Rajasthan Heritage Trail

Day by day

1. Day 01

   Arrival in Jaipur

   A traditional welcome and help with your hotel check-in. Afternoon at the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, a photo stop at Hawa Mahal, and an evening in Johari or Bapu Bazaar.

   Overnight: Jaipur

2. Day 02

   Jaipur forts

   Amber Fort above Maota Lake and its Sheesh Mahal, with an optional jeep or elephant ride up. Then Jaigarh Fort, known for its giant cannon, and Nahargarh Fort's panorama of the city.

   Overnight: Jaipur

3. Day 03

   Jaipur – Bikaner

   Drive: Approx. 335 km / 6 hrs

   To Bikaner, the desert city of camel culture. Junagarh Fort, then the Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok before evening.

   Overnight: Bikaner

4. Day 04

   Bikaner – Jaisalmer

   Drive: Approx. 330 km / 6 hrs

   Across the Thar to the Golden City. Time in the bazaars or a sunset walk around Gadisar Lake.

   Overnight: Jaisalmer

5. Day 05

   Jaisalmer – Sam Sand Dunes

   Drive: Approx. 45 km / 1 hr

   Jaisalmer Fort, a living fort, and the havelis of Patwon, Nathmal and Salim Singh. Afternoon to Sam for a sunset camel ride, then folk dance, music and dinner by the bonfire at camp.

   Overnight: Desert camp, Sam

6. Day 06

   Sam – Jodhpur

   Drive: Approx. 300 km / 5 hrs

   Desert sunrise, then on to the Blue City. Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and a drive past Umaid Bhawan Palace; the Clock Tower Market for spices and handicrafts.

   Overnight: Jodhpur

7. Day 07

   Jodhpur – Pushkar

   Drive: Approx. 185 km / 4 hrs

   Pushkar Lake and the Brahma Temple, one of the few dedicated to Lord Brahma. Evening in the bazaars and along the ghats.

   Overnight: Pushkar

8. Day 08

   Pushkar – Jaipur departure

   Drive: Approx. 150 km / 3 hrs

   A slow morning by the lake, then back to Jaipur for drop off at Jaipur airport.

Every itinerary is a starting point. A counsellor adjusts the route, pace and hotels around your dates and who is travelling.