The Colors of Rajasthan Tour by Hope India Tour invites you to experience India’s royal heritage, desert landscapes, and vibrant traditions in one unforgettable journey. Explore Jaipur’s pink-hued palaces, Udaipur’s romantic lakes, Jodhpur’s majestic forts, Pushkar’s sacred ghats, and Jaisalmer’s golden dunes. Wander bustling bazaars filled with textiles and handicrafts, enjoy camel rides under starry skies, and witness cultural performances that bring Rajasthan’s spirit alive. This carefully curated tour blends history, culture, and adventure for travellers seeking authentic Indian experiences.

Breakfast at hotel; check-out by 12:00. Explore Old Delhi: Jama Masjid, a photogenic rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, and an outside view of the Red Fort. Visit Raj Ghat for a reflective pause. Post-lunch, drive to Jaipur (approx. 5–6 hours with comfort stops). On arrival, hotel check-in after 15:00 and refresh. Evening options include aarti at Birla Mandir or browsing handicrafts in Bapu/Johari Bazaars. Enjoy a Rajasthani thali or modern fusion dining. Overnight: Jaipur.

Breakfast; check-out for the scenic drive to Udaipur (approx. 5.5–6.5 hours). En route photo breaks at rural vistas. Arrive and check-in after 15:00. At sunset, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola for iconic views of City Palace, Jag Mandir and Lake Palace shimmering in golden light. Stroll the old city lanes lined with miniature-painting studios and craft boutiques. Choose a lakeside restaurant for dinner to savour the city’s romantic ambience. Overnight: Udaipur.

Breakfast and check-out, then drive to Jodhpur (approx. 4.5–5 hours). Optional stop for countryside photos or a brief detour to a stepwell. Arrive in the Blue City for hotel check-in after 14:00. Late afternoon, wander the clock-tower area (Ghantaghar) and Sardar Market for spices (especially mirchi), textiles and brassware. Try local snacks like mirchi vada and makhaniya lassi. Enjoy rooftop views of Mehrangarh Fort illuminated after dusk. Plan timings for tomorrow’s fort visit. Overnight: Jodhpur.

After breakfast, visit the mighty Mehrangarh Fort—galleries, palaces and panoramic city views—followed by Jaswant Thada marble cenotaph. Return to hotel, check-out, then drive across desert terrain to Khuri Village near Jaisalmer (approx. 5–6 hours). Arrive for desert camp check-in after 16:00. Enjoy a camel or jeep safari on undulating dunes at sunset. Evening cultural programme with folk music, kalbeliya dance and barbecue/veg buffet by the bonfire under starry skies. Comfortable tented stay with attached facilities. Overnight: Khuri Desert Camp.

Breakfast at camp; check-out and short drive (1 hour) to Jaisalmer City. Hotel check-in after 13:00. Explore the living Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila) with bustling lanes, Jain temples and homes. Visit Patwon-ki-Haveli and Nathmal-ki-Haveli for intricate façades, then Gadisar Lake for a serene pause. Shop for mirror-work textiles, leather artefacts and desert instruments. Golden-sandstone glow makes evening photographs magical. Dinner at a rooftop restaurant with fort views. Overnight: Jaisalmer City.

Breakfast, morning visit to Karni Mata Temple (unique living-rat shrine) or additional halls in Junagarh. Return to hotel to freshen up and check-out by 12:00. Afternoon free for last-minute shopping—namkeen, papad, miniature paintings. Early dinner arranged before station transfer. Board your overnight sleeper/AC train to Delhi (coach class as per booking). Assistance with luggage and boarding provided. Settle into your berths; onboard bedding supplied by Indian Railways on select classes. Overnight: Onboard train to Delhi.

Early morning arrival at a Delhi railway station (exact time per ticket). Optional day-use room near the airport or in central Delhi for wash-and-change (subject to prior booking and availability). Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a final souvenir stop or breakfast. Private transfer to the airport; assistance till the departure gate area. This concludes your 12D/11N Delhi–Rajasthan–Delhi (train return) journey, filled with royal forts, lakes, dunes, sacred towns and vibrant bazaars. Safe travels and thank you for visiting Rajasthan!