India · Desert Adventure

7-Day Jaisalmer Jodhpur and Udaipur Tour with Desert Camp Stay

7 Days Round trip from Jaisalmer Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Jaisalmer Fort, the Golden Fort of Rajasthan, with its 99 turrets
02 Enjoy a sunset camel ride and jeep safari at the Sam Sand Dunes
03 Visit the Longewala War Memorial and the miraculous Tanot Temple near the Indo-Pak border
04 Discover Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, and Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur
05 Cruise on Lake Pichola and watch the Dharohar folk dance show at Bagore Ki Haveli

Go on a seven-day tour to Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Udaipur, three famous cities of Rajasthan. See camels, the Golden Fort, old havelis, snake charmers, and beautifully dressed people in the Jaisalmer Desert. Head to Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan, popularly known as the Blue City, with beautiful forts, palaces, temples, havelis, and houses in vivid shades of blue. Visit Udaipur, set around azure lakes and hemmed in by lush green hills, and explore its museums, palaces, gardens, monuments, and the beautiful Lake Palace in the middle of Lake Pichola.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pick up from Jaisalmer

Arrive at Jaisalmer airport (JSA), Jaisalmer Junction Railway Station, or bus station.
Meet the driver depending on the time chosen at booking and then transfer to the hotel.
Begin the sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer city.
Stop at the Jaisalmer Fort - famously known as Golden Fort of Rajasthan. It was constructed by Raja Jaisal, Rajput ruler, in 1156 AD. It ranks among the largest forts in the world. The golden and yellow mixed sandstone offer a magical look into the fort, which sits high about the sand. It features 99 turrets and displays Rajasthani architecture, which is a spectacular sight, especially at night.
Go Head to Patwa Havelis, a cluster of five Havelis aligned in a narrow lane in the heart of the city. Of the five Havelis, the first haveli in the lane, aka the Kothari’s Patwa Haveli, is not only extraordinarily preserved and restored but is also open to visitors to experience the lifestyle of the erstwhile patwas.
Visit Nathmalji ki Haveli, constructed by Maharawal Berisal in 1885 CE, to serve as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. The chief architects of this haveli were two brothers, named Hathi and Lulu. There is a fascinating story regarding its construction. It is believed that both the brothers started building the facets of the haveli simultaneously. The two sides are similar but not identical.
Continue to Salim Singh Ki Haveli, an architecturally notable residence built in 1815 with a peacock-shaped roof & numerous balconies.
Then Go to Bada Bagh, a fertile oasis on the bank of an artificial lake. Surrounded by the dense tree are the royal cenotaphs with beautifully carved ceilings and equestrian statues of the former rulers.
See the GadiSar Lake, one of the most well-known tourist attractions in Jaisalmer; Gadi Sagar Lake originally was a human-made reservoir founded to provide a source of water to the people of Jaisalmer. Founded in 1367 by the first ruler of the city Maharawal Jaisal, this reservoir was revamped by Maharawal Garsi Singh.
In the evening, free time to visit the market.

Overnight stay in Jaisalmer City Hotel.

Day 02

Longewala & Tanot Temple

After Breakfast Leave Jaisalmer City.
Visit the Longewala War Memorial, which marks the spot of a 1971 war. Longewala War Memorial shows the aftermath of the war between Pakistan and India through a range of military items.
Head to Tanot Temple, situated at the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan, is one such miraculous tale when the local deity Tanot aka Awad Mata didn't let any Pakistani tank bomb explode, and Indian soldiers who were certain of martyrdom & defeat went on to crush the Pakistanis in both wars 1965 & 1972.
Stop by Kuldhara Village, an abandoned village in the Jaisalmer. Established around the 13th century. Over the years, Kuldhara acquired a reputation as a haunted site, and the Government of Rajasthan decided to develop it as a tourist spot in 2010.
See the Sam Sand Dunes, go for a unique experience in the Desert, and enjoy a sunset Camel ride & Jeep Safari.
Afterwards, have dinner and watch a folk dance program.

Stay overnight at a desert camp in a Swiss Tent accommodation.

Day 03

Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (280KM/5 Hrs)

Visit the Ghanta Ghar or the (Clock Tower), a prominent landmark in Jodhpur; it was built by Maharaja Sardar Singh between 1880 and 1911.
The evening is free for leisure.

Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 04

Jodhpur Sight Seen

Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, the 5 km long majestic fort on 125 m high hill is one of the most impressive & formidable structures. Although invincible from the outside, the fort has four gates approached by a winding road. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels, latticed windows, and evocative names.
See the Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana & Daulat Khana. These Palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings of Indian royalty, including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes.
Go to Jaswant Thada; the imposing white marble memorial marks the site of the royal crematorium. It houses portraits of successive rulers. The four cenotaphs around here commemorate notable acts of bravery and generosity of the four successive rulers.
Continue to Umaid Bhawan Palace; a fabulous building split between the museum and a 5 star. The museum is interesting. Attached is a small collection of vintage cars which you can see.

Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 05

Jodhpur To Udaipur (300 KM/ 7 Hrs) En route see the Ranakpur Temple and Kumbhalgarh Fort.

Visit the Ranakpur Jain Temple; the Ranakpur Temple complex comprises 1444 intricately carved pillars, 24 pillared halls accompanied by 80 domes borne by 400 columns. The apogee of this entire temple architecture is the fact that no two pillars in here are the same! The temple structure has five spires, each of which houses a shrine underneath, and it is under the largest spire in the axis of the main entrance (Chaumukha Shrine) that one can locate the 6 feet tall statue of Lord Adinath.
See the Kumbhalgarh Fort, a Mewar fortress on the westerly range of Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district near Udaipur. It is a World Heritage Site included in Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Built during the course of the 15th century by Rana Kumbha.
Go to Lake Pichola and in the evening check-in at Udaipur Hotel. In the evening, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola, see the ghats along the lake and the interesting buildings on the banks. The view of the city palace from the lake is spectacular.

Over-night stay at Udaipur Hotel.

Day 06

Udaipur Sight Seen

Visit the City Palace, a palace complex situated in the city of Udaipur. It was built over a period of nearly 400 years, with contributions from several rulers of the Mewar dynasty.
Go to Saheliyon Ki Bari, which was laid for a group of forty-eight maidens. This garden is located on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake, presenting a green retreat in the drylands of Rajasthan. It was built from 1710 to 1734 by Maharana Sangram Singh for the royal ladies.
See the Bagore Ki Haveli and in the evening watch "Dharohar" folk dance show at Bagore-ki-Haveli. A gorgeous 18th-century haveli that has been converted into a museum showcasing Mewar art and architecture. The haveli puts on one of the best Rajasthani folk dance shows in Rajasthan. For an hour, performers dance to Rajasthani folk music wearing bright coloured ethnic dresses. The dances are varied and demonstrate the tradition and culture of Rajasthani folklore.

Overnight stay in Udaipur Hotel.

Day 07