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A camel and rider silhouetted against a burning orange desert sunset near Jaisalmer

Journey No. 01North-west India

Royal RajasthanCities, Desert & Stars

Sleep beneath desert stars and wake inside stories older than kingdoms.

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Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Route
Jaipur → Jodhpur → Jaisalmer → Thar
Starting from
₹38,900per person
Best time
October to March

01The short version

Seven days.Three cities the colour of their stone.One desert nightyou probably won't forget.

Rajasthan is a place of extremes — pink and blue and gold cities, forts built for giants, and then, suddenly, nothing but sand and sky. This journey moves west across it at a human pace, with time to sit in a courtyard, eat where the locals eat, and finish with a night in the Thar.

Highlights

  • Amber Fort
  • Jaipur old city
  • Jodhpur blue lanes
  • Mehrangarh Fort
  • Jaisalmer Fort
  • Thar Desert safari
  • Desert camp
  • Sunset dunes
  • Rajasthani food

02The route

4 stops. One unbroken line.

Starts in Jaipur, ends in Jaisalmer. The road gets quieter with every stop.

  1. 01 · Days 1–2

    Jaipur

    The Pink City

  2. 02 · Days 3–4

    Jodhpur

    The Blue City

  3. 03 · Day 5

    Jaisalmer

    The Golden City

  4. 04 · Days 6–7

    Thar

    A night in the dunes

03The itinerary

The story of your journey, one day at a time.

Every day can bend: slower mornings, extra nights, a detour you hear about on the road. This is the shape of it.

  1. The pink honeycomb facade of Hawa Mahal in Jaipur's old city

    Jaipur

    Day 1 of 7, Arrive: Into the Pink City

    The first thing you notice is the colour. Then the noise, then the smell of cardamom from a chai stall you'll come back to tomorrow. We meet you on arrival, settle you into a heritage haveli and take an unhurried evening walk while the old city's walls turn from pink to rose-gold.

    • Heritage haveli stay
    • Evening walk through the old city

    Overnight: Jaipur

  2. Amber Fort's honey-coloured ramparts rising above the hills outside Jaipur

    Amber & Old Jaipur

    Day 2 of 7, Explore: Ramparts before the crowds

    Reach Amber Fort early, while the light is low and the courtyards still echo. The afternoon belongs to the old city: Hawa Mahal's latticed windows, block-printing workshops, and the kind of bazaar bargaining that ends in laughter and another cup of tea.

    • Early entry at Amber Fort
    • Block-printing workshop
    • Bazaar walk with a local guide

    Overnight: Jaipur

  3. Mehrangarh Fort towering on its rock above Jodhpur

    Jaipur → Jodhpur

    Day 3 of 7, Drive: Sunset over the Blue City

    Open Rajasthan unrolls outside the window: mustard fields, roadside dhabas, camels sharing the highway. You arrive in Jodhpur in time to climb to a rooftop and watch a sea of blue houses catch the last of the sun beneath Mehrangarh.

    • Scenic road journey
    • Rooftop sunset

    Overnight: Jodhpur

  4. A narrow indigo lane in the Blue City of Jodhpur

    Mehrangarh & the old lanes

    Day 4 of 7, Wander: A fort, then a food trail

    Mehrangarh is one of India's most dramatic forts — stand on its walls and the whole city spreads out like spilled indigo. Later, a local host leads you through the lanes below on a food trail: mirchi vada, makhaniya lassi, and a story at every corner.

    • Guided visit to Mehrangarh
    • Old-city food trail

    Overnight: Jodhpur

  5. Carved sandstone pavilions on the still water of Gadisar Lake, Jaisalmer

    Jodhpur → Jaisalmer

    Day 5 of 7, Drive: Towards the golden city

    The land flattens, the colours warm and the sky gets bigger. Jaisalmer rises out of the desert like a sandcastle that decided to stay. Spend the evening at Gadisar Lake, where carved pavilions float on still water.

    • Gadisar Lake at golden hour

    Overnight: Jaisalmer

  6. A camel and rider silhouetted against a burning orange desert sunset near Jaisalmer

    Thar Desert

    Day 6 of 7, Disappear: A night beneath the stars

    Walk the lanes of Jaisalmer's living fort in the morning, then leave the road behind. Head out to the dunes for sunset, eat dinner by the fire to the sound of folk musicians, and step away from the camp lights to see more stars than you knew existed.

    • Jaisalmer Fort walk
    • Sunset in the dunes
    • Folk music & dinner at camp

    Overnight: Desert camp

  7. A lone desert tree on the Sam sand dunes at dusk

    The dunes

    Day 7 of 7, Linger: Sand in your shoes

    Wake early for sunrise over the dunes, wrapped in a blanket with a cup of chai. A slow breakfast, then the drive back to Jaisalmer for your onward journey — with sand in your shoes and a story you'll be telling for years.

    • Desert sunrise
    • Transfer to Jaisalmer

04What you'll remember

Long after the photos are sorted, these stay.

  • A sea of blue-washed houses in Jodhpur's old city
    A city painted blueThousands of indigo rooftops spread below the walls of Mehrangarh.
  • People climbing the zig-zag paths up to Amber Fort in Jaipur
    Amber before the crowdsGolden ramparts in low morning light, almost to yourself.
  • A desert night sky full of stars above an old sandstone structure near Jaisalmer
    Sleeping beneath the starsNo city glow. Just the Milky Way, as far as you can see.
  • Hand-painted Rajasthani kathputli puppets hanging in a Jaisalmer shop
    A wall of puppetsHand-painted kathputli in a Jaisalmer workshop.

05The gallery

Rajasthan, in 12 frames.

Tap any photograph to see it full screen.

06The fine print, beautifully

What's in the bag. What isn't.

Included

  • Handpicked boutique, heritage and homestay accommodation throughout
  • Daily breakfast, plus the special dinners noted in the itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced local driver
  • Local guides for the walks and experiences listed
  • Entry fees to the monuments and sites listed in the itinerary
  • Airport or railway station transfers on arrival and departure
  • A dedicated trip designer before you go and 24/7 support on the road
  • One night in a desert camp with dinner, folk music and sunrise breakfast
  • Old-city food trail in Jodhpur

Not included

  • Flights or trains to the start and from the end of the journey
  • Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Camera fees, tips and personal expenses
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
  • Applicable taxes — confirmed in your personalised quote

Starting from

₹38,900 per person

Demo price, based on two travelling together. Excludes flights. Final inclusions and price are confirmed in your personalised quote.

07Trip personality

Is this your kind of trip?

  • Pace

    3 out of 5 (Unhurried to On the move)

  • Adventure

    3 out of 5 (Gentle to Thrilling)

  • Culture

    5 out of 5 (Light to Immersive)

  • Nature

    2 out of 5 (Towns & cities to Wild)

  • Comfort

    4 out of 5 (Rustic to Polished)

Good to know

  • Best timeOctober to March

  • Group size2–12 travellers, or completely private

  • Starts / endsJaipur → Jaisalmer

7 Days / 6 Nights · Rajasthan

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