Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer & Jodhpur Desert Circuit
Overview
The full Thar desert loop. From Jaipur to Bikaner's Junagarh Fort and the Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke, on to Jaisalmer for its golden fort and a night at the dunes, then Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur before returning to Jaipur. A seven-day journey through Rajasthan's desert kingdoms.
Departures
This package runs on your own dates — tell us when you want to travel and we will plan it for you. Best season: Oct – Mar.
Highlights
- Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
- Karni Mata temple, Deshnoke
- Jaisalmer Fort and Sam dunes camp
- Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur
- Jaipur's Amer Fort
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1: Jaipur sightseeing
Pickup and check in. Amer Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal and sunset at Nahargarh. Overnight in Jaipur.
- Day 2: Jaipur → Bikaner (about 330 km)
Drive to Bikaner (about 6 hrs). Evening walk among the carved red-sandstone Rampuria havelis in the old city. Overnight in Bikaner.
- Day 3: Bikaner → Deshnoke → Jaisalmer (about 330 km)
Morning at Junagarh Fort, then the Karni Mata temple at Deshnoke, famous for its thousands of sacred rats. Drive on to Jaisalmer. Overnight in Jaisalmer.
- Day 4: Jaisalmer Fort → Sam dunes desert camp
Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli and Gadisar Lake. Afternoon drive to the Sam dunes for a sunset camel safari, folk music and dinner. Overnight in a desert camp.
- Day 5: Jaisalmer → Jodhpur (about 285 km)
Desert sunrise, then drive to Jodhpur. Evening at the Clock Tower market. Overnight in Jodhpur.
- Day 6: Jodhpur sightseeing
Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace museum and the blue lanes. Overnight in Jodhpur.
- Day 7: Jodhpur → Jaipur (about 335 km)
Drive back to Jaipur, with an optional stop at Ajmer or Pushkar. Drop at your hotel, airport or railway station.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 5 nights in hotels and 1 night in a desert camp, with breakfast (twin sharing); dinner at camp
- Private AC car with driver for all 7 days
- Sunset camel safari and cultural evening
- Toll, parking, state taxes and driver allowance
- Monument entry tickets, camera fees and guide fees (unless mentioned)
- Lunch and dinner unless mentioned
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed in inclusions
- GST as applicable
- Jeep safari and optional desert activities
Things to Carry
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Light cottons in summer; a warm layer from November to February
- Government photo ID (needed at hotels and some monuments)
- Some cash for small shops; UPI works almost everywhere
- Warm jacket for desert nights (Nov – Feb)
- Scarf for sand and wind
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 15 days before travel. 50% refund up to 7 days.
To book or customise this trip, contact Ghumo Jaipur at +916367562588 · [email protected].