Concentrating on the Marwar region around Jodhpur, this tour reveals a wonderfully varied mix of cities, desert, hills, lakes, magnificent forts and architecture, rural countryside, horse riding opportunities and family life. Again, the drives are short and the architecture sublime. It can easily be linked with Eastern or Southern Rajasthan for a longer journey.

• Day 1 - Fly to Delhi or Bombay.
• Day 2 - Drive to Sikar for 2 nights at delicious Deeppura Garh.
• Day 3 - Exploring the stunning painted havelis of Shekhavati or relaxing at this oasis.
• Day 4 - Drive to Nagaur for 2 nights at Ranvas, a hotel within the ramparts of its own fort.
• Day 5 - Exploring your ‘very own fort’ beautifully restored by the Getty Foundation and the Maharaja of Jodhpur.
• Day 6 - Drive to Bikaner for 2 nights in this oft bypassed, historic city.
• Day 7 - Exploring the grand architecture, forts and palace of Bikaner.
• Day 8 - Drive across the Great Thar Desert to Jaisalmer for 2 nights just outside at the glorious SUJAN The Serai.
• Day 9 - Exploring the fabled ‘golden city’ of Jaisalmer with its exceptional ‘living’ fort.
• Day 10 – Drive to Manvar for 2 nights at delightful Manvar Kumat desert camp.
• Day 11 – Exploring the desert by jeep, on foot or by camel.
• Day 12 - Drive to Maro Khet for 2 nights at this fabulous edge of desert ‘sustainable oasis’
• Day 13 – A day learning about their exceptional regeneration projects, enjoy superb food and desert trips
• Day 14 - Drive to RAAS Chhatrasagar for 2 nights at this unique, lakeside, tented camp.
• Day 15 - Walking in the countryside, farmland and hills. Bird watching, picnicking or boating.
• Day 16 - Drive to Jodhpur for 2 nights at fabulous RAAS Jodhpur.
• Day 17 - Exploring the famous ‘blue city’ of Jodhpur and the mighty fort.
• Day 18 - Fly to Delhi or Bombay for flights home.