Jodhpur & Jaisalmer: Culture & Desert Adventure
Overview
Explore Jodhpur’s royal forts and village life, then journey into Jaisalmer’s golden sands and living heritage fort. Optional add-ons: - Jeep safari to remote dunes - Pottery or puppet-making workshop - Photoshoot in traditional attire - Ghost-town visit to Kuldhara
Highlights
- Mehrangarh Fort guided tour
- Jaswant Thada visit
- Bishnoi village safari
- Jaisalmer Fort & Patwon Ki Haveli
- Thar desert camp experience
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Jodhpur – The Blue City
Check-in at a heritage hotel (Ajit Bhawan, RAAS, or Ratan Vilas). Afternoon: Guided tour of Mehrangarh Fort & visit Jaswant Thada. Evening: Toorji Ka Jhalra stepwell, Clock Tower Market stroll & Pachetia Hill sunset. Dinner at Indique or Darikhana.
Day 2: Jodhpur – Culture & Village Life
Morning: Umaid Bhawan Palace museum (optional Mandore Gardens). Afternoon: Bishnoi Village jeep safari. Evening: Heritage walk in old blue city lanes & dinner at Khaas Bagh or On the Rocks.
Day 3: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer via Osian/Khichan
Drive to Jaisalmer (4.5–5h), optional stops at Osian Temples or Khichan bird sanctuary. Check-in: Heritage haveli in the fort (Killa Bhawan/Mandir Palace) or desert-style hotel (Suryagarh/Gulaal). Evening: Sunset at Vyas Chhatri & rooftop dinner at Trio or Jaisalmer Marriott.
Day 4: Jaisalmer Fort & Golden Heritage
Morning: Living-fort tour (Jain Temples, Patwon & Salim Singh Haveli). Afternoon: Bazaar shopping (embroidery, mirror work, leather). Evening: Sunset at Gadisar Lake & folk performance. Dinner lakeside or fort-facing (1st Gate Fusion or Desert Boy’s Dhani).
Day 5: Thar Desert Camp Experience
Morning: Leisure or Bada Bagh/Amar Sagar temples. Afternoon: Check-in to desert camp (Sam/Khuri dunes), camel safari at sunset. Evening: Kalbelia dance & bonfire, starry-sky dinner in luxury tented camp (e.g., Damodra Desert Camp, The Serai, Rajputana Desert Camp).
Day 6: Departure from Jaisalmer
Breakfast & checkout. Transfer by flight/train or drive back to Jodhpur (if round-trip).
Trip Details
- Heritage stays
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers
- Guided tours & fees
- Bishnoi safari
- Desert camp stay
What Travelers Say
Real experiences from our amazing travelers
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FAQs
Yes, subject to availability and additional charges.
Yes, all transfers per itinerary are included.
Warm layers for the evening, sun protection, and sturdy shoes.