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7-Day Bikaner and Jaisalmer Desert Trail

The far west — Bikaner's fort and camel country, the temple of rats at Deshnok, then Jaisalmer, Kuldhara and two nights in the dunes. The emptiest quarter of the state.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Jaipur, drive to Bikaner
Pick up and the drive north-west across the desert.
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Dinner
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Bikaner
Day 2: Bikaner
Junagarh Fort, the camel breeding farm and Karni Mata at Deshnok.
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Breakfast, Dinner
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Bikaner
Day 3: Bikaner to Jaisalmer
The long desert road south-west.
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Breakfast, Dinner
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Jaisalmer
Day 4: Jaisalmer
The living fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake and Bada Bagh at sunset.
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Breakfast, Dinner
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Jaisalmer
Day 5: Kuldhara and Khuri
Kuldhara ghost village, then out to the quieter Khuri dunes for the night.
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Breakfast, Dinner
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Khuri desert camp
Day 6: Sam dunes
Sunrise at Khuri, the war museum, then a camel out to Sam for the night.
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Breakfast, Dinner
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Sam desert camp
Day 7: Departure
Back to Jaisalmer for your flight or train.
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Breakfast

Trip Highlights

Junagarh Fort and the Bikaner camel farm
Karni Mata, the temple of twenty thousand rats
Two nights in the desert at Khuri and Sam
Kuldhara, abandoned overnight two centuries ago
Jaisalmer Fort and the Patwon havelis

What's included

Accommodation as per the itinerary, on twin sharing
Daily breakfast and dinner
All transfers and sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicle
Driver allowance, fuel, tolls, parking and interstate taxes
One camel or jeep ride in the dunes where the itinerary names it

What's not included

Airfare or train fare to Rajasthan
Lunch throughout
Monument entry tickets and camera fees
Guide charges at forts and palaces, unless stated
Elephant ride at Amer and boat rides at Udaipur

Pickup point

Jaipur Airport or Jaipur Junction (Udaipur or Jodhpur where the itinerary says so)

Cancellation policy

Cancel 30 days or more before departure — full refund minus a ₹2,000 processing fee.

Cancel 15 to 29 days before departure — 50% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel 7 to 14 days before departure — 25% of the trip cost is refunded.

Cancel within 7 days of departure — no refund.

Heritage hotels booked over Diwali, Christmas, New Year and the Pushkar fair are on non-refundable rates; we will tell you at booking when a date falls in that window.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rajasthan?

October to March. November to February is the sweet spot — daytime around 22–27°C, cold desert nights. April to June routinely crosses 45°C in Jaisalmer and Bikaner, which makes fort sightseeing genuinely unpleasant.

How much time does the whole state need?

Ten days for the four cities done properly — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer. Seven days works if you drop one. Anything shorter and you are spending the trip in the car; that is why the shorter packages here pick two cities, not four.

Is the desert camp at Sam worth it?

Yes, if you pick the right one. The dunes at Sam get crowded with day-trippers and loud camps; we book the quieter Khuri side or a camp set back from the main dune, with attached bathrooms and proper beds rather than a tent on sand.

Are the forts and palaces wheelchair accessible?

Mostly not. Amer, Mehrangarh and Jaisalmer Fort are steep, cobbled and stepped. City Palace Udaipur has a lift on part of the route. Tell us at booking and we will plan around what is realistic rather than promising access that is not there.

What should I actually buy, and where?

Blue pottery and block prints in Jaipur, bandhani and mojris in Jodhpur, miniature painting in Udaipur, camel leather in Bikaner. Our drivers are not paid commission by shops, so nobody will steer you into an emporium you did not ask for.

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Rajasthan

Forts, palaces and the Thar under the stars.

Know Before You Go

When is the best time to visit Rajasthan?October to March. November to February is the sweet spot — daytime around 22–27°C, cold desert nights. April to June routinely crosses 45°C in Jaisalmer and Bikaner, which makes fort sightseeing genuinely unpleasant.
How much time does the whole state need?Ten days for the four cities done properly — Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer. Seven days works if you drop one. Anything shorter and you are spending the trip in the car; that is why the shorter packages here pick two cities, not four.
Is the desert camp at Sam worth it?Yes, if you pick the right one. The dunes at Sam get crowded with day-trippers and loud camps; we book the quieter Khuri side or a camp set back from the main dune, with attached bathrooms and proper beds rather than a tent on sand.

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