6 Days / 5 Nights Itinerary

6 Days / 5 Nights Desert Circuit: Jodhpur & Jaisalmer

Mehrangarh Fort + Jaisalmer Golden Fort + Sam Sand Dunes Luxury Camp — The ultimate golden sands and fortified citadel journey.

Starting Land Package
₹26,500 – ₹36,000 per person (Land package, 3★/4★)

Hotel Category Tiers for this Tour

⭐ 3-Star Heritage:
Desert Springs (Sam) & Heritage Haveli (Jodhpur/Jaisalmer) ~ ₹5,500/night
⭐⭐ 4-Star Deluxe:
Ajit Bhawan (Jodhpur) & Fort Rajwada (Jaisalmer) ~ ₹9,500/night
⭐⭐⭐ 5-Star Palace:
Umaid Bhawan Palace & Suryagarh ~ ₹38,000/night

Day-by-Day Sightseeing & Driving Schedule

Day 1 🚗 Airport to Hotel: 20 mins

Arrival in Blue City Jodhpur & Mehrangarh Fort

  • Arrive at Jodhpur Airport (JDH) or Railway Station; meet chauffeur.
  • Check-in at heritage hotel.
  • Afternoon visit to the monumental Mehrangarh Fort towering over the Blue City.
  • Visit Jaswant Thada, the marble royal memorial.
  • Evening stroll through the Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) spice and antique market.
  • Taste famous Mirchi Bada at Janta Sweet Home and grand dinner at Gypsy Dining Hall.
Meals Provided: Dinner included
Nearby Dining: Gypsy Dining Hall or Janta Sweets
Day 2 🚗 Jodhpur to Jaisalmer: 4.5 to 5 hours (280 km)

Umaid Bhawan Palace & Scenic Drive to Jaisalmer

  • 09:00 AM: Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Vintage Car Gallery.
  • 11:00 AM: Depart on the smooth desert highway across Pokhran to Jaisalmer.
  • 04:30 PM: Arrive in Jaisalmer; check-in at hotel.
  • 05:30 PM: Sunset visit to Gadisar Lake with historic carved stone shrines in water.
  • Dinner at hotel or The Trio restaurant overlooking Mandir Palace.
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner included
Nearby Dining: The Trio (Jaisalmer)
Day 3 🚗 Town to Sam Dunes: 45 mins (42 km)

Living Golden Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli & Sam Sand Dunes Camp

  • 09:00 AM: Walk through the living golden fortress of Jaisalmer (Sonar Qila); visit ancient Jain temples.
  • 11:30 AM: Tour the intricate stone lattice-work of Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli.
  • 02:00 PM: Stop at Kuldhara, the abandoned 13th-century Paliwal Brahmin ghost village.
  • 04:00 PM: Check-in at luxury Swiss desert tent at Sam Sand Dunes.
  • 05:30 PM: Thrilling camel ride into the sunset across golden dunes.
  • 07:30 PM: Evening campfire with live Kalbelia folk dance, music, and Rajasthani buffet feast.
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Camp Dinner included
Nearby Dining: Camp desert feast at Sam Dunes
Day 4 🚗 Jaisalmer to Bikaner: 5 hours (330 km)

Desert Sunrise & Drive to Camel Country Bikaner

  • 06:30 AM: Magical desert sunrise over sand dunes; breakfast at camp.
  • 09:00 AM: Drive east through desert shrublands to Bikaner.
  • 02:30 PM: Check-in at Bikaner hotel; freshen up.
  • 04:00 PM: Tour Junagarh Fort, an unconquered architectural jewel with gold-painted halls.
  • 06:00 PM: Taste authentic Bikaneri Bhujia, Rasgullas, and Ghewar in local bazaar.
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner included
Nearby Dining: Chhotu Motu Joshi / Hotel dining
Day 5 🚗 Bikaner to Jaipur: 5.5 hours (330 km)

Karni Mata Temple Deshnoke & Drive to Jaipur

  • 08:30 AM: Visit famous Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple) in Deshnoke.
  • 10:30 AM: Continue highway drive to Jaipur.
  • 04:30 PM: Arrive in Jaipur; check-in at heritage hotel.
  • Evening at leisure or last-minute souvenir shopping in the Pink City.
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner included
Nearby Dining: LMB or Rawat
Day 6 🚗 Hotel to Airport: 25 mins

Jaipur Morning Highlights & Departure

  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Quick morning photo stop at Hawa Mahal and Jal Mahal.
  • Transfer to Jaipur Airport or Railway Station for journey home.
Meals Provided: Breakfast included
Nearby Dining: Airport dining

Package Inclusions

  • ✓ 5 Nights accommodation (1N Jodhpur, 1N Jaisalmer hotel, 1N Sam Dunes tent, 1N Bikaner, 1N Jaipur)
  • ✓ Daily Breakfast and Dinner
  • ✓ Camel safari and cultural dance night at Sam Sand Dunes
  • ✓ Private AC Sedan/SUV for entire 6-day intercity tour
  • ✓ All toll taxes, state road taxes, parking, and driver allowances

Package Exclusions

  • ✕ Airfare / Train tickets
  • ✕ Jeep dune bashing / Quad biking
  • ✕ Monument entrance & camera fees

The Tour Diary Transparent Cancellation Policy

• 30+ Days prior: Flat administrative fee of ₹3,500/person.
• 29 to 15 Days prior: 25% of total tour cost.
• 14 to 7 Days prior: 50% of total tour cost.
• Within 7 Days / No Show: 100% of tour cost.

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