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Rajasthan — Rajasthan Heritage & Desert Trail: Mount Abu, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur & Jodhpur

Rajasthan Heritage & Desert Trail: Mount Abu, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur & Jodhpur

Hill station sunsets, royal lake palaces, a living desert fort, and a night under the stars at Sam Dunes — Rajasthan's heritage and desert trail, ex-Goa by train.

Duration
10N/11D
Starts from
Goa
Difficulty
easy
Trip type
Domestic

About this trip

Eleven days across five Rajasthani cities: Mount Abu's hill-station calm, the mirrored halls of Udaipur's City Palace, Jaisalmer's living fort and golden havelis, an overnight camel-safari sunrise in the Thar Desert with a Rajasthani folk evening at the Sam Dunes camp, and the forts of the Pink and Blue Cities — Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal and Mehrangarh.

Day by day

How the 10N/11D actually goes

  1. Day 1: Goa | The Journey Begins

    Depart Goa towards Mount Abu Road by overnight train. Group bonding and travel time as the tour kicks off.

  2. Day 2: Mount Abu | Hills, Lakes & Sunset

    Arrive Mount Abu Road, transfer to Mount Abu, check in. Visit Nakki Lake, Toad Rock and Sunset Point. Evening free for local market exploration.

  3. Day 3: Mount Abu to Udaipur | From the Hills to the City of Lakes

    Check out, drive to Udaipur, check in. Visit the Dilwara Jain Temples, Lake Pichola and Gangaur Ghat. Free time for cafes and local exploration.

  4. Day 4: Udaipur to Jaisalmer | Royal Udaipur to the Golden City

    Check out, visit the City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake and the Monsoon Palace (Sajjangarh), then depart for an overnight road journey to Jaisalmer.

  5. Day 5: Jaisalmer | Welcome to the Golden City

    Arrive Jaisalmer, check in. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake. Free time for dinner and the local market.

  6. Day 6: Jaisalmer to Sam Dunes | From Forts to the Thar Desert

    Check out, visit the abandoned village of Kuldhara, proceed to Sam Sand Dunes and check in at the desert camp. Thar Desert sunset and a traditional Rajasthani cultural evening with folk music, dance and dinner.

  7. Day 7: Sam Dunes to Jaipur | Desert Sunrise to Pink City

    Early desert sunrise and a camel safari across the dunes. Check out after breakfast, stop at Bada Bagh, then continue towards Jaipur on an overnight road journey.

  8. Day 8: Jaipur | The Pink City

    Arrive Jaipur, check in. Visit Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal and Birla Mandir. Evening free for Bapu Bazaar/Johari Bazaar and local street food.

  9. Day 9: Jaipur to Jodhpur | The Blue City

    Check out, proceed to Jodhpur, check in. Visit Mehrangarh Fort and the Clock Tower/Sardar Market. Group dinner.

  10. Day 10: Jodhpur | Royal Jodhpur to Journey Home

    Check out. Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and Mandore Garden. Free time for a final shopping stop, then board the overnight train back to Goa.

  11. Day 11: Train to Goa | Back Home

    Continue the train journey to Goa. Trip concludes with memories, photographs, new friendships and stories to tell.

What's covered

Included

  • Sleeper class train tickets for the Goa → Rajasthan → Goa journey, as per the itinerary
  • Complete travel experience in an AC Tempo Traveller/Mini Bus, as per the itinerary
  • Accommodation in a cozy, well-rated hotel/homestay/desert camp on a triple/quad sharing basis, as per the itinerary
  • Meals — Breakfast on Day 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 & 10; Dinner on Day 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 & 9
  • Rajasthani cultural evening at the desert camp, including traditional folk music & dance
  • A trip captain throughout the tour (provided for groups of 25 or more)
  • Driver allowance, toll, tax & permit charges
  • Basic first-aid kit
  • A trip full of unforgettable experiences, memories & friendships

Not included

  • Early check-in or late check-out at hotels, subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed
  • Any personal expenses
  • Entry tickets to monuments, forts, temples and other attractions
  • Lunch and other meals not specifically mentioned in the package inclusions
  • Camel safari at Sam Dunes
  • Additional accommodation or food costs arising due to travel delays, missed connections or unforeseen circumstances
  • Additional costs due to train cancellations, delays, roadblocks, weather conditions or other natural calamities
  • Adventure activities and experiences not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
  • Any other services or expenses not specifically mentioned under inclusions

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