When setting out for a journey in Rajasthan then you must visit Jaisalmer and Jodhpur to add a flavor to your trip. Jaisalmer is known as the Golden City of India which is very famous for its fort, havelis and desert. You can book Jodhpur Jaisalmer Tour Packages to explore the hidden beauty of these two color themed destinations of Rajasthan. Jodhpur is known as Blue City or Sun City of India and is the second largest city of Rajasthan.
The distance between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer is around 290 Kms which can be covered by Car, Train or Bus. You can book Jaisalmer Car Rental to travel between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. You can get various options to hire based on your needs such as Economy Car Rental, Luxury Car rental and Van & Coaches rental.
In Jaisalmer, visit Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Sonar Quila because of its tinge of golden color. This fort is one of the live forts in the world where museum, temple, shops, houses, eateries are housed within the fort . Visit the havelis of Jaisalmer such as, Patwaon ki haveli, Salim singh ki haveli and Nathmal ki haveli. These havelis represent the perfect blend of Rajputana and Islamic architecture. Spend some time on the Sam Sand dunes, which is around 40 Kms away from the city of Jaisalmer.
Take a Desert Safari Tour on the Sam Sand Dunes where you will get two options for desert safari. You can take an exciting and thrilling ride on a Jeep or you can sit on the back of Camel to roam around the dunes. You may also stay at the desert camp and enjoy camping under the stars-studded sky.
After exploring Jaisalmer, travel to Jodhpur. While travelling, along the roadside you will get the amazing desert village views. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, which was built by Rao Jodha. The fort, also known as the Citadel of the Sun is built with red sandstones.Have a look at Umaid Bhawan Palace, which has been now converted into a heritage hotel offering a luxury and royal stay. The palace has housed a good collection under its museum.
Visit Jaswant Thada, a white marble cenotaph built by Mahraja Sardar Singh in the memory of his father Maharaja Jaswant Singh ll. Visit the century-old Clock Tower, also known as Ghanta Ghar. Explore the market around the clock tower which is famous for handicrafts, antiques, hand embroidered fabrics, jootis, spices especially red chili etc. Relish your taste buds with the delicious Rajasthani food- Dal-Bati-Churma.
