2-day Jaisalmer trip with friends itinerary
Group-friendly plans with nightlife, shared costs and flexible splits. Built for Jaisalmer, at a packed pace.
Jaisalmer is compact: the golden fort is still inhabited and can be walked in a morning, and the rest of the trip is the desert — Sam or Khuri dunes, a camel or jeep safari, and a night in a camp. Two nights is the standard plan.
- Trip length
- 2 days
- Best time
- October to March
- Pace
- packed
- Built for
- Groups of friends
The 2-day plan
Day 1
Arrive and settle in. Start with the closest cluster so the rest of the trip has a base.
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Patwon ki Haveli
- Sam Sand Dunes camel safari
Day 2
Keep the last day short and close to your stay so the return journey is not rushed.
- Gadisar Lake
- Kuldhara abandoned village
- Desert camp cultural evening
Timings, the driving distance between each stop and the cab cost for the day are calculated for your actual dates when you open this in the app — the order above is the starting point, not a fixed schedule.
What makes this a trip with friends
- nightlife
- group dining
- shared cab costs
- optional split activities
- late evenings
Getting there
Jaisalmer Airport (JSA) has seasonal flights; the overnight train from Jodhpur or Delhi is the common route.
Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need for a trip with friends in Jaisalmer?
2 days works well. Jaisalmer suits trips of 2–4 days, and a trip with friends runs best at a packed pace, so 2 covers the main sights without the days turning into transit.
What is the best time for a trip with friends in Jaisalmer?
October to March is the only comfortable season; desert days in April to June regularly exceed 45°C. December and January nights in the dunes get close to freezing, so camps need warm layers.
What should a Jaisalmer trip with friends itinerary include?
Anchor the trip on Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Sam Sand Dunes camel safari, and weight the days toward nightlife and group dining, which is what makes it a trip with friends rather than a generic sightseeing plan.
How do I get to Jaisalmer?
Jaisalmer Airport (JSA) has seasonal flights; the overnight train from Jodhpur or Delhi is the common route.