Blue rooftops of Jodhpur beneath Mehrangarh Fort
Adventure

Jodhpur–Jaisalmer Desert Circuit — 7 Days Adventure

Blue City forts, sand dunes and a night under the stars at a Thar desert camp.

4.7 (84) 7D / 6N Rajasthan, India From ₹38,000 per person

About this journey

Overview

This circuit trades palace-hopping for the raw drama of western Rajasthan: Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort towering over blue-washed lanes, Jaisalmer's living sandstone fort rising from the Thar desert, and a night camping among the dunes at Sam. Days include a jeep safari through village tracks, a camel ride into the dunes for sunset, and a folk music evening around the campfire before sleeping in Swiss tents. Between the two cities you stop at Osian's ancient temples and drive through genuinely empty desert highway stretches, giving a sense of scale that Rajasthan's eastern circuit doesn't offer. It suits travellers wanting adventure and landscape over heritage density, with moderate walking and some early starts for desert light.

Trip highlights

  • Arrive Jodhpur
  • Mehrangarh Fort and Jodhpur sights
  • Jodhpur to Jaisalmer via Osian
  • Jaisalmer Fort and havelis
  • Jeep safari and Sam dunes camp
  • Return to Jodhpur

7 days planned

Day-by-day itinerary

Arrive in Jodhpur and check into your hotel near the old city. Evening walk through the Blue City lanes around Navchokiya, watching the indigo-washed houses catch the last light beneath Mehrangarh Fort's silhouette.

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What's included

Inclusions

  • 2 nights in Jodhpur and 2 nights in Jaisalmer, breakfast daily
  • 1 night at a Sam sand dunes desert camp with dinner and breakfast
  • 1 night en route hotel stay near Osian
  • Mehrangarh Fort guided tour with audio guide
  • Jaisalmer Fort and Patwon Ki Haveli guided walk
  • Camel safari at Sam dunes with sunset viewing
  • Jeep safari through desert villages en route to Jaisalmer
  • Campfire folk music and dinner at the desert camp
  • All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions

  • Airfare and train tickets to and from the start city
  • Lunches and beverages unless specified in inclusions
  • Personal expenses, tips, laundry and phone bills
  • Travel insurance and any medical costs
  • Anything not listed under inclusions
  • Rate changes due to peak-date or festival surcharges

Where you sleep

Accommodation details

Total nights
6 nights
Properties
4 hotels
Average rating
3.0 star
Board basis
Breakfast
Ratan Vilas / similar

Ratan Vilas / similar

Jodhpur

2 nights Heritage Room Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Hotel Osian Palace / similar

Hotel Osian Palace / similar

Osian

1 night Standard Room Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Fort Rajwada-style / similar

Fort Rajwada-style / similar

Jaisalmer

2 nights Deluxe Room Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Sam Dunes Swiss Tent Camp / similar

Sam Dunes Swiss Tent Camp / similar

Sam

1 night Swiss Tent Breakfast and Dinner
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Room service
  • Travel desk

Hotels shown are our preferred properties. On sold-out dates we substitute a stay of the same or higher category and confirm it with you before booking.

Payments & policies

Good to know

Payment schedule

25% at the time of booking, balance 30 days before departure. All payments by bank transfer or UPI.

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. 30–15 days: 25% of the trip cost. Within 15 days: 100% of the trip cost.

Visa and documents

Passport valid for at least six months beyond travel. Our visa desk handles filing and documentation.

Availability

Departures available through the season, subject to hotel and flight availability at the time of booking.

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