Jodhpur Jaisalmer Tour

We will start with your arrival at Jodhpur railway station or airport. From there we will transfer you to a good hotel in Jodhpur. Check in at hotel, rest for a while and enjoy the refreshment then we will take for a visit of local markets in beautiful historic city, Jodhpur, which is situated on the edge of the Thar desert that’s why also it is known as a gateway to Thar. The city was built as a new capital of Marwar to replace the old Mandore, ruins of which are still visible near Mandore Gardens. That’s why the people of Jodhpur and nearby areas are known as Marwaris.

Rajasthan is famous for its unique art and crafts, clothes along with different types of accessories such as bangles, ear rings, anklets etc. You can spend your evening shopping these unique art and craft items and gifts for your loved ones.

Start early, have your breakfast in the hotel and leave for sightseeing of beautiful forts and lakes in Jodhpur. We will start from Jaswant Thada, royal cenotaph located near Mehrangarh Fort entrance, one of the most splendid marble monument in Rajasthan, an example of architectural brilliance and Rajputana style of architecture. The most famous tourist attraction in Jodhpur. Then spend some memorable time exploring the largest fort of India “Mehrangarh fort”, also known as Jodhpur fort. Packed with history and legend it is still maintained by the Jodhpur royal family. Enjoy the beautiful monument built in a rocky cliff and don’t forget to visit its museum to get the insight of its rich history. Entry to the fort is free, but you have to pay for entering in the museum.

In the end, we will take you to explore the Mandore the first capital of Marwar. Mandore Gardens is a must in Mandore which is situated at a distance of 8 km from Mehrangarh Fort. Built with red sandstone using fine columns and an elegant spire along with high rock hill terrace makes it a famous local attraction. It also has a hall of heroes in remembrance of folk heroes from the past. Adjacent to this is a bigger hall known as ‘The Shrine of Three Hundred Million’ which is a home to 30 Crore Hindu Gods and Goddesses. On climbing the nearby hill, you can see the old palace and ruins of Mandore Fort. Ravan temple is another famous attraction at Mandore.

Time to check out from the hotel in Jodhpur and leave for Jaisalmer. While driving towards the “heart” of Thar desert, don’t forget to enjoy the dry landscapes of Rajasthan. Jaisalmer is a world heritage site, which stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone known as a “Golden desert” because of its bounteous golden dunes flowing in Thar Desert. You will reach Jaisalmer in approximately 5 hrs. After check-in formalities at hotel, have some snacks and the rest of the evening you can enjoy at leisure while getting ready for the next day’s adventure.

It’s time for the sightseeing of one of the most favourite and famous destinations of Rajasthan. Have your breakfast in hotel and get ready for the day. We will take you to the must site when you are in town, the Jaisalmer fort. A glory of Jaisalmer, located in the centre of the city. This fort is also known as “Sonar Kila” which means “Golden Fort”, because it’s a yellow sandstone fort which shines like Gold during sunset. It is situated at Trikura Hill built by a Bhatti Rajput in 1156 AD. It’s not only a fort, whereas it’s a residential complex with many beautiful havelis, houses, temples etc. Next is Nathmal Ki Haveli which is famous for its architectural design with a fusion of Rajput and Mughal style, also located in the centre of the city.

You will then proceed for a natural wonder “Akal Wood Fossil Park”, a National Geological Monument of India, approximately 15km from Jaisalmer. It’s a historic park which will take you back in prehistoric Jurassic era, around 180 million years back, a fossil park where there was a forest at that time. The whole area and the trees submerged in the sea and trunks got preserved in the form of fossils. You can experience the best camel ride adventure and desert riddle here. Once the sightseeing is done, we will drop you back in the hotel and then the overnight stay will be in the same hotel at Jaisalmer.

It’s time to bid farewell to the royal Jaisalmer and go back to your starting point. With a mind full of freshness and memories, check out from the hotel and leave for Jodhpur Airport or railway station.