Jaisalmer Desert Festival Tour

Overview

Join our 6-Day Jaisalmer Desert Festival Tour and explore Rajasthan through a structured itinerary. The tour package focuses on the Jaisalmer Desert Festival, a feast for those who love colourful celebrations. Starting from Delhi, continue to the forts of Jodhpur, and end with folk music, competitions, and local customs at one of the most spectacular desert festivals! The package includes comfortable stays, easy transfers, and sightseeing for a complete trip experience.

Highlights

Visit India Gate and Raj Ghat in Delhi to gain insight into the nation’s history and pay tribute to its leaders during a guided city tour.
Enter the glorious Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and learn how its massive walls and exhibits reflect the region’s royal past.
Attend the Jaisalmer Desert Festival and enjoy melodious music, traditional performances, and interesting contests.
Experience being a local! Bada Bagh and the Folklore Museum in Jaisalmer add depth to your vacation with untold stories of royal memorials and regional culture.
Join Sam Sand Dunes’ lively desert festival celebrations set against wide stretches of golden sand.

What’s Included

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Lunch

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

Meals: Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Optional upgrade to a glass-top/open-top convertible bus

Accommodation

Gratuities

Itinerary

Your journey begins in Delhi with visits to iconic landmarks like India Gate, Raj Ghat, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, and Qutub Minar.Fly to Jodhpur to explore Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada, and local gardens.Continue to Jaisalmer, visiting the living Jaisalmer Fort and scenic Bada Bagh, followed by vibrant celebrations at the Jaisalmer Desert Festival.Experience the cultural richness with visits to Gadisar Lake, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli, and the famous Sam Sand Dunes.The tour concludes with your return to Delhi, ending a memorable desert and cultural experience in Rajasthan.

Tour Plan

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Day 1 Sightseeing Begins! – Delhi

Arrive at Delhi airport and meet our tour representative, who will assist you with a guided transfer to your pre-booked hotel. After check-in, take some time to relax before heading out to see Delhi’s key landmarks. Stop at India Gate, a war memorial that looks especially striking along the ceremonial boulevard, and visit Raj Ghat, where the peaceful setting and eternal flame mark Mahatma Gandhi’s cremation site. Continue to the Lotus Temple, admired for its petal-shaped design and calm interiors open to visitors of all faiths.If time permits in the evening, explore Humayun’s Tomb, known for its grand gardens and intriguing domes, followed by a visit to Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret with detailed stone carvings. End the day with a drive past the Parliament House, an important symbol of India’s democratic system, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Blue City Rendezvous – Jodhpur

After breakfast on Day 2, check out of the hotel and head to the airport with our tour representative for your flight to Jodhpur. On arrival, transfer to your pre-booked hotel and complete the check-in formalities. Later in the afternoon, set out on a guided city tour of Jodhpur.Begin with Mehrangarh Fort, which rises high above the city and offers detailed galleries, courtyards, and wide views of the blue houses below. Continue to Umaid Bhawan Palace, one of the world’s largest private residences, where part of the palace functions as a museum displaying royal artefacts and vintage collections.As the day winds down, visit Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph known for its calm surroundings and intricate carvings, followed by a stop at Raj Bagh. If time allows, spend some relaxed moments at Umed Garden, a favourite local space for evening walks.Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 3 Enroute Desert festival – Jaisalmer

Don’t miss your breakfast this day because you’ll be going on a serene road trip to Jaisalmer right after your first meal. After travelling for 4 hours 57 minutes, a journey of 281 km, you’ll check into your hotel in Jaisalmer and complete check-in formalities.Take a quick, refreshing break and set out for Jaisalmer sightseeing tour. Begin the day with a visit to Jaisalmer Fort, a living fort where homes, temples, and shops still function within its ancient walls. Continue to Bada Bagh, a historic garden complex on the outskirts of the city, known for its sandstone architecture, open landscapes, and sweeping desert views.Later, head to the Desert Festival venue, where the day comes alive with cultural celebrations and engaging competitions. Along with popular events such as the Mr. and Miss Desert contest and the Turban Tying Competition, the festival also features folk dance performances, camel races, moustache contests, and traditional music shows.Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 4 Jaisalmer Desert Festival

This is what your trip is all about – an unforgettable desert festival experience! Day 4 is dedicated to the highlight of your Jaisalmer Desert Festival Tour. Start the morning early and head to Gadisar Lake to witness the Mangal Aarti, where chants and rituals unfold against the calm waters of this historic reservoir. After the heartwarming aarti, return to the hotel for breakfast before proceeding to the Desert Festival venue.The day is packed with high-energy activities and interactive events that draw visitors from around the world. Cheer on teams during the Tug of War between locals and international participants, try your hand at the Matka race, and enjoy colourful camel decoration displays. One of the most anticipated spectacles is camel polo, a unique sport played only during special desert celebrations.After a full day of festivities, return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 5Explore the Golden City – Jaisalmer

Day 5 is set aside for discovering more of Jaisalmer. Start the morning with breakfast and prepare for a full day of sightseeing with our tour representative. The fun time commences with visits to Bada Bagh, the Folklore Museum, and Amar Sagar Lake, each offering insight into the region’s heritage, traditions, and water systems.As the day continues, explore Salim Ji ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli, known for their detailed stonework and distinctive architecture. By evening, travel to the desert outskirts near Sam Sand Dunes, where the Desert Festival concludes with cultural performances and festive celebrations. You can also meet other travellers who gather here to witness the wrap-up of the vibrant festival.Come back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 6Return to the start – Delhi

All good things come to an end. Day 6 is when your desert festival tour completes. After your breakfast, you’ll go to the airport to board your flight to Delhi. Upon landing there, continue onward to board your return flight home, carrying memories of the wholesome trip.