To begin your private tour of Jodhpur, your guide will pick you up from your hotel, before taking you to the first stop of the day: the Mandore Gardens. This ancient town, located just outside of the city itself, is home to a number of spectacular monuments. You'll visit the Hall of Heroes and the Hindu temple of 33 crore gods, a shrine dedicated to 330 million deities. 

Continuing your tour, you'll head to the Balsamand, Padamsar and Ranisar Lakes, artificial reservoirs built to store water in the desert region. The latter lakes are found at the foot of the hilltop Mehrangarh Fort. This iconic 15th century fortress is a symbol of Jodhpur, and offers magnificent panoramic views over the Blue City. 

Visit the nearby Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, which is home to a large number of exotic plants; a monument dedicated to Rao Jodha, a 15th century ruler of Mandore; and the Jaswant Thada mausoleum, a beautiful marble cenotaph. You'll then make your way into the heart of Jodhpur itself. 

Admire the ancient Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell, built several hundred years ago to store and provide water for the city. From here, you'll walk towards the epicentre of the Blue City, the clock tower or Ghanta Ghar. This Victorian monument is surrounded by lively markets and bazaars, which you'll dive into to get a feel for authentic every day life in India. 

Your route will then take you to Jodhpur's most emblematic landmarks, including the Sadar Government Museum; the Maharaja Umed Singh stadium, which hosts events celebrating the International Day of Yoga; the Rajasthan High Court and the Umed Club, an exclusive social centre. 

The final stop on your private tour will be the Umaid Bhawan Palace, constructed in the 19th century and still one of the world's largest and most beautiful palaces. The building houses the private residence of the former Jodhpur royal family, as well as a luxury hotel and a museum exhibiting the collections of the Maharajas. 

During your tour, you'll also have time to stop and enjoy a typical Indian snack in a traditional local cafe in Jodhpur. 

At the end of your private tour, you'll be dropped back off at your hotel.