4 days/3 nights
Departs: Jodhpur daily
Grading: Moderate
Jaisalmer is without doubt one of India’s most romantic and fairytale locations. A huge, sand coloured fort rises from the surrounding Thar Desert plains like something from a fable. The fort is India’s last living fort – people still live, work and worship in the maze of narrow alleys of this towering walled community. Jaisalmer is a window on a fascinating and disappearing lifestyle.
Day 1:
Arrive Jaisalmer and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2:
We rise early this morning to observe the fort at its best – with the dusky pink colour of sunrise bathing its imposing walls. Enter into the fort for a walking tour through the network of tiny cobblestone lanes. See opposing havelis so close that housewives are able to chat across narrow streets, dodge the cows that seem to rule the fort and marvel at the impressive carving of the Jain temples.
Day 3:
Today you will have ample free time for your own exploration of the fort – part of the pleasure in visiting Jaisalmer is just to wander and soak up the atmosphere. It is also fantastic for shopping, boasting textiles, antiques, jewellery and carvings amongst its wares. In the late afternoon we drive into the Thar Desert to a small Rajasthani village and take a camel trek to watch sunset over the sand dunes.
Day 4:
Transfer back to Jodhpur or your next destination.
Want more? Combine your journey to Jaisalmer with the Golden Triangle, Land of the Maharajas & a Heritage Hotel stay or two. For a complete desert adventure include the Osian Camel Camp Discovery and Khimsar Forts and Dunes.
Cost: $575 AUD / $746 NZD per person twin share ex Jodhpur
Hotel:
Fort Rajwada or similar
Inclusions:
- 3 night’s accommodation with breakfast, all transport, sightseeing as specified, transfers, entrance fees (does not include camera fees)
- Local English speaking guide
- Arrival and departure transfers to and from Jodhpur
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