Hi Rockstar!
All set for your ultimate bucket list trip ! Leave your everyday world and step into the realm of one of the greatest fantasy epics of all time. Hop through fabulous towns across five cities experiencing a #Bucketlist trip and the sunsets & sand dunes they never showed you on HBO !
To get the most out of your Rajasthan Explorer trip, without breaking the bank & for better personal DIY planning we are sending you this link with essential details. These details will be also sent across to your trip captain. You may use this information as a ready reckoner or an advance planner during the coming 9 days of your trip. The hotels are location near to the city centre for you guys to explorer as many things as possible.
SUMMARY OF THE TRIP
Dec 24 – Day 1 – Journey from Gurgaon to Jaipur – Overnight stay at The Doodle
Dec 25 – Day 2 – Journey from Jaipur to Jodhpur & Overnight stay at The Blue House
Dec 26 – Day 3 – Exploring Jodhpur & Overnight stay at The Blue House
Dec 27 – Day 4 – Journey from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer & Overnight stay at The Royal Camps
Dec 28 – Day 5 – Explore Jaisalmer & Overnight stay at The Royal Camps
Dec 29 – Day 6 – Longewala Day Trip, Journey to Udaipur & Overnight stay at The Fateh Vilas Resort
Dec 30 – Day 7 – Explore Udaipur & Overnight stay at The Fateh Vilas Resort
Dec 31 – Day 8 – Journey from Udaipur to Pushkar & Overnight stay at Elephant Pushkar
Jan 01 – Day 9 – Journey to Gurgaon
EXPLORER TRIP KICKASS PLACES TO EAT
Day 1: Journey Begins
With fetching sensations and elegant team in addition, we’ll begin our Rajasthan trip from Gurgaon. Hop into comfy vehciles early morning. 😁 Meet co travellers, say Hi, and socialize all through the cold sunrise adventure drive. Your epic road trip has begun.
Highlights: Journey from Gurgaon to Jaipur – Overnight stay at The Doodle
Approx distance: 250 kms | Estimated travel time: 4.5 hrs
Recommendations:
Best of Indian Street Food at Masala Chowk https://goo.gl/maps/Q4NvRi86NDD2
Must try Omelette at Sanjay’s https://goo.gl/maps/LCMipQbnpSo
Day 2 – Bluish Trails
Today marks the beginning of the voyage from the Pink city to the Blue City. We gear up and drive through the Panoramic views of the Aravali hills to embark this beautiful journey. By evening we reach our Tripver accommodation, where your rooms would be ready under the lights of Ummaid Bhawan Palace. Spend the evening chilling over some good pizzas & beer.
Highlight: Journey from Jaipur to Jodhpur & Overnight stay at The Blue House
Approx distance: 340 kms | Estimated travel time: 6 hrs
Day 3: Dark Knight Rises
By morning depart to witness the beauty of the majestic Umaid Bhawan Palace. Then we head to the 500 years old Mehrangarh Fort famous for the filming of “Dark Knight Rises”. After a quick break head to the city & enjoy the night trail. Post delightful dinner settle yourself and head for the overnight rest.
Highlights: Exploring Jodhpur & Overnight stay at The Blue House
Recommendations:
The Laughing B https://goo.gl/maps/gXFngQe83b62
Gypsy https://goo.gl/maps/1VrYKfVTyYx
Crossroads https://goo.gl/maps/C1Y7BncLzqu
Rasraj https://goo.gl/maps/aGeuCQG71Cv
Stepwell cafe – Evening hours https://goo.gl/maps/PQK1TwqZX262
Day 4: The Golden Dream
Wake up early for the epic road trip through the misty dunes to reach the Golden City. Explore the only living fort in India & the amazing colourful bazars. By evening reach to your swiss camp tent site located right in the middle of sand dunes. Enjoy the “Kalbeliya” cultural folk dance performed by the local communities. The night is yours ! 😝 keep it vibrant.
Highlights: Journey from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer & Overnight stay at The Royal Camps
Approx distance: 330 kms | Estimated travel time: 6 hrs
Recommendations:
Head out for Dune Bashing(Optional Extra Charge) & Camel Safari in the desserts of Sam.
Enjoy the camp site as mentioned above.
Day 5 – Boarder
Wake up easy today & head to the border town of Longewala. Set foot on the battlefield & sink in the heroism displayed by our Indian soldiers in this glorious battle of 1971. Before reaching back to our campsite we make a quick halt to explore the haunted Kuldhar Village. Keep the evening free camel safari & the jeep sand dune bashing (Optional). Later at night enjoy your Rajasthani dinner alongside swimming pool between the dunes.
Highlights: Explore Jaisalmer & Overnight stay at The Royal Camps
Recommendations:
Cafe The Kaku https://goo.gl/maps/gHch8ifTfh32
Thakurji Restro https://goo.gl/maps/5U4zzR5DpCy
Jaisal Italy https://goo.gl/maps/B4CA3UwYNjv
Day 6 – Bullet Baba
Gear up and get ready to take the epic road trip from Jaisalmer to the city of lakes, Udaipur. Make a pit stop at the “Bullet Temple” devoted to a 350cc Royal Enfield ‘deity’. As you reach here by the evening take a quick break at your Tripver accommodation before hitting the streets. Spend the evening chilling with your clan finding a perfect spot near the lakes. Its the #InstaPerfect settings today ! your feed will be the talk of the town back home.
Highlights: Journey to Udaipur & Overnight stay at The Fateh Vilas Resort
Approx distance: 530 kms | Estimated travel time: 10 hrs
Recommendations:
Sunset View ‘Tandoori Restaurant’ https://goo.gl/maps/6gyv4N5Pn2F2
White Terrace https://goo.gl/maps/BUYvPc3t5QS2
Coffee House https://goo.gl/maps/ubz8y1FsBPE2
109 Cafe https://goo.gl/maps/BCQTUdf7HpD2
Day 7 – Old Age Saga
Its your day, your way. Wake up easy and set yourself to explore the old world vibe in the city of lake. Enjoy some #MeTime self exploring the palaces, fort and stunning Havelis. By evening take some time out to visit the city palace light and sound show (optional) or simply spend the evening watching sunsets view of the lakes.
Highlights: Lake Pichola, City Palace, Fort, Old Town, Bagore ki Haveli, Light and Sound Show.
Explore Udaipur & Overnight stay at The Fateh Vilas Resort
Recommendations:
Sunset View ‘Tandoori Restaurant’ https://goo.gl/maps/6gyv4N5Pn2F2
White Terrace https://goo.gl/maps/BUYvPc3t5QS2
Coffee House https://goo.gl/maps/ubz8y1FsBPE2
109 Cafe https://goo.gl/maps/BCQTUdf7HpD2
Day 8 – Pushkar Chilling
Gear up early to head for the last destination of your trip, Pushkar. En route we make a quick stop at the gigantic 15th century Kumbhalgarh fort. We make a final stop for a Bohemian town in the Ajmer district of Rajasthan, Pushkar. Witness the only Brahma Temple & the ghats where pilgrims bathe. By evening in sink in the culture of the tie-dye t-shirts, bell bottom pants, dreadlocks and hookahs paint that displays the vibrant shades of town.
Highlights: Kumbhalgarh Fort, Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple.
Overnight stay at Elephant Pushkar
Approx distance: 300 kms ; Estimated travel time: 6 hrs
Recommendations:
Cafe Lake View https://goo.gl/maps/yT95WgYLysR2
Rainbow Restaurant https://goo.gl/maps/3Qg7PUmeb6D2
Little Tibet Restaurant https://goo.gl/maps/trGfQaXzWQB2
Day 9 – The Retreat
Wake up early to take the last glance of the sunrise by the Ghat. All good things come to an end 😭 and so must this Epic Experience. We hop into our vechicles for the last ride back to Gurgaon. Catch your flight/train back home with a heart full of memories, new friendships & unforgettable experiences…. Miss The Trip ! Forever & Ever !
Approx distance: 380 kms | Estimated travel time: 7 hrs
TRIPVER 10 MEAL PLAN SUMMARY
Dec 24 – Day 1 – No Meals
Dec 25 – Day 2 – Breakfast at Hotel
Dec 26 – Day 3 – Breakfast at Hotel
Dec 27 – Day 4 – Breakfast at Hotel
Dec 28 – Day 5 – Dinner at Swiss Camp Site
Dec 29 – Day 6 – Breakfast at Swiss Camp Site/ Dinner at Campsite
Dec 30 – Day 7 – Breakfast at Swiss Camp Site
Dec 31 – Day 8 – 02 meals as per Tripver Recommendations
Jan 1- Day 9 – Breakfast at the Hotel
All meals budgets are set and will be shared on the Trip Captain. Have your own plans ? Chilling somewhere far away from the recommended outlet ? Wanna try some other dining option ? Not to worry you may reimburse the money from the Captain of the same budget later & go on with your plans. But please ensure that you keep the Captain in the loop before you take a call like this to make it easy for everyone. Be Nice.
We have mentioned few recommendations for meals. We recommend these places for an authentic culinary experience & chill out cafes. Hope this information helps to get the most out of your Rajasthan Explorer Trip, without breaking the bank. Discover the magic of Rajasthan by taking a more in-depth look at the regions which make up these fascinating cities. Travelling in smaller groups, these trips allow you to better experience the local way of life, and escape a little further off the tourist track.
TRANSPORTATION AS PER INCLUSION
As per the itinerary, we have the following inclusion for the trip as per point to point transport arrangement. This includes all parking, toll and ticket charges as well. Do have a look. For your personal use, you may use local transport at own cost
Dec 24th: Delhi to Jaipur Hotel
Dec 25th: Jaipur to Jodhpur Hotel
Dec 26th: Jodhpur Hotel to Meherangarh Fort | Meherangarh Fort to Jodhpur Hotel
Dec 27th: Jodhpur Hotel to Jaisalmer Swiss Tent (Sam Sand Dunes)
Dec 28th: Jaisalmer Hotel to Longewala
Dec 29th: Longewala to Jaisalmer Hotel, Pit Stop at Kuldhara Village
Dec 29: Jaisalmer Swiss Tents to Udaipur Hotel
Dec 30: Udaipur Local Use / Cab to be used for collective use of travellers only.
Dec 31: Udaipur Hotel to Pushkar Hotel with pit stop at Kumbhalgarh
Jan 01: Pushkar Hotel to Gurgaon Boarding Point
The plan is to ensure you have a perfect trip for those who want to get straight into it, there’s no point in delaying this adventure any longer.
Out-of-this-world adventures? Check. Stunning locations? You bet. Memories to last a lifetime? Hell yeah!
Let Tripver take you there.
