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Desert Trail
Plan for a short tour to the oasis of the Thar Desert in the Land of Royals. Visit Jodhpur and its magnificent fort Dive deep into the historic tales and proceed to Jaisalmer. Enjoy the camel safari in the unending expanse of the sand dunes. Rajasthan never fails to fascinate its visitors
Once you arrive at Jodhpur, one of our representatives will receive you and assist for your smooth check in at the hotel. Relax for a while and your post lunch session will be a half day city tour of Jodhpur. Start your city tour of Jodhpur with Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Also visit Jaswant Thada, Sardar Bazaar and Clock Tower markets where you can see the vegetable, spice, Indian sweets, and textile and silver markets. These colourful markets with tiny shops dot the narrow lanes replete with woodcarvings, wrought iron, lacquer work, silver and ivory ornamentation and leather handicrafts. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your drive to Jaisalmer. It will take minimum Six hours to cross the approximate distance of 285 kms between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Unlike the other places in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is the exotic town with a strategic location lying on the camel trading routes. The havelis, built by merchants of the 19th century, are exquisitely carved from golden-yellow sandstone and are still in a beautiful condition. The fort built by Rawal Jaisal in the 12th century, stands on the 80-meter-high Trikuta hill, with beautifully carved Jain temples. The havelis, built by merchants of the 19th century, are exquisitely carved from golden-yellow sandstone and are still in a beautiful condition. The fort built by Rawal Jaisal in the 12th century, stands on the 80-meter-high Trikuta hill, with beautifully carved Jain temples. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
After breakfast leave for the city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the Gadsisar Lake, a water conservation tank made around 1400 A.D. Visit the famous Havelis (mansions) known for their frescoes. Made of local golden-yellow sandstone and wood, some of the havelis are still in excellent condition. The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis is the Patwaon Ki Haveli. Proceed to Jaisal Fort, the golden sandstone fortress houses the beautiful Jain temples dating back to 12th century.
In the evening, proceed Sam Sand dunes. Located at 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer, Sam Sand Dunes is the closest point to witness the total sandy desert. You can also see the patterns and motifs created by the shifting sands and air. Moreover, Sam Sand Dunes also provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides (on direct payment) and a beautiful mesmerizing sunset.
Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and start your drive to Jodhpur. From there, you will be assisted to resume your return journey to your homeland or your other plans to explore the country further. Tour ends with wonderful memories