Jaisalmer - Remote Jaisalmer is India’s most exotic and unusual town - a medieval looking place, straight out of the ‘Tales of the Arabian Nights’. Centuries ago, it commanded a strategic position on camel trade routes between India and Central Asia which brought great wealth to the city. Jaisalmer is a tiny jewel in the heart of the Thar Desert - once the capital of the Bhatti Rajputs. Jaisalmer started as an important caravan center and remnants of caravan sarais still exist.

Visit the havelis - Patwon-ki-haveli (House of the Brocade Merchants) is the largest and most elaborate of the famous havelis of Jaisalmer. The Nathmalji-ki-haveli (The Mansion of Nathmalji), the last of the great havelis was built in the late 19th century.End the morning with a visit to Gadisar Lake - the large natural oasis that attracted Rawal Jaisal to this site.

Camel ride to visit the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rawals in Barra bagh where the rural were cremated. This is also the best place from which to watch the spectacular desert sunset, and photograph the fort.

Ride camels for the afternoon over the sand dunes. Drive out to the Sand dunes for a special dinner under the stars with folk music in this remarkable setting.

Visit this perfect Rajput walled desert city which is like a golden jewel shimmering above the hard sand. Visit the palaces, the Jain temples and magnificent Havelis which are quite different to the Shekhavati Havelis - they are very tall to catch the breeze and thick - walled to keep cool, with jali screens. Instead of paintings, their exterior walls have been carved to honeycomb delicacy.

Visit the Fort - built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, the Jaisalmer Fort is the second oldest fort of Rajasthan after Chittor. One fourth of the population lives inside the Fort.

Camel safari in the Thar desert & over the massive sand dunes, stopping to visit several interesting villages & the way of life in one of the largest desert of the world. Arrive at a Dhani (village) & have a typical Rajasthani lunch.

Jaisalmer by jeeps - Remote Jaisalmer is India's most exotic and unusual town - a medieval looking place, straight out of the Tales of the Arabian Nights. Centuries ago it commanded a strategic position on camel trade routes between India and Central Asia which brought great wealth to the city. Visit the havelis or merchants mansions which are all exquisitely carved from a golden-yellow sandstone. Some of these buildings are still in a beautiful condition. The tour includes the Fort, which commands a very fine view over the old city. About one quarter of Jaisalmer's population resides within the Fort's walls. Visit also the beautifully carved Jain temples dating from the 12th Century.

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