Jaisalmer (Jaisal+Mer) also known as city of Golden fort & Thar desert is bygone era town in the great Indian desert located at a distance of 285km from Jodhpur and 330km from Bikaner making an ideal desert triangle.
Renowned for 12th century old golden color sandstone fort 'Sonar Killa' built by king Jaisal (The only living fort of India), old Havelis & ancient Jain temples.
Are you planning a trip to Jaisalmer? The great India desert 'Thar' is just 45 km from Jaisalmer is the best place for camel safari and overnight camping in swiss luxury tents.
Thar Desert (located in western Rajasthan mainly around Jaisalmer) is an arid region, the temperature here is mostly dry & high (April to September) and the best months for desert safari is certainly from October to March as its pleasant during the day time and not very cold at nights. Best timings for camel safari is during the afternoon-sunset from 4:30pm onwards till sunset.
When you imagine about visiting Rajasthan the top three things comes in:
1. The Forts & Palaces.
2. Tigers in Ranthambore National Park.
3. Overnight Camel Safari in Thar Desert.
Jaisalmer offers a chance to escape the big city's chaos and let you dive deep in history, folk culture, unique arid landscape, exotic birds, wildlife and to experience the way people live.
If you’re planing for camel safari with overnight camping in Jaisalmer, the Khuri desert and Sam dunes (bit more touristic) are ideal desert locations not far from Jaisalmer town (approx 41-46 KM).
Out in the desert you’ll be able to watch the best sunset over the vast Thar desert with a hot cup of freshly brewed chai tea. At Jaisalmer you’ll get to try adventure Jeep safari or hop on the back of one humped camel and share 1000 stories around campfire.
As the sun begins to set the sky turns in multi coloured turben and the desert camp into an open air planetarium with just the crackle of the fire and the call of desert foxes the only soundtrack.
These desert safari tours takes you far away from the bustling life of Jaisalmer city to the tranquility of golden sand dunes where you can enjoy desert camping in luxury tents, camel safari, sunset view, open fire cooked dinner and overnight sleeping under the stars!. See our list of top 06 Jaisalmer desert safari tours below.
Price from INR 5500 per night
Best value luxury desert camp near Jaisalmer) allows travellers to experience ‘Glamping’
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Price from INR 4500 per night
Sleep-out under the stars!, Experience desert life, Camel ride, desert nature & gaze at the stars of the night sky.
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Price from INR 2750 per person
Enjoy a day trip to desert from Jaisalmer Camel & Jeep Safari!, Bush tea, evening folk dance & dinner
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Starting Price INR 950 per person
Camel Safari in Khuri desert (Jaisalmer) is a Wonderful Experience during Sunset!
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Starting Price INR 1250 per person
Enjoy Thar desert jeep safari to learn about authentic rural life, culture, birds and wild life.
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Starting Price INR 950 per person
Relaxed walking tour through the Thar desert & its villages around Jaisalmer.
Read MoreHere are some of the best tourist attractions from Golden fort, Patwon ki Haveli, Jain Temples, Maharaja's Palace, Gadisar Lake, Bada Bagh and Desert National Park
There's something for everyone at Jaisalmer.
Check out the cool photos from Jaisalmer fort & Thar desert safari taken and shared by our guests. Enjoy the vista of ancient fort, unique desert landscapes, wilderness, rural life and camels to keep the excitement on before you vist and experience them for yourself. More Pictures
Hans Overeem & Yvette Seppenwoolde, Netherland
Thank you so much for making our stay so interesting and enjoyable. you made a fantastic birthday party for Sarah. We will never forget sitting around the fire under the stars listening to the enchanting music of Rajasthan.
John & Sarah, Bristol, England
We enjoyed every moment of all the time we spent with you and your family. This was the real Rajasthan that we Marwaris had wanted to see for a very long time. The warmth and APNAPAN you showed us by having us as a guest in your house, was really special to us and we would cherish these moments and memories for all our lives. Thanks from the bottom of our hearts.
Divya & Chanchal Agarwal, Banglore, India
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The best time to visit Jaisalmer is between October and March, when the temperature in thar desert is between 08°c to 28°c. Being a desert city, winter is the best season to visit Jaisalmer as the sunlight is perfect for the fort and other top attractions to visit that the place is famous for.
About 331km from Jodhpur, is Rajasthan’s most famous Thar desert site of Jaisalmer, where we offer desert tours like Camel Safari, Jeep safari, Overnight camping in tents with evening folk music dance.
We know, you must be thinking that these safaris are quite common at both the locations, but Khuri desert remains comparatively less crowded than Sam dunes. So, you can have a good time without having to face a huge tourist crowd.
Yes please, we are happy to welcome solo travellers for camel ride as well as for overnight camping.
Yes there are if you have time could plan your itinerary wisely, one can include some unique attractions such as Desert National Park for Birding and wild life excursion.
Like most safari and experiences in Rajasthan, they are surprisingly affordable but vary by peak-season or off-season. In Jaisalmer, prices for quality desert trips start at 2,500 rupees per person for a sunset ride and approximately 3,750 to 5,500 rupees for quality overnight desert safari camps.
With the availability of different kinds of safari tours, desert safari Jaisalmer ticket price also has wide array that starts from 1,850 INR per person and go up to 6,250 INR for overnight packages such as the luxury overnight camping with camel Safari.
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The timing for the morning desert safari is 6/7:30 AM and for afternoon safari, it is 2:30/3:00 PM. Travellers can enjoy jeep safari and camel rides. The duration of the safari tour would be approximately 1 and half to 2 hours.
Certainly, Desert Safari is must when you travel to Jaisalmer. The Sam Sand Dunes is famous but very touristy in peak season other hand Khuri is less popular. Evening folk music dance activity are fabulous.
Yes, we do offer pickup and drop service from Jaisalmer and all the nearest airports, railway stations and bus stops. The charges for the pickup and drop would be calculated as per your location.
Send an e-mail or through booking form here’s the link: https://www.gojaisalmer.in/contact.html
Last minutes booking availability over phone but reservation by email.
Thank you for all the kindness, good food and a lot of stories that give more insight and understanding of life and history in India. We love the quietness and peace if the desert an unforgettable experience.