Rajasthan Desert Tour from Delhi

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Jaipur – Pushkar – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Sam Sand Dunes – Bikaner – Mandawa – Delhi

Tour Highlights

Delhi includes two nights at the start and one night before departure.

Detailed Day-wise Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

Welcome to India! Upon arrival at Delhi Airport or railway station, our representative will greet you and arrange your transfer to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure after your journey.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Delhi
🍽️ Meal Included: None

Day 02: Full-Day Sightseeing in Delhi

After breakfast, explore the contrasts of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, drive past the Red Fort and enjoy time in the lively lanes of Chandni Chowk. Continue to Raj Ghat, then discover Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar. Drive past India Gate and the government buildings before returning to your hotel.

Sightseeing may be adjusted according to opening days and local conditions.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Delhi
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 03: Delhi – Jaipur (Approximately 270 km / 5–6 hrs drive)

After breakfast, check out and drive to Jaipur, Rajasthan’s Pink City. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Spend the evening relaxing or browsing a local market for textiles, jewellery and handicrafts.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Jaipur
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 04: Full-Day Sightseeing in Jaipur

After breakfast, explore Jaipur’s royal landmarks:

• Amber Fort – Walk through its grand courtyards and richly decorated halls.
• Jal Mahal – Stop for photographs beside Man Sagar Lake.
• City Palace – Discover the former royal residence and its museums.
• Jantar Mantar – Visit the UNESCO-listed astronomical observatory.
• Hawa Mahal – Admire the Palace of Winds from outside.

🌟 Optional Activity: Enjoy a Rajasthani cultural evening at Chokhi Dhani.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Jaipur
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 05: Jaipur – Pushkar (Approximately 150 km / 3–4 hrs drive)

After breakfast, drive to Pushkar and check in to your hotel. Later, visit Pushkar Lake and its ghats, the Brahma Temple and the colourful Pushkar Market. Enjoy a relaxed evening in this sacred desert town.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Pushkar
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 06: Pushkar – Jodhpur (Approximately 190 km / 4–5 hrs drive)

After breakfast, travel to Jodhpur, known as the Blue City. Check in to your hotel on arrival. Depending on your arrival time, take an evening walk around the Clock Tower and Sardar Market.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Jodhpur
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 07: Full-Day Sightseeing in Jodhpur

After breakfast, discover Jodhpur’s history and blue-painted old town:

• Mehrangarh Fort – Explore the hilltop fortress and its panoramic city views.
• Jaswant Thada – Visit the elegant marble memorial near the fort.
• Old City – Walk through lanes lined with traditional houses and local shops.

Spend the evening at leisure.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Jodhpur
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 08: Jodhpur – Jaisalmer (Approximately 285 km / 5–6 hrs drive)

After breakfast, drive west across Rajasthan’s desert landscape to Jaisalmer. On arrival, check in to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure, with time to see the sandstone city glow at sunset.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Jaisalmer
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 09: Full-Day Sightseeing in Jaisalmer

After breakfast, explore the Golden City:

• Jaisalmer Fort – Wander through the lanes of this historic living fort.
• Jain Temples – Admire their detailed stone carvings, subject to opening hours.
• Patwon Ki Haveli – See the ornate façades and craftsmanship of this merchant mansion.
• Gadisar Lake – Enjoy the peaceful lakeside setting.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Jaisalmer
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 10: Jaisalmer – Sam Sand Dunes (Approximately 45 km / 1–1.5 hrs drive)

Enjoy a leisurely morning before travelling to your desert camp near the Sam Sand Dunes. In the late afternoon, head into the dunes for a camel safari and an exciting jeep safari, with time to watch the sunset over the Thar Desert.

Return to camp for a Rajasthani folk music and dance show, followed by dinner under the desert sky.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Desert camp near Sam Sand Dunes
🍽️ Meals Included: Breakfast and dinner

Day 11: Sam Sand Dunes – Bikaner (Approximately 370 km / 7–8 hrs drive)

After breakfast, leave the desert camp and drive to Bikaner. This is a longer travel day, with comfort stops along the way. On arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Bikaner
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 12: Bikaner – Mandawa (Approximately 190 km / 4–5 hrs drive)

After breakfast, visit Junagarh Fort, known for its impressive courtyards and palace rooms. Continue to Mandawa in the Shekhawati region. On arrival, explore the town’s painted havelis, celebrated for their colourful frescoes and merchant heritage.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Mandawa
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 13: Mandawa – Delhi (Approximately 260 km / 5–6 hrs drive)

After breakfast, check out and drive back to Delhi. On arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy a free evening to rest or make your final purchases.

🛏️ Overnight Stay: Delhi
🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Day 14: Departure from Delhi

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. You will be transferred to Delhi Airport or railway station for your onward journey, bringing your Rajasthan Desert Tour to a close.

🍽️ Meal Included: Breakfast

Safari activities depend on weather and local conditions. Camel safari and jeep safari should be confirmed as inclusions when pricing the tour.