Duration: 2 nights, 3 days
Destination covered: Jaisalmer
The Golden City of Rajasthan is Jaisalmer. Honeymooners find romance, culture, and adventure in it. The city is a blend of history, architecture and romantic encounters in the vast forts and golden sand dunes of the Thar Desert. On the Rajasthan Tourism website, you can book Jaisalmer Honeymoon Tour Package.
Detailed itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Jaisalmer
On reaching Jaisalmer, you will be welcomed and transported to your hotel or heritage haveli where you will have the time to take a shower and have a lazy breakfast. You can start your day by visiting the heart of the city and this day you will start with the Jaisalmer Fort as one of the largest fully preserved fortified cities in the world. Stroll along its narrow lanes bordered by shops, cafes and sandstone architecture as one takes a splendid view of the city through the fort walls.
Then go to the Patwon Ki Haveli, which is a complex of five havelis featuring their very elaborate carvings and amazing architectural designs. You can afford to meander through the delicate balconies, courtyards and traditional frescoes. Then go to Salim Singh Ki Haveli, and Nathmal Ki Haveli, where also there are jharokhas (balconies) of exquisite design and where the sandstone work is ornamented in some measure with elaborate detail. These historical locations demonstrate the way the royalties used to live and also provide good photo opportunities to couples. Then in the evening you can have a romantic walk around Gadisar Lake, which is a small calm man-made lake with a temple and steps that surround it.. Have a serenity boat ride during the sunset absorbing in the serene environment. It is possible to have dinner in a roof top restaurant overlooking the fort and enjoy the traditional Rajasthani cuisine and ambience lighting to get the honeymooners in the right mood. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Day 2 Explore Sam Sand Dunes
Rise early and prepare to spend a day of adventurous and romantic peace in the desert. Begin with a tour of Sam Sand Dunes, which is approximately 40 kilometers out of the city. In this case, you get to have a camel safari through the golden desert where you can have a taste of the dunes as well as a spectacular desert sunrise. In the case of couples, it is a fairy tale as it provides seclusion and breathtaking photo spots.
After the safari, you will be able to rest in the desert camp where they will serve refreshments, you will be able to watch the folk performances of Rajasthani people including music, dance, and storytelling. You can spend the afternoon in the nearby Kuldhara Village which was an abandoned village with an intriguing history and myths to give your trip an element of mystery and romance. As the sun goes down, you are going to have an evening desert camp. See the sunset and have a cultural show with folk music, dance and a dinner under the stars on the sand dunes. Desert allows couples to have their peaceful moments that can be a memorable romantic moment.. One night in a desert camp or hotel in Sam Sand Dunes.
Day 3 Local Sightseeing and Departure
On the last day, breakfast and then leave your hotel or desert camp, and spend your morning at the local markets in the Jaisalmer city. To remember your honeymoon, Johari Bazaar and Bhatia Bazaar are the right places to purchase the traditional Rajasthani handicrafts, jewelry, embroidered textiles and souvenirs. Then visit the Tanot Mata Temple or Bada Bagh according to your interests later. Bada Bagh is also a very beautiful place with royal cenotaphs to view with the desert in the background and it provides a peaceful place to contemplate and capture photographs. Return back and set for catching your flight as your trip comes to an end