RJ/01 - Pushkar - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Jaipur (8-9 nights)

Route : Pushkar (1 night) - Jodhpur (2 nights) - Jaisalmer (2 nights) - Bikaner (1 night) - Jaipur (2 nights) 

Highlight - This is a recommended tourist itinerary of Rajasthan that covers major heritage destinations of Rajasthan except Udaipur i.e. Jaipur, Pushkar, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner.

Recommended Itinerary (This is an indicative itinerary, Sequence of the activities may vary and depend on prevailing weather condition and guest preferences)

• Day 01: Jaipur -Pushkar (approx 145 kms/ 2 1/2 hrs) - Arrive Jaipur airport/railway station and transfer to Pushkar. Evening Visit to the Lake, Brahma Temple and Various other temples. Overnight at hotel

• Day 02: Pushkar -Jodhpur (approx 210 kms/ 4 1/2 hrs) - After breakfast, depart by surface to Jodhpur. Arrive & check-in. Late afternoon visit to Mandore Gardens and Balsamand lake. Overnight at hotel

• Day 03: Jodhpur -After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight at hotel

• Day 04: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (approx 305kms/ 5 1/2 hrs) - After breakfast, depart by surface to Jaisalmer . Arrive & check-in. Overnight at hotel

• Day 05: Jaisalmer -After breakfast, proceed for half day sightseeing tour visiting Jaisalmer fort, Patwon-ki-haveli, Nathmal-ki-haveli. Afternoon proceed for camel ride on Sam Sand Dunes.
  Overnight at hotel.

• Day 06: Jaisalmer - Bikaner (approx 325 kms/ 5 1/2 hrs) - Aftr breakfast, depart by surface to Bikaner. Evening Visit to Lallgarh Palace Complex. Overnight at hotel

• Day 07: Bikaner- Jaipur (approx 330 kms/ 6 hrs) - After breakfast visit Junagarh fort. Later depart by surface to Jaipur. Arrive & check-in. Overnight at hotel

• Day 08: Jaipur -After breakfast,  proceed for full day sightseeing covering Amer Fort (Optional: Elephant ride at Amber Fort), Jantar Mantar (Observatory), photo stop at Hawa Mahal and City Palace. Evening Optional visit at Chokhi Dhani. (Ethnic Indian Restaurant). Overnight at hotel

• Day 09: Depart Jaipur: After breakfast, morning at leisure. 12:00 hrs check-out and transfer to Jaipur airport/ railway station.

• Agra can be considered after Jaipur for visiting Taj Mahal

• Ranthambhore can be considered after Jaipur. Ranthambhore is a tiger sanctuary and visited for its wildlife and variety of Birds.

• An activity oriented rural retreat near Jodhpur like Rohetgarh or Chanwa Luni can be opted for an experience oriented (Village Visits, Horse Safari, Jeep Rides) itinerary. For a more village like experience, Bishnoi Village is an excellent option.

• Additional night at Manvar, a Desert camp mid-way on Jodhpur-Jaisalmer route can be considered. Manvar is more private desert retreat than ones at Sam and provides a more profound Desert experience than a more touristy Sam. 

• Camel Camp Osian takes this desert experience to another level with offerings like ½ day camel ride at Osian, Champagne Lunch, Theme dinner (flame torch) on the dunes and the ultimate two night mobile camel camp. 

• For bird watching and experiential stay enthusiasts, Bhap (130 before from Bikaner on Jaisalmer - Bikaner route) is an excellent option and Barsingha Villa Bhap is an excellent stay option for a variety of experiential activities. Bhap can be an alternative to Bikaner stay or could be done in addition to Bikaner Stay. 

• Guests may opt for activity options at Pushkar and taking a step further may opt for Nimaj insted of Pushkar for a more rural and relaxing backdrop. Chhatrasagar and Nimaj Palace are excellent experiential options high on Rajasthan experience and charm.

• Guests may opt for Fort Madhogarh instead of Jaipur stay. Fort Madhogarh offers an experiential stay that involves Camel rides and Jeep Safari to the village, Half day Camel/ Horse/ Jeep Safari to the Tunga battle field, cenotaphs and step wells, bird watching etc. Cookery lessons in Rajasthani cuisine are also available on prior request.

Accommodation Options - Pushkar/Ajmer - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Jaipur

Access - Jaipur is the state capital of Rajasthan which gets trains and flights from all major centres in India. 

Please email to rj01@nivalink.co.in with dates of travel for a firm quote (hotel cost and transportation) with an indicative itinerary.