Offbeat Rajasthan: Jodhpur & Udaipur (5N/6D)

Overview

Discover hidden gems of Jodhpur & Udaipur on this offbeat 6-day, 5-night journey. Trek scenic desert rock trails, explore secret stepwells and backstreets, learn rural crafts, and savor lakeside tranquility. Optional Unique Add-ons: - Heena & Rajasthani attire photoshoot - Sunrise yoga at Sajjangarh Biological Park - Chef-led cooking session with a local family - Heritage walk with a historian

Highlights

• Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park trails
• Mahila Bagh Ka Jhalra stepwell
• Clock Tower Market backstreets
• Salawas Village weaving
• Bishnoi village life tour
• Ahar Cenotaphs & Neemach Mata Temple
• Miniature painting workshop
• Private Lake Pichola boat ride

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Jodhpur – Hidden Heritage

Stay: RAAS Jodhpur / Ratan Vilas. Late Morning: Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park trails. Afternoon: Mahila Bagh Ka Jhalra stepwell & Clock Tower backstreets. Evening: Rooftop café with fort view & dinner at Indique.

Day 2: Rural & Artistic Jodhpur

Morning: Private durry weaving at Salawas Village & Bishnoi village tour. Afternoon: Lunch in Jodhpur (opt. Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum). Evening: Sunset at Takhat Sagar Lake or Kaylana viewpoint; dinner at Khaas Bagh.

Day 3: Jodhpur → Udaipur Road Trip

Drive (5–6h) with stops: Ranakpur Jain Temples & optional Narlai detour. Late Afternoon: Arrive Udaipur, check-in at The Oberoi Udaivilas / Jagat Niwas Palace. Evening: Ambrai Ghat sunset walk & lakeside dinner at Upre by 1559 AD.

Day 4: Offbeat Royal Udaipur

Morning: Ahar Cenotaphs & Neemach Mata Temple hike. Afternoon: Lunch at Royal Repast & Shilpgram artisan crafts. Evening: VIP Bagore Ki Haveli show & private terrace dinner at The Leela Palace.

Day 5: Lakes & Villages of Udaipur

Morning: Excursion to Badi Lake & Ubeshwar Ji Temple picnic. Midday: Miniature painting workshop with a local artisan. Evening: Private Lake Pichola boat ride with wine & dinner at Sheesh Mahal.

Day 6: Departure from Udaipur

Morning: Leisure breakfast, optional spa or yoga. Transfer to airport or onward destination.