Trip to Rajasthan- Heritage, Culture, Food and Camping in Dessert

Sam Sand Dunes Desert

Trip to Rajasthan- Heritage, Culture, Food and Camping in Dessert

About The place:

Jaisalmer is a city in the state of Rajasthan located 777 kilometres west of the country capital Delhi. The town is known as "The Golden City" because it stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone that looks like gold and the Jaisalmer Fort looks like the crown of the city.

You may also say the Jaisalmer is the heart of the “Thar Desert” (the Great Indian Desert).

Estimated cost per Person:

This trip will cost you around 12000 to 15000 INR. The reason behind this high cost is that there are many well-known cities on the way which you do not want to miss and also increases the length of the trip.

Cities like Jaipur-The Pink City, Ajmer, and Jodhpur-The Blue City will welcome you during your trip to Jaisalmer. These places are well-known tourist places, and one must visit. Every city has its own flavour which one must taste. So I am going to a day-wise trip experience which may help you to plan your journey.

Trip Duration:

Trip Duration is 7 to 9 days at least from Delhi to Jaisalmer and back.

How to Reach:

I am a big fan of road trips and love to drive cars on a long route. So we went in our own car. So if you are following the same and decided to drive your own car then you may follow the Google route link: https://goo.gl/maps/6mu2nkzNqXF2

Recommended:

First, you should go to Jaipur and stay there for a day or two days.

Then go to Jodhpur the next day. You may take a detour to visit Ajmer Sharif Dargah at Ajmer and stop at Jodhpur.

• Visit Jodhpur City in a day
• Continue your journey to Jaisalmer sand dunes stop in Jaisalmer and visit the city.
• Go to the Sam Sand Dunes
• Come back to Jaipur and stay there for a day.
• And finally back to Delhi.

Nearby Lookouts:

There is a big list of the places which you should explore. Please follow:

Jaipur: Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jal Mahal and do not forget to Chokhi Dhani

Ajmer: Ajmer Shareef Dargah

Jodhpur:  Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Moti Mahal, Sardar Samand Lake And Palace

Jaisalmer:  Jaisalmer Fort, Mandir Palace, Bada Bagh And Gadisar Lake

Sam Sand Dunes: Jeep Safari, Camel Safari, Desert Camping and Visit to Thar Desert

Should do:

• Do your bookings in advance. Please book camping and hotel reservations in advance to avoid any unrest as you may waste your time finding a camping package there.
• November onwards is the time to go camping in the desert.
• Bring portable speakers with you to keep enjoying your evening there as there may be a slight cut in some sand dunes.
• Ask you, the camp manager, to arrange a bonfire well in advance.
• Do a camel safari early in the morning, it is a good experience.  
• Do a Jeep safari in the evening.
• Enjoy the meal at Chokhi Dhani Jaipur, it is worth it.
• Go out and enjoy local food in Jodhpur, Chatpate samosas are good.
• One night stopover between Delhi Jaisalmer and Back.

You may stop in Jodhpur while heading towards Jaisalmer and Stop in Jaipur while heading toward Delhi.

Should not do:

• Do not go to Jaisalmer in one stretch it will be very hectic. As goes with when you are coming back.
• In the camps you will not find any locker so plan in advance to keep your belongings safe.
• Do not follow the GPS route showing via Bikaner as it is a pain to follow that route to Delhi.
• Do not drink and Drive as the roads are excellent there, and you may cross your speed limits.
• Do not take your own car for Jeep Safari. You may face an accident as we saw one when we were there.

Proposed Itinerary

• Go to Jodhpur From Delhi and stop over.
• Go to Jaisalmer and visit the town
• Then go to Sam Sand Dunes the same day in the evening and Enjoy Jeep Safari.
• Enjoy Camel safari in the morning the next day.
• Have a rest and go to Jaipur.
• Stop over at Jaipur to visit the city.
• And again back to Delhi after 1 or 2 days.

Check List

• If you are going by your car, please check all the documents are complete.
• If you are going by a rented self-drive car that purchases State tax for Rajasthan.
• Please carry cash as you may not find many ATMs near your camping site.
• Don’t forget to bring your portable music speaker to enhance the experience.

Conclusion

Rajasthan is one of the most Beautiful States to visit so take leave for 5 to 6 days and enjoy every bit of it with your family and friends.

So Go there and enjoy! And don’t forget to tell me “How it was?”

Have a look at the pictures from my personal collection:

Camel Safari in the Dessert (Sam Sand Dunes)

Jeep Safari in the Dessert (Sam Sand Dunes)