Colours of Rajasthan — the Grand Circuit

Twelve days, seven halts, and the whole state in one journey

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About This Tour

Our flagship Rajasthan. Twelve days from Jaipur, north-west into the desert at Bikaner and Jaisalmer, down through Jodhpur to Mount Abu, across to Udaipur, and back via Ajmer and Pushkar.

It takes in every colour the state is known for — the pink of Jaipur, the gold of Jaisalmer, the blue of Jodhpur, the white marble of Dilwara and the lakes of Udaipur — and because it returns to Jaipur you travel in and out of a single airport.

Route: Jaipur 2N · Bikaner 1N · Jaisalmer 2N · Jodhpur 1N · Mount Abu 2N · Udaipur 2N · Ajmer/Pushkar 1N · Jaipur
Duration: 11 nights and 12 days
Starts and ends: Jaipur

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Itinerary

Day by day, here is exactly how Colours of Rajasthan — the Grand Circuit unfolds — 11 nights and 12 days, starting and ending at Jaipur.

Day 1, Jaipur Airport / Station – Hotel
Meet & Greet on arrival at Jaipur Railway Station / Airport & transfer to hotel. Check-in to hotel. In the evening you can take an optional tour to visit Laxminarayan Temple (Birla Mandir) & Chokhi Dhani – An Ethnic Village Resort. Back to hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 2, Jaipur Local Sightseeing
After breakfast start for full day local sightseeing in Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort & Palace, "Gaitore" Cenotaphs (Front View), take a photo stop at Jal Mahal, City Palace & Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) & take a photo stop at Hawa Mahal. Evening free for leisure. Overnight stay at Jaipur.
Day 3, Jaipur – Bikaner
After breakfast transfer to Bikaner. Enroute Asia's biggest camel breeding farm to watch different breeds of Camels. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Bikaner.
Day 4, Bikaner Local Sightseeing – Jaisalmer
After breakfast check out from hotel & visit Junagarh Fort which includes Anup Mahal, Gaj Mandir, Sheesh Mahal and Prachina Museum, Lalgarh Palace. After that transfer to Jaisalmer. Enroute visit Jaisalmer War Museum - The Jaisalmer War Museum is located 10 km short of Jaisalmer on the Jaisalmer - Jodhpur Highway. The unique museum has been designed with the view of honouring the contributions and sacrifices of war heroes, and to highlight their bravery. It also traces the evolution of the Indian Army. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 5, Jaisalmer Local Sightseeing
After breakfast visit the Jaisalmer Fort which is made by unique Golden Lime stone, that’s why its known as Golden Fort or Sonar Kella. After that visit Patwon-ki-Haveli, Nathmal-ki-Haveli. Salim Singh-ki-Haveli. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work. After that also visit Gadishar Lake. In evening proceed for camel ride on Sam Sand Dunes & you can experience the spectacular view of Sun set in Thar desert. Overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 6, Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
After breakfast transfer to Jodhpur. On arrival check-in to your hotel. Overnight stay at Jodhpur.
Day 7, Jodhpur Half day Sightseeing – Mount Abu
After breakfast start for half day sightseeing covering Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. After that transfer to Mount Abu. On arrival check-in to your hotel. In the evening enjoy the sunset from Sunset View Point in Mt. Abu. Overnight stay at Mount Abu.
Day 8, Mount Abu Local Sightseeing
After breakfast start for Mt. Abu city tour. Visiting Prajapita Brahmakumari, Adhar Devi Temple, Achalgarh, Guru Sikhar, Dilwara Jain Temple, Honeymoon Point, Art Gallery & Nakki Lake where you can enjoy boat ride in at your own cost. Overnight stay at Mt. Abu.
Day 9, Mount Abu – Udaipur
After breakfast check-out from hotel and drive for Udaipur (Beautiful Lake City of Rajasthan). On arrival at Udaipur check-in at your hotel. In the evening take a breathtaking boat tour over the picturesque Lake Pichola (at your own cost) to admire the royal buildings around the Lake and enjoy the scenic sunset view. From the lake you have a wonderful view of the City Palace stretching along the east bank, while the south bank has pleasant gardens running down to the waterside. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 10, Udaipur Local Sightseeing
After breakfast start for Udaipur city tour. Visiting Fateh Sagar, Maharana Pratap Memorial, take a photo stop at Nehru Garden, Saheliyon-ki-Bari - Queen’s resort for their friends, Sukhadia Circle (Drive Pass), Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum - a museum of folk and art, it displays a rich collection of folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls. After that visit City Palace – The largest palace complex of Rajasthan, Jagdish Temple – built by Maharana Jagat Singh and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu & Gulab Bagh. Overnight stay at Udaipur.
Day 11, Udaipur – Ajmer / Pushkar Sightseeing
After breakfast check out from hotel and drive to Ajmer. Arrive & Visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah, Adhai-din-ka-Jhonpra, Ana Sagar Lake & drive to Pushkar, visit various temples and Ghats and holy Pushkar Lake. There are more than 400 hundred temples in Pushkar but the main attraction being the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma. Overnight stay at Ajmer / Pushkar.
Day 12, Ajmer / Pushkar – Jaipur Airport / Railway Station
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Jaipur Railway Station / Airport for your onward journey.

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