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Jaipur · Bikaner · Jaisalmer · Jodhpur · Pushkar
The Golden Desert Circuit With Jaisalmer is our most complete Rajasthan itinerary, an 8 Nights 9 Days journey deep into the Thar Desert that goes well beyond the usual Jaipur-Udaipur route. This package is built for travelers who want to experience the real desert kingdom of Rajasthan, from camel-breeding towns to the golden sandstone fort rising out of the dunes.
The circuit begins in Jaipur with the Amber Fort and City Palace, then heads into the lesser-explored desert heartland via Bikaner, home to the imposing Junagarh Fort and famous local sweets. From there the route continues to Jaisalmer, the Golden City, where you will explore the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, wander through the carved havelis of Patwon Ki Haveli, and spend a night camping under the stars at the Sam Sand Dunes with a camel safari.
The journey then moves to Jodhpur, the Blue City, dominated by the towering Mehrangarh Fort and the marble memorial of Jaswant Thada, before a relaxed final stop in the holy lakeside town of Pushkar. With private vehicles and experienced desert-route drivers throughout, this is the ideal package for travelers who want to see the full breadth of Rajasthan in one trip.
The itinerary can be adjusted for hotel category, extra nights in Jaisalmer, or additional desert activities. For more background on the region, you can also read about the Thar Desert on Wikipedia.
Arrive in Jaipur and check in to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure, or take an optional evening walk through the old city bazaars. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Visit the majestic Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. Evening free for shopping at Johari Bazaar. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Drive to Bikaner and visit the impressive Junagarh Fort in the evening. Try the local Bikaneri sweets and snacks in the old city markets. Overnight stay in Bikaner.
Drive deeper into the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer, the Golden City. Check in to your hotel and explore the illuminated Jaisalmer Fort by evening. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Explore Patwon Ki Haveli and the narrow lanes of the old city. In the afternoon, transfer to the Sam Sand Dunes for a camel safari and a night at a desert camp with cultural performances under the stars.
After sunrise at the dunes, drive to Jodhpur, the Blue City. Check in to your hotel and rest, or take an optional evening walk through the blue-painted streets below Mehrangarh Fort. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Visit the towering Mehrangarh Fort with panoramic views of the Blue City, and the marble Jaswant Thada memorial. Afternoon free for local shopping. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Drive to Pushkar, a peaceful lakeside pilgrim town. Visit the Brahma Temple and spend the evening at the holy ghats of Pushkar Lake. Overnight stay in Pushkar.
After breakfast, drive back to Jaipur and transfer to the airport or railway station for your onward journey, marking the end of your Golden Desert Circuit.
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