Desert Experiences in Jaisalmer

The Thar Desert begins almost at Jaisalmer's edge. A desert safari brings the dunes, the sunset, the evening cultural programme and a night at camp together into one experience.

It can be built from any of the experiences below, as part of a package or a customised trip.

A camel ride is the most traditional way to meet the desert. Camels move at walking pace, which leaves time to take in the shapes of the dunes and the changing light.

A jeep safari covers more of the desert in less time, and the ride up and down the dunes is part of the fun. It pairs well with a gentler camel ride.

A night at a desert camp lets you see the desert change from the heat of the afternoon to a cool, quiet night under the stars, and back to soft light in the morning.

Evenings at the desert camps around Jaisalmer traditionally centre on a programme of Rajasthani folk music and dance — one of the most memorable parts of a night in the desert.

The programme can be part of a desert camp stay or a Jaisalmer package.

The low sun brings out every ripple in the sand, which makes sunset the favourite time to be on the dunes. If you stay overnight at a desert camp, sunrise offers the same light with fewer people around.