Authentic Desert Farm Visit and Cooking Class

Jaisalmer, India
Duration5h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Escape the city and step into the heart of rural Rajasthan with this Authentic Desert Farm Visit & Cooking Class. Just 20 km from Jaisalmer, this immersive experience offers a firsthand look at traditional farming life in the desert and Rajasthani home cooking.

Be welcomed by the local family who owns and operates the farm. Hear their stories and gain insight into their daily routines, passed down through generations.

Take a guided tour of the farm, and a variety of crops that change with the seasons. Meet the resident animals, and learn how the family sustains their way of life in the arid Thar Desert.

You will prepare a vegetarian meal from start to finish. Once the meal is ready, sit down with the family to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Experience the warmth of true Rajasthani hospitality as you dine on authentic, homemade dishes.

Transport from Jaisalmer included. Food is hygienically prepared using mineral and filtered water. Minimum 2 people required for tour to go ahead.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • You will enjoy the food you prepare in the cooking class.
  • Bottled water
  • Chai
  • Cooking class & farm visit

What to expect

Traditional vegetarian Rajasthani cooking is a rich and flavorful culinary tradition shaped by the region’s arid climate and royal heritage. With limited access to fresh greens due to the desert environment, the cuisine relies on lentils, grains like millet and wheat, dried vegetables, and dairy products such as ghee, buttermilk, and curd. Rajasthani food is known for its bold use of spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and asafoetida, which enhance both flavor and digestion.

Meals are often cooked over an open fire, using traditional techniques passed down through generations, making the cuisine not just a feast for the palate but also a cultural experience deeply rooted in Rajasthan’s heritage.

You will prepare and enjoy a traditional vegetarian meal:

*Prepare fresh vegetables
*Learn the art of Rajasthani cooking, from spice blends to traditional techniques
*Cook over an open fire, as past desert dwellers have done

You will meet the family who run the farm and learn about their life. They will show you the farm, their home and enjoy time with you while cooking and eating. This is an authentic experience for any traveller who wants more than just the regular tourist trail.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you do not need hotel pickup then our assembly and starting point is at our Hotel Fifu. It is located on Bera road, 500 meters from main road.

End point

If you do not need hotel pickup then our assembly and starting point is at our Hotel Fifu. It is located on Bera road, 500 meters from main road.

Pickup details

If you do not need hotel pickup then our assembly and starting point is at our Hotel Fifu. It is located on Bera road, 500 meters from main road.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation policy

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