Thar Trails Tour
Duration
6 Days/5 Nights
Pickup
Included
Duration: 6 Days/5 Nights
Destination: Jodhpur (2 nights) → Jaisalmer (2 nights) → Desert Camp (1 night) → Jodhpur departure
Key Highlights :
- Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Clock Tower Market, Bishnoi Village
- Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Kuldhara abandoned village
- Desert Experience: Sam Sand Dunes camel safari, luxury desert camping, folk performances under stars
Included/Excluded
- Meals
- Stay
- Car Driver
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival in Jodhpur - The Blue City
Arrive at Jodhpur airport/railway station and transfer to hotel. After check-in and lunch, explore the vibrant Clock Tower and Sardar Market, where narrow lanes are filled with stalls selling traditional fabrics, spices, and teas2. The century-old clock tower serves as the heart of old Jodhpur’s commercial activity. Evening at leisure to walk through the blue-painted streets of the old city, understanding why Jodhpur earned its “Blue City” moniker. Optional visit to rooftop restaurant for panoramic city views at sunset.
Day 2: Jodhpur Heritage Exploration
After breakfast, begin with Mehrangarh Fort, one of the oldest and most beautiful forts in Rajasthan that has remained impregnable over centuries. This massive fort stands on a low sandstone hill with palace apartments like Sukh Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal beautifully decorated with jewellery, costumes, armory, and palanquins. Continue to Jaswant Thada, a white marble cenotaph built by Sardar Singh for his father Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, where the marble is polished so fine it seems to glow in sunlight. Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum before exploring the Falnez neighborhood. Optional afternoon excursion to Bishnoi Village for jeep safari to witness traditional desert life.
Day 3: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer via Osian
Early morning departure for Jaisalmer (5-6 hours drive). En route stop at Osian, an ancient town 65 km north of Jodhpur surrounded by sand dunes, containing the largest group of eighth to tenth century Hindu and Jain temples in Rajasthan5. Visit the 8th century Surya temple with beautifully carved pillars and Sachiya Mata temple. Continue through the increasingly arid landscape of Thar Desert. Arrive in Jaisalmer, the “Golden City” founded 800 years ago by Jaisal, an important ancient trading centre on camel trade routes5. Check into hotel and evening at leisure exploring local markets.
Day 4: Jaisalmer - The Living Fort
Morning exploration of Jaisalmer Fort, one of the world’s few living forts where people still reside, built in 1156 on the 80-meter-high Trikuta hill15. The fort glows golden under the sun with its yellow sandstone construction. Visit exquisitely carved Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli, and Salim Singh Ki Haveli – magnificent old merchant homes from the 19th century2. Afternoon visit to Gadisar Lake surrounded by small temples and shrines, an artificial water conservation tank that supplied the entire city1. Explore the Jain Temples within the fort complex and local bazaars for embroidery, mirror work, silver jewelry, and handicrafts.
Day 5: Desert Safari and Camping Experience
Morning visit to Bada Bagh cenotaphs and the mysterious abandoned village of Kuldhara. Continue to Sam Sand Dunes (40-50 km from city) for authentic desert experience. Begin camel safari across rolling golden sands reaching up to 150 meters high, creating a mesmerizing golden sea. Visit remote desert villages and witness spectacular sunset over the dunes. Arrive at luxury desert camp with comfortable tents. Evening filled with traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance performances under the open sky. Savor authentic Rajasthani cuisine around campfire. Experience the magic of star-gazing in the clear desert night – a breathtaking canopy of stars making your desert adventure unforgettable.
Day 6: Desert Sunrise and Departure
Wake early to witness magnificent sunrise over the sand dunes, watching the desert transform in golden morning light. After breakfast at camp, optional activities like jeep safari for a faster, more thrilling desert experience. Return to Jaisalmer and proceed to Jodhpur airport/railway station (5 hours drive) for onward journey. Alternatively, departure can be arranged from Jaisalmer airport based on flight availability.
