Arrive at Jaipur International Airport or the group's designated hotel and meet your tour leaders and fellow travelers for a warm Rajasthani welcome with chilled bottled water and traditional marigold garlands at the lobby of the hotel (suggested: a centrally located heritage hotel in C-Scheme or Civil Lines). After check-in and time to freshen up, gather for a brief orientation and safety overview, then take a relaxed walk to the nearby Albert Hall Museum grounds to stretch your legs and soak in the city’s pink sandstone architecture.
Enjoy a leisurely group lunch at a local restaurant serving Rajasthani thali specialties (dal baati churma, gatte ki sabzi) to introduce the region’s flavors, followed by a short introductory sightseeing drive: photo stops at the iconic Hawa Mahal façade and the nearby City Palace exterior. If time allows, visit Jantar Mantar for a first taste of Jaipur’s royal science and astronomy — a gentle, engaging introduction to the history you’ll explore over the week.
Return to the hotel to settle in and relax before an evening welcome briefing in the hotel’s meeting lounge where guides review the week’s logistics and answer questions. Later, enjoy an optional welcome dinner with traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance (recommendation: a rooftop restaurant near the old city) to mingle with the group and watch the sunset glow over Jaipur’s pink-hued buildings, setting the tone for the days ahead.
After breakfast at the hotel, set out for Amber Fort where you'll ascend by jeep or elephant-style escort to explore the sprawling courtyards, Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) and the fort ramparts while your guide brings the Rajput stories to life. Pause at the nearby Maota Lake viewpoint for classic photos of the fort reflected in the water, then continue to Jaigarh Fort to see its enormous cannon, ‘Jaivana’, and enjoy panoramic views across the Aravalli hills.
Return toward the city for lunch at a heritage restaurant near City Palace, then take a guided tour of the City Palace complex to admire the Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal galleries and the museum’s royal costumes and weapons. From there stroll to Jantar Mantar for a deeper look at the astronomical instruments, and make a brief stop for photos at the Hawa Mahal façade to capture the pink stone façade in the softer afternoon light.
Head back to your hotel to freshen up before an optional evening at Chokhi Dhani — an authentic Rajasthani village resort — to enjoy folk performances, puppet shows and traditional cuisine in a lively, immersive setting. Alternatively, choose a quieter rooftop dinner near the old city to compare notes with your group while watching Jaipur’s night skyline and planning tomorrow’s transfer to Pushkar.
After an early breakfast in Jaipur, the group departs by private coach for the roughly 3-4 hour scenic drive to Pushkar, crossing the gently undulating Aravalli foothills; en route your guide will share stories about Rajasthan’s pilgrimage traditions and point out rural life scenes. On arrival, check in at your hotel or haveli, freshen up, then stroll to the Brahma Temple — one of the few temples dedicated to Lord Brahma — and absorb the spiritual atmosphere while learning about Pushkar’s unique place in Hindu lore.
Enjoy a relaxed lakeside lunch at a café overlooking Pushkar Lake before embarking on a guided clockwise parikrama (circumambulation) of the ghats, visiting key bathing steps such as Varah Ghat and Rangji Ghat while your guide explains ritual practices and the significance of the ghats. Afterward spend time wandering the colorful bazaars around the lake, browsing stalls selling brassware, camel leather goods, traditional puppets and spiritual souvenirs, with plenty of opportunities to barter and sample local street snacks like kachori and jalebi.
As dusk falls, gather at the main ghats to witness the serene aarti (evening prayer) on the lake — a memorable, sensory experience of lamps, chanting and incense — then return to town for an optional rooftop dinner with panoramic views of the lit-up temple spires and desert horizon. Later, enjoy free time to explore more of the bustling market alleys or relax back at the hotel as your group prepares for tomorrow’s scenic drive to Udaipur.
After breakfast, the group departs Pushkar by comfortable coach for the 5-6 hour scenic drive to Udaipur, crossing the Aravalli hills and passing salt pans and small villages while your guide points out regional flora and local life. On arrival, check in at your lakeside hotel near Lake Pichola, freshen up and enjoy a short orientation walk to the hotel terrace to take in first views of the City Palace rising above the water.
Following lunch, take a relaxed introductory visit to the City Palace complex’s courtyards and galleries where carved balconies, mirrorwork and royal memorabilia evoke Mewar’s history, then stroll down to the Jagdish Temple for a quick look at its ornate Indo-Aryan carvings. If time allows, embark on a brief boat cruise on Lake Pichola to pass by Jag Mandir and admire the palaces and ghats from the water as your guide narrates Udaipur’s lake-centric heritage.
Return to the hotel to freshen up before a lakeside sunset walk along the waterfront promenade, stopping for photos of the City Palace and the shimmering reflections across the lake; later enjoy an optional rooftop or hotel restaurant dinner featuring Rajasthani and Mewari specialties. For a memorable finale, join an optional cultural performance—folk music or traditional dance—at a nearby venue or at your hotel, letting the evening’s ambience set the tone for tomorrow’s deeper exploration of Udaipur.
After breakfast, take a guided, in-depth tour of the City Palace complex — explore the ornate Mor Chowk, the Crystal Gallery and the private chambers of the Maharana while your guide recounts Mewar royal stories and points out intricate mirrorwork and miniature paintings. Finish at the palace terraces for sweeping views across Lake Pichola and the island palaces, then stroll down to the nearby Jagdish Temple to admire its Indo-Aryan carvings and hear about its role in local devotion.
Board a traditional motorboat for a leisurely cruise on Lake Pichola, passing Jag Mandir and the island gardens while your guide describes the architecture and legends tied to each landmark; disembark for a relaxed lakeside lunch at a café with panoramic palace views. After lunch, visit the City Palace Museum galleries you may have missed or wander through the old city’s art workshops to see miniature painting and silverwork demonstrations, with time to browse select boutiques for hand-painted souvenirs.
Return to your hotel to freshen up before an early evening cultural program at Bagore Ki Haveli or a nearby venue, featuring Rajasthani folk music, Kathputli puppetry and classical dance that bring local traditions to life. Conclude the night with a rooftop or lakeside dinner beneath the stars, sharing highlights from the week as the illuminated City Palace reflects on the water — a fitting, atmospheric close to your Udaipur stay.
After an early breakfast, the group departs Udaipur by private coach for the roughly 4-5 hour drive to Jodhpur, crossing limestone plains and small villages while your guide points out regional landmarks; on arrival, check in and head straight to Mehrangarh Fort. Explore the fort’s vast courtyards, ornate palaces and the museum’s collection of royal armor and palanquins as your guide narrates Marwar’s storied past and take in sweeping views of the blue-washed city below from the ramparts.
Descend from the fort to visit Jaswant Thada, the white marble cenotaph nearby, for a peaceful stroll among its manicured gardens and ponds before enjoying lunch at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the fort. After lunch, wander through the vibrant Sardar Market around Clock Tower, browsing spice stalls, textiles and handcrafted juttis while learning local bargaining tips and sampling street snacks like mirchi vadas or sweets from a trusted vendor.
As dusk falls, join a guided Blue City walking circuit through the tightly packed lanes of old Jodhpur to see ochre and indigo homes, hidden havelis and community life up close, with photo stops at picturesque vantage points. Conclude the day with an optional rooftop dinner beneath the fort’s illuminated silhouette, sharing stories from the day as you prepare for tomorrow’s Jaisalmer excursion or onward travel.
If choosing the Jaisalmer excursion, depart early by private coach for the scenic 4-5 hour drive across Thar-bordering plains to Jaisalmer, arriving in time to explore the honey-coloured Jaisalmer Fort’s narrow lanes and royal havelis with your guide pointing out ornate jali work and Jain temples. Alternatively, guests staying in Jodhpur will enjoy a relaxed breakfast and optional visit to Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park or a final stroll through Sardar Market to pick up last-minute spices, textiles and handicrafts.
In Jaisalmer, savor a leisurely lunch in a rooftop café overlooking the fort before visiting Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli to admire intricate stone carvings and learn about merchant families who shaped the Silk Road trade. For those remaining in Jodhpur, enjoy a relaxed rooftop lunch with fort views, followed by hotel checkout and transfer preparations — with time for a short photo stop at the Mehrangarh ramparts or Jaswant Thada if schedules permit.
Jaisalmer travelers can cap the day with a desert experience: a late-afternoon camel ride into sand dunes near Sam or Khuri followed by a sunset photography stop and a farewell Rajasthani dinner with folk music at a desert camp. Guests departing from Jodhpur will be transferred to Jodhpur Airport or railway station with heartfelt goodbyes from your guides, or may opt for a final group dinner beneath the illuminated Mehrangarh Fort if departure is the following day.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Jaipur International Airport / Transfer to hotel | INR 300-1200 (taxi/ride-share); INR 800-2000 (private coach per group, pro rata) |
| Hotel check-in (heritage hotel in C-Scheme / Civil Lines) | INR 2,500-8,000 per room/night (mid-range); INR 8,000-20,000+ (luxury) |
| Albert Hall Museum grounds (walk-by) | INR 0-50 (grounds often free; museum entry INR 40-150) |
| Group lunch — Rajasthani thali | INR 250-700 per person |
| Hawa Mahal (exterior photo stop) | Free (exterior). Entry to Hawa Mahal museum INR 50-200 |
| City Palace (exterior / short visit) | INR 200-700 per person (depends on sections & camera fees) |
| Jantar Mantar | INR 50-200 per person |
| Evening welcome briefing / hotel lounge | Usually free |
| Welcome dinner with folk music (rooftop) | INR 600-2,000 per person (depends on menu & live show) |
| Amber Fort (jeep/elephant-style escort + visit) | INR 100-500 entry; INR 300-800 per jeep (shared) or INR 2,000-5,000 per elephant ride (note elephant rides vary/subject to regulations); + guide INR 300-800 |
| Maota Lake viewpoint | Free |
| Jaigarh Fort (incl. Jaivana cannon) | INR 50-200 per person; transport included if on coach |
| Chokhi Dhani (optional evening) | INR 1,000-2,000 per person (includes performances & meal) |
| Private coach transfer Jaipur → Pushkar | INR 2,500-5,000 for a 20-30 seat coach (group cost, pro rata INR 200-800 per person) |
| Pushkar hotel / haveli check-in | INR 1,200-5,000 per room/night (budget to mid-range); higher for boutique haveli |
| Brahma Temple (visit) | Free (donations customary) |
| Pushkar Lake parikrama & ghats | Free (guides may charge INR 200-600) |
| Markets & street snacks (Pushkar) | INR 200-1,500 per person (shopping varies) |
| Pushkar evening aarti | Free (donations suggested INR 50-200) |
| Private coach transfer Pushkar → Udaipur | INR 6,000-12,000 for coach (pro rata INR 400-1,200 per person) |
| Udaipur lakeside hotel (Lake Pichola vicinity) | INR 2,000-9,000 per room/night (mid-range to boutique/luxury) |
| Udaipur City Palace (introductory visit) | INR 200-800 per person (varies by sections & boat combo tickets) |
| Jagdish Temple (quick visit) | Free (donation voluntary) |
| Boat cruise on Lake Pichola | INR 200-600 per person (public boat); INR 1,000-3,000+ for private boat |
| City Palace Museum (in-depth) | INR 300-900 per person |
| Miniature painting & silverwork workshops / shopping | INR 200-2,500+ depending on purchases |
| Bagore Ki Haveli cultural program | INR 150-500 per person |
| Private coach transfer Udaipur → Jodhpur | INR 5,000-10,000 for coach (pro rata INR 350-1,000 per person) |
| Mehrangarh Fort (Jodhpur) | INR 100-600 per person (museum & audio guide extra) |
| Jaswant Thada | INR 30-150 per person |
| Sardar Market / Clock Tower (shopping) | INR 200-2,000+ depending on purchases |
| Blue City walking circuit (guided) | INR 0-500 (guide fee or included in local walking tour) |
| Private coach transfer Jodhpur → Jaisalmer (optional excursion) | INR 5,000-11,000 for coach (pro rata INR 350-1,200 per person) |
| Jaisalmer Fort & havelis (Patwon Ki, Nathmal Ki) | INR 100-400 per person (entry fees vary per haveli) |
| Camel ride & desert dunes (Sam/Khuri) + desert camp dinner | INR 1,000-3,000 per person (includes camel ride, transfer, dinner & entertainment) |
| Airport / railway transfers on departure | INR 300-1,500 (taxi/ride-share); INR 800-3,000 private transfer |
| Estimated Total (per person) | INR 24,000-85,000 per person (7 days) — cost range explained below |