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View of Jaisalmer Fort

Itineraries

3 days in Jaisalmer

The fort and havelis on day one, the outlying sights and a night in the dunes on day two, and the desert park on day three.

Day 1

  • Start early at Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila) before the heat and crowds.
  • Walk down to Patwon Ki Haveli.
  • See the carved front of Nathmal Ki Haveli.
  • End the day at Gadisar Lake for boating and sunset.

Day 2

  • Drive out to Bada Bagh in the morning.
  • Continue to Kuldhara on the way to the dunes.
  • Reach Sam Sand Dunes by late afternoon for a camel or jeep ride.
  • Stay overnight in a desert camp with dinner and folk music.

Day 3

  • Leave Sam Sand Dunes after sunrise.
  • Visit Desert National Park, which is close to Sam, to look for birds and chinkara.
  • Return to the city and shop around the old market.
  • Take an overnight bus or train onward.

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