Palaces of the Maharajas & Thar Desert Odyssey

Land in the fairy-tale city of white marble palaces, mirror lakes, and lush Aravalli hills.

Morning: Arrival at Maharana Pratap Airport. Royal welcome with marigold garlands and private chauffeur transfer.

Afternoon: Check-in to your lakeside palace. Relax on marble verandas overlooking Lake Pichola’s shimmering expanse.

Evening: Private twilight boat ride gliding past City Palace, Jag Mandir island, and the ghats where evening aartis commence.

Meals: Dinner included

Immerse in Mewar history at Rajasthan’s largest palace complex and royal pleasure gardens.

Morning: Private architectural exploration of the City Palace: Peacock Square, mirror-mosaic halls, and royal portrait galleries.

Afternoon: Visit Sahelion-ki-Bari (Courtyard of the Maidens) featuring historic marble fountains designed for royal princesses.

Evening: Dine under the stars at an intimate terrace restaurant with panoramic views of the illuminated Lake Palace.

Meals: Breakfast & Mewari Royal Lunch

Drive through the Aravalli hills to the peerless Jain temple at Ranakpur before arriving in Jodhpur.

Morning: Scenic mountain drive to Ranakpur. Walk through the sublime 15th-century white marble temple supported by 1,444 distinct pillars.

Afternoon: Continue onward to Jodhpur, the historic desert stronghold of the Rathore clan painted in vivid cobalt blue.

Evening: Arrive at your boutique heritage haveli nestled right beneath the sheer ramparts of Mehrangarh Fort.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Ascend Kipling’s "palace that might have been built by Titans" and stroll through the indigo alleys of the old quarter.

Morning: Private curator-led tour of Mehrangarh Fort: royal palanquins, turbans, miniature paintings, and the breathtaking Sheesh Mahal.

Afternoon: Walking exploration with a local heritage historian through the historic blue Brahmin quarter and Sardar spice bazaar.

Evening: Cocktails and dinner on the rooftop of RAAS, gazing up at the monumental fort bathed in golden illumination.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Cross arid desert country toward Jaisalmer, the legendary golden sandstone outpost on the medieval Silk Route.

Morning: Comfortable cross-desert highway drive passing grazing camel herds and wind energy turbines.

Afternoon: First glimpse of the Sonar Qila (Golden Fort) rising like a sandstone mirage above the desert sands.

Evening: Check in to a luxurious desert palace hotel. Relax by the outdoor sandstone pool as the desert evening cools.

Meals: Breakfast & Desert Specialty Dinner

Explore India’s only living medieval fort where a quarter of the old city population still resides inside the ramparts.

Morning: Walk through Jaisalmer Fort’s narrow alleys, Jain temples, and the Royal Palace with an expert local guide.

Afternoon: Marvel at the breathtaking stone latticework of Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, carved like delicate lace.

Evening: Sunset excursion to the royal cenotaphs of Bada Bagh, where golden sandstone chhatris glow against the twilight sky.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Journey into the rippling Sam Sand Dunes for a magical sunset camel safari and private desert encampment.

Morning: Leisurely morning at your resort with wellness spa therapies or culinary demonstration of Marwari dishes.

Afternoon: Transfer to your private luxury tented camp. Embark on a private camel caravan into the pristine sand dunes.

Evening: Dine around a glowing bonfire in the dunes, listening to haunting Rajasthani Manganiyar music under thousands of stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dune Gala Dinner

Private regional flight or scenic highway transit to Jaipur, the magnificent capital of Rajasthan.

Morning: Warm sunrise breakfast in the desert dunes. Private transfer to the airport or private express highway transit.

Afternoon: Arrive in Jaipur and check in to one of the world’s grandest heritage hotels, surrounded by peacock-filled gardens.

Evening: Unwind with high tea on the palace lawns followed by a tranquil evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Experience the hilltop citadel of Amber and Jaipur’s planned astronomical city layout.

Morning: Private morning exploration of Amber Fort, walking through the hall of mirrors and royal summer quarters.

Afternoon: Visit the 18th-century stone sundials of Jantar Mantar and the royal museum galleries of the City Palace.

Evening: Private jewelry and textile studio consultation to discover certified royal gemstones and hand-block prints.

Meals: Breakfast & Royal Rajasthani Feast

A bespoke cultural immersion into the traditional natural dye and block printing hamlets outside Jaipur.

Morning: Drive to Bagru village with a master textile conservator. Learn how natural indigo, mud-resist, and wooden stamps create world-famous patterns.

Afternoon: Craft your own bespoke hand-printed linen scarf to take home as a personal memento. Traditional village lunch.

Evening: Sunset high tea overlooking the illuminated Jal Mahal (Water Palace) floating on Man Sagar Lake.

Meals: Breakfast & Village Farm Lunch

A quiet morning among marble cenotaphs nestled in a valley, followed by an intimate farewell banquet.

Morning: Visit the royal cenotaphs of Gaitor—exquisitely carved marble memorials to Jaipur’s rulers tucked peacefully away from tourist trails.

Afternoon: Last opportunity for curated shopping or relaxation by the palace pool.

Evening: Exclusive farewell private dining experience in a restored royal pavilion with classical sitar and tabla performance.

Meals: Breakfast & Farewell Royal Banquet

Private chauffeur transfer to Jaipur Airport or VIP drive back to New Delhi for international departure.

Morning: Final leisurely breakfast amidst palace gardens. Assisted packing and souvenir check.

Afternoon: Private transfer to Jaipur Airport or chauffeured highway transfer to New Delhi International Airport.

Evening: Board your international flight carrying memories of royal Rajasthan.

Meals: Breakfast included