Jaisalmer Tour Package

Jaisalmer Tour Package

Planning a trip to the golden city of Jaisalmer Look no further! Our collection of Jaisalmer tour packages include short trips to the city of ‘Sonar Qila’ as well as longer duration. Our collection of Jaisalmer tour packages also comprise of the tour destinations for a complete cultural experience of the land of Maharajas Rajasthan as well as the prime tourist destinations in North India. Located in the sandy expanse of the Thar Desert, Jaisalmer was once part of the fabled 'Silk Route'. Being a trade route, passing caravans brought wealth to the town that found manifestation in impressive havelis built by wealthy traders. Built in local yellow sandstone, now christened as Jaisalmer stone, the town quite literally looks like a 'Golden City' as it has come to be known. The piece de resistance of Jaisalmer, however, is its iconic fort. One of the rare living forts in the world with close to 3000 people living within its ramparts, the fort dominates the town physically and forms the hub around which life in the town revolves. Jaisalmer, in contemporary times, is the ideal base to explore desert tourism.

This is because the yellow sand and the sandstone used to make the structures in this city which give it golden yellow appearance. Jaisalmer travel gives you all the information about how to reach Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer attractions, best time to visit Jaisalmer and excursions from Jaisalmer. This used to be an important business town due to its location on the camel trade route. Jaisalmer is famous for its beautiful forts, lakes, and gardens. The city gives us a glimpse of the rich cultural heritage and colors of the state of Rajasthan.

Day 01: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (290 kms)

Arrival at Jodhpur and transfer to Jaisalmer. The Golden City’ of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is famous for its yellow sandstone structures, dusky landscape and romantic sand dunes. Jaisalmer was the window of the Thar, connecting India to Central Asia, Persia, Egypt and the west, thus making the city a cultural cauldron. You will be received and check in at the Hotel. In the evening visit Gadisar Lake & Vyas Chhatri. Overnight at Hotel.  
 

Day 02: Jaisalmer

After breakfast visit Jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temple & Patwa Haveli. Evening go for a unique experience of the Desert alike Arabian night by making overnight stay over sand dunes with tented accommodation with cultural program and also enjoy photogenic sunset on camel back. Overnight at Camp.  

Day 03: Jaisalmer Departure

After breakfast we checkout from Desert Camp and explore Lodurva, Kuldhara, Amar Sagar & Bada bagh. Later you will be transferred to your onwards journey.  

Payments policy

• 25% Amount at the time of booking. 100% Amount 15 days or earlier, before travel date. Payment by cheque or online payment facility available. Your booking confirmation number will be provided to you.

Tour Cancilation policy

• Strictly depends upon concerned hotel's cancellation policy
• Minimum Cancilation charges before 10days of Travel Date is 10% of package cost

• Package cost will change if opted for guide service, choice of transport vehicle, hotel type change
• Accommodation charges as mentioned in the package are with 2 persons staying together sharing the same room
• Extra persons in same room charges extra
• Altough we ensure you the best experience but unfortunate delays in travel and inefficient service of hotel is the responsibility of the respective parties.

By Air:

The city is served by Jaisalmer Domestic Airport (Airport Code: JSA), situated 12 km from the city center. JSA operates scheduled commercial flights during the peak tourism season (October to March) connecting New Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad. Year round major air connections are available via Jodhpur Domestic Airport (Airport Code: JDH - 285 km / 4.5 hours drive via NH-125), which operates daily flights to all Indian metro cities.

By Train:

Jaisalmer Railway Station (Station Code: JSM) is the westernmost rail terminus in Rajasthan, well connected with direct superfast and express trains:

• Delhi-Jaisalmer Runicha Express / Intercity (Train 14087/14088): Direct daily train from Old Delhi (DLI) to Jaisalmer in 15 hours.
• Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Express: Multiple daily express trains connecting Jodhpur to Jaisalmer in 5 hours.
• Howrah-Jaisalmer Superfast Express: Weekly long distance train connecting Kolkata, Varanasi, Agra, and Jaipur.
• Prepaid auto rickshaws and private taxis operate round the clock from the station to all desert camps and fort hotels.

By Road:

Jaisalmer is connected via smooth national highways traversing the Thar Desert along National Highway 11 (NH-11) and National Highway 68 (NH-68):

• From Jodhpur (~285 km / 4.5 hours): Fast highway drive via Pokhran on NH-125 and NH-11.
• From Bikaner (~330 km / 5.5 hours): Smooth drive through desert landscapes via Pokhran and Kolayat on NH-11.
• From Udaipur (~490 km / 8.5 hours): Highway drive via Jodhpur on NH-62.
• From Jaipur (~560 km / 9.5 hours): Drive via Ajmer, Beawar, and Jodhpur on NH-48 and NH-11.
• State Buses: RSRTC operates daily Super Luxury Scania, Volvo AC, and sleeper buses to Jaisalmer Central Bus Stand from Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ahmedabad.

Jaisalmer offers an extraordinary collection of living UNESCO forts, vast desert sand dunes, carved sandstone merchant havelis, and desert oasis lakes:

1. Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila UNESCO Living Golden Fortress - 1156 CE)

Erected in 1156 CE on Trikuta Hill, Jaisalmer Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world's most remarkable living fortresses. Its 99 bastions protect a vibrant medieval world of narrow stone alleys, seven intricately carved 12th to 15th century yellow sandstone Jain temples, royal palaces (*Raj Mahal*), and panoramic cannon viewpoints like Cannon Point overlooking the golden city.

Jaisalmer Fort — 12th-Century Living UNESCO Golden Sandstone Fortress on Trikuta Hill

2. Sam Sand Dunes & Desert Safari Camping (Thar Desert - 42 km)

Located 42 km west of Jaisalmer in the heart of the Thar Desert, the vast rolling sand dunes of Sam Sand Dunes offer authentic desert adventures. Visitors enjoy sunset camel safaris across silk soft ridges, high speed 4x4 open jeep dune bashing, quad biking, and luxury Swiss tent camping with traditional Rajasthani folk dances (Kalbelia) and campfires under the Milky Way.

Sam Sand Dunes — Rolling Desert Sand Ridges, Camel Safaris, and Starlit Camping in Jaisalmer

3. Patwon Ki Haveli Complex & 5-Story Golden Sandstone Mansions (1805)

Built between 1805 and 1850 by wealthy brocade and opium merchant Guman Chand Patwa for his five sons, Patwon Ki Haveli is a cluster of five interconnected palatial mansions. Constructed in glowing yellow sandstone, the haveli features over 60 intricately carved jharokha balconies, mirror work murals, and period furniture showcasing 19th century merchant wealth.

Patwon Ki Haveli — Ornate 19th-Century Five-Story Yellow Sandstone Merchant Palace in Jaisalmer

4. Gadisar Lake & Tilon Ki Pol Oasis Promenades (1367 CE)

Built in 1367 CE by Maharawal Gadsi Singh as a rainwater conservation reservoir that supplied the entire desert city for centuries, Gadisar Lake is a scenic oasis lined with carved yellow stone temples, bathing ghats, and royal pavilions. Entrance to the lake is through the magnificent double story archway Tilon Ki Pol, built by a famous royal courtesan.

Gadisar Lake — 14th-Century Historic Desert Oasis Reservoir and Carved Temples in Jaisalmer

5. Kuldhara Ghost Village & Abandoned 13th-Century Paliwal Settlement

Situated 18 km southwest of Jaisalmer, Kuldhara is an abandoned 13th century village once inhabited by prosperous Paliwal Brahmins. Legend recounts that in 1825, all 84 surrounding villages vanished overnight to protect their honor from the tyrannical prime minister Salim Singh, leaving behind eerie roofless stone homes, courtyards, and ancient stepwells.

Kuldhara — 13th-Century Abandoned Heritage Ghost Village and Ancient Stone Ruins near Jaisalmer

6. Bada Bagh Royal Cenotaphs & Windmill Ridge

Located 6 km north of Jaisalmer on a desert ridge, Bada Bagh (Big Garden) features a series of majestic royal cenotaphs (*chhatris*) constructed in golden sandstone for the Maharawals of Jaisalmer, offering spectacular sunset photography against modern wind turbine farms.

7. Jain Temples Inside the Fort (Parshvanatha & Chandraprabha Shrines - 12th to 15th Century)

Enclosed within the fort bastions is a cluster of seven interconnected yellow sandstone Jain temples built between the 12th and 15th centuries. The temples feature ceilings carved with celestial dancers, torana arches, and the world famous *Gyan Bhandar* library containing rare 11th century palm leaf manuscripts.

8. Salim Singh Ki Haveli & Peacock Shaped Roof (Moti Mahal)

Constructed in 1815 with a narrow ground floor that opens up into an elaborate top floor shaped like a dancing peacock, this haveli features 38 balconies supported by stone brackets shaped like leaping horses and elephants.

9. Desert National Park & Great Indian Bustard Wildlife Sanctuary

Covering over 3,162 sq km of Thar sand dunes and thorny scrubland, this national park is one of the last remaining refuges of the critically endangered *Great Indian Bustard (Godawan)*, desert foxes, Bengal foxes, chinkaras, and migratory imperial eagles.