12-day route
- Jaipur (3 nights): Amber Fort, City Palace, bazaars. Guide
- Pushkar (1 night): lake ghats and sunset. Guide
- Jodhpur (2 nights): Mehrangarh and the blue city. Guide
- Jaisalmer (2 nights): golden fort and a desert camp. Guide
- Back via Jodhpur to Ranakpur (1 night): Jain temples; Kumbhalgarh Fort.
- Udaipur (3 nights): lakes and palaces. Guide
Fly home from Udaipur or connect via Delhi/Mumbai. Add Agra at the start for the Taj, or Ranthambore for tigers.
Tips
- Long drives (5-6 hours) are part of the experience: break them with stepwells and village stops.
- Stay in heritage havelis and palace hotels; they’re a highlight.
- October to March is best. Nights in the desert are cold in December to January.
