airport or railway station)
Nights
Eleven, including one night in a desert camp near Jaisalmer
Transport
Private air-conditioned car with driver
Travel style
Long road journey with guided sightseeing and a desert experience
Main sights
Painted havelis of Mandawa, Junagarh Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, camel safari and desert camp, Mehrangarh Fort, Udaipur, Chittorgarh Fort

Day-by-day itinerary

1
Day 1Arrival in Jaipur

Your driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. If you wish, an evening viewpoint such as Nahargarh Fort gives a first look at the city lights.

  • Jaipur
  • None included
2
Day 2Jaipur: Forts, Palaces and Markets

The day begins at Amber Fort, followed by a photograph stop at Jal Mahal and visits to the City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Hawa Mahal and the old-city bazaars complete the day, with textiles, jewellery and handicrafts on sale.

  • Jaipur
  • Breakfast
3
Day 3Jaipur to Mandawa

You drive about 170 km north to the Shekhawati region and the small town of Mandawa, 3.5 to 4 hours away. A walk through the lanes shows the painted havelis, whose gateways, courtyards and outer walls are covered in frescoes. The rest of the day is unhurried.

  • 3.5–4 hrs
  • Mandawa
  • Breakfast
4
Day 4Mandawa to Bikaner

After breakfast you continue to Bikaner, about 195 km and 4 hours away. In the afternoon you visit Junagarh Fort, and later the Camel Breeding Farm and other sights, depending on time. The Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok lies about 30 km from the city, and shoes are removed before entering.

  • About 4 hrs
  • Bikaner
  • Breakfast
5
Day 5Bikaner to Jaisalmer

This is one of the longest drives of the trip, about 330 km across the Thar Desert, taking roughly 5 to 7 hours. An early start is recommended. On arrival in Jaisalmer the afternoon is at leisure.

  • 5–7 hrs
  • Jaisalmer
  • Breakfast
6
Day 6Jaisalmer Fort and a Night in the Desert

The morning is spent in Jaisalmer Fort and its lanes, and among the nearby havelis. In the afternoon you leave for the Sam Sand Dunes, where you ride a camel across the sand as the sun sets.

You spend the night in a desert camp, with a cultural programme of folk music and dance, and dinner in the open air.

  • Desert camp near Jaisalmer
  • Breakfast and dinner
7
Day 7Jaisalmer to Jodhpur

After breakfast you drive to Jodhpur, about 285 km and 5 to 6 hours away. On arrival you can wander near the Clock Tower and Sardar Market before dinner.

  • 5–6 hrs
  • Jodhpur
  • Breakfast
8
Day 8Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur

A morning visit to Mehrangarh Fort, ideally early to avoid the crowds, is followed by Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace. You then drive about 260 km to Udaipur, stopping at the Ranakpur Jain temples, which are open to non-Jain visitors from around midday.

This is a full day, and you reach Udaipur in the evening.

  • 5.5–6 hrs plus stops
  • Udaipur
  • Breakfast
9
Day 9Udaipur: Lakeside Palaces

Udaipur’s City Palace, Jagdish Temple and the gardens of Saheliyon Ki Bari fill the day. In the late afternoon, an optional boat ride on Lake Pichola passes Jag Mandir. The evening is free.

  • Udaipur
  • Breakfast
10
Day 10Udaipur to Pushkar via Chittorgarh

After breakfast you leave Udaipur and stop at Chittorgarh Fort, a vast hill fort with monuments such as Vijay Stambh and Padmini Palace. The drive continues to Pushkar, where you arrive later in the day. This is a long day, so an early start helps.

  • 6–7 hrs plus the fort visit
  • Pushkar
  • Breakfast
11
Day 11Pushkar to Jaipur

In the morning you visit the Brahma Temple and walk along the ghats of Pushkar Lake. You then drive about 140 km to Jaipur, and the rest of the day is free for last-minute shopping.

  • About 3 hrs
  • Jaipur
  • Breakfast
12
Day 12Departure from Jaipur

After breakfast you are taken to Jaipur airport or railway station for your onward journey.

  • Journey ends in Jaipur
  • Breakfast

What's included

Included

  • Eleven nights’ accommodation, including one night in a desert camp
  • Private air-conditioned car with driver
  • Airport or station pick-up and drop-off in Jaipur
  • Guided sightseeing in the main cities
  • Camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes and cultural programme
  • Daily breakfast, and dinner at the desert camp
  • Tolls, parking and driver expenses

Not included

  • Monument and museum entrance fees
  • Lunches, and dinners other than at the desert camp
  • Flights or trains to and from Jaipur
  • Optional experiences such as the Lake Pichola boat ride
  • Personal expenses and tips

Questions about this tour

What is the desert safari?

A camel ride across Sam Sand Dunes near Jaisalmer at sunset, followed by an evening with folk music and dinner at a desert camp.

Do I stay in a camp?

Yes, for one night. The other ten nights are in hotels.

How long are the longest drives?

Bikaner to Jaisalmer is about 330 km and takes roughly 5 to 7 hours. Jaisalmer to Jodhpur is about 285 km and 5 to 6 hours.

Where does the tour begin and end?

In Jaipur. It is a loop, so you return to the same city.

What is Mandawa known for?

Painted havelis. Mandawa lies in the Shekhawati region, whose merchant mansions are covered with frescoes.

Is the Karni Mata Temple included?

It is visited near Bikaner. It is a place of worship, and you need to remove your shoes.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily, and dinner at the desert camp. Other meals are not included.

When is the best time to take this tour?

October to March is the best season for a Rajasthan desert tour. Days are warm to mild, but desert nights can be cold in December and January, so pack layers for the camp. April to June is very hot, with desert temperatures often above 40°C, and July to September is monsoon season.

How much does this tour cost?

The price depends on the season, hotel category, group size and any optional extras. Send us your dates and preferences and we will prepare a tailored quote with everything itemised.

Can the itinerary be customised?

Yes. Hotels, pace, extra nights and optional stops can all be adjusted. Speak to your travel consultant before booking.

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