03N-04D Jaisalmer Trails

Arrival in Jodhpur and transfer at Jaisalmer. After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer; Arrive Jaisalmer and transfer to your hotel. Jaisalmer - a fairy-tale town in the Thar Desert founded about 800 years ago by Rawal Jaisal. Unlike any other city, this desert fortress is one of Rajasthan's most exotic and unusual towns. Jaisalmer, an important ancient trading centre because of its strategic location on the camel trade routes, is often described as the 'golden city'. The annual desert festival takes place in January and February each year and is a riot of colour and activity. Jaisalmer is also famous for its embroidery, Rajasthani mirror work, rugs, and blankets, antique, silver jewellry, and stonework and camel safaris. Before Arrival in Jaisalmer 15 KMS BEFORE you will visit the War museum to showcase bravery of Army - Jaisalmer War Museum' has been established in the military station of Jaisalmer to showcase the traditional bravery of the Indian Army and also to commemorate the sacrifice of its heroes’ displaying valour and courage of exceptional order during India's wars. The Indian Army has set up a historical war museum in Jaisalmer. This war museum, which is the first-of its-kind on the western front, traces the evolution of the Indian Army and covers in detail its inspiring contribution in mainly 1965 Indo-Pak War and 1971 Longewala battle including all combat operations and other nation building activities. The war museum is located 10 km short of Jaisalmer on the Jaisalmer-Jodhpur highway .This historical war museum could become a new tourist spot for all Indian and foreigner tourists coming to Jaisalmer. Arrival and check in at Hotel Late Lunch and you will visit the Gadsisar Lake -The beautiful arched gateway across the road down to the tank A scenic rainwater lake with numerous beautiful shrines around. The lake is an idyllic spot for outings. Bada Bagh, cenotaphs of the Jaisalmer Rawal’s, has some magnificent chhatris (canopies) set amidst an oasis of greenery. It is indeed a great place for a stopover and photography. Another beautiful place is the Gadi Sagar Tank, the main source of the city's water supply. Evening is free to walk around in the colorful and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or shopping. Overnight stay at your Hotel.

After breakfast leave for the city tour of Jaisalmer. Visit the famous Havelis (mansions) known for their frescoes. Jaisalmer's strategic position on the camel terrain route brought it great wealth. The merchants grew prosperous and commissioned great havelis, or mansions, to flaunt their ever-growing status in society. Made of local golden-yellow sandstone and wood, some of the havelis are still in excellent condition. The most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis is the Patwaon Ki Haveli. Five Jain brothers-built Haveli between 1800 and 1860. Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli are the other two havelis that are open to visitors. Built in 1156 by the Bhatti ruler, Jaisal, THE FORT here stands atop the 80 m high Trikuta hill. 3 walls and 99 bastions surround the fort. Over the centuries, the golden sandstone fortress witnessed many battles between the Bhatti Rajput’s, the Mughals, and the Rathore’s of Jodhpur. Within the fort complex lie the beautifully carved Jain Temples built between the 12th and 15th centuries. This houses priceless ancient manuscripts and other exhibits like astrological charts, besides the Jain equivalent of the Christian Shroud of Turin. Excursion Gadsisar Lake -The beautiful arched gateway across the road down to the tank A scenic rainwater lake with numerous beautiful shrines around. The lake is an idyllic spot for outings. Afternoon is free to walk around in the colorful and bustling bazaars for personal exploration or shopping. Overnight stay at your Hotel

After breakfast departure for Full Day Excursion Tanot,(120KMS ) Longewala (50 KMS),and Sam Sand dunes.(120KMS) Tanot is a border town in the Thar Desert in the western part of Jaisalmer. It is most notable as the location of the Battle during the Indo-Pakistani War .It is 120KM from Tanot to Jaisalmer. In between you should stop see the Ramgarh village and TV Tower - Around 25 Years ago 300 METRE HIGH (at Present 3rd in India- Earlier No 01 In India)and you will pass through The Rajasthan Canal (The Indira Gandhi Canal) is the longest canal in India and the largest irrigation project in the world. Indira Gandhi Canal is 649 km long and consists of Rajasthan feeder canal and Rajasthan main canal and runs through 167 km in Punjab and Haryana and the remaining 492 km in Rajasthan. You will See small villages to get feel of mud houses, village kids are friendly. It is around 120 KMS (2:30 hours). Spend good amount of 2 to 3 hours and spend enjoyable time talking with The Indian Soldiers. The Indian soldiers there welcomes you and explain you that part of history where you will surely salute the Indian army for protecting civilians. Tanot Mata mandir (Temple). Legend has it that during the battle when 100's of bombs were launched by the enemy, almost 400 shells that fell near the temple failed to explode, thus protecting the locals and soldiers. Many of the shells are displayed in a cabinet for all to see. The scenic beauty between the Jaisalmer to Tanot is awesome. Almost 50KM you won't find anything but sand. If you want to Visit & see actual India-Pakistan border BABLIYON Border which 20 KMS from here with Permission, you can visit (Please carry at least two original ID proofs)Only INDIANS are allowed to visit here. After Tanot Visit Continue Drive to Longewala is a border (50 Kms ) It is most notable as the location of the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. It's a must visit place if you are visiting Jaisalmer. The scenic beauty between the Jaisalmer to Longewala is awesome. Almost 50KM you won't find anything but sand. Road is good without doubt. Spend good amount of 2 to 3 hours and spend enjoyable time talking with The Indian Soldiers. The Indian soldiers there welcomes you and explain you that part of history where you will surely salute the Indian army for protecting civilians. Great Hero’s. The Indo-Pak war we have seen in Border movie. One can relive this on Longewala war front. Longewala battlefield and war memorial is most important. Pay your homage to the brave soldiers who defended this post during 1971 war. It is 120KM from Longewala to SAM SAND DUNES. In between you should stop and visit small villages to get feel of mud houses, village kids are friendly. In the evening, proceed for the excursion to Sam Sand dunes. Located at a distance of 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer, Sam Sand Dunes is the closest point to witnessing the total sandy desert. You can also see the patterns and motifs created by the shifting sands and air. Moreover, Sam Sand Dunes also provide you with an unforgettable experience of camel rides and the sunset. Evening Desert Activities and you are free to walk around in the Sand dunes. Overnight at Your Camp / Hotel

After breakfast departure for Jodhpur the day is free until transferred to Airport for your onward journey to the next destination.