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Rajasthan Grand Tour — 12 days

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Tour packageRajasthan

This twelve-day loop is Rajasthan's fuller circuit: Jaipur, a slower night in Pushkar, Jodhpur's blue old city, a night in the Thar Desert at Jaisalmer, and Udaipur's lake palaces to finish. Ten to twelve days is the comfortable range for linking all four of the state's headline cities without spending every day in the car.

Reviewed by Gurudutt Kaushal · Updated 1 Sept 2026

Government-approved operatorApproved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Duration12 days / 11 nights
  • RouteJaipur → Udaipur
  • IncludedHotels, transfers, sightseeing, meals and safaris
  • Free cancellationFree cancellation up to 24 hours before the start
  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Reply within four hours, 9am–9pm ISTA named specialist, the same person from first reply to departure.
  • No payment to start planningYou receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive Jaipur

    Day 1

    • Met on arrival; evening heritage walk through the old city bazaars.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jaipur

  2. Jaipur — Amber Fort and the City Palace

    Day 2

    • Amber Fort early, then City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jaipur

  3. Jaipur at leisure, on to Pushkar

    Day 3

    • Morning free, or an optional block-printing workshop.
    • Drive to Pushkar, about 2.5 hours.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Pushkar

  4. Pushkar

    Day 4

    • Morning at the lake ghats and the Brahma Temple, one of India's few.
    • Afternoon in the bazaar; camel ride at the dunes for sunset.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Pushkar

  5. Pushkar to Jodhpur

    Day 5

    • Drive west, about 3.5 hours.
    • Evening walk to the Clock Tower and Sardar Market.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jodhpur

  6. Jodhpur — Mehrangarh Fort

    Day 6

    • Full morning inside Mehrangarh Fort.
    • Afternoon at Jaswant Thada and the Toorji Ka Jhalra stepwell.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jodhpur

  7. Jodhpur to Jaisalmer

    Day 7

    • Long drive into the desert, about 5–6 hours.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jaisalmer

  8. Jaisalmer Fort and havelis

    Day 8

    • Jaisalmer Fort, still a living fort with shops and homes inside.
    • Patwon Ki Haveli and the carved sandstone mansions of the old city.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Jaisalmer

  9. Thar Desert night

    Day 9

    • Afternoon drive to the Sam sand dunes.
    • Camel or jeep safari, sunset over the dunes, overnight at a desert camp.

    Meals: Breakfast, dinner · Stay: Desert camp, near Jaisalmer

  10. Jaisalmer to Udaipur

    Day 10

    • Long drive south, about 6.5–7 hours, ideally broken with a stop.
    • Evening at leisure by Lake Pichola.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Udaipur

  11. Udaipur — City Palace and the lakes

    Day 11

    • Morning at the City Palace, entered through the Tripolia Gate.
    • Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Udaipur

  12. Departure

    Day 12

    • Transfer to Udaipur airport for your onward flight.

    Meals: Breakfast · Stay: Departure day

Intricate facade of Hawa Mahal, a landmark in Jaipur, IndiaDay 1 · Arrive Jaipur
Intricate facade of Hawa Mahal, a landmark in Jaipur, India

For reference only. The final plan is confirmed in your written quote.

Highlights

  • Travellers who want the full state rather than a taster, and don't mind long desert drives in exchange for Jaisalmer and Pushkar alongside the bigger cities.
  • Best October to March; April to June is intensely hot, especially in the desert stretch, and the light July–September monsoon can slow travel between Jodhpur and Udaipur.
  • Ten to twelve days is the comfortable range for a first Rajasthan trip that links Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur without spending every day in the car.
  • Ten to twelve days is the comfortable range for linking all four of the state's headline cities without spending every day in the car.

Full description

The state's full loop, at a comfortable pace

Ten to twelve days is the comfortable range for a first Rajasthan trip that links Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur without spending every day in the car. This twelve-day version runs the classic loop off the Golden Triangle, adding a slower night in Pushkar and a proper night in the Thar Desert outside Jaisalmer, rather than treating the desert as a drive-through stop.

Where you stay

  • Jaipur

    2 nights · Days 1–2

  • Pushkar

    2 nights · Days 3–4

  • Jodhpur

    2 nights · Days 5–6

  • Jaisalmer

    2 nights · Days 7–8

  • Desert camp, near Jaisalmer

    1 night · Day 9

  • Udaipur

    2 nights · Days 10–11

  • Departure day

    1 night · Day 12

Includes

  • Private car and driver throughout
  • One night at a desert camp with camel or jeep safari
  • Local guide in each city
  • Hotel stays as confirmed at enquiry
  • Daily breakfast

Not included

  • Flights in and out
  • Monument entry fees, paid locally
  • Visa costs for international travellers
  • Lunches and dinners except where noted
  • Travel insurance

Price

Experience My India quotes this trip in INR after confirming your dates, hotel category and group size. The written quote names every hotel and inclusion, and nothing is charged until you approve it.

Important information

Rajasthan Grand Tour — 12 days

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start

  • Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • No payment is taken until you approve the itinerary.

Who it suits

  • Travellers who want the full state rather than a taster, and don't mind long desert drives in exchange for Jaisalmer and Pushkar alongside the bigger cities. Best October to March; April to June is intensely hot, especially in the desert stretch, and the light July–September monsoon can slow travel between Jodhpur and Udaipur.

How booking works

  1. Send an enquiry

    Dates, who is travelling and how you like to travel. Two fields to start.

  2. We check availability

    Hotels, guides and permits for your dates, with honest alternatives if something is full.

  3. Price and hotels named

    Every hotel and inclusion is named before you pay anything.

  4. Written quote in INR

    One document, no hidden lines, valid for the dates it quotes.

  5. You approve

    Change anything you like. Nothing is charged until you say yes.

  6. A named specialist runs it

    The same person from first reply to departure, Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST.

Your trip designer

Gurudutt Kaushal

Founder, Experience My India · IIT Jodhpur

Gurudutt Kaushal founded Experience My India and set the two rules every trip here runs on: hotels and guides are named before you pay, and a human replies within four hours. Your itinerary is designed by one of the 35+ destination specialists on his team and checked against our vetting standard.

About GuruduttMeet our founderHow we vet

Trust and protection

  • Ministry of Tourism approved

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • Registered business

    GSTIN 09BZFPM8067A1Z9

  • 4.3 / 5 on Tripadvisor

    Independent guest reviews

  • No payment to start

    A written quote first; charged in INR only after you approve.

Why book with Experience My India

  • Government-approved operator

    Approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

  • 500+ vetted local guides

    35+ destination specialists plan every trip by hand.

  • Human help, every day

    Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM IST · +91 73022 65809

  • No payment until you approve

    You receive a written quote first; nothing is charged to start planning.

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Frequently asked questions

Is twelve days too long for Rajasthan?

Not for the full loop. Ten to twelve days is the range that comfortably links Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Udaipur; shorter trips usually drop one city rather than rushing all four.

How long is the drive to Jaisalmer, and is it worth it?

Jodhpur to Jaisalmer is about five to six hours through increasingly open desert country. Most travellers find the fort, the havelis and a night in the dunes worth the distance; if not, our six-day Royal Rajasthan Circuit skips Jaisalmer.

Can Ranthambore be added for a tiger safari?

Yes, typically added between Jaipur and the rest of the loop, extending the trip to around fourteen days. Ask and we will re-quote.

Is the desert camp comfortable, or very basic?

Desert camps range from simple tented stays to more comfortable swiss-tent setups with attached bathrooms. We confirm the specific property and its standard at enquiry.

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