Forts, palaces, camels, and desert sunsets. This itinerary traces Rajasthan's Golden Triangle — Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaisalmer — through royal heritage hotels and vivid bazaars.
14:00
Check in to heritage hotel
A former haveli converted into a boutique hotel in the Pink City.
The Palace of Winds — catch the pink facade in afternoon light.
19:30
Dal Baati Churma dinner
Traditional Rajasthani thali at a rooftop restaurant in the old city.
Day 2 · Jaipur Forts & Markets
Explore the grand hilltop fort and its stunning mirror palace.
13:00
Lunch at Laxmi Misthan Bhandar
Famous for kachori, lassi, and sweets since 1954.
15:00
Johari Bazaar shopping
Browse block-print fabrics, gemstones, and blue pottery.
Royal residence-turned-museum with Indo-Saracenic architecture.
Day 3 · Jaipur to Jodhpur
5-hour scenic overnight train through the Thar borderlands.
13:00
Lunch in the Blue City
Mirchi bada and lassi in the old city's narrow lanes.
Towering 15th-century fort with sweeping views over the blue-painted city.
Day 4 · Jodhpur Deep Dive
Serene marble cenotaph overlooking the city and the fort.
Explore the chaotic bazaar around Sardar Market — spices, textiles, and sweets.
Rooftop restaurant with fort views and excellent dal baati.
19:00
Sunset from Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
Golden-hour views of the fort bathed in desert light.
Day 5 · Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
5–6 hour drive through the Thar Desert into golden sand country.
The world's only fully inhabited living fort — golden sandstone glowing at dusk.
20:00
Dinner inside the fort
Rajasthani thali on a rooftop restaurant within the fort walls.
Day 6 · Camel Safari & Dunes
Ornate cluster of five merchant mansions with intricate jharokhas.
15:00
Sam Sand Dunes camel safari
Ride through the Thar Desert dunes as the sun turns everything amber.
18:30
Desert sunset & folk music
Sit at the crest of the dunes for sunset with live Rajasthani folk performance.
Bonfire dinner under the stars at a luxury tented camp.
Day 7 · Gadisar Lake & Craft Villages
07:00
Gadisar Lake at sunrise
Row a boat across the UNESCO-listed lake as the fort glows gold.
10:00
Kuldhara ghost village
Abandoned 15th-century village with an eerie atmospheric stillness.
Best mutton curry in Jaisalmer, according to locals.
Buy hand-woven shawls, mirror-work bags, and local spices.
08:00
Final chai at the fort
Morning chai watching the city wake up inside the fort.
10:00
Drive or train to Jodhpur Airport
Nearest major airport is Jodhpur — 5-hour drive or overnight train.