8-Day Rajasthan Desert Tour with Bishnoi Safari and Sam Dunes
About This Tour
Embark on an exciting journey across three famous tourist destinations of Rajasthan. Explore India's history, culture, and religion as you visit old Hindu and J...
Duration: 8 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Premium · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Yes · Cities: Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer · Languages: English, Hindi
About Bikaner
Bikaner
Clusters of camel troops and the mighty Junagarh Fort belie Bikaner’s place in the midst of the Rajasthan deserts; an old Rajput stronghold where Everest Global Hub’s guides can help plan dune safaris and horseback treks.
What's Included
- 3 Star hotel accommodation in each place
- Breakfast at the respective hotel during the tour
- Camel ride, jeep safari, and dinner at Sam Sand Dunes with camp stay in Jaisalmer
- All transfers and sightseeing throughout the tour by an individual air-conditioned vehicle
- Driver accommodation and food
- Toll tax and parking
- All currently applicable taxes
Not Included
- Any kind of personal expenses such as monument fees, laundry, telephone bills, and alcoholic beverages
- Camera fees (still or movie)
- Entrance charges to places of interest and monuments
- Any flight charges
- Any type of guide service is not included
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Jodhpur and City Sightseeing
Pick up from Jodhpur Railway Station, Airport, or another arrival point, and transfer to the hotel. After some time to relax, visit Jodhpur as below. Mehrangarh Fort: This majestic fort, stretching 5 km and standing on a 125 m high hill, is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan. Although invincible from the outside, its defences are approached through four gates along a winding road. Within the fort are magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels, latticed windows, and evocative names. These include Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana, and Daulat Khana. These palaces house a fabulous collection of the trappings of Indian royalty, including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, and costumes. Jaswant Thada: The imposing white marble memorial marks the site of a royal crematorium. It houses portraits of successive rulers. The four cenotaphs around it commemorate notable acts of bravery and generosity of four successive rulers. Umaid Bhawan Palace: The imposing white marble memorial marks the site of a royal crematorium. It houses portraits of successive rulers. The four cenotaphs around it commemorate notable acts of bravery and generosity of four successive rulers. Overnight stay in Jee Ri Haveli Hotel at Jodhpur.
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2Day 02
Bishnoi Village Safari in Jodhpur
Guda Bishnoi: A brief detail of the Jodhpur (Bishnoi) Village Safari is as follows. Visit the Bishnoi village, where guests can spot desert wildlife such as black buck, chinkara, blue bulls, desert foxes, partridges, and peacocks. Apart from the opportunity to meet the Bishnoi families, visitors can also enjoy a view of thousands of migratory Demoiselle cranes at Guda Pond and nearby places. Khejarli: This village lies 26 km south-east of the city of Jodhpur. The town's name comes from the Khejri (Prosopis Cineraria) trees that were once abundant here. In this village, 363 Bishnois died saving the Khejri tree about two centuries ago. The tree is the State Tree of Rajasthan. Salawas: This village is located 22 km from Jodhpur. The town is famous for rugs made by local craftsmen. Singasani: This village is an excellent place where guests can join in mud handicrafts. Even the tiniest piece of art and craft speaks of a timeless era. This village, famous for the colourful culture of this magnificent land, still breathes its unique flair. Kankani Village: This village is famous for pottery, where there will be a demonstration of the way people here make pottery, and you can also try doing the same. Then drop back to the hotel. The rest of the time is free for leisure or to visit the market on your own. Overnight stay in Jee Ri Haveli Hotel in Jodhpur.
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3Day 03
Drive from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer Desert Camp
After breakfast, drive towards Jaisalmer Desert Camp for an overnight stay. En route, see Kuldhara Village, an abandoned village in Jaisalmer. It was 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. Then head to Sam Sand Dunes for a unique experience in the desert, and enjoy sunset with a camel ride, jeep safari, and Rajasthani folk dance. Overnight stay in a desert camp.
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4Day 04
Excursion Around Jaisalmer
After breakfast, head out as below. Longewala War Memorial: Marking the spot of a 1971 war, it shows the aftermath of the war between Pakistan and India through a range of military items. Tanot Mata Temple: It is situated at the Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan. Bada Bagh: A fertile oasis on the bank of an artificial lake, surrounded by dense trees. After finishing this day tour, come back to the Jaisalmer city hotel and visit the Jaisalmer market on your own. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer city hotel.
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5Day 05
Jaisalmer City Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit Jaisalmer Fort. It is known as the Golden Fort of India and is believed to be one of the very few living forts in the world. Jain Temple: The Jain Temple in Jaisalmer is dedicated to the Jain Tirthankaras - Rishabhdev, Sambhavnathh, and Parswanath. Patwa Havelis: These are 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. Nathmalji ki Haveli: It was constructed by Maharawal Berisal in 1885 CE to serve as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal, the then Prime Minister of Jaisalmer. The rest of the time is free for leisure or to visit the market on your own. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer city hotel.
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6Day 06
Drive from Jaisalmer to Bikaner
After breakfast, drive to Bikaner. Before checking in at the hotel, visit the Camel Breeding Center, as its opening hours are from 02 PM to 06 PM. Camel Breeding Center: This research center was established in 1984 by the government and has since also functioned as a breeding farm, museum, and a popular place for tourists to learn more about these animals and to experience a different variety of cuisine made from camel milk. The place is located around 8 km from Bikaner and can be easily visited in an hour or two by boarding an auto-rickshaw or a taxi for a round trip from the city. The rest of the time is free for leisure or to visit the market on your own. Overnight stay in Bikaner hotel.
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7Day 07
Bikaner City Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Bikaner city as below. Rat Temple: This famous 600-year-old temple is situated 30 km from Bikaner in Deshnok. It is also known as Karni Mata Temple. The temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. It has massive, intricately carved silver gates donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh. The most exciting thing about the temple is the rats that scamper freely within the precincts. They are regarded as sacred and are fed by priests and devotees due to the belief that they will be reincarnated in the goddess's family. These holy rats are called Kabbas, and many people travel great distances to pay their respects. The temple draws visitors from across the country for blessings and curious tourists from around the world. Junagarh Fort: The fort was erected in 1593 A.D. by Raja Rai Singh, the illustrious general of the Mughal emperor Akbar's army. The fortress is bounded by a moat and consists of 37 palaces and pavilions, including Chandra Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Karan Mahal. The museum within the fort encloses priceless miniature paintings and extraordinary antiques of great interest to art lovers. Lalgarh Palace: This majestic palace, built by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in 1902, is a magnum opus in red sandstone. This architectural wonder was created through the fusion of Rajput, Mughal, and European architecture and exhibits superb craftsmanship in striking latticework and filigree work. One part of Lalgarh Palace has recently been given on lease and is being used as a heritage hotel. Evening time is free for leisure or to visit the market on your own. Overnight stay in Bikaner hotel.
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8Day 08
Departure from Bikaner
After breakfast, guests will be dropped at their desired place in Bikaner, marking the end of this tour.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
