Welcome to Rajasthan, a perfect destination for variety of tourist attractions !!
Upon the start of your Jodhpur Jaisalmer tour, once you arrive at Jodhpur airport or railway station, transfer to your hotel.
After getting refreshed, go for city tour of Jodhpur. Visit Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mandore gardens and Mehrangarh fort.
Return back to your hotel. Over night stay at Jodhpur.
Offbeat Travel Tips For Jodhpur Tour
- Plan a trip to a Bishnoi village on the outskirts of Jodhpur.Bishnoi is a community that holds all form of life sacred, even to the extent that they do not cremate their dead in a Hindu way as it involves cutting of trees for burning pyres.It is indeed a fascinating trip to experience the culture of Bishnois.Some of the Bishnoi villages like Kakuni are famous for pottery making, while others like Salawas are known for their skills in cloth weaving.
- Just about 40 kms from Jodhpur is Rohetgarh which has a beautiful heritage hotel by the name of Rohetgarh.If the budget is not a constraint , stay overnight at this hotel and indulge in several offbeat experiences around Jodhpur.
- You may visit Balsamand Lake which is a popular picnic spot around 5 kms from Jodhpur.
- If you are a foodie, try out famous Mirchi Vada and Samosa at Shashi Samosa Shop near clock Tower,Mawa Kachori at Janta Sweet Home or Dal Bati Choorma at Bhawani Dal Bati.
- Have you heard about a temple where the deity is a motorcycle ? If not, take out some time to visit Om Banna Temple that is about 60 Kms from Jodhpur in Pali district.You would be amazed to see the Bullet Baba a name by which those worshiping at the shrine prefer to call the Motorcycle that they worship(a Royal Enfield motorcycle).
- You may also visit Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park which is adjacent to Mehrangarh Fort and is being run by the same trust that maintains Mehrangarh Fort.The nature walk inside the park provides some really beautiful views of Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada from an altogether different perspective.Nature walks are conducted during early morning hours and evening hours for which there is a ticket of Rs 100/- per person apart from Rs 200/- as fee of a naturalist.Mr Denzil Britto generally takes the travellers inside the rock desert park and it is indeed a splendid experience.Booking can be made either at the booking window of the Park on the back side of Mehrangarh Fort or at the ticket window at Jaswant Thada.You may also contact Mr Denzil Britto on his mobile number 9571271000.
Day 2: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer sand dunes (312 Km / appx. 7 hrs.)
After breakfast, proceed to desert town of Jaisalmer.
Upon arrival further drive to Sam sand dunes where you would check in at the luxury tented accommodation at one of the Desert Camp.
After getting refreshed, enjoy sunset camel safari in the desert of Sam. Later enjoy live entertainment where Kalbelia dancers shall be performing their traditional dance along with dinner at the Sam Desert camp.
Overnight stay at sand dunes.
Offbeat Travel Tips For Jaisalmer Tour
- If you are the adventurist type, consider visiting the cursed village of Kuldhara which is believed to be a haunted place and was abandoned overnight by the Paliwal community who used to live there.
- If you wish to experience the multi-cuisine (Korean food,Indian food, Chinese food) one of the best places to do so in Jaisalmer is Gaji's Restaurant at Near Sunset Point, Kalakar Colony,Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 345001
- Drive about 16 Kms from Jaisalmer to experience Lodhruva Jain Temples (also spelled as Lodarva), a small village which once was an ancient capital city of the Bhatti Rajput clan.
- If you wish to extend your experience of Kuldhara, the haunted village, another place where you may visit is Khaba Fort,which is another deserted place.
- Remember to visit Desert Cultural Centre & Museum which hosts puppet shows in the evening which is a must watch.
- Needless to say, if you have still not planned your trip to Jaisalmer, do so around January or February when the Jaisalmer Desert Festival is organised by Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan.
- If you really wish to experience the desert, your Jaisalmer Tour Package must have a camel ride around Sam Desert or Khuri Desert.
Day 3: Sand dunes - Jaisalmer (40 Km / appx. 1 hr.) / Jaisalmer After breakfast, proceed to Jaisalmer town.
Jaisalmer is also known as golden city because of massive use of golden colour stone in the architecture with intricate carvings of floral and other designs.
Upon arrival at Jaisalmer City, check-in at hotel.
After getting refreshed, go for city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit Jaisalmer fort, Gadisar lake, Kuldhara, Salim Singh ji ki Haveli and Patwon ki Haveli.
Back to your hotel and overnight stay at Jaisalmer.
Day 4: Jaisalmer-Jodhopur (272 Km / appx. 6 hrs.) After breakfast, transfer to Jaisalmer Railway station or Jodhpur airport or railway station as per your onward connection.
End of yet another magnificent tour by Waytoindia.com!!