Jaisalmer Desert Festival Tour, 19 February – 3 March 2025
You can reserve your spot on this tour with a 25% deposit. Book now!
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is held annually in February in Jaisalmer city and the surrounding desert locations of Sam and Khuri. Over 3 days you will get to explore Jaisalmer as well as enjoy the delights of the festival program.
The festival showcases Rajasthani music, dance and culture. Excitement builds with many competitions including a camel polo match, turban tying, tug-of-war, camel decoration, Ms Moomal, the famous Mr Desert competition and much more. You will not be left out as travelers are encouraged to participate!
You will also get to experience some highlights of Rajasthan.
- On our way to Jaisalmer we stop in Bikaner and the ornate havelis of Mandawa.
- Jodhpur, the Blue City, beckons with the imposing Mehrangarh Fort.
- Observe a hindu puja by the ghats in Pushkar.
- In Jaipur, the Pink City, immerse yourself in the grandeur of Amber Fort.
- To finish off your journey of a lifetime, behold the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal in Agra.
Basic Tour Info
Tour date: 19 February - 3 March 2025
Who is this tour suitable for? This tour is tailor-made for first-time explorers of India, solo travellers who want some travel companions or those who want to revisit their previous Rajasthan travels.
Group size: 12 travellers maximum
Age group: 18+
Comfort level: Mid-range. You will stay in clean, neat 3* boutique hotels and travel in private transport. Overnight stay in the desert will be in basic accommodation.
Physical Activity level: Light. You will need to be capable of the following:
- walking up/down stairs and slight inclines while sightseeing
- walk for several kilometres as part of general sightseeing and walking tours
- spend some days with long periods of road travel in a vehicle.
Tour start and end location: The tour commences and ends in New Delhi. We will advise you of the tour commencement location after your booking is confirmed.
Before booking, please refer to the tour inclusions and our terms and conditions to ensure that this tour is suitable for you.
Tour Hosts
Your host on this tour: On this tour you will be fully guided one of our Indian local English speaking tour hosts. Get to know your tour hosts here.
We also engage local guides at various monuments and heritage sites.
Britta, who is the founder on Beautiful Journeys will also be travelling on this tour.
Monuments and Heritage Sites
You will visit key monuments and heritage sites in each tour stop included. Time is always planned for you to wander shopping markets, enjoy some street foods and experience Indian life. Check out the tour itinerary to see where we will take you.
Optional activities: We also offer optional activities in some destinations. You can add these at the time of booking or up to 7 days prior to the tour departure. See our full list of optional activities here.
Accommodation
After a long day of sightseeing you will sleep in a comfortable 3* boutique hotel. Most rooms are appointed with a comfortable bed and en-suite bathroom.
If the tour includes a overnight stay in the desert, accommodation may be basic but comfortable with access to a shared bathroom.
Single supplement: Our tours are priced per person based on a twin/double room occupancy. A single supplement fee is payable for those who want a single occupancy room. Please select this while booking.
Room match option: We can try to match solo travellers to share a room during the tour. This is based on availability. Refer to our terms and conditions for more information. You must contact us directly to discuss this option.
Double/twin room occupancy: If you are booking separately but are sharing with another traveller please note the other persons name in the comments when booking or email us with the details.
Pre and post tour accommodation: We can arrange hotel accommodation before and after your tour. You can book this at the time of booking or up to 7 days prior to the tour departure.
Transport
Travel in comfort and style in private cars, vans or buses. Our drivers are experienced and will get you to each destination safely.
Airport transfers: We can arrange airport transfer before and after your tour. You can book this at the time of booking or up to 7 days prior to the tour departure.