Boutique heritage hotel★★★★
Amber Courtyard Hotel
A rose-coloured courtyard in the heart of the old city
- Central courtyard
- Rooftop terrace
- Spa treatments
- +3
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7 days · 6 nights · Jaipur · Jodhpur · Jaisalmer
Jaipur, Jodhpur & Jaisalmer: Desert Palaces
Rose-pink bazaars, a blue city and a golden fort
The shape of the trip
Seven days across the classic Rajasthan of forts, palaces and dunes — the Pink City, the Blue City and the Golden City, finishing under the desert stars.
Three cities, three colours, one unhurried route. We start in pink Jaipur, cross to the blue lanes of Jodhpur and end in golden Jaisalmer, where a night in a dune camp closes the journey.
The driving days are long, so we build in stops worth making — a stepwell, a village chai stall, a temple by the road — and we keep the sightseeing days light.
Highlights
- Amber Fort and the Jaipur old city
- Mehrangarh Fort and the blue lanes
- Jaisalmer Fort at sunrise
- A night in a Sam dune camp
What’s included
- Private air-conditioned car and driver for the whole journey
- A local guide at every major site
- Heritage stays with breakfast
- Airport and station transfers
- Bottled water in the car
- Every experience listed in the itinerary
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Monument entry tickets unless stated
- Most lunches and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Day by day
Everything about each day — what we do, where we go, where you sleep, what you eat and how long it takes.
Pickup
Jaipur International Airport (JAI)
Day 01
Jaipur — arrival & the old city
Settle into your courtyard hotel, then take a gentle walk through the old city at golden hour, ending with dinner on a rooftop facing Hawa Mahal.
Meals: DinnerJaipur airport → Walled city14 km · 35 min · Private car
Places we’ll visit
- 1
Hawa Mahal
The Palace of Winds, best seen from across the street
- 2
Old-city bazaars
Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar
Activities
Old-city walk with a local guide
Chai stops included
Where you stay
Amber Courtyard Hotel
Boutique heritage hotel · ★★★★
Approximate timings
- 13:00 Airport pickup and check-in
- 16:30 Old-city walk
- 19:30 Rooftop dinner
Good to know
Timings are a guide. Your driver and guide adjust the day around you, the weather and how you feel.
Day 02
Jaipur — Amber Fort, City Palace & Jantar Mantar
Amber Fort first, before the crowds, then the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar observatory — a World Heritage site where giant stone instruments still tell the time.
Meals: BreakfastHotel → Amber Fort12 km · 25 min · Private car
Places we’ll visit
- 1
Amber Fort
Hilltop fort-palace with mirrored halls
- 2
City Palace
Still home to the royal family
- 3
Jantar Mantar
The 18th-century observatory
Activities
Sunset at Nahargarh Fort
Optional — the best view of the city
Where you stay
Amber Courtyard Hotel
Boutique heritage hotel · ★★★★
Approximate timings
- 08:00 Amber Fort
- 12:00 Lunch
- 14:00 City Palace
- 16:00 Jantar Mantar
Good to know
Elephant rides at Amber are not part of our itineraries; we walk or use the jeep track.
Day 03
Jaipur to Jodhpur
A long drive west through the Rajasthan countryside, with stops for tea and a stepwell along the way. We arrive in Jodhpur in time to watch Mehrangarh glow at sunset from a rooftop.
Meals: BreakfastJaipur → Jodhpur335 km · 5.5–6 hrs · Private car
Places we’ll visit
- 1
Mehrangarh Fort (sunset view)
From the rooftop of your hotel
Activities
Rooftop sunset over the blue city
Where you stay
Blue Lane Haveli
Heritage haveli · ★★★
Approximate timings
- 08:30 Depart Jaipur
- 13:30 Lunch stop
- 16:30 Arrive Jodhpur
- 18:00 Rooftop sunset
Good to know
This is the longest driving day. We break it up with two stops and you can nap in the back.
Day 04
Jodhpur — Mehrangarh & the blue lanes
A morning at Mehrangarh Fort, one of India’s great museums, then Jaswant Thada and a walk through the blue lanes of the old city. Afternoon at leisure.
Meals: BreakfastHotel → Mehrangarh1 km · 10 min · Private car
Places we’ll visit
- 1
Mehrangarh Fort
Ramparts, palaces and an excellent museum
- 2
Jaswant Thada
White-marble royal cenotaphs
- 3
Sardar Market & Clock Tower
Spice and textile stalls
Activities
Blue-lane walk
With a local guide through Brahmpuri
Umaid Bhawan Palace (exterior & museum)
Where you stay
Blue Lane Haveli
Heritage haveli · ★★★
Approximate timings
- 09:00 Mehrangarh Fort
- 12:30 Lunch in the old city
- 15:00 Blue-lane walk
- 17:00 Sardar Market
Good to know
Timings are a guide. Your driver and guide adjust the day around you, the weather and how you feel.
Day 05
Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
Drive deeper into the Thar Desert. The land turns from scrub to sand and the towns from red to gold. We reach Jaisalmer in time for sunset at Gadisar Lake.
Meals: BreakfastJodhpur → Jaisalmer285 km · 5 hrs · Private car
Places we’ll visit
- 1
Gadisar Lake
Sandstone shrines around a sunset lake
Activities
Sunset at Gadisar Lake
Boats and temples at the water’s edge
Where you stay
Golden Fort Stay
Heritage haveli · ★★★
Approximate timings
- 08:30 Depart Jodhpur
- 13:00 Lunch stop
- 15:00 Arrive Jaisalmer
- 17:30 Gadisar Lake at sunset
Good to know
Timings are a guide. Your driver and guide adjust the day around you, the weather and how you feel.
Day 06
Jaisalmer — the fort & a night in the dunes
Walk the living lanes of Jaisalmer Fort in the morning, where families still make their homes inside the walls. After lunch we drive to the Sam dunes for a camel ride at sunset, a campfire dinner and folk music under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, DinnerJaisalmer → Sam dunes42 km · 1 hr · Private car
Places we’ll visit
- 1
Jaisalmer Fort
A living fort with lanes, temples and homes
- 2
Patwon Ki Haveli
Carved sandstone merchant mansions
- 3
Sam Sand Dunes
Rippled dunes about 40 km from town
Activities
Camel ride at dusk
About an hour
Campfire dinner and folk music
Where you stay
Sam Dune Camp
Desert camp · ★★★★
Approximate timings
- 08:30 Jaisalmer Fort
- 12:30 Lunch
- 15:00 Drive to the dunes
- 17:00 Camel ride at sunset
- 20:00 Campfire dinner and music
Good to know
Desert nights can be cold in winter — bring a warm layer. Tents have private bathrooms and proper beds.
Drop-off
Jaisalmer Airport (JSA)
Day 07
Sunrise on the dunes & departure
Watch the sun rise over the dunes, have breakfast at camp and transfer to Jaisalmer airport or station for your onward journey.
Meals: BreakfastSam dunes → Jaisalmer airport / station45 km · 1 hr · Private car
Activities
Sunrise dune walk
A quiet start with tea
Where you stay
Departure day — no overnight stay.
Approximate timings
- 06:30 Sunrise on the dunes
- 08:00 Breakfast
- 09:30 Transfer to airport or station
Good to know
Timings are a guide. Your driver and guide adjust the day around you, the weather and how you feel.
Route map
Where you’ll go
- Places
- Stays
- Activities
Where you’ll stay
Hotels on this trip
Heritage haveli★★★
Blue Lane Haveli
A blue-washed haveli under Mehrangarh
- Fort-view rooftop
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- +1
Price on Request
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Golden Fort Stay
Sandstone rooms a short walk from the fort gate
- Fort-view rooftop
- Carved sandstone balconies
- Air conditioning
- +1
From
$ 70
per room, per night
Desert camp★★★★
Sam Dune Camp
Luxury tents among the Sam dunes
- Private bathrooms
- Campfire dinner
- Folk music evening
- +2
Price on Request
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What travellers say
5.0
2 reviews
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- 1
November 2025
Palaces, forts and a night under the stars
The dune camp was the highlight — proper beds, a campfire, and a sky full of stars. Jaisalmer Fort felt like stepping into another century.
Markus Weber
Germany
October 2025
Everything just worked
Seven days, three cities, zero stress. Our guide in Jodhpur took us through lanes we would never have found alone.
Daniel Kim
South Korea
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