Rajasthan
Jaisalmer & the Thar — Fort, Havelis & Dunes
The living golden fort, the carved havelis of a caravan-trade city, and a night under canvas in the Sam dunes with a camel ride and folk music around the fire.
Highlights
- Sonar Quila — the living golden fort
- Patwon ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli
- Gadisar Lake at first light
- Sunset camel ride and a luxury tented night in the Sam dunes
Day by day
- 1
Arrive Jaisalmer
Arrive by train, flight or the scenic drive from Jodhpur. Check in and spend the evening inside the fort walls — the Jain temples, the Raj Mahal and dinner at a rooftop café looking over the sandstone city.
- 2
Jaisalmer city
Sunrise at Gadisar Lake, then a guided walk of the fort and the great merchant havelis — Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli. Afternoon at leisure, then drive to the Sam dunes for a camel ride, a Rajasthani dinner and a night in a luxury desert camp.
- 3
Dunes → Jaisalmer
Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at camp. Return to Jaisalmer via the Kuldhara abandoned village and the Bada Bagh royal cenotaphs. Rest of the day free.
- 4
Depart
Transfer to Jaisalmer airport or the railway station, or continue by road to Jodhpur.
What's included
- 2 nights hotel + 1 night luxury desert camp (Sam), with breakfast
- Dinner at the desert camp with folk music and dance
- Private car with driver throughout
- Half-day guided fort and haveli tour; sunset camel ride
Not included
- Flights or train fare
- Monument and temple entry, camera fees
- Jeep safari / dune bashing (add-on)
- Lunches and hotel-night dinners
Prices are indicative “from” rates per person on twin sharing, land only, and vary with season, hotel category and group size. Send an enquiry for a firm quote on your dates.
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