JAISALMER - A PRIVATE TOUR OF THE FORT AND THE SAM SAND DUNES

You will be picked up from your hotel in Jaisalmer in a private, air-conditioned car at 9:00 AM along with an English Speaking Local Guide.

You will first head towards the Jaisalmer Fort which is one of the largest forts in the world and offers a great view of the city. It is situated in Jaisalmer city in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It was built in 1156 AD by the Bhati Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, from where it derives its name. The fort stands proudly amidst the golden stretches of the great Thar Desert on Trikuta Hill, and has been the scene of many battles. Its massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging the fort in the yellow desert. Also known as the Sonar Killa or the Golden Fort, the Jaisalmer fort is a marvellous piece of architecture with several families residing in it. It overlooks a township which consists of the palace complex, the intricately carved havelis of rich merchants, several temples and the residential complexes of the armies and traders placed strategically on the trade route. Ninety-nine bastions encircle the fort’s still-inhabited twisting lanes.

Take a break for your lunch (not included).

After lunch, you will be taken out to the Sam sand dunes including a camel ride at sunset. Your desert experience includes dinner. Upon completion of the tour, your driver will escort you back to your hotel in the City.