Plan your trip
Photo: Arian Zwegers · CC BY 2.0Itineraries
Proven routes through the Golden City and the Thar. Use them as they are or customise them in the Trip Builder.
One Golden DayThe Classic Two DaysRoyal Three DaysMonsoon Special (Jul–Sep)Desert Festival Special (Feb)
One Golden Day
Day 1
Fort, havelis & the dunes
- Sunrise at Gadisar Lake
- Fort & Jain temples
- Patwon ki Haveli
- Drive to Sam via Kuldhara
- Sunset camel safari
- Cultural evening & dinner
The Classic Two Days
Day 1
Golden City
- Fort heritage walk
- Havelis
- Bada Bagh at sunset
- Dinner on a Fort-view rooftop
Day 2
Into the Thar
- Kuldhara
- Check in to a desert camp
- Jeep or camel safari
- Folk music, bonfire, stargazing
Royal Three Days
Day 1
Palaces & havelis
- Fort & palace museum
- Salim Singh & Nathmal havelis
- Gadisar at sunset
Day 3
Desert night
- Khuri village safari
- Camp at Khuri or Sam
- Dinner on the dunes
Monsoon Special (Jul–Sep)
Day 1
Rain-washed gold
- Gadisar full after the rains
- Fort & havelis with no crowds
- Teej celebrations (Jul/Aug)
Day 2
Green dunes
- Evening safari on the freshly green dunes
- Hotel stay (many camps are closed)
Desert Festival Special (Feb)
Day 1
Festival day 1
- Opening procession from the Fort
- Turban & moustache contests