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Jaisalmer & Jodhpur · Gold & Blue of the Thar

Golden fort, Thar dunes camp and the blue city under Mehrangarh

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4 Nights / 5 Days(4N/5D)
India, Rajasthan
easy pace
Great for family, friends, couples

Destinations: Jodhpur → Jaisalmer → Sam Sand Dunes

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Overview

About this Jaisalmer & Jodhpur trip

Two of Rajasthan's most dramatic cities, joined by a road straight into the Thar. In Jaisalmer you sleep near a fort where some 3,000 people still live inside the walls, wander lanes of honey-coloured havelis carved as finely as lace, and ride camels onto the Sam dunes for sunset, folk music and a night under the stars. Then you return to Jodhpur, where Mehrangarh rises sheer from its rock above a maze of indigo-washed houses.

A living sandstone fort, carved havelis, a night in a Sam dunes camp and Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort.

Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
Stay: 3-star heritage hotels & desert camp
Transport: Private AC sedan or Innova with driver (approx. 650 km)
Best time: October to March; Desert Festival in Jaisalmer in February
Departures: 8 upcoming dates

Why Choose Jaisalmer & Jodhpur?

Two nights in Jaisalmer plus a night in a Sam dunes camp
Camel ride at sunset and a Kalbelia folk evening
Patwon ki Haveli and the living Jaisalmer Fort
Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the blue-city lanes
Optional Kuldhara ghost village and Bada Bagh cenotaphs
Fly in and out of Jodhpur — no backtracking long distances

Trip highlights

Jaisalmer Fort
Patwon ki Haveli
Gadisar Lake
Sam sand dunes
Mehrangarh Fort
Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan for Jaisalmer & Jodhpur

5 days, planned end to end

D1
- Pickup at Jodhpur airport or railway station
- Drive into the Thar to Jaisalmer (approx. 5 hours) with a dhaba lunch stop
- Sunset at Vyas Chhatri overlooking the fort
- Overnight in Jaisalmer
D2
- Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila), its palace museum and Jain temples
- Patwon ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli
- Gadisar Lake and its cenotaph gateway at golden hour
- Evening in the fort-side bazaars — mirror work and leather
D3
- Morning stop at Bada Bagh cenotaphs and Kuldhara abandoned village
- Check in to a Swiss-tent camp at Sam (approx. 45 km)
- Camel ride onto the dunes for sunset
- Folk music, Kalbelia dance and Rajasthani dinner under the stars
D4
- Sunrise over the dunes and breakfast at camp
- Drive back to Jodhpur (approx. 5 hours)
- Evening at the Clock Tower and Sardar Market
- Toorji ka Jhalra stepwell and dinner in the old city
D5
- Mehrangarh Fort — Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and the armoury galleries
- Jaswant Thada marble cenotaph
- Optional Umaid Bhawan Palace museum
- Drop at Jodhpur airport or railway station

What's covered

Inclusions & exclusions

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Included

2 nights in a 3-star heritage-style hotel in Jaisalmer
1 night in a Swiss-tent desert camp at Sam (dinner and breakfast)
1 night in a 3-star hotel in Jodhpur
Daily breakfast
Camel ride and cultural programme at Sam dunes
Private AC car with driver for the full circuit
Airport/railway pickup and drop at Jodhpur
Fuel, tolls, parking and driver allowance

Not included

Flights or trains to Jodhpur
Monument entry fees, camera and audio-guide charges
Jeep dune-bashing and parasailing at Sam
Lunches and dinners other than at the camp
Personal expenses and tips

Stay & travel

Hotels & transport

Hotel category

3-star heritage hotels & desert camp

Twin-sharing rooms with daily breakfast unless stated otherwise. Single rooms and upgrades on request.

Transport

Private AC sedan or Innova with driver (approx. 650 km)

Airport and station pick-ups, sightseeing and inter-city transfers are arranged by our ground team.

Overnight stops: Jodhpur to Jaisalmer · Jaisalmer Sightseeing · Sam Sand Dunes · Jaisalmer to Jodhpur · Jodhpur & Departure

Route

Route map

4 stops from start to finish

JodhpurStart
2JaisalmerStop 2
3Sam Sand DunesStop 3
JodhpurFinish

Plan ahead

Best time & what to pack

Best time to visit

October to March; Desert Festival in Jaisalmer in February

Things to carry

Warm jacket — desert nights in December–January drop to 3–5°C
Scarf or dupatta to cover your face in dusty winds
Sunglasses, cap and SPF 50 sunscreen
Comfortable shoes for fort ramps; sandals for the dunes
Torch or phone light for the camp
Power bank — camps have limited charging points

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are desert camps open all year?

Most Sam camps run from October to March. From April to September the heat (often 45°C) closes many camps, so we would replace the camp night with a hotel night and an evening dune visit.

Is the camp tent comfortable?

Yes. Swiss tents have proper beds, attached bathrooms with running water and electricity. Blankets and quilts are provided in winter.

Can we fly into Jaisalmer?

Jaisalmer airport has limited, mostly seasonal flights. Jodhpur has year-round connections, which is why we start and end there.

Is the camel ride safe for children?

Yes. Rides are short and led by a handler on foot. Children under 6 usually ride with a parent; you can choose a camel cart instead.

Can we visit Tanot or Longewala?

Yes, as an add-on day trip from Jaisalmer (about 120 km each way). Indian nationals only beyond certain points; carry ID.

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