The Golden City of the Thar Desert
A living sandstone fort, carved havelis and camel rides across the dunes of Sam — Jaisalmer is the romance of the desert come alive.
Rising from the Thar like a mirage, Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Quila) is one of the few living forts in the world — shops, homes and temples still thrive within its golden walls.
Wander past the intricate stone lattices of Patwon-ki-Haveli and Salim Singh-ki-Haveli, watch the sunrise over Gadisar Lake, then head out to the Sam Sand Dunes or quieter Khuri for camel safaris, jeep dune-bashing, folk music and a night under the stars in a desert camp.
The abandoned village of Kuldhara adds a hint of mystery to any itinerary.
Jaisalmer is about 5 hours by road from Jodhpur. Seasonal flights operate to Jaisalmer Airport, and overnight trains connect from Jaipur and Delhi.
Golden fort, carved havelis, a camel ride on Sam dunes and a night in a desert camp with folk music.
The complete Rajasthan experience: royal cities, the Thar Desert, Ranakpur temples and the lakes of Udaipur.
Camel ride into the sunset, jeep dune-bashing, folk music by the bonfire and a night in a Swiss-tent desert camp.
A desert-heritage circuit through Jaipur, Bikaner, golden Jaisalmer and Jodhpur with a night in a Thar desert camp.
A slow, authentic camel trek between desert villages and remote dunes, sleeping under the stars on the open sand.
