Mehrangarh fort on its ridge above the houses of Jodhpur

Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip

Jodhpur and Jaisalmer desert trip from Ahmedabad

The Jodhpur and Jaisalmer desert trip from Ahmedabad covers about 1,420 km of driving over 5 days. For 5 days with driver, a 17-seater tempo traveller costs ₹43,700–53,500 and a 49-seater coach ₹94,500–1,27,300 (as of Oct 2026).

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Days
5 days
Driving
1,420 km
the whole loop
Stops
3
from Ahmedabad
Fare from
₹43,700–53,500
Tempo Traveller 17-seater, 5 days

The desert by road from Gujarat: Mehrangarh and the blue city, the temples and dunes of Osian, and the golden fort of Jaisalmer with a night in a dune camp at Sam.

The way home is the longest drive of the trip, so groups leave Jaisalmer early.

How many are going?

Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits and its fare, from the tables on this page.

Fits your group

Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)

13–17 or 10–17 seats

₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)

Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip

₹43,700–53,500

Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 1,420 km loop one way · 5 days, round trip

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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.

  1. Ahmedabad
  2. Jodhpur
  3. Osian
  4. Jaisalmer

Day-by-day plan (5 days)

  1. Day 1: Ahmedabad to Jodhpur443 km

    North through Palanpur and Sirohi; the Clock Tower market in the evening.

  2. Day 2: Jodhpur

    Mehrangarh fort, Jaswant Thada and the Umaid Bhawan museum.

  3. Day 3: Osian and Jaisalmer309 km

    The Osian temples on the way, then into the Thar; Gadisar lake at sunset.

  4. Day 4: Jaisalmer and the dunes

    The fort, its Jain temples and the havelis, then the Sam dunes for sunset and a camp night.

  5. Day 5: Jaisalmer to Ahmedabad668 km

    An early start for the long drive home through Barmer.

What the circuit costs

About 1,420 km over 5 days with one vehicle and driver for the whole trip.

Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip: fares by vehicle
VehicleSeatsRound trip, 5 daysQuotes
Tempo Traveller 12-seater9–12₹37,100–46,900Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 17-seater13–17₹43,700–53,500Get quotes
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater18–26₹50,200–63,300Get quotes
Mini Bus 28–35 seater27–35₹69,900–94,500Get quotes
AC Coach 40–49 seater36–49₹94,500–1,27,300Get quotes
AC Coach 50–56 seater50–56₹1,10,900–1,43,700Get quotes

Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. An inter-state toll estimate is included; parking is extra at actual cost. State entry tax for crossing the border is not included yet; operators add it on the quote. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.

Cost per person

The 5-day fare split across every seat in the vehicle.

Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip: cost per person by vehicle
VehicleSeatsPer person
Tempo Traveller 12-seater12₹3,090–3,910
Tempo Traveller 17-seater17₹2,570–3,150
Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater26₹1,930–2,430
Mini Bus 28–35 seater35₹2,000–2,700
AC Coach 40–49 seater49₹1,930–2,600
AC Coach 50–56 seater56₹1,980–2,570

Per person if every seat is filled (the Seats column); an estimate as of Oct 2026. Fewer people means a higher share each.

Which vehicle for your group

One vehicle and driver for the whole circuit; leave a seat or two spare for luggage.

Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip: which vehicle for your group size
PeopleVehicleFull day (250 km), each
12Tempo Traveller 12-seater (9–12 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹5,800–7,400
17Tempo Traveller 17-seater (13–17 seats) or Force Urbania (luxury van) (10–17 seats)₹6,800–8,400
26Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater (18–26 seats)₹7,900–10,000
35Mini Bus 28–35 seater (27–35 seats)₹11,000–15,000
49AC Coach 40–49 seater (36–49 seats)₹15,000–20,200

Sizes come from the seats each vehicle class carries; leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips. Day fares are indicative, with driver allowance and 5% GST.

Good to know

  • Book the desert camp before the vehicle in December and during the Desert Festival.
  • Desert nights are cold from December to February.

Book the Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip trip

Post your dates and group size once. Verified operators quote the whole circuit, line by line; you compare and pay the one you choose directly.

Operators for Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip

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Questions groups ask

How many days do you need for Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip?

5 days. Over 5 days: day 1: Ahmedabad to Jodhpur; day 2: Jodhpur; day 3: Osian and Jaisalmer; day 4: Jaisalmer and the dunes; day 5: Jaisalmer to Ahmedabad.

How far is the Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip circuit?

About 1,420 km of driving in total. The longest day is day 5 (Jaisalmer to Ahmedabad), 668 km. Group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour with stops.

What does a Jodhpur, Osian and Jaisalmer desert trip trip cost for a group?

For 5 days with driver: Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹37,100–46,900; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹43,700–53,500; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹50,200–63,300; Mini Bus 28–35 seater ₹69,900–94,500; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹94,500–1,27,300; AC Coach 50–56 seater ₹1,10,900–1,43,700 (indicative, October 2026). Hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.

Which vehicle should we take?

12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 35 people: Mini Bus 28–35 seater; 49 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater. Leave a seat or two spare for luggage on long trips.

Jaisalmer desert camp mein bada group ruk sakta hai?

Haan, Sam aur Khuri ke camps bade group lete hain. Pehle camp book karein aur uska naam operator ko batayein.