Jaisalmer Desert Festival is held for 3 days every year where travellers all around the world witness the beauty of the deserts all lit up for the festival, colourful culture and the true feeling of seeing the Rangilo Rajasthan”. With Trikon let’s explore the far side of Rajasthan the Blue city Jodhpur and Golden city Jaisalmer along with the festival of desert in one go. You can enjoy local cuisine and dance like there’s no tomorrow. All we got to tell you is “Padharo mhare desh”
About Jodhpur: Known as the Blue city, Jodhpur is the most visited destination in Rajasthan, thanks to the gigantic Mehrangarh fort where some scenes of Yeh Jawani Hai Diwani was shot it makes your visit worth-while. Café hopping and exploring several havelis is a must thing to do.
About Jaisalmer: Famous for its sand dunes and desert safari, Jaisalmer is the destination for sleeping under the vast desert and watching cultural dance just to get the right feel of the state in the right way.
Date : 21st - 25th Feb 2024
Day 1 : Wednesday, 21st Feb 2024
Today we board an afternoon train DDR BKN SF EXP (12490) at 3 pm from Mumbai to Jodhpur overnight journey
from Dadar. Overnight journey in sleeper coach non ac train tickets.
3.00 pm : Boarding from Dadar
3.22 pm : Boarding from Borivali
( Meal - NA )
Day 2 : Reach Jodhpur, 22nd Feb 2024
Reach Jodhpur at 07:00 am and check in to your rooms. Freshen up and relax for a while
after the train journey. Incase early checkin is not available , we will freshenup at station and
explore few places then check in to the resort.Explore the bluecity by foot and stroll around
the market. Indulge into some local delicacies. You can explore Mandore Gardens or Umaid
Bhavan today.
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 3 : Jodhpur to Jaisalmer, 23rd Feb 2024 (4 hours journey)
Wake up in Jodhpur and have breakfast. Leave for Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.
Today we wait to see the most exquisite fort of India the Mehrangarh fort, which looks
impeccable and has a lot of history and palaces which can be explored along with a historic
guide. Post this we move to Jaswant Thada another heritage adjacent to Mehrangarh. Have
lunch at Jodhpur and leave for Jaisalmer. Reach Jaisalmer by evening and check in to your
rooms. Freshen up and start city festival tour. Watch performances and local festivities in
Jaisalmer. Have dinner in Jaisalmer city and sleep at a hotel in Jaisalmer.
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 4 : Jaisalmer Local sightseeing and Desert stay , 24th Feb 2024
Wake up and freshen up. Have breakfast and start with Jaisalmer Local sightseeing. Cover places like Golden fort of Jaisalmer followed by Patwa ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake & Bada Baugh. Have lunch and leave for Desert stay. It’s a one hour drive from the city. You just have to take your day pack to the desert. Watch the festivities at desert and stay overnight under open sky desert stay arrangement under the stars.
( Meal - Breakfast & Dinner )
Day 5 : Jaisalmer to Jodhpur, 25th Feb 2024
Wake up in the desert and have breakfast. Do your camel safari till the main road and get into
the car to reach Jaisalmer and then Jodhpur. Board the train to Mumbai at 12:00 pm from
Jodhpur
( Meal - Breakfast only )
Day 6 : Reach Mumbai, 26th Feb 2024
Reach Borivali @ 06.21 am and Dadar at 07:10 am
Trip concludes with happy memories!
What is included in the tour
- 2 Night in Budget hotels/ Homestays On Twin Sharing Basis
- 1 Night open desert stay
- Meals as per mentioned in the itinenary
- Private Bus for sightseeing and transfers
- Local guide and sightseeing costs
- Camel Safari
- Entry tickets and desert open stay
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any personal expenses such as soft drinks etc.
- Camera charges
- All day Lunch
- Anything other than the above mentioned inclusion
Why should you take this trip to Rajasthan?
- Ride on the camel at Thar desert
- Sleep in the open desert
- Explore Jaisalmer fort & Mehrangarh fort
- Watch sunset at Gadisar lake
- Watch out for the blue houses in Blue city
- Eat authentic Rajasthani cuisine
- Get into the festive vibes
- Watch cultural shows
- Shop . EAT. Explore like there’s no tomorrow
- Perfect plan for friends and family
IMPORTANT: Avoid wearing precious Jewelry during the event, as Trikon won’t be responsible for any losses for the same.
Consuming liquor or any kind of Alcoholic substance is prohibited. Carrying any kind of substance that’s illegal is not allowed. Smoking is strictly not allowed. Anybody found smoking or consuming alcoholic drinks will be expelled from the event without refund.
Fitness & Health – Though backpacking is a fun-filled activity, it demands good amount of physical fitness. If you are under medication, please carry your medicines. During the trek, leaders will have over the counter medication for temporary treatment, so do give a heads up to them if you need any medical assistance.
Water Bottles
A lightweight Haversack or Backpack, and a smaller Day Sack
Good pair of trekking shoes, and a pair of flip-flops
Thermal Inners
Cap, sunglasses, scarf
Camera, Binoculars (Optional)
Toiletries – Sunscreen, Moisturizer, Light towel, Lip balm, Wet wipes, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Hand Sanitizer
Any medicines that you consume normally, post consulting a doctor
Mosquito repellent
Snacks & Biscuits to munch on (Optional)
Enerzyl Powder or Glucon D powder
