Jaisalmer Family Tour Package | Golden Fort, Sam Sand Dunes & Desert Night
Jaisalmer is one of India’s most magical destinations for a family holiday — and 3 Days is the perfect amount of time to experience everything this golden city has to offer. The Shrinath Adventures Jaisalmer Family Tour Package covers all the iconic highlights: the living Golden Fort, the haunting deserted village of Kuldhara, a thrilling jeep and camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes, a traditional Rajasthani cultural night under the stars, a spiritual road trip to Tanot Mata Temple and the Longewala Border, and a serene sunset at Gadisar Lake. Families with children, senior citizens, and multi-generational groups — this package is designed for all of you.
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS
- Duration: 3 Days + 2 Nights
- Accommodation at Desert Camp (Swiss Tent) + Jaisalmer Hotel
- Daily Breakfast Included
- Jaisalmer Golden Fort Guided Tour
- Patwon Ki Haveli, Vyas Chhatri & Jaisalmer War Museum
- Bada Bagh & Government Museum Visit
- Kuldhara Haunted Village Stop (En Route to Sam)
- Jeep Safari at Sam Sand Dunes
- Camel Safari at Sam Sand Dunes with Sunset on the Dunes
- Rajasthani Cultural Folk Night — Dance, Music & Bonfire
- Dal Bati Churma Dinner at Desert Camp
- Tanot Mata Temple & Longewala Border Visit (Day 3)
- Gadisar Lake Evening Visit
- Airport / Railway Station Pickup & Drop
- 24/7 Personal Trip Coordinator on WhatsApp
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 01 – Arrival in Jaisalmer | Golden Fort & City Sightseeing
- Arrive at Jaisalmer Railway Station or Bus Stand — private cab transfer to your hotel
- Check-in, freshen up, and begin sightseeing by 10:00 AM
- Jaisalmer Golden Fort (Sonar Quila) — India’s only living fort, home to thousands of residents, ancient Jain temples, royal palaces, and historic cannons; spend at least 2 hours exploring inside
- Patwon Ki Haveli — the grandest haveli in Jaisalmer, with stunning carved sandstone facades and 5 interconnected mansions
- Nathmal Ki Haveli — an architectural masterpiece built by two brothers who each carved one half of the facade
- Vyas Chhatri — elevated cenotaphs with a panoramic view of the Golden City, ideal for family photos
- Mandir Palace (Jaisalmer Palace) — centuries-old royal residence with beautifully decorated interiors
- Jaisalmer War Museum — one of the most exciting stops for families, especially children; showcases the true story of the 1971 Battle of Longewala where 120 Indian soldiers defeated 2,000 Pakistani troops and 50 tanks (the movie Border is based on this battle)
- Visit the museum galleries before 5:00 PM, then stay for the war documentary screened under the Indian Flag at 6:30 PM — a patriotic and unforgettable experience for the whole family
- Overnight stay at Jaisalmer hotel
Day 02 – Sam Sand Dunes | Safari, Cultural Night & Desert Camp
- Breakfast at hotel (included)
- Morning visit to Bada Bagh — the royal cenotaphs of the Bhati Maharajas, surrounded by wind mills and golden dunes; a peaceful and historically rich spot
- Government Museum visit — a quick but interesting stop covering Jaisalmer’s desert heritage and folk culture
- After lunch, depart for Sam Sand Dunes (45 km from Jaisalmer) via Kuldhara Village — a famously abandoned and reportedly haunted village deserted overnight in the 19th century; a fascinating detour for curious minds of all ages
- Arrive at Sam Sand Dunes by 4:30 PM — check in to your Swiss Tent at Shrinath Desert Camp
- Jeep Safari — a high-energy, family-favourite ride across the rippling golden dunes lasting about 90 minutes
- Camel Safari — ride your camel up to a towering sand dune and watch a spectacular Thar Desert sunset together as a family; walk back across the warm sand to your tent
- Evening at Desert Camp: bonfire, Rajasthani folk dance performances, puppet shows, stunt acts, and live traditional instruments
- DJ night and open cultural show under a sky full of stars
- Dinner: the famous Dal Bati Churma — a traditional Rajasthani feast cooked on open fire
- Overnight stay at Shrinath Desert Camp, Sam Sand Dunes
Day 03 – Tanot Mata Temple | Longewala Border | Gadisar Lake | Departure
- Breakfast at desert camp (included)
- Check out from camp and head towards Tanot Mata Temple (120 km from Sam Sand Dunes)
- Tanot Mata Temple — a deeply spiritual and historically significant temple on the Indo-Pak border, worshipped by the BSF for decades; the temple miraculously survived hundreds of Pakistani bombs during the 1971 war, many of which are displayed outside as offerings
- En route, experience the real Thar Desert — vast stretches of sand, small desert villages, traditional homes, windmills, and a way of life unchanged for centuries
- Longewala Border — the actual battlefield of the 1971 war; see real war tanks, bunkers, and a documentary on the brave soldiers who defended this post (same battle on which the movie Border is based)
- Return to Jaisalmer by evening
- Gadisar Lake — a beautiful heritage lake in the heart of Jaisalmer, ringed by temples and chhatris; take a boat ride, feed the fish, or simply sit and watch the golden glow of sunset on the water — the perfect final memory
- Transfer to Jaisalmer Railway Station, Bus Stand, or Airport for your onward journey
- Depart with a lifetime of desert memories
- 1 Night stay at Jaisalmer hotel (standard deluxe room)
- 1 Night stay at Shrinath Desert Camp, Sam Sand Dunes (Swiss tent)
- Daily breakfast — 2 mornings included
- Jeep safari at Sam Sand Dunes
- Camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes with sunset viewing
- Rajasthani cultural folk night — dance, music, puppet show, bonfire
- Dal Bati Churma traditional dinner at desert camp
- Jaisalmer city sightseeing by private cab — Golden Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli, Vyas Chhatri, War Museum
- Bada Bagh and Government Museum visit
- Kuldhara haunted village stop en route to Sam
- Tanot Mata Temple and Longewala Border road trip (Day 3)
- Gadisar Lake visit
- Airport / Railway Station pickup and drop
- 24/7 personal trip coordinator on WhatsApp
- All applicable government taxes and GST
- Train fare, bus fare, or airfare to and from Jaisalmer
- Lunches and dinners not mentioned in inclusions
- Entrance fees to Fort, Museum, Haveli, and other monuments
- Personal expenses, shopping, and tips
- Camel ride or activities beyond the package scope
- Travel insurance
- AC cottage or hotel upgrade (available — see pricing table)
- Any service not listed under inclusions
