Royal Rajasthan

Mumbai Batches:
May: 2, 9, 16, 22, 29
June: 5, 12, 19, 26
July: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August: 7, 14, 21, 28
September: 4, 11, 18, 25
October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November: 6, 13, 20, 27
December: 4, 11, 18, 24, 25, 26

Pune Batches:
May: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
June: 7, 14, 21, 28
July: 5, 12, 19, 26
August: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
September: 6, 13, 20, 27
October: 4, 11, 18, 25
November: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
December: 6, 13, 20, 24, 25, 26

Pune/Mumbai → Jaipur → Pushkar → Chittorgarh → Udaipur → Jodhpur → Jaisalmer → Pune/Mumbai

1. Backpack & Travel Essentials

• Medium Travel Backpack / Suitcase (50–60 Litres): Carry a comfortable travel bag suitable for city sightseeing, desert stays, and hotel-based travel throughout Rajasthan.
• Day Backpack (15–20 Litres): Useful for carrying water, sunglasses, camera, and personal essentials during daily sightseeing.
• Extra Polybags / Waterproof Covers: Useful for protecting electronics, documents, and valuables from dust during desert excursions.
• Valid ID Proofs: Government-issued photo ID (Aadhar Card, Passport, Driving License) required for hotel check-ins and travel verification.

2. Clothing & Comfortable Travel Wear

• Lightweight Cotton T-Shirts (4–5 Pairs): Rajasthan remains warm during most of the year, making breathable clothing essential for sightseeing.
• Full-Sleeve Shirts / T-Shirts (2–3 Pairs): Useful for sun protection during fort visits and desert activities.
• Comfortable Trousers / Jeans (2–3 Pairs): Ideal for long drives, sightseeing, and desert exploration.
• Light Jacket / Sweatshirt (1): Desert temperatures can drop during evenings, especially in Jaisalmer and Sam Sand Dunes.
• Traditional Outfit (Optional): Perfect for cultural evenings, photography, and desert camp experiences.
• Comfortable Walking Shoes: Essential for exploring forts, palaces, havelis, and heritage sites.
• Sandals / Flip-Flops: Useful for hotel stays and casual outings.
• Extra Socks (2–3 Pairs): Helpful during long sightseeing days.

3. Accessories & Sun Protection

• Sunglasses / UV-Protected Glasses: Protect your eyes from Rajasthan's bright sunlight and desert glare.
• Sunscreen (SPF 50+): Highly recommended due to prolonged outdoor sightseeing.
• Lip Balm: Prevents dryness caused by hot weather and desert winds.
• Cap / Hat: Provides protection from direct sunlight while exploring forts and desert landscapes.
• Light Scarf / Bandana: Useful for protecting against dust during desert safaris and road journeys.

4. Hygiene & Personal Care

• Quick-Dry Towel: Compact and useful during travel.
• Toiletry Kit: Include toothpaste, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, tissues, wet wipes, sanitizer, moisturizer, and personal hygiene essentials.
• Personal Medical Kit: Carry prescribed medicines, pain relievers, anti-allergy tablets, motion sickness medication, and basic first-aid supplies.
• Hand Sanitizer: Useful during sightseeing and local market visits.

5. Travel & Photography Accessories

• Water Bottle (1 Litre): Staying hydrated is important during Rajasthan sightseeing and desert activities.
• Power Bank & Chargers: Essential for long travel days and photography sessions.
• Camera / Smartphone: Capture stunning forts, palaces, desert sunsets, and cultural performances.
• Extra Memory Cards / Batteries: Helpful for extended photography and videography.
• Travel Documents Folder: Keep tickets, hotel vouchers, IDs, and important documents organized.
• Cash & Digital Payment Options: Carry some cash for local shopping, handicrafts, camel rides, and small vendors.
• Binoculars (Optional): Useful for enjoying panoramic views from forts such as Nahargarh Fort and Mehrangarh Fort.

General Travel Safety

• Follow local rules, monument guidelines, and instructions provided by your tour coordinator.
• Stay hydrated, especially during sightseeing in Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur.
• Wear comfortable clothing, sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen while exploring forts and desert regions.
• Keep your valuables secure in crowded markets and tourist areas.

Forts, Monuments & Heritage Sites

• Follow designated pathways and safety barriers at forts and historical monuments.
• Avoid climbing restricted structures or entering prohibited areas.
• Respect local customs, heritage sites, and photography restrictions where applicable.

Desert & Safari Safety

• Follow instructions provided by camel safari and jeep safari operators.
• Carry sufficient drinking water during desert excursions.
• Wear comfortable footwear and protect yourself from direct sunlight.
• During desert camps, stay within designated areas and avoid wandering alone at night.

Health & Medical Safety

• Carry personal medicines, motion sickness tablets, and a basic first-aid kit.
• Consume food and beverages from trusted restaurants and hotels.
• Stay hydrated throughout the journey, especially in desert regions.
• Inform the trip coordinator in case of any medical condition or emergency.

Weather & Sun Protection

• Rajasthan can experience high temperatures during the daytime.
• Apply sunscreen regularly and wear sunglasses, caps, or scarves for protection.
• During winter months, carry light woolens for early mornings and evenings.

Shopping & Local Markets

• Keep cash and valuables secure while visiting local bazaars and crowded tourist areas.
• Verify prices before purchasing handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, or souvenirs.
• Carry digital payment options as some small vendors may have limited payment facilities.

Cultural & Religious Sites

• Dress modestly while visiting temples and religious sites.
• Remove footwear where required and follow local customs.
• Respect local traditions, cultural practices, and religious sentiments.

Emergency Contacts

• Police: 100
• Ambulance: 108
• Fire Emergency: 101

Keep your hotel details, driver contact number, and tour coordinator contact information handy throughout the journey.

Important Travel Information – Booking with Xplorers Team

1. Transportation & Route Planning

• Comfortable Travel: All intercity transfers are conducted via private vehicle, tempo traveler, or coach depending on group size and package type.
• Long Road Journeys: Rajasthan is India's largest state, and some travel days involve long scenic drives between cities. Travelers are advised to carry essentials such as water bottles, snacks, chargers, and personal medicines.

2. Hotel Check-in & Check-out

• Standard Timings: Hotel check-in and check-out timings are subject to individual hotel policies, generally 12:00 PM check-in and 10:00 AM check-out.
• Early Check-in: Early check-in or late check-out is subject to room availability and may incur additional charges.

3. Monument Entry Fees

• Entry Tickets: Entry fees for forts, palaces, museums, gardens, and monuments are not included unless specifically mentioned in the package inclusions.
• Camera Charges: Some attractions may charge additional fees for professional cameras, videography equipment, or drone usage.

4. Desert Camp Experience

• Sam Sand Dunes Stay: Desert camp facilities are located in the Thar Desert and may offer basic to luxury amenities depending on the selected package.
• Weather Conditions: Desert temperatures can be hot during the day and cooler at night. Carry appropriate clothing for both conditions.

5. Cultural Programs & Activities

• Subject to Weather: Folk dance performances, cultural evenings, camel safaris, and jeep safaris at Sam Sand Dunes are subject to weather and local operational conditions.
• Optional Activities: Camel safari, jeep safari, parasailing, quad biking, and other adventure activities are available at additional cost.

6. Local Shopping

• Popular Purchases: Rajasthan is famous for handicrafts, blue pottery, leather goods, miniature paintings, textiles, mojris, jewelry, and traditional souvenirs.
• Bargaining: Bargaining is common in local markets. Travelers are advised to compare prices before making purchases.

7. Weather & Seasonal Information

Summer Season (April–June):

• Temperatures may range between 30°C and 45°C.
• Light cotton clothing and sun protection are recommended.

Monsoon Season (July–September):

• Occasional rainfall may affect sightseeing schedules.
• Carry umbrellas or rain protection.

Winter Season (October–February):

• Pleasant daytime weather with cool mornings and evenings.
• Warm jackets are recommended, especially for desert stays.

8. Safety & Heritage Conservation

• Respect Heritage Sites: Avoid littering, climbing restricted areas, or damaging monuments and historical structures.
• Photography Restrictions: Some palaces, museums, and temples may have photography restrictions. Follow local guidelines.

9. Health & Personal Care

• Stay Hydrated: Rajasthan's climate can be dry, especially during summer months.
• Carry Medicines: Travelers should carry personal medicines and any required prescriptions.
• Food Recommendations: Consume food and beverages from hygienic and trusted establishments.

10. Itinerary Flexibility

• Operational Changes: Sightseeing order may be adjusted based on weather conditions, local events, traffic conditions, monument timings, or operational requirements.
• Force Majeure: In case of natural calamities, government restrictions, road closures, strikes, or unforeseen circumstances, itinerary modifications may be necessary for safety and smooth operations.

11. Advance Booking Recommendation

• Peak Season Travel: Book your Royal Rajasthan Tour at least 20–30 days in advance during peak travel periods such as October–March, long weekends, Christmas, New Year, and major festivals.
• Festival Season: Accommodation and transport availability may become limited during Pushkar Fair, Diwali, New Year, Desert Festival, and other major events.

12. Trip Coordinator Support

• On-Tour Assistance: Dedicated trip coordinator support will be available throughout the journey for operational assistance, guidance, and emergency coordination whenever required.

• More Than 30 Days Before Departure: 25% Cancellation Charges
• 15–30 Days Before Departure: 50% Cancellation Charges
• 07–14 Days Before Departure: 75% Cancellation Charges
• Less Than 07 Days Before Departure: No Refund
• No Show: No Refund
• Flight Cancellation Charges as Per Airline Rules
• Refund Processing Time: 7–10 Working Days

Important Notes:

• Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing via email or WhatsApp to the Xplorers Team.
• Refunds, if applicable, will be processed within 7–14 working days after cancellation confirmation.
• Flight, train, safari permits, adventure activities, and other third-party bookings are subject to the respective provider's cancellation policies and may be non-refundable.
• Any non-refundable hotel bookings, festival-season bookings, long-weekend reservations, or special event bookings may attract additional cancellation charges.
• In case of natural calamities, landslides, road closures, government restrictions, pandemics, or force majeure events, cancellation and refund policies will be governed by the respective service providers.
• Date changes or rescheduling requests are subject to availability and applicable fare/price differences.
• Convenience fees, payment gateway charges, and taxes, if any, are non-refundable.
• Xplorers reserves the right to modify the cancellation policy based on supplier terms and seasonal booking conditions.

1. What is the best time to visit Rajasthan?
    ​The best time to visit Rajasthan is from October to March when the weather is pleasant and ideal for
    sightseeing, desert experiences, and exploring forts and palaces.

2. How many days are required for the Jaipur–Jaisalmer–Jodhpur trip?
    A 5-day itinerary is ideal to comfortably explore the major attractions of Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur
    while enjoying Rajasthan's cultural and desert experiences.

3. Is this trip suitable for families and senior citizens?
    Yes, this tour is suitable for families, couples, solo travelers, groups, and senior citizens.
    Most attractions are accessible with minimal physical activity.

4. What are the major attractions covered in this tour?
    The trip includes Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Patrika Gate,
    Jaisalmer Fort, Gadisar Lake, Kuldhara Village, Sam Sand Dunes, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada,
    and Umaid Bhawan Palace.

5. Is the desert safari included in the package?
    Desert safari inclusions depend on the selected package. Please check the package details for camel safari,
    jeep safari, cultural performances, and desert camp inclusions.

6. What is special about Sam Sand Dunes?
    Sam Sand Dunes offers a classic Thar Desert experience with golden sand dunes, camel rides, jeep safaris,
    cultural performances, folk music, and beautiful sunset views.

7. Which is the nearest airport for this trip?
    Jaipur International Airport and Jodhpur Airport are the most convenient airports for this Rajasthan circuit.

8. What type of accommodation is provided?
    Accommodation is generally provided in comfortable hotels, heritage properties, desert camps,
    or resorts depending on the package category selected.

9. What should I pack for the Rajasthan trip?
    Carry comfortable clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat, walking shoes, personal medicines,
    a power bank, and valid government-issued ID proof.

10. Are vegetarian food options available?
      Yes, Rajasthan offers a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian cuisine. Traditional Rajasthani
      dishes are easily available throughout the tour.

11. Is mobile network connectivity available throughout the trip?
      Yes, major mobile networks provide good connectivity across Jaipur, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur,
      although signal strength may vary in desert regions.

12. Can I enjoy shopping during the trip?
      Absolutely. Rajasthan is famous for handicrafts, textiles, jewelry, leather goods, blue pottery, miniature
      paintings, and traditional souvenirs.

13. Are entry fees included in the package?
      Entry fees to monuments, forts, museums, and attractions are generally not included unless specifically
      mentioned under inclusions.

14. Can the itinerary be customized?
      Yes, itinerary customization, hotel upgrades, private transfers, and additional sightseeing can often be
      arranged subject to availability and additional charges.

15. Is this trip suitable for a weekend or short vacation?
      Yes, the Jaipur–Jaisalmer–Jodhpur circuit is one of the most popular short holiday and cultural getaway
       options in Rajasthan, offering a perfect mix of heritage, desert landscapes, and local experiences.