8-Day Jaipur Jodhpur and Jaisalmer Tour with Desert Camp Stay

• Arrive in Jaipur, meet the driver at the railway station, airport, or another arrival point, and transfer to the hotel.
• In the evening, visit Chokhi Dhani.
• Overnight stay in Jaipur hotel.

• In the morning, visit Amer Fort, situated on top of a hill in Amer. It was built by Raja Man Singh I and is known for its artistic elements. The Maota Lake in front of the monument acts as a source of water for the fort.
• Then go to Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in 1734. It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.
• Go to the City Palace and spend one hour exploring the Maharaja's City Palace. The City Palace of Jaipur was originally the administrative and ceremonial seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur and was constructed in 1721. It was also the location of religious and cultural events that took place at that time. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
• See Jal Mahal on the way to Amer. This small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in progress.
• Move to Hawa Mahal, famously known as 'The Palace of Winds' or 'The Palace of Breeze'. Built from red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers.
• In the evening, enjoy free time for leisure and shopping.

Overnight stay in Jaipur hotel.

• Visit Pushkar, best known for its Brahma Temple.
• Then head to the Clock Tower, a popular landmark in Jodhpur Old City. The vibrant Sardar Market is close to the tower, and narrow alleys lead from here to a bazaar selling vegetables, spices, Indian sweets, textiles, silver, and handicrafts.

Overnight stay at Jee Ri Haveli hotel in Jodhpur.

• Visit Mehrangarh Fort. This majestic fort, 5 km long and set on a 125 m high hill, is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in the region. 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.
• Then head to Jaswant Thada. The imposing white marble memorial marks the site of the royal crematorium and houses portraits of successive rulers. The four cenotaphs around it commemorate notable acts of bravery and generosity of the four successive rulers.
• After that, go to Umaid Bhawan, a fabulous building that is split between a museum and a 5-star hotel.

Overnight stay at Jee Ri Haveli hotel in Jodhpur.

• Visit Kuldhara, an abandoned village in 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.
• Head to Sam Sand Dunes and, in the evening, go for a unique experience in the desert.
• Enjoy a sunset camel ride and a jeep safari.
• After that, have dinner and watch a folk dance program there.

Stay overnight at a desert camp in Swiss tent accommodation.

• Early in the morning, after breakfast, leave the desert camp for Longewala.
• Visit the Longewala War Memorial, which shows the aftermath of the war between Pakistan and India through a range of military items.
• Then head to Tanot Temple, situated at the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan. It is known for the miraculous tale that the local deity Tanot, also known as Awad Mata, did not let any Pakistani tank bomb explode, and Indian soldiers who were certain of martyrdom and defeat went on to crush the Pakistanis in both wars of 1965 and 1972.
• See Bada Bagh, a fertile oasis on the bank of an artificial lake. Surrounded by dense trees are the royal cenotaphs with beautifully carved ceilings and equestrian statues of the former rulers.

Overnight stay at Jaisalmer city hotel.

• Visit Jaisalmer Fort, famously known as the Golden Fort of India. It was constructed by Raja Jaisal, the Rajput ruler, in 1156 AD. It is believed to be one of the very few living forts in the world.
• See the 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, also known as 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.
• Then go to 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, as it is believed that both brothers started building the facets of the haveli simultaneously. The two sides are similar but not identical.
• After that, visit Salim Singh Ki Haveli, an architecturally notable residence built in 1815 with a peacock-shaped roof and numerous balconies.
• Move to Gadisar Lake, one of the most well-known tourist attractions in Jaisalmer. Gadisar 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 later revamped by Maharawal Garsi Singh.
• Enjoy the rest of the time free for leisure or shopping.

Overnight stay at Jaisalmer hotel.

• After breakfast, guests will be dropped off at Jaisalmer Airport, Jaisalmer Railway Station, or their desired location in Jaisalmer, marking the end of this tour.