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Jaisalmer & Longewala
Sonar Shahar
Rajasthan · 3 days / 2 nights
Overview
Rajasthan’s desert has a way of making history feel close enough to touch. This Jaisalmer and Longewala package takes you through the “Golden City” and the landscapes around it, mixing heritage with a good dose of adventure.
In Jaisalmer, you’ll walk narrow lanes lined with finely carved havelis and look up at the commanding Jaisalmer Fort. When evening arrives, head out into the dunes for a desert safari with camel rides, followed by a night beneath an open, star-filled sky.
The journey also takes you to Longewala, where you can pay your respects to the soldiers who defended the nation. Standing on the very ground where the battle was fought is a moving experience, and it brings a quiet rush of pride. This trip is about more than sightseeing. It blends culture, history, and wild desert scenery into something you’ll remember long after you return.
Itinerary
Delhi to Jaisalmer | Travelling by Night
- Gather at the Delhi pickup point, Kashmiri Gate (as informed), and say hello to your Trip Captain.
- Set off on the overnight journey to Jaisalmer, and get to know your fellow travellers along the way.
Welcome to Jaisalmer | Safari in the Sands & Folk Night
- Once you reach Jaisalmer, check in to your campsite at Sam Sand Dunes, freshen up, and take some time to relax.
- Then head out on a camel safari across the Thar Desert and watch the sun sink below the horizon from your saddle. Add a burst of adrenaline with a jeep ride over the dunes.
- As evening falls, gather around a warm bonfire for Rajasthani folk music, Kalbelia dance, and light snacks.
- Enjoy a home-style Rajasthani dinner, then spend the night in the camp.
Kuldhara Ruins & the Longewala Battlefield Tour
- Rise and enjoy a hearty breakfast, then drive from Sam Sand Dunes to Longewala Post, close to the India-Pakistan border.
- On the way, stop at Kuldhara, an abandoned village said to be around 200 years old.
- At Longewala Post, visit the war memorial and museum near the border, and pose for a picture-perfect group photo. If time allows, also stop at Tanot Mata.
- Head back to the camps for a traditional Rajasthani cultural evening, with dancing around the bonfire and light snacks.
- Enjoy a home-style dinner and spend the night in the camps.
Exploring Jaisalmer City | Journey Back to Delhi
- Rise and enjoy a hearty breakfast, check out of the property, and drive from Sam Sand Dunes to Jaisalmer city.
- Head to Jaisalmer Fort, often called India’s only living fort, and stroll through its historic lanes while hearing the legends tied to the place.
- Stop by other highlights such as Gadisar Lake and Patwon Ki Haveli.
- Take some free time to browse the local market and sample different dishes at recommended themed cafés and restaurants.
- Come evening, bid farewell to Rajasthan’s Golden City and begin the return journey to Delhi.
Return to Delhi | Journey Concludes
- Arrive back in Delhi in the early hours of the morning, carrying plenty of happy memories and experiences you won't forget.