Jaipur – Pushkar – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Jaisalmer
Live king and queen life and relish the joy of Festival of Lights in Rajasthan Diwali Tour Package by Travel People India. The pompous forts, colorful bazaars, and cultural heritage of Rajasthan transform themselves into the twinkling brilliance in the splendor of Diwali – India's most-loved festival. The beautifully crafted Diwali tour plan comprises sight seeing, local culture, and experience-based activities in cities that shine with diyas, crackers, music, and enthusiasm.
From the indulgences of Jaipur and Udaipur kings to Pushkar's spiritual mystery and spectacular golden light of Jaisalmer, this Diwali tour to Rajasthan is the ideal way to celebrate Diwali in Rajasthan's royal past.
Experience Diwali with a host Rajasthani family in Jaipur or Udaipur
Bargain at Jaipur's and Jodhpur's special Diwali bazars
See breathtaking Diwali aarti at temple ensembles in Pushkar and Udaipur
Relish home-made sweets and festival Rajasthani cuisine
Experience mythical forts, palaces and havelis lit up for the festival
Camel safari and Diwali cultural show in the Jaisalmer desert
Heritage hotel stays and festive environment
Breakfast every day and participation in Diwali dinners
Transfers and sightseeing by air-conditioned private car
Tour of all monuments and temples
Diwali activity (puja, cultural activity, fireworks) at Jaipur or Udaipur
Culture evening and camel safari at Jaisalmer
All toll, parking and driver charges
Cost of train/air ticket
Entry fee of monuments
Personal expenses and tips
Other than meals and camera costs
Welcome to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan and your introduction to your Diwali celebration. Your Travel People India representative will greet your arrival and accompany you to your hotel. Spend your day exploring the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. In the evening, stroll through the Johri and Bapu Bazaars, now festooned with lights, lanterns, and festive displays. You’ll get a chance to buy colorful clothes, handicrafts, and Diwali décor. Enjoy a traditional Rajasthani Diwali dinner with a local family or at a heritage hotel with folk performances and fireworks. Overnight in Jaipur.
After breakfast, proceed to Amber Fort and elephant or jeep ride up to main gate. See its imposing halls and mirror rooms. Return back to city for leisurely afternoon before Diwali festivities start from evening onwards. Perform puja ceremonies, rangoli and candle decorate, and see fireworks light up pink city horizon. Night stop at Jaipur.
Breakfast, and drive to Pushkar, a holy town famous for the Brahma Temple and ghats on Lake Pushkar. Arrive and check in, and late afternoon stroll around Lake Pushkar, where hundreds of oil lamps drift at sunset. Observe the unique Diwali aarti ceremony at the ghats with incense, chanting, and serene spiritual atmosphere. Overnight at Pushkar.
visit Udaipur, picturesque City of Lakes. Arrive at hotel and spend leisure boat cruise time on Lake Pichola drifting above Jag Mandir and Sunset Palace glistening in warm orange sun set glow.Night, stroll by lake front laden with Diwali diyas and unwind during cultural dance programme at Bagore Ki Haveli. Overnight halt at Udaipur.
Today, explore the City Palace, Saheliyon Ki Bari, and Jagdish Temple. Bazaars and streets of Udaipur are flooded with Diwali festivities. Afternoon and evening are dominated by another Diwali fiesta – crackers to sweets, singing bhajans to traditional games – all amidst royal Rajasthan. Night stay at Udaipur.
Breakfast, and then proceed to Jodhpur, the Blue City. Check into a hotel and visit the Mehrangarh Fort, towering over the city below in all its glory. Local shopping in the evening at local bazaars such as Clock Tower and Sardar Bazaar with Diwali lights, music, and sweets. Night halt at Jodhpur.
Travel to Jaisalmer, the Golden City of Rajasthan, known for medieval period architecture and sand dunes. Overnight there. Dinner and overnight at Gadisar Lake, where diyas and candles are lit. Walk through the Jaisalmer Fort, whose heritage houses and temples are lit up and marigold garland-adorned. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Morning, see Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, and Nathmal Ki Haveli – all adorned with Diwali lights. Evening camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes. Rajasthani folk dance, music, and festive farewell dinner under the desert starry night sky. Later, drop at Jaisalmer Railway Station or Jaisalmer Airport for onward journey.