Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur Tour

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If you’re looking for some rapturous adventure and apprehension about the culture and history of Rajasthan then Gear up yourself for tour to Jaipur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, and Jodhpur. Start your expedition by visiting well-known places in Jaipur, like City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. Feel the grandeur of the royal lifestyle while staying at the Gajner Palace of Bikaner. It’s a perfect chance for history lovers, to know more, while excursing through Jaisalmer.

Day 1- Bikaner
Spread across the desert, this rocky scrubland has been founded in 1488 from Jangedesh or the country of wild bushes. The city of Bikaner has acquired expertise in Camel breeding and dry irrigation. Famous for its Bhujia and sweets, the city is also known for its handicrafts, leather articles, Havelis and biggest camel farm of Asia. The old city is enclosed by a long rampart wall which periodically breaks to give way to five huge gates. Bikaner is now helping-hand of the state as it is a major centre for wool, building stones, carpets, blankets, salt and grain.

Day 2 Bikaner- City tour
Places to visit in Bikaner: Relish your breakfast then go for excursion of the Bikaner city. First, visit the well-known Junagarh Fort. This fort was constructed by Raja Rai Singh and have astonishing network of Havelis with courtyard and balconies. Incorporating Indo- Mughal architecture, Fort houses many beautiful Palaces including the Badal Mahal, The Gaj Mandir Palace, the Phool Mahal with its exquisite inset mirror work, the Anup Mahal with its delicate gold leaf painting, the Hawa Mahal, and the Vikram Vilas Palace. Unlike other fort of Rajasthan, Junagarh Fort is encircled by a water moat, which believed to have bred crocodiles in the past. After that, pay a visit to famous Karnimata temple, also known as ‘Rat temple’, at Deshnok.

Day 3 Bikaner- Jaisalmer
Check out from the hotel, after having breakfast and get ready for our journey to Jaisalmer. Carpeted with golden sand and almost every house built from the yellow Jaisalmer stone, the city is known as ‘the Golden City’ of Rajasthan. Situated in the heart of the Thar Desert, the city still oozes the age-old feeling of valor and royalty. Jaisalmer literally means ‘the Hills of Jaisal’ is an iconic city, having Havelis of crumbling beauty. Check-in for hotel upon arrival at Jaisalmer. After relaxing for some time, visit the abandoned haunting village of Kuldhera and enjoy the bumpy camel ride in the golden sands of the Samm by the sunset. Return to the hotel for overnight stay at Jaisalmer.

Day 4 Jaisalmer- city tour
Places to visit in Jaisalmer Enjoy your breakfast and then go for the sightseeing covering fort with its temple and palaces, the Havelis, the astonishing maze of lanes and by lanes, Gadisar tank, Bada Bagh and Vyas Chhatris and Jain temples within the Fort are worthwhile. Jaisalmer Fort: The renowned fort of Jaisalmer was built by the Raja Jaiswal in 1156. Located on the lofty Trikuta Hills, the Fort is also known as ‘The Sonar Kila’. Acted as the Defensive cover for the Rajput kings, this magnificent fort holds historical importance, as many battles were fought in this fort. A claim to fame is that approximately 5000 people are still living inside it. Take a glance of mesmerizing view of the golden city from the top o the Palace. Later, visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nath Ji Mal Ki Haveli. Rejoice your evening by immersing into the folk music and dance during the cultural events.
Return to the hotel for overnight stay at Jaisalmer.

Day 5 Jaisalmer- Jodhpur
Enjoy toothsome morning meal, check-out and get going for the journey to Jodhpur. ‘The Sun City’ was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 and hence named after him. Prominent for distinctive blue colour of its buildings, the city is also known as ‘the Blue City’. Jodhpur city is encircled by a wall and accessed through eight gates. The city throbs with the remarkable handicrafts, glass bangles, cutlery, carpets and marble goods. The unique cuisine of Jodhpur accords the tourists the platter of local culinary delights. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival. Slacken your pace and rest-up, free for leisure. Stay overnight at hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 6 Jodhpur- city tour
Places to visit in Jodhpur Condiment your morning meal and pay a visit to half day jeep safari to Bishnoi villages to see the genuine care shown by Bishnoi community for environmental conservation. After that retreat back to Jodhpur and visit majestic Mehargarh fort. Founded by the Rathore Rajputs in the 15th century, the fort is so skillfully built that it is hard to tell where the hill ends and the wall begins. This spectacular fort can be approached by a series of seven gateways set at an angle so the armies could not attack them with any success. Huge courtyards built over five centuries take one’s breath away. Later visit the Jaswant Thada, the traditional cremation ground of the rulers of Jodhpur. Referred to as the ‘Taj Mahal of Marwar’, Jaswant Thada is built out of intricately carved sheets of white marble. Built by Maharaja Sardar Singh in commemoration of his father Jaswant Singh II, this architecture marvel is famed as one of the most beautiful white marble cenotaphs. Revitalize yourself by doing some shopping in the bustling markets of the city and enjoy the remaining day.

Day 7 Departure from Jodhpur
Enjoy the morning meal, check out from the hotel and take a ride to the railway station and Airport for boarding to your hometown.