Photography holidays

Rajasthan Desert Triangle

The Thar's three desert cities: Jodhpur's fort, Jaisalmer's golden walls and dunes, and Bikaner's palaces and camel farm.

Trip at a glance

Duration6 days / 5 nights
Starts inJodhpur
RouteJodhpur · Jaisalmer · Bikaner
Places3 destinations
StateRajasthan, India
Ideal forPhotography holidays, Cultural holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-8K38OR

Best time to visit: October to March

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Junagarh Fort – Bikaner

Trip overview

The Thar's three desert cities: Jodhpur's fort, Jaisalmer's golden walls and dunes, and Bikaner's palaces and camel farm.

The route spends 2 nights in Jodhpur, 2 nights in Jaisalmer and 1 night in Bikaner, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits photography holidays, cultural holidays and road trips, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Mehrangarh FortJaswant ThadaUmaid Bhawan PalaceJaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila)Patwon ki HaveliGadisar LakeJunagarh FortLalgarh PalaceKarni Mata Temple, Deshnoke

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Jodhpur

Arrive via Jodhpur Airport (JDH) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Clock Tower and Sardar Market: Spices, textiles and lassi

Day 2Jodhpur: Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada

Mehrangarh Fort: Fort and museum high above the blue city
Jaswant Thada: White marble cenotaph

Day 3Jodhpur to Jaisalmer

Travel from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Jaisalmer hotel
Sam Sand Dunes: Camel safaris and sunset

Day 4Jaisalmer: Jeep dune bashing and Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila)

Jeep dune bashing
Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila): Living fort of golden sandstone

Day 5Jaisalmer to Bikaner

Travel from Jaisalmer to Bikaner by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Bikaner hotel
Karni Mata Temple, Deshnoke: Temple of the holy rats

Day 6Depart from Bikaner

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Bikaner Airport (BKB) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting
Hotels close to the best viewpoints
Extra time where weather can spoil the shot
Local guides who know the angles
Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Jodhpur: Walk down from Mehrangarh through the blue lanes rather than driving back.
Jaisalmer: Spend one night in a desert camp at Sam or Khuri; the sunset and night sky are the highlight.
Bikaner: Add Bikaner between Jaisalmer and Delhi for a less-visited stop.

At a glance

Duration: 6 days / 5 nights
Route: Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner
Ideal for: Photography holidays, Cultural holidays, Road trips
Best time: October to March
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-8K38OR

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 5 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary
Pick-up and drop at the arrival and departure point
Driver allowances, tolls, parking and fuel for the itinerary route
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

Flights or train tickets unless added to your quote
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Entry tickets, camera fees and optional activities unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, tips and shopping
Travel insurance
GST as applicable

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Jodhpur: October to March. Jaisalmer: October to March. Bikaner: October to March.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Jodhpur (Jodhpur Airport (JDH)). We can add flights or train tickets from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.