This captivating tour covers Rajasthan’s desert jewels: the golden city of Jaisalmer with its living fort, magnificent havelis, and desert adventures, and the blue city of Jodhpur with its imposing Mehrangarh Fort, vibrant markets, and royal palaces. The package includes expert historical guidance, thrilling desert experiences, cultural performances, and perfect balance of heritage exploration, local shopping, and authentic Rajasthani hospitality across two of India’s most photogenic desert cities.
Your journey begins as you arrive in the vibrant city of Jodhpur, where you’ll be welcomed and transferred to your heritage-style hotel. After settling in, set out to explore the architectural marvels of the Blue City. Begin with the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, offering breathtaking views of the city painted in shades of blue. Continue to the peaceful Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and then explore the grand Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. In the evening, enjoy a stroll through the bustling Clock Tower market before returning for an overnight stay in Jodhpur.
After breakfast, drive across the desert terrain towards Jaisalmer, a journey of about six hours filled with scenic landscapes and small village glimpses. On the way, you may stop at Pokhran Fort before continuing your journey. Upon arrival in Jaisalmer, check into your hotel and unwind. As the day softens into evening, visit the serene Gadisar Lake, where you can enjoy the calm waters and watch the sun set behind intricately carved ghats. Overnight stay at your Jaisalmer hotel.
This day is dedicated to experiencing the true charm of Jaisalmer. After breakfast, step into the majestic Jaisalmer Fort, also called the “Golden Fort,” as its sandstone walls glow in the sunlight. Within the fort, wander through narrow lanes, ancient temples, and bustling bazaars. Visit the splendid havelis – Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, and Nathmal ki Haveli – each adorned with intricate carvings and ornate balconies. In the late afternoon, head out to the famous Sam Sand Dunes, where a camel safari awaits you. As the sun sets across the golden sands, immerse yourself in a cultural evening of Rajasthani folk music, dance, and traditional cuisine at your desert camp. Stay overnight in a luxury desert camp under the starlit sky.
Wake up to a desert sunrise, followed by an optional morning camel ride or jeep safari. After breakfast at the camp, return to Jaisalmer city to explore some of its lesser-known yet fascinating sites. Visit the hauntingly beautiful abandoned village of Kuldhara, which carries stories of mystery and history, and admire the intricately designed Amar Sagar Jain Temple. Spend your evening exploring the vibrant markets of Jaisalmer, where you can shop for embroidered fabrics, mirror work, and local handicrafts before returning to your hotel for the night.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel and prepare to bid farewell to Rajasthan’s desert charm. You will be dropped at the Jaisalmer or Jodhpur airport/railway station for your onward journey, carrying with you memories of forts, dunes, and vibrant traditions.
We did a 6-day package to Leh Ladakh and it was wonderful! Everything was very well organized and we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The driver was fantastic and knowledgeable. The communication with the agent was always fast and professional. Highly recommend.
Swati Biswas
Banaras
What an experience!!! Thankyou so much touristica for this Zanskar Trip, would always run back to you for all my future trips that too in budget.
Vidhi Jaiswal
Banaras
I arrange a trip for my family member through Escape by Touristica. It was a memorable trip bcoz everything was exactly at their place either talk about safety, security, comfort, transportation, management. Their on ground support, destination knowledge, local connection was commendable. Thing I like the most was their customized itinerary, continuous communication and better price from competatior. I would highly recommend Touristica if you are planning domestic or international trip.
Utkarsh Upadhyay
Banaras
A very nice trip to Himachal for 8n9d, even landslides were handles carefully.
Ashutosh Tripathi
Banaras