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Jaisalmer — Desert Festival
Delhi > Jaisalmer > Delhi
(04 Nights — 5 Days)
Jaisalmer is a beautiful historic city of India which is known for its immense charm, founded in the year 1156 by Bhatti Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal. Often described as Golden City & rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage the commanding Fort etched in yellow sandstone, dominates the amber-hued city with its entire awesome splendor.

The city is also popular for hosting annual Desert Festival held in the months of January and February. The desert festival is known to attract numerous tourists from all parts of the world. The Desert Festival exudes a delightful spirit. For three days, the otherwise barren land of Jaisalmer comes to life and is clustered with hordes of colour fully dressed people Jaisalmer exercise immense charm, but with the staging of the annual Desert Festival, it has also become one of the more important events on the annual calendar.
Suggested itinerary :

Day 01: Delhi > Jaisalmer
Today in time connect DLI JSM Exp from Old Delhi railway station at 1740 hrs. for Jaisalmer.
Overnight on Train

Day 02: In Jaisalmer
Arrive Jaisalmer railway station at 1245 hrs. Excel's representative will meet you as you exit from the railway station & transfer to hotel Check in at hotel.

Late afternoon proceed to SAM SAND DUNES- no trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a trip to the most picturesque dunes of Sam. The ripples on the wind -caressed dunes, that create an enchanting mirage.
Overnight at hotel

Day 03: In Jaisalmer
Morning visit Gadsisar Lake, Jaisalmer Fort, Jain Temples, City Palace. Continue visit Old town, Market, Hawelies such as Nathmalji-ki-Haveli, Salim Singh - ki - Haveli- Patwon - ki - Haveli. Afternoon at leisure for individual activities.
Overnight at hotel

Day 04: In Jaisalmer > Delhi
Morning at leisure. In time transfer to Jaisalmer railway station to connect JSM DLI Exp at 1600 hrs.
Overnight at hotel

Day 05: Arrival Delhi
Arrival at Old Delhi railway station at 11:05 hrs.