The long arc of Rajasthan: pink city palaces, blue lanes, a lake palace skyline, and a night under the Thar. Heritage hotels throughout.
Itinerary
- 1
Jaipur
Arrive Jaipur. Evening at leisure in a haveli hotel inside the old city.
- 2
Amber & city palaces
Amber Fort at opening hour. City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and a textile atelier.
- 3
Jodhpur
Drive west. Sunset from the ramparts of Mehrangarh.
- 4
Blue city & onward
Morning walk in the blue lanes. Afternoon drive to Jaisalmer.
- 5
Jaisalmer
Living fort, patwon ki haveli, and a desert camp with folk music at dusk.
- 6
Udaipur road
Long, beautiful drive via Ranakpur. Night on Lake Pichola.
- 7
Udaipur
City Palace, boat on the lake, and the bazaar of Bapu Bazaar.
- 8
At leisure
A spare day — spa, or a village excursion to Eklingji and Nagda.
- 9
Depart
Fly out of Udaipur or drive to Ahmedabad. Tour ends.
Inclusions
- Stay in hand-picked hotels or houseboats as listed
- Daily breakfast; selected lunches and dinners as per itinerary
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with chauffeur
- All sightseeing as mentioned, with monument fees where noted
- Airport / railway station transfers
- Assistance of a local representative
Exclusions
- Airfare and train tickets unless specified
- Personal expenses, tips and laundry
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
