Jaisalmer Desert & Camel Safari
Overview
Three days in the Golden City: wander the living Jaisalmer Fort and its carved havelis, ride a camel into the Sam sand dunes at sunset, and spend a night at a desert camp with Rajasthani folk music, dance and dinner under the stars. Finish with a quiet sunrise at Gadisar Lake. Starts in Jaisalmer, with connections from Jodhpur or Jaipur on request.
Departures
This package runs on your own dates — tell us when you want to travel and we will plan it for you. Best season: Nov – Feb.
Highlights
- Sunset camel safari on the Sam sand dunes
- Night at a desert camp with folk music and dinner
- Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila) – a living fort
- Patwon ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli
- Gadisar Lake at sunrise
- Kuldhara abandoned village
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Jaisalmer – the Golden Fort
Pickup from Jaisalmer railway station, airport or bus stand and check in to your hotel.Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila): walk the lanes of one of the world's few living forts, with Jain temples and the royal palace.Patwon ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli: extraordinarily carved merchant mansions.Evening at leisure in the fort market.Overnight in Jaisalmer.
- Day 2: Kuldhara → Sam sand dunes – camel safari & desert camp
Morning at leisure; check out after lunch.Kuldhara: the abandoned Paliwal village and its legends.Sam sand dunes: sunset camel safari across the dunes (jeep safari optional).Desert camp: welcome drink, Kalbelia dance and folk music by the bonfire, followed by a Rajasthani dinner.Overnight in a desert camp (Swiss tent).
- Day 3: Desert sunrise – Gadisar Lake – departure
Watch the sunrise over the dunes, have breakfast at camp and drive back to Jaisalmer.Gadisar Lake: ghats, temples and an optional boat ride.Drop at Jaisalmer railway station, airport or bus stand – or continue to Jodhpur.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- 1 night hotel in Jaisalmer and 1 night desert camp (twin sharing)
- Breakfast daily; dinner at the desert camp
- Sunset camel safari and cultural evening at the camp
- Private AC car for transfers and sightseeing
- Toll, parking and driver allowance
- Monument entry tickets, camera fees and guide fees (unless mentioned)
- Lunch and dinner unless mentioned
- Personal expenses, tips and anything not listed in inclusions
- GST as applicable
- Jeep safari and other optional desert activities
Things to Carry
- Warm jacket and layers – desert nights are cold from November to February
- Scarf or buff for sand and wind
- Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
- Closed shoes for the dunes
- Power bank (camps may have limited charging)
- Government photo ID
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 15 days before travel. 50% refund up to 7 days.
To book or customise this trip, contact Ghumo Jaipur at +916367562588 · [email protected].