Sunday Day 05: Jaisalmer
Sunday Day 05: Jaisalmer
The last princely bastion of Rajasthan, tucked deep in the Thar Desert, The Palace on Wheels reaches the quaint city of Jaisalmer around 9.00 AM. The guests embark on a sightseeing tour to the serene spot of Gadsisar sagar Lake, stunning forts and the innumerable havelis - including the eponymous Patwon ki haveli and the Nathmal ji ki Haveli - that project the strong valour of its rulers and an aesthetic representation of its times. The guests get to enjoy refreshing lunchon boardand embark for camel rides and tea on the samsand. At 11.45 PM the prestigious Palace on Wheels leaves Jaisalmer and heads towards Jodhpur.
The day unfolds in the heart of the desert at Jaisalmer, the Golden City of India. Jaisalmer is christened after its founder Rawal Jaisal and means the hill fort of Jaisal', which was established in the year 1156. The bustling city is full of rustic beauty, and the yellowish hue of the sand justifies the name rendered to the monochromatic landscape.
The once-a uent havelis, intricately carved balconies, cornices and facades decorate the city and have made it an architectural delight.
0730 Hours - Breakfast on Palace on Wheels
0930 Hours - Arrival at Jaisalmer with a grand welcome
0945 Hours - Departure for sight-seeing. Visit to Gadsisar Lake,
Fort, Havelies & City
1330 Hours - Lunch onboard Palace on Wheels
1530 Hours - Departure for Sam sand dunes. Camel ride and high-tea
1900 Hours - Return to Palace on Wheels
1945 Hours - Set out for Dinner & Cultural Programme at 5-Star Hotel
2300 Hours - Return onboard Palace on Wheels
2330 Hours - Enroute Jodhpur
(Actual Time / Itinerary may change anytime, as per the operator policy
