The Marigold Trail
Ladies Safari Expedition
A True Taste of Royalty Amid Rajasthan's Sweeping Deserts
- Suggested Length
- 4 days
- Cities
- 2
- Best Time
- November – February
- Route
- Delhi · Jaisalmer
The desert town of Jaisalmer is a remarkable showcase of royal architecture, with towering forts and elaborately carved havelis that carry you back through time. This route offers the best way to take in desert life, India's heritage and stunning scenery in and around Jaisalmer. Take a traditional camel safari — the 'Ship of the Desert' — as it moves gracefully across the dunes, then spend the night in a luxury tented camp, where folk artists perform as you dine beneath the stars.
Why This Trip
What You'll Love
A living desert fort
Jaisalmer Fort remains genuinely inhabited — roughly a quarter of the old city's population still lives within its walls.
The Sam Sand Dunes at sunset
A camel safari across the dunes, particularly magical at sunrise or sunset.
Ornate havelis
Nathmal Ji ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwaon ki Haveli — mansions carved with intricate latticework.
A night under the stars
A luxury desert camp with traditional Rajasthani music and dance, and dinner served beneath an open sky.
The Route
Day By Day
- 01
Landing in Delhi
Delhi
Touch down and transfer to your hotel; the rest of the day is free to rest.
- 02
Heading to Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer
A flight into the Golden City. In the evening, visit the Mandir Palace, followed by Gadisar Lake — ringed by temples and ghats — for a peaceful first look at the town.
- 03
Jaisalmer Fort & the Desert
Jaisalmer
The morning starts at Jaisalmer Fort, also called the Golden Fort, then the Manak Chowk market and the old town's carved havelis — Nathmal Ji ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli and Patwaon ki Haveli. Late in the afternoon, head to the Sam Sand Dunes for a camel ride through the Thar Desert, followed by cultural performances and dinner under the stars.
- 04
Farewell
Delhi
A relaxed morning at the property before the flight to Delhi and your onward departure.
In Pictures
Gallery
Good To Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Where else in India can I find a similar desert safari experience?
- Rajasthan's Thar Desert delivers the most spectacular desert experiences overall — Jaisalmer's golden dunes, Bikaner's remote wilderness, and Jodhpur's rugged terrain all offer camel safaris and desert camps on centuries-old caravan routes.
What can I expect from a night in the desert camp?
- Sunset camel rides over the dunes, a luxury tented camp that doesn't skimp on comfort, traditional Rajasthani cultural performances, desert dining under the stars, and — weather permitting — genuinely striking night skies.
When's the best time for a desert safari?
- October to March brings comfortable temperatures — warm days and pleasantly cool nights. November to February is the sweet spot, though nights get cold enough that warm layers matter. Avoid the scorching summer months, April to September.
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