The Jaisalmer Desert Festival

New Delhi

Arrive Delhi and transfer to your hotel.

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Afternoon, sightseeing of New Delhi. Visit Qutab Minar, a soaring 73 m-high tower of victory, built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. The tower has five distinct storey’s, each marked by a projecting balcony and tapers from a 15 m diameter at the base to just 2.5 m at the top and Sikh temple (Bangla Sahib), Humanyun’s Tomb and drive past Parliament House, India Gate, President Estate.

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Overnight at the hotel.

New Delhi to Jodhpur (Flight) => Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (Surface)

You fly from Delhi to Jodhpur. From here drive to Jaisalmer - the golden city of India (305 Km / 5-6 Hrs). En route, we stop first at Osian and later at Keehan. At Osian, there are intricately carved temples erected by the wealthy merchants of the area. They are said to compare to the world-class Hoysala temples of Karnataka and Sun temple of Konark. While at Keechan, you get to see flocks of Demoiselle cranes, 300 or more birds that migrate over 4,000 km mainly to India. As the smallest of the 15 species of cranes found worldwide, the Demoiselle is docile and easily domesticated.

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Later drive to Jaisalmer to check-in at the hotel for the night stay.

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Overnight at the hotel.

In Jaisalmer

Wake up early in the morning to attend the Mangal aarti (prayers sung in praise of God) at the Gadsisar Lake. On completion of the aarti, you return to the hotel for breakfast after which you set out to see the astounding Jaisalmer fort and the royal cenotaphs.You will then be dropped at the venue of the festival.

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The rest of the day is for you to enjoy and even participate in the various programs of the day that include the Turban Tying Competition for Indians and foreigners, contests for the best mustaches, Mr. and Miss. Desert. At the end of the day there are various folk dance and music programs and fireworks display.

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Overnight at the hotel.

In Jaisalmer

Ladies and Gentlemen do your breakfast well and energize yourself as today, at the festival venue, you have a chance to participate and contribute to your team's win in a Tug of war - Indians Vs Foreigners (both men and women). Ladies also have the opportunity to test their balancing act in the Matka (earthen pitcher) race competition. Besides enjoy the camel decoration, camel polo and other programs. Later, you can visit a few heritage Havelis (Mansions of rich merchants) and spend the evening roaming about in the city.

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Overnight at the hotel.

In Jaisalmer

After breakfast set out to enjoy the cricket match (Indian Vs Foreigners). Then you will drive to Sam sand dunes, the venue for the grand finale of the desert festival. On reaching there, you first go for a ride on the 'ship of the desert' i.e. the camel.

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Today, along with other programs, you enjoy the grand cultural program by Rajasthani folk artists in a perfect milieu. The day is concluded with an opulent display of fireworks late in the evening. Overnight in a tented accommodation here.

Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (Surface) => Jodhpur to Delhi (Flight)

The celebration comes to an end and it's time to bid adieu but with vibrant impressions of Rajasthan's (305 Km / 5-6 Hrs), vivid culture in your memory book. After breakfast, we will drive you to Jodhpur airport from where you catch your flight for Delhi.

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On arrival transfer to the hotel.

Leave Delhi

In time transfer to international airport to board flight for home.