Western Rajasthan is mostly dominated by desert topography. Contrary to its physical environment this area is very fertile as far as folk art and culture is concerned. Experience the traditional hospitality and rich culture specially the folk music. Traditional music is kept alive by Langa community and you can enjoy their live performance at Bikaner and Jaisalmer.
Enjoy camel safari on vast sand dunes of Sam Desert Jaisalmer. Experience the royal charm by climbing to Amber fort on Elephant back. Feel the rural culture of rajasthan with Jeep safari from Jodhpur taking you to Nearby traditional villages of Bishnoi community. If you have your own ideas about Rajastha tour, our expert tour planners can help you organise them in in perfect travel plan.
You can plan your private parties in the middle of desert, contact us for more information.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive New Delhi and sight seeing
Day 2 : New Delhi to Agra and Sight seeing
Day 3 : Agra to Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur - full day sight seeing tour.
Day 5 : Jaipur to Jodhpur
Day 6 : Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, evening in desert camp
Day 7 : Jaisalmer city tour.
Day 8 : Jaisalmer to Bikaner
Day 9 : Bikaner to Mandawa
Day 10 : Mandawa to New Delhi
Day 11 : New Delhi sight seeing and drop at airport.
Interactive itinerary Map. Blue line- Air travel, Red line- Travel by car
Detailed Travel Itinerary
Day 1 :Arrive Delhi
Arrive Delhi, Meeting and assistance on arrival. Transfer to hotel. After breakfast at hotel our local tour guide will take you on city tour of Delhi visiting Raj Ghat - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. After lunch visit Qutub Minar - highest Minaret in India built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 the founder of muslim empire in Delhi, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings and Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight Delhi.
Day 2 :Delhi - Agra (203 kms - 4 hrs) Taj Mahal remain Closed on Fridays
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Agra, arrival & our representative will assist your check into the hotel. After lunch proceed for half day guided tour of Agra visiting Red Fort of Agra which inhouses centuries old red sandstone buildings naming Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience etc. Later visit the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daullah built by Empress Noor jehan in memory of her father.Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3 : Agra - Jaipur (256 kms - 5/6 hrs)
Morning visit to one of the most beautiful monuments of the world the Taj Mahal built by the Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Our tour guide will accompany you to narrate the stories associated with this architectural wonder. After lunch drive to Jaipur enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri is 40 kms from Agra and built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and abandoned after 15 years owing to water scarcity. See the graceful buildings including the Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other Palaces. Our executive will greet you on your arrival at Jaipur, check in and spend evening at the hotel itself. Overnight stay at Jaipur
Day 4 : Jaipur
After breakfast local tour guide will take you on sight seeing of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort which was ancient capital before foundation of modern city of jaipur by Maharaja Jai Singh about 260 years ago. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory (Jantar Mantar) & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & local markets with symmetry in architecture and uniform pink color. with tour of jaipur golden triangle part of your trip comes to end.
Day 5: Jaipur- Jodhpur (350 Km 6 hrs)
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, the suncity or blue city of Rajasthan. Enroute Visit Pushkar known world wide for camel fair held here in the month of october - november. Pushkar is also famous for its Brahma temple and sacred lake. Arrival at Jodhpur and transfer to hotel. Evening visit to Mandore gardens - an ancient town before foundation of Jodhpur, here lies cenotaphs of royal family of Jodhpur. overnight at Jodhpur
Day 6 : Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (300 KM 5 Hrs)
Ater Breakfast half day guided city tour of Jodhpur visiting Ummed palace - beautiful palace built with yellow sandstone. The construction of palace was done as famine relief to people of Jodhpur and another unique feature is that palace has one single plan of architecture. Mehrangarh fort - one of the most magnificent fort of rajasthan constructed with red sandstone with very fine stone carving work. The ford affords elaborate view blue city of jodhpur and vast area surrounding it. Jaswant Thada is royal crematorium located just below Mehrangarh fort. After lunch drive to Jaisalmer the Golden city. Evening arrival and check in to your accommodation at desert camps. Take camel ride over vast sand dunes of indian desert. Enjoy live folk and cultural programs with your dinner. Overnight at Swiss tent on dunes in Jaisalmer.
Day 7 : Jaisalmer
Take breakfast at your hotel and proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City - Jaisalmer located in tne heart of the Great Indian Thar Desert. Most of the buildings here are built with yellow sandstone done with beautiful carving work. Visit the Jaisalmer Fort also known as Sonar Fort owing to its golden color- The oldest living Fort in the world. (This is the highlight of the tour)
See the Patwon-Ki-Haveli - constructed by a famous trader Guman Chand Patwa and his five sons, the five-storied structure is the largest of its kind in Jaisalmer, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli - the elaborately chiseled brackets on its walls speak a lot about the love for intricacy and beauty among the artisans of those days and Gandhi Sagar Tank - once an important source of water supply for the city, it was a crucial reason which led prince Jaisal to settle here. Also visit Barabagh cluster of royal cenotaphs with rich stone carving work. Overnight at your hotel in Jaisalmer.
Day 8 : Jaisalmer to Bikaner (350 Km 6 Hrs)
Morning drive to Bikaner, another another desert town in Rajasthan. Check in to your hotel. Evening visit local markets, you can also enjoy traditional sweets for which Bikaner is much popular now a days. Overnight at Bikaner.
Day 9 : Bikaner to Mandawa
After breakfast set out on half day guided tour of Bikaner visiting ancient Junagarh fort and camel breeding farm. After lunch drive to Mandawa a feudal village in the desert popular for beautiful castle and havelis. Overnight stay at heritage hotel in Mandawa.
Day 10 : Mandawa to New Delhi
Morning set out on village tour and interaction with the local people. Later drive to Delhi. Evening arrival and check in to hotel. Overnight stay at Delhi.
Day 11 : Delhi to Onward Journey
Drop at airport as per the flight schedule to mark the end of your memorable Rajasthan desert safari tour including golden triangle.
The below given cost are indicative only and actual cost may differ
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Camel Safari
You can Plan these activities at Jaisalmer and Bikaner. You can either ride on camel back or go for camel cart safari on the vast sand dunes of Thar desert of Rajasthan. You can also plan camel safari tour of more than one days covering core areas of Rajasthan desert.
Camel safari cost per person : INR 300
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Theme dinner
This can be organised at all places, so if you are planning to celebrate special occassion, we are here to organise a memorable evening for you. For example dinner in the middle of sand dunes with live cultural performance exclusively for you.
Contact us for more details.
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Jeep safari to traditional villages
This activity at Jodhpur will take you to traditional villages of Bishnoi community. Learn about their life and culture. Also explore wild life of this arid region. Learn about traditional carpet makings.
Jeep safari Cost : INR 1200 per person (About two to three hours excursion)
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Elephant ride
Climb to Amber fort of Jaipur by riding Elephant, which is an unique experience, making you feel as if you are real prince or princess. You can opt for one way or both side journeys.
Elephant Cost : INR 850 per person
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Celebrate Indian festivals
Take part in colourful festivals of India. As per your travel dates, you can celebrate different festivals of India with local families.
Cost : Exclusive and free of cost activity by Royal Valley Tourism*.
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Accommodation in the below hotels is subject to availability for your travel dates. In case of non availability of rooms at any of these hotels we will provide you similar or higher category hoteln at the same cost. Also you can suggest us your choice of hotels.
Please note that most of the heritage hotels in Rajasthan do not have swimming pool and elevators.
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Hotel Metro Heights - New Delhi
Located in Karol bagh area, near new Delhi railway station, the hotel offers three star category accommodation.
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Hotel Pal Haveli - Jodhpur
Typical heritage hotel located in the middle of old city of jodhpur. The red sandstone architecture and cozy environment makes Pal haveli a most popular heritage hotel in Jodhpur.
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Hotel Nachana Haveli - Jaisalmer
A heritage haveli which was ancestral home of noble family of Nachana near jaisalmer, now offers typical heritage accommodation to the travellers visiting jaisalmer.
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Hotel Harasar Haveli - Bikaner
Heritage hotel located in the walled city of Bikaner have red sandstone architecture which has survived the wagaries of time. Typical heritage accommodation with all modern facilities.
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Hotel Umaid Bhawan - Jaipur
Umaid bhawan is popular heritage hotel in Jaipur, offering deluxe accommodation to its guests. The hotel is run by descendent of Royal family, thus keeping alive royal hospitality of Rajasthan.
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Hotel Howard Park Plaza - Agra
The hotel offers deluxe three star accommodation in Agra. Besides all basic amenities, howard hotel offers number of recreation and leisure facilities to its inhouse guests.
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Hotel Cost
Accommodation in double occupancy room on twin sharing basis.
Daily breakfast at the hotel
All Applicable taxes
Car Cost
A/c Indigo (mid size car) for all travel and sight seeing
Chauffer allowances
All appllicable taxes, parking etc.
Tour Escort
Government approved tour escort, who will accompany you throughout the tour from day 1 to end.
All his Allowances
Meals
All Breakfast
One water bottle daily during your tour
Dinner only at desert camp in Jaisalmer
Complementary Activities
Camel safari at Jaisalmer
Elephant ride at Jaipur
Cost does not include
Any air fare (for clients as well as tour escort which will be charged as per the actual)
Entrance ticket and camera charges at the monuments
Any expenses of personal nature like, cold drinks, tips etc.
