Rajasthan Desert Safari Tour

Duration:

04 Nights / 05 Days

Destination Covered:

Jodhpur-Jaisalmer

Reviews

  • India Real Heritage Destinations ! Our tour was well organized and amazing. It was very quick and easy to work with our tour manager Mr. Pragya Chandra. Travel docket was well prepared with all of the details and information we needed, plus recommendations and suggestions. Our driver Anil was excellent, especially in India’s busy streets! He was very pleasant, respectful and always on time. We would love to have him as our driver again. Jodi Parker and Family, United States of America, January 2015
  • A wonderful travel agency! My son and I had a wonderful trip along with a fantastic driver and guide. I appreciate the care and attention you had given us in coming up with our itinerary. Thank you so much for your all positive effort! John, New York, USA, January 2015
  • Rapid Golden Triangle I had a wonderful experience in Golden Triangle Tour of North India! Everything was pre plan according to my itinerary, taken care of and I still felt I had the freedom to do what I wanted. I got to see and do so much more than had I tried to do this trip solo. Excellent recommendations from my tour desirner who made us program adaptable to my wishes and price range. My driver was knowledgeable about each locations and gave great suggestions on activities for me (photography related) Echo Blum, United Kingdom, December 2014
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  • The trip was great! Everything worked very well The travel itself was well elaborated, the hotels were very well equilibration, from the more basic ones to the luxury resorts as the Dune or the Taj Malabar in Cochin. A very special experience was the trip on the boat (Spice Coast Cruises) -> simply great!
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  • Rajasthan Royal Fantastic “Very happy with the trip. Rohit Poddar, our Tour Designer was very efficient and thorough! Accommodation was great and we’d like to travel again with Crocus Travel.” Michael, UK, Rajasthan, August 2014
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Tour Description

Overview

Jodhpur is popular for its forts, palaces, temples and the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. Due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort, it also called the “Blue City”. Jodhpur traveler spots remain as a living demonstration of the quality, traditions and culture. The original city lies inside the fortified walls of the fort however now the city has extended over outside the wall and spared gradually.

The Golden city, Jaisalmer is situated 575 kilometers west from Jaipur. Jaisalmer comes under word heritage site. It is one of the most romantic places in India and also exotic destination for Indian as well as foreign tourists. For centuries this little settlement near India- Pakistan border was a trading post via which series of camels trekked cross deserts to Afghanistan and west Asia for trading.

‘Rajasthan Desert Safari Tour’ will give you the chance to explore the most vibrant colors of Thar Desert along with the Sam Sand Dunes, to feel the real essence of desert, this is the ideal location for to take the Desert Safari. Apart from this you will also view the great history which reflected through the glorious forts and havelies of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. You will also get an opportunity to closely know about the great culture and tradition of the place. The duration of the package is 04 nights and 05 days.   

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Jodhpur Sightseeing

Upon your arrival in Jodhpur railway station/airport, meet our repraesntative, after welcome, proceed to the hotel.Jodhpur, it is also known as the metropolitan city of Rajasthan. The city was established in 1459 by Raja Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathore clan. Jodhpur also popular for its forts, palaces, temples and the stark landscape of the Thar Desert. Due to the vivid blue-painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort, it also called the “Blue City”. Jodhpur traveler spots remain as a living demonstration of the quality, traditions and culture.

Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Rest for a while. In the evening you will be taken to Mandore gardens and Balsamand Lake. Return back to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2: Sight-seeing in Jodhpur

After breakfast, proceed for city tour of the Jodhpur including the  palaces, forts, museums and lakes of Jodhpur. Begin your tour with a visit to the famous Mehrangarh Fort which is one of the largest forts in India. The Mehrangarh Fort is the largest fort in Rajasthan, it is located in the old city of Jodhpur. It built atop a 150 meter high hill in 1459 by Rao Jodha, who moved his capital here in 1459 and established the Mewar kingdom. The fort has survived from many of the battles, as is evident today from the marks of cannonballs on the fort walls.

Later, you can visit attractions such as Phool Mahal, Umaid Bhawan Palace and Jaswant Thada. After visiting the different attractions of this beautiful city.

Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Arrival in Jaisalmer and Sam sand dunes visit

After early breakfast, get transfer to the railway station to board the train towards Jaisalmer.

Upon your arrival at the Jaisalmer Railway Station, meet our tour representative, who’ll assist you in smooth transfer to the hotel. On arrival, check in at the hotel. Relax for a while.

By evening you will visit the stunning Sam Sand Dunes, No trip to Jisalmer is completed without visiting its vast Thar Desert. To feel the real colour of desert, this is the ideal location for to take the Desert Safari. Here you can enjoy the camel ride or enjoy the ever lively folk dances and music of Rajasthan as the sun sets.

Day 4: Sightseeing in Jaisalmer

Today after breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer which include Patwon-Ki-Haveli, a set of five houses adjacent to each other. It was built by five Jain brothers in the first half of the 19th century. The multi storeyed buildings are constructed in traditional Rajasthani Style.

Visit Jaisalmer Fort, It is also called as Golden Fort of Rajasthan also it is the one of the largest fortifications in the world. Immortalized through many images, the yellow sandstone Jaisalmer fort is the town’s signature fort. It is unique inasmuch as people have been living in it throughout its history.  The fort is comes under World Heritage Site. Jaisalmer fort was constructed by Rawal Jaisal, the Rajput ruler in 1156 AD and  later proceed for Bada Bagh, located at 6 kilometre from Jaisalmer on the way to Ramgarh. The garden contains chhatris of Maharajas of Jaisalmer state.  in 16th century Raja Jai Singh II was founded a dam to create a water tank which made this desert into green area. After the death of Raja Jai Singh II, his descendant Lunkaran was constructed a garden and made a chhatri (cenotaph) near the dam

You may also visit Gadisar Lake It is situated at 6 kilometre from Jaisalmer fort. It was constructed by the founder of the Jaisalmer Raja Rawal Jaisal. The people of Jaisalmer was deepened on this Lake. The artistically carved entrance made of yellow sandstone offers breath-taking views. You can also do the boating on the lake.

Return to the hotel at late evening, Stay overnight in the hotel.

Day 5: Departure

In the morning, after breakfast, check out of the hotel and board the coach for your transfer to Jaisalmer Railway Station. We hope you have enjoyed your trip and look forward to organizing your next tour with us.

Tour Highlights

Tour Highlights

Trip Highlights

  1. Sightseeing in Jodhpur.
  2. Balsamand Lake.
  3. Sightseeing in Jaisalmer.
  4. Sam Sand Dunes.
  5. Jaisalmer fort.
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