Desert Dunes: Outdoor & Off-Road

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Overview

This 14-night adventure takes you through Rajasthan’s wild landscapes, Thar Desert frontiers, and historic hill forts. Track leopards, tigers, and crocodiles, ride ATVs, zip-line over fort walls, trek ancient battlements, and go dune bashing. Stay in heritage castles, forest lodges, rural estates, and a boutique desert camp under the stars. A dynamic, family-friendly tour designed for nature lovers and active explorers.

Highlights

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Wildlife & Safari:

track leopards, tigers, crocodiles across wild landscapes

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Adrenaline & Action:

ATV rides, dune bashing, zip-lining and fort treks

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Castle & Unique Stays:

Grand heritage castles, desert camping, nature resort cottage

Day-by-Day

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Day 1 - Jaipur

Arrival in the Pink City & Hilltop Temples

Jaipur Monkey Temple

Arrive in Jaipur and transfer to your heritage castle hotel. In the evening, drive to Galtaji, also known as the Monkey Temple, and walk through its stepwells and shrines as the sun sets over the surrounding hills.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 2 - Jaipur

Leopard Safari & Fort Wall Trek

Leopard Safari
Leopard Safari
Leopard Safari

Head out early for a 4x4 leopard safari in the rocky terrain of Jhalana Reserve. Later in the afternoon, drive to Nahargarh Fort and hike along the historic fortifications often called the “Great Wall of Jaipur”. Special thanks to our partner, Dhruv Mittal, for the photos.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 3 - Jaipur

ATV Trails & Zip-Line Adventure

Ride an ATV through Achrol’s sandy wildlands and forest trails in the morning. In the afternoon go go karting.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 4 - Ranthambore

The Tiger Territory

Drive toward Ranthambore, one of North India’s premier tiger reserves. Check into your lodge near the forest. In the evening, take a nature walk along the park’s edge where you can see birds and small wildlife.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 5 - Ranthambore

Tiger Safaris & Fort Temple

Set out for morning and afternoon jeep safaris through the forest, searching for Bengal tigers, deer, and other wildlife. Between safaris, visit the Trinetra Ganesha Temple, one of the region’s oldest shrines.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 6 - Ranthambore

Fort Ruins & Bonfire Ecology

Spend the morning exploring the rugged pathways of Ranthambore Fort, passing through ancient gates and hilltop ruins. The afternoon remains free at the lodge. In the evening, gather around a bonfire for a talk with a local naturalist about the park’s ecology.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 7 - Deogarh

Aravalli Hills & Castle Stay

Deogarh
Deogarh

Drive into the Aravalli hills toward Deogarh. Check into a 17th-century castle. Yep. The rest of the day unfolds at your leisure within the heritage property.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 8 - Deogarh

Rural Rail Ride & Village Tracks

Deogarh

Take the Deogarh rural train through tunnels, bridges, and hill landscapes on a historic line. Later, travel through nearby villages by bullock cart or tractor, observing daily agricultural life.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 9 - Kumbhalgarh

Fort Walls & Hilltop Trekking

Drive to Kumbhalgarh, home to one of India’s grandest hill forts. Explore the massive fort complex before setting out on a guided hike along its defensive walls and forested hills.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 10 - Jawai Bandh

Granite Hills & Leopard Safari

Jawai Hill
Jawai

Travel to the dramatic granite landscape of Jawai. Check into your nature resort set among the rocks. In the afternoon, head out on a leopard safari in custom 4x4 vehicles, searching for these elusive predators among the boulders.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 11 - Jawai Bandh

Crocodiles & Shepherd Trails

Jawai dam
Jawai street

Begin the day with a safari near Jawai Dam, known for its large crocodile population. Later, walk through the hills with members of the Rabari shepherd community and learn about local life.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 12 - Osian

Desert Dunes & ATV Adventures

Osian
Osian
Osian tent

Drive into the Thar Desert toward Osian. On arrival, head into the dunes for a 4x4 dune-bashing session followed by sunset ATV riding. Spend the night at a boutique desert camp with folk music and a bonfire under the stars.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 13 - Osian

Temple Visit & Camel Sunset

Osian
Osian
Osian

Visit the hilltop Sachiya Mata Temple, an architectural landmark dating back centuries. Later, take a slow camel trek into quieter sections of the desert for a private sunset aperitif among the dunes.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
Day 14 - Jodhpur

Desert Morning & Departure

Jodhpur
Jodhpur

Spend a relaxed morning in the desert before driving to Jodhpur. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey, concluding the adventure.

Meals included
breakfast • dinner
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