Non-touristic Overnight Desert Safari and camping

4.9 (16 reviews) Jaisalmer, India
Duration18h - 20h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 50 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Start the tour with jeep and You’ll visit landmarks like the abandoned, centuries-old village of Kuldhara, jessiri pond (oasis middle of thar desert) before continuing to the golden dunes of the Thar Desert.
It’s an overnight desert experience where you sleep outdoors on sand dunes, with no roof above you—just the open sky under the stars. Far from city lights, the desert offers incredibly clear views of stars, constellations, and sometimes even the Milky Way.
You reach the dunes by camel safari usually in the late afternoon
As the sun sets, there’s time to tea and snacks, relax, take photos, and enjoy the silence. Camel man make traditional fresh food on wood fire, and after the dinner sleep under the stars and enjoy the starry night on charpais (cots) or thick mattresses. Warm blankets (desert nights can get chilly, especially in winter). Deep silence, broken only by desert winds.
The next morning—after tea, breakfast you’ll return to your hotel.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Transport, Meals Dinner and breakfast,Safari and stay on dunes
  • alcoholic Drinks, Travel Insurance, High peak charges

What to expect

  1. Kuldhara Abandoned Village
    1h · Admission ticket included
    According to local folklore, the village was deserted overnight in the early 19th century. Salim Singh, the then Diwan (minister) of Jaisalmer, allegedly sought to marry the daughter of the village chief. When the villagers refused, he threatened them with severe consequences. To protect their honor, the villagers, along with those from 83 neighboring hamlets, fled, cursing the land to remain desolate forever.
    The village's eerie silence and abandoned structures have fueled numerous ghost stories. Visitors and paranormal enthusiasts report hearing voices, feeling sudden chills, and witnessing unexplained phenomena. In 2013, a Delhi-based paranormal team claimed their drone malfunctioned over the village, attributing it to supernatural interference.
  2. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Jaseri Pond serves as a vital water source for local wildlife and migratory birds, making it a haven for nature enthusiasts and photographers.

    The pond is surrounded by lush greenery and sand dunes, creating a picturesque setting that contrasts with the surrounding desert terrain.
  3. Thar Desert
    14h · Admission ticket included
    During the tour, we will visit villages in the Rajasthani desert and see the traditional daily life in the desert, cross over many dunes, head to a remote places of the Thar Desert, Sleep in the custom made bedrolls under the stars, and experience one of the most beautiful sunset, night sky, and sunrise in the world.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We provide pick-up facilities from any location in Jaisalmer city

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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