in red and gold.

Afterwards a short drive brnigs us to Gajner. Check-in at hotel upon arrival.

Day 7 Gajner – Jaisalmer

300
km

6
hr

After breakfast at the hotel, we drive to Jaisalmer and upon arrival check-in at the hotel. Around sun set, you visit village of Kuldhara to see the Royal cenotaphs. Overnight stay is at the hotel.

Jaisalmer, the "Golden City," is located on the westernmost frontier of India in the state of Rajasthan. Close to the Pakistan border, the city is known for its proximity to the Thar Desert. A camel safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer is an unforgettable experience. The city is dominated by the Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Sonar Qila (Golden Fort). Unlike most forts in India, the Jaisalmer Fort is a living fort. There areshops, hotels and age old havelis (homes) inside the fort area where families have lived for generations.

Hotel

The Serai

Day 8 Jaisalmer

After breakfast at the hotel, we leave for the city tour of Jaisalmer. Founded by Prince Jaisal in 1156, it was a major staging post on the trade route across the Thar Desert. The first glimpse of the honey colored walls of the fort, rising out of the hot and barren desert is magical. Untouched by time, Jaisalmer, with its golden crenulated walls, narrow streets lined with exquisite havelis, has a medieval ambience. The fort, often referred to as the "Golden Fort' because of the color of the stone, encloses palaces decorated with delicate jali or lattice worked screens, carved doors and flora carvings, and elaborately carved 12th to