You are met upon arrival in Jodhpur by a Palace Tours representative and transferred to your hotel*. Later this afternoon, embark on a guided sightseeing tour of the city, visiting Mehrangarh Fort, which was founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD when he shifted his capital from Mandore. Guarding the city below and crowning a perpendicular cliff, it overlooks the rugged terrain and houses a palace intricately adorned with long carved panels and latticed windows wrought from red sandstone.

The tour continues as you drive past the exquisite Umaid Bhawan Palace, a splendid example of Indo-colonial and art-deco style of the 1930's. A unique feature of this palace is the fact that the hand chiseled sandstone blocks have been put together in a special interlocking system, instead of being bound by mortar. Journey onwards to the Clock Tower, a prominent landmark, and the bustling Sadar Market before arriving at the ruined city of Mandore. Here, the beautiful Maharani's cenotaphs are set apart from the main palace, just a 10-minute walk over the hill. Return to your hotel and stay overnight.

*Please note: itinerary will be subject to change based on your arrival/departure flight timings.

This morning after breakfast, check out of the hotel and embark on the drive (260 km/ 5 hrs) from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer which lies in the heart of the Thar Desert. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the facilities at the hotel or perhaps exploring the local market on your own. Later this afternoon, drive to Sam Sand Dunes to witness the beautiful sunset as you enjoy a camel ride upon the golden sands. Stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel and begin your sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, the center of the Great Indian Desert. The city is a mass of intricately carved building facades and elaborate balconies and its temples, forts, and palaces are constructed out of yellow sandstone. On your tour, see the Patwan Ki Havelis, which are the most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis with their intricately carved pillars and extensive corridors. Also visit Salim Singh Ki Haveli, a 300-year-old mansion that has a beautiful blue cupola roof with superbly carved brackets in the form of peacocks, and an elaborate projecting balcony on the top story.

Your tour continues to the golden-hued Jaisalmer Fort which houses the entire city within its ramparts, towering from its 80-meter perch atop the hill. The fort contains an enchanting cobweb of narrow lanes dotted with some lovely havelis, three beautiful sculptured Jain temples from the 12th - 15th centuries, and five interconnecting palaces. The final stop on the tour is Gadsisar Sagar Tank, a scenic rainwater lake which boasts numerous beautiful shrines encircling it, as well as a wide variety of avian life. Return to your hotel and enjoy your last overnight stay in Jaisalmer.