Day 1 (Oct 24): Arrival in Udaipur, the City of Lakes
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Drive from Surat to Udaipur (approx. 6 hours).
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Hotel check-in and a relaxed lunch.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Enjoy the **sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola**.
6:30 PM onwards: Dinner at a rooftop restaurant.
Suggestions
"The queues for the sunset boat ride can be long. Arrive early!" - Fellow Travelers
My Tip: Walk to **Ambrai Ghat** after your boat ride for stunning ground-level photos of the illuminated City Palace.
Hotel Options:
Day 2 (Oct 25): Udaipur Royalty & Journey to Jaipur
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Early breakfast, check-out, and explore the magnificent **Udaipur City Palace**.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Grab a quick lunch near the palace.
1:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Begin the long 7-8 hour drive to Jaipur.
9:00 PM onwards: Check into your hotel and have a late dinner.
Suggestions
"Hire a guide at the City Palace entrance. They tell you stories you won't find on signs." - Fellow Travelers
My Tip: Purchase your City Palace tickets online in advance from the official website to skip the ticket-buying queue.
Hotel Options:
Day 3 (Oct 26): Jaipur's Forts & Road to the Blue City
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Very early breakfast, check-out, then drive to and explore **Amer Fort**.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM: Quick photo stops at **Jal Mahal** and **Hawa Mahal**.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Have lunch.
2:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Start your 6-7 hour drive to Jodhpur.
Suggestions
"The jeep ride up to Amer Fort is faster and cheaper than the elephant ride." - Fellow Travelers
My Tip: The best photos of Hawa Mahal are from the cafes on the opposite side of the street. Use their balconies for an elevated shot.
Hotel Options:
Day 4 (Oct 27): The Majestic Blue City & Drive to the Desert
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Check out and visit the mighty **Mehrangarh Fort**.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch near the fort's exit.
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Begin the scenic 5-hour drive to Jaisalmer city.
Suggestions
"Absolutely get the official audio guide at Mehrangarh Fort. It's one of the best in India." - Fellow Travelers
My Tip: After the fort, walk 5 minutes to **Jaswant Thada** for a breathtaking view of Mehrangarh from a different perspective.
Hotel Options (City Stay):
Day 5 (Oct 28): The Golden Fort & A Night Under the Stars
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM: Check out and explore the living **Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila)**.
1:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Lunch inside the fort, then drive to your desert camp.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Enjoy the **camel safari** into the dunes to watch the sunset.
7:00 PM onwards: Return to camp for the cultural program and dinner.
Suggestions
"Wear sunglasses and a scarf for the camel safari. Don't carry too many valuables." - Fellow Travelers
My Tip: After dinner, walk away from the camp's lights. The view of the stars in the clear desert sky is mesmerizing.
Desert Camp Options:
Day 6 & 7 (Oct 29-30): The Journey Home
Day 6: Wake up for the **desert sunrise**. After breakfast, begin the 5-6 hour drive to Barmer. Check in and rest.
Day 7: After a relaxed breakfast, start your final 8-9 hour drive back to Surat, arriving in the evening.
Suggestions
"Make sure your car has a full tank of fuel before you leave Jaisalmer." - Fellow Travelers
My Tip: On Day 7, use Google Maps with live traffic enabled to navigate around congestion near major cities like Ahmedabad and Vadodara.