Rajasthan Circuit via Bikaner, Jaisalmer & Mount Abu: Jaipur to Udaipur

ick up at Jaipur and tour Amber Fort, Jal Mahal on Man Sagar Lake, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar, with an evening at Johari, Bapu and Tripolia bazaars (about 50 km). Overnight in Jaipur.

After breakfast, drive about 335 km (6–7 hrs) to Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace and the Karni Mata Temple, with time for the local market’s handicrafts and snacks. Overnight in Bikaner.

After breakfast, drive towards the Sam Sand Dunes near Jaisalmer (stated as about 330 km, 5–6 hrs; see Flags). In the evening enjoy a camel safari, a Rajasthani welcome, Kalbelia folk dance, live folk music and a traditional dinner, with sunset over the dunes, a seasonal bonfire and an optional jeep safari. Overnight at the desert camp.

After breakfast, tour Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake. Then continue to Jodhpur (about 330 km, 5–6 hrs for the day). Overnight in Jodhpur.

After breakfast, tour Jodhpur, the Blue City: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, the Clock Tower and Sardar Market. Then drive about 270 km (5–6 hrs) to Mount Abu. Overnight in Mount Abu.

Tour Mount Abu in the Aravalli Range: Dilwara Temples, Nakki Lake, Guru Shikhar, Toad Rock and Sunset Point. Then drive about 165 km (3–4 hrs) to Udaipur. Overnight in Udaipur.

Tour the City of Lakes: City Palace, Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon Ki Bari and Fateh Sagar Lake (about 40–50 km). Bagore Ki Haveli, shopping at Hathi Pol Market and a Lake Pichola boat ride are optional. Drop at Udaipur airport or railway station.