Rajasthan Heritage Tour – Jaipur to Bikaner Itinerary (8N/9D)
Overview
Nine days let you see Rajasthan as a full circuit rather than a sampler. Starting and ending in Jaipur, the route loops through five former princely capitals – Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner – with a night in the desert along the way. Two days in Jaipur cover the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal and the Albert Hall Museum, then the Amber, Jaigarh and Nahargarh forts on the ridges above the city.
Heading south, you stop at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah and Pushkar's Brahma Temple and lake before two nights in Udaipur for the City Palace and its Crystal Gallery, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon ki Bari, Moti Magri and a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Ranakpur Jain temples will be amazed you during the trip to Jodhpur and Mehrangarh Fort, and then you enter the Thar Desert region to witness the inhabited Jaisalmer Fort and havelis, as well as spend your evening in a camel safari ending with an overnight stay at the Sam Sand Dunes. Your final destination will be Bikaner, with Junagarh Fort, Rampuria Havelis, and the choice of visiting Karni Mata temple at Deshnok.
The tour suits travellers with more than a week who want Rajasthan's forts, palaces, temples and desert in one trip, at a steady pace with a private vehicle and driver. You stay in 3-star hotels plus one desert camp night, with daily breakfast, and finish with a drive back to Jaipur or on to Jodhpur.
Package Features
Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner in one loop.
Amber, Jaigarh and Nahargarh forts plus the City Palace.
Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake.
City Palace, Moti Magri and a Lake Pichola boat ride.
Sunset camel safari, folk music and a bonfire.
Junagarh Fort and the red sandstone Rampuria Havelis.
Included
- 8 nights on double occupancy: 7 nights in 3-star hotels (2 nights Jaipur, 2 nights Udaipur, 1 night Jodhpur, 1 night Jaisalmer, 1 night Bikaner) and 1 night in a desert camp at the Sam Sand Dunes
- Daily breakfast at the hotel or camp
- Pick-up at Jaipur airport or railway station; drop-off in Jaipur, or in Jodhpur if you prefer
- All transfers and sightseeing by private vehicle as per the itinerary
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola, and the sunset camel safari, folk dance and music performance and bonfire at the desert camp
- Sightseeing and activities as listed in the itinerary (items marked optional are extra)
- GST
Excluded
- Flights or train tickets to and from Jaipur (or from Jodhpur)
- Lunch and dinner, including the buffet dinner at the desert camp
- Monument and museum entry tickets and camera fees, including the Crystal Gallery, unless specifically included
- Optional experiences: Chokhi Dhani dinner, elephant or jeep ride at Amber Fort, rooftop dining in Jaipur, the Vintage Car Museum, the Bagore Ki Haveli cultural show, Jodhpur street food, the Umaid Bhawan Palace museum and the Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok
- Personal expenses such as shopping, laundry, phone calls and tips
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed under Included
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Jaipur – Dive into the Pink City
- Get picked up at Jaipur airport or railway station and check in to your hotel.
- Begin sightseeing at the City Palace, the Jantar Mantar observatory, and the iconic Hawa Mahal.
- Stop for photos at the Albert Hall Museum and explore the busy Johari and Bapu Bazaars.
- In the evening, you can opt for a traditional dinner and cultural show at Chokhi Dhani (optional). Overnight stay in Jaipur.
- Highlights of the Day: City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, Johari and Bapu Bazaars, Chokhi Dhani (optional)
Day 2 Explore Jaipur's Majestic Forts
- After breakfast, head to Amber Fort, with an optional elephant or jeep ride up to the gates.
- Continue to Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort for sweeping views over the city.
- Stop at Jal Mahal for a lakeside photo of the palace on Man Sagar Lake.
- Spend the evening at leisure, or enjoy rooftop dining with city views (optional, at your own cost). Overnight stay in Jaipur.
- Highlights of the Day: Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal
Day 3 Jaipur to Udaipur via Ajmer & Pushkar
- Check out after an early breakfast and start your journey to Udaipur (about 6.5 hours of driving).
- On the way, visit the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, the Sufi shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, and Pushkar's sacred Brahma Temple and lake.
- Arrive in Udaipur by evening and check in to your hotel.
- Unwind with a walk along Fateh Sagar Lake or relax at a lakeside café. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
- Highlights of the Day: Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake, Fateh Sagar Lake
Day 4 Udaipur – The City of Lakes & Palaces
- After breakfast, explore the grand City Palace complex and its Crystal Gallery of royal crystal furniture and objects.
- Visit the carved Jagdish Temple, the fountain gardens of Saheliyon ki Bari, i and Moti Magri, the hill memorial to Maharana Pratap.
- If you like, stop at the Vintage Car Museum with its collection of royal cars (optional).
- In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, followed by a cultural show at Bagore Ki Haveli (optional). Overnight stay in Udaipur.
- Highlights of the Day: City Palace and Crystal Gallery, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon ki Bari, Moti Magri, Lake Pichola, Vintage Car Museum (optional), Bagore Ki Haveli (optional)
Day 5 Udaipur to Jodhpur via Ranakpur
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Jodhpur (about 5.5 hours).
- Stop at the Ranakpur Jain Temples, known for their intricate marble carving and halls of sculpted pillars.
- On arrival in Jodhpur, visit the Clock Tower Market and, if you like, sample local street food such as mirchi vada (optional). Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
- Highlights of the Day: Ranakpur Jain Temples, Clock Tower Market
Day 6 Jodhpur Sightseeing – Drive to Jaisalmer
- Visit the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, high above the blue city.
- See the serene white-marble Jaswant Thada and Umaid Bhawan Palace, with an optional visit to the palace museum.
- After sightseeing, drive to Jaisalmer (about 5.5 hours) and check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
- Highlights of the Day: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace
Day 7 Explore Jaisalmer – Desert Camp Experience
- After breakfast, explore Jaisalmer Fort, where people still live inside the walls, then Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake.
- After lunch, drive out to the Sam Sand Dunes for your desert evening.
- Ride a camel across the dunes at sunset, then enjoy a folk dance and music performance around a bonfire.
- Overnight stay in a desert camp at the Sam Sand Dunes.
- Highlights of the Day: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Sam Sand Dunes camel safari
Day 8 Jaisalmer to Bikaner – Forts & Culture
- After breakfast, check out and drive to Bikaner (about 6 hours).
- Check in to your hotel, then visit the grand Junagarh Fort with its richly decorated palaces.
- If you wish, visit the Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok, famous for the rats held sacred by devotees (optional).
- Spend the evening relaxing, or take a heritage walk past the Rampuria Havelis. Overnight stay in Bikaner.
- Highlights of the Day: Junagarh Fort, Karni Mata Temple (optional), Rampuria Havelis
Day 9 Departure from Bikaner – Back to Jaipur or Jodhpur
- Enjoy breakfast and check out from your hotel.
- Drive back to Jaipur (about 6 hours) or to Jodhpur (about 5 hours), as you prefer.
- Get dropped at the airport or railway station for your onward journey, ending your tour of royal Rajasthan.
- Highlights of the Day: Return drive to Jaipur or Jodhpur, departure
Payment Policy
- An advance payment is required to secure your booking; the balance is paid as per the schedule in your booking confirmation.
- Booking will only be confirmed once the itinerary has been confirmed, advance has been made, and we have sent you the official confirmation letter.
- Full payment might be required while making the booking during peak seasons, for special hotel rates, and for selected activities.
- In case payment is not made on time, the booking is liable to cancellation as per the cancellation policy.
- The cost of the package is per person based on twin sharing and includes GST.
Refund Policy
- The cancellation fees vary depending on the day we receive your cancellation request and other considerations like the supplier’s policy and peak season. The applicable charges are shared with your quotation.
- Refunds are processed once the relevant suppliers approve them, so timelines can vary.
- Refunds are made to the original payment method or another method agreed with you.
- Non-refundable amounts, supplier fees, and bank or payment-processing charges may be deducted.
- If a service cannot be provided because of weather, road closures, government orders or other events beyond our control, a refund or an alternative arrangement is offered as per the supplier's terms.
Policy & Important Terms
- Every traveller must carry a valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID or driving licence). Foreign nationals need a passport with a valid Indian visa.
- Dress modestly at temples and the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, where a head covering is required; Pushkar is a holy town where meat, eggs and alcohol are not served.
- The Ranakpur Jain Temples usually open to non-Jain visitors from about midday; leather items are not allowed inside, and shoulders and knees should be covered.
- Desert nights at the Sam Sand Dunes turn cold from about November to February, so pack a warm layer for the camp.
- The sightseeing schedule can be altered depending on traffic conditions, weather, or any other event taking place locally or at the monument.
- Transportation is included in the itinerary, but additional transportation charges will be levied separately.
- Standard check-in and check-out timings at hotels are applicable, whereas early check-in and late check-out are based on availability.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should one go for this Rajasthan heritage tour?
October to March is the perfect season with pleasant days for visits to the forts and cool nights in the desert region. If you visit in January, make sure you find out about the Camel Festival in Bikaner, while in February, the Desert Festival in Jaisalmer.
How much driving is involved?
This is a road trip, with five long driving days of about 5 to 6.5 hours each: Jaipur to Udaipur, Udaipur to Jodhpur, Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer to Bikaner, and Bikaner back to Jaipur or Jodhpur. Tourist destinations like Pushkar and Ranakpur break the long stretches of travel into segments, and your driver makes halts when necessary.
Is dinner at the desert camp included?
No. However, since the package includes breakfast only, you will need to pay for dinner separately unless it is included in your quotation. The sunset camel safari, folk music and dance performance, and bonfire are part of the tour, and breakfast at the camp the next morning is included.
What is the Karni Mata Temple at Deshnok?
It is a temple about 30 km south of Bikaner, known for the thousands of rats that live there and are revered by devotees. The eighth-day visit is completely optional. Shoes must be removed at the entrance, so many visitors carry a pair of socks.
Is it possible to conclude the tour in Jodhpur rather than in Jaipur?
Certainly. On the ninth day, it will take 5 hours to go by car from Bikaner to Jodhpur, while the return to Jaipur will take about 6 hours. Specify your preference during booking, and we will arrange the last transportation.
Is it possible to include rest days and better accommodation?
Of course. Having a day of rest in Udaipur or Jaisalmer after driving a long distance will allow you to have a more relaxing day, and you may arrange four-star or heritage hotels in any city. Please specify your schedule, and we will send you a new quote.
