Jodhpur-Jaisalmer Tour Ex Jodhpur - 6 D / 5 N

Arrival in Jodhpur and transfer at Jaisalmer. After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer and transfer to your hotel. Jaisalmer - a fairy- tale town in the Thar Desert founded about 800 years ago by Rawal Jaisal. Unlike any other city, this desert fortress is one of Rajasthan is most exotic and unusual towns. Before Arrival and check in at Hotel Late Lunch and you will visit the Gadsisar Lake -The beautiful arched gateway across the road down to the tank a scenic rainwater lake with numerous beautiful shrines around. The lake is an idyllic spot for outings. You will visit the War museum to showcase bravery of Army - Jaisalmer War Museum; has been established in the military station of Jaisalmer to showcase the traditional bravery of the Indian Army and also to commemorate the sacrifice of its heroes’ displaying valour and courage of exceptional order during India wars. Bada Bagh, cenotaphs of the Jaisalmer Rawal’s, has some magnificent chhatris (canopies) set amidst an oasis of greenery. It is indeed a great place for a stopover and photography. Another beautiful place is the Gadi Sagar Tank, the main source of the city’s water supply. Evening is free to walk around in the colorful and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or shopping. Overnight stay at your Hotel.

After breakfast leave for the city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the famous Havelis (mansions) known for their frescoes. Jaisalmer is strategic position on the camel terrain route brought it great wealth. The merchants grew prosperous and commissioned great havelis, or mansions, to flaunt their ever-growing status in society. Made of local golden-yellow sand stone and wood, some of the havelis are still in excellent condition. The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis is the Patwaon Ki Haveli. Five Jain brothers built the Haveli between 1800 and 1860. Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli are the other two havelis that are opened to visitors. Built in 1156 by the Bhatti ruler, Jaisal, THE FORT here stands atop the 80 m high Trikuta hill. 3 walls and 99 bastions surround the fort. Afternoon is free to walk around in the colorful and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or shopping. Overnight stay at your Hotel.

After breakfast departure for Full Day Excursion Tanot (120KMS) Longewala (50 KMS), and Sam Sand dunes (120KMS). Tanot is a border town in the Thar Desert in the western part of Jaisalmer. It is most notable as the location of the Battle during the Indo- Pakistani War. It’s 120KM from Tanot to Jaisalmer. In between you should stop see the Ramgarh village and TV Tower - Around 25 Years ago 300 METRE HIGH (at Present 3 rd in India- Earlier No 01 In India)and you will pass through The Rajasthan Canal (The Indira Gandhi Canal) is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world.
Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and remaining 492 km in Rajasthan. You will see small villages to get feel of mud houses, village kids are friendly. It is around 120 KMS (2:30 hours). Spend good amount of 2 to 3 hours and spend good time talking with The Indian Soldiers. The Indian soldiers there welcome you and explain you that part of history where you will surely salute the Indian army for protecting civilians. Tanot Mata mandir (Temple). Legend has it that during the battle when 100 of bombs were launched by the enemy, almost 400 shells that fell near the temple failed to explode, thus protecting the locals and soldiers. Many of the shells are displayed in a cabinet for all to see. In the evening, proceed for the excursion to Sam Sand dunes. Located at a distance of 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer, Sam Sand Dunes is the closest point to witness the total sandy desert. You can also see the patterns and motifs created by the shifting sands and air. Moreover, Sam Sand Dunes also provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sunset Evening Desert Activities and you are free to walk around in the Sand dunes. Overnight at the Camp.

After breakfast departure for Full Day Excursion Gadsisar Lake -The beautiful arched gateway across the road down to the tank a scenic rainwater lake with numerous beautiful shrines around. The lake is an idyllic spot for outings. Lodhurva - Lodhurva, the ancient capital of Bhatti’s is 16 kilometers from Jaisalmer. Mostly in ruins, it is visited for the great Jain temple, which contains the most exquisite jail work screens, grand ceiling and a magnificent triumphal arch at the entrance. The original carriage for the deity, made in 1675, is still preserved. The most interesting object dart is Kalpataru, a mythical tree of wish fulfillment. Lodhurva has a great number of peacocks, which hover around the temple walls lending spectacular color to the dry and stony landscape. Here once flowed the river Kak. Along its banks had flourished the romance between princess Momal, and prince Mathendru of Amarkot. Their tragic end is the theme of folk songs. When the lovers perished, the river Kak stopped flowing. Visit the Amar Sagar- from Lodhurva, the road to Jaisalmer passes through Amar Sagar, which has a grand artificial reservoir for water, a temple and a promenade on the bank. Afternoon is free to walk around in the colorful and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or shopping.Overnight at the Hotel

After breakfast, proceed towards Jodhpur and the second largest city in Rajasthan. Later visit Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, and museum.Overnight at the Hotel.

After breakfast, the day is free until transferred to Jodhpur Airport/ Railway for your onward journey to the next destination.