Jodhpur is a city full of life and cheer. The historic Maherndragarh Fort enthralls and the lively bazaars attract tourists by the hoards. Shopping and sightseeing go hand in hand at this favorite tourist haunt. After you shop for the unique Rajasthan handicrafts and colorful textiles, revel in the hospitality of the simple people and enjoy the delicious desert cuisine of this city. 285 km from Jodhpur is the golden city of Jaisalmer. The Golden Fort, Sonar Kila is the main attraction of this town. One gets the true feel of the sand dunes and the arid desert terrain at Jaisalmer.
Golden sands, glimmering, ever changing stretch as far as the eye can reach. A 333 km ride from here leads you to Bikaner, the town famed for its snacks and sweetmeats. As you dig into the delectable bhujia and halwa, mirchi badas and kachauris remember to visit the Junagarh Fort, Ganjer and Kolayat and try authentic dishes such as Ker Sangria. A trip to Barmer completes your tour of the Rajasthan's desert cities. A trip to Barmer is best undertaken during the festive days and the folk recitals enrapture the audience. The Desert Circuit tour captures the true spirit of the state's eye catching arts and crafts, historic heritage and unique traditions. Most tourist operators offer packages specifically covering Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Bikaner-Barmer, a tour of the Desert Circuit of Rajasthan. Excellent hotels and accommodation facilities welcome you at each of these destinations.
