Quick group-friendly breakfast to suit all tastes; choose a highway restaurant with reserved space for groups to save time. Open typically 7:00AM–10:30PM; confirm on day.
Check-in and lunch at a recommended hotel or lake-side restaurant; Rajsamand Lake offers relaxed views and group seating. Hotel check-in usually from 12:00PM.
Walk the Ghats of Rajsamand Lake and visit nearby marble works and temples — a calm introduction to Rajasthani lake towns. Public areas are open throughout the day.
Enjoy a Rajasthani thali at the hotel or a recommended local restaurant; many places serve from 7:00PM but hotels will cater earlier for groups on request.
Scenic drive (approximately 1–2 hours depending on route) arriving at the heritage palace in time for check-in; roads are rural so a comfortable coach is recommended.
Check into the heritage hotel (Rawla Narlai) and have lunch at their restaurant which serves local Mewari cuisine; hotel check-in commonly from 12:00PM but early group check-in can be requested.
Guided walk through Narlai village and optional short jeep safari to nearby hamlets to learn rural customs and spot wildlife in scrublands; tours typically run 2–3 hours and should be prebooked with the hotel.
Short drive or walk to a vantage point for sunset photography and an informal stargazing briefing for later nights; vantage points are open until sunset.
Drive early to Khichan (home to migratory Demoiselle cranes) to arrive before first light when the birds are most active; expect a 2–4 hour drive depending on route and stops.
Guided early-morning birdwatching session to see tens of thousands of Demoiselle cranes (best Oct–Mar). The sanctuary area is open from dawn; local guides provide spotting scopes for the group.
Official group visit to the Rajasthan High Court building in Jodhpur to observe proceedings or meet the Bar Association; the court sits typically 10:00AM–5:00PM and prior permission is essential for groups of 25 — arrange letters of intent and ID lists 7–10 days ahead.
Guided visit to Mehrangarh Fort — explore palaces, museums and ramparts for panoramic city views; fort is open 9:00AM–5:00PM (check special timings for festivals).
Short interaction with the local Bar Association or law college for students/attorneys in the group to exchange insights — pre-arrange with local contacts.
Short rooftop stargazing session from a quiet vantage point or hotel terrace — better sky views await at Sam dunes, but Jodhpur rooftops give a pleasant evening experience.
Long drive day — depart early for the westward journey; plan driver rotations and rest stops for a group of 25. Total drive time to Jaisalmer area ~6–8 hours depending on stops.
Visit the Tanot Mata temple near the Indo-Pak border, a historically significant shrine; temple is typically open 6:00AM–8:00PM but check times and any permit requirements for group visits near the border area.
Early breakfast and final packing for desert overnight; confirm camel and jeep distribution for your group of 25 (camels usually 2 persons per camel; you will need ~13 camels or a mix of camels and jeeps).
Morning guided tour of Jaisalmer Fort (open 9:00AM–5:00PM), Patwon Ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake; these sites give a cultural backdrop before desert activities.
Group camel ride across the dunes timed for sunset for optimal photo and memory — typical camel ride per person ranges INR800–1200; riding time 45–60 minutes.
Clear, low-horizon skies at Sam or Khuri offer exceptional stargazing — group telescopes and a short astronomy talk can be arranged; open all night and best after 9:30PM.
Optional short camel ride or sandboarding at sunrise followed by a light breakfast at camp; sunrise is typically between 6:00AM–6:30AM depending on date.
Begin the return journey — this will be a long drive (approx 12–14 hours) so plan comfort stops and meals en route; for groups, consider splitting rest breaks to maintain schedule.
Arrive in Ahmedabad late evening/night — quick group debrief and check-out logistics. End of the 7-day loop; advise follow-up messages about photos and shared documents.