Jaisalmer Desert & Village Tour

Guided

Pickup Offered

Private Tour

Description

Discover the real character of the Thar Desert in just one night. This short journey combines village life, camel travel, sunset on the dunes, authentic desert food and a comfortable night beneath the stars. Meet traditional camel-herding families, ride into the quiet heart of the desert, and wake to a sunrise breakfast before walking through a desert village and meeting local shepherds. Designed for travellers with limited time, it goes well beyond the usual desert camps to give a genuine introduction to the people, animals and silence of the Thar.

Tour Highlights

  • Kuldhara: Explore the ruins of Rajasthan’s famous abandoned village.
  • Camel herders: Meet traditional camel-herding families in a remote village.
  • Camel safari: A 1 to 1Β½ hour camel ride through the natural desert landscape.
  • Sunset on the dunes: Plenty of time for photography and quiet moments.
  • Night under the stars: Live-cooked dinner over an open fire and a bonfire.
  • Sunrise breakfast: Start the day in the open desert.
  • Village life: A village walk and time with local shepherds and their livestock.
  • Lunch beneath a desert tree: A freshly prepared traditional lunch in the shade.

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Jaisalmer – Kuldhara – Camel Safari – Desert Camp

Depart Jaisalmer at 2:00 PM by private vehicle. Stop first at Kuldhara, the abandoned village surrounded by stories and legends of Rajasthan, and explore its ruins. Continue to a remote village where traditional camel-herding families live, and learn about their way of life. From the camel farm, begin a 1 to 1Β½ hour camel ride across the quieter parts of the Thar towards the dunes. Arrive at a dune viewpoint in time for sunset. After sunset, enjoy tea, coffee and snacks, followed by a dinner cooked live over an open fire. Gather around the bonfire under the vast desert sky and spend the night in a comfortable desert camp.

Overnight: Desert Wilderness Camp (Meals: Evening tea, snacks and dinner)

Day 2: Desert Morning & Village Life – Jaisalmer

Wake to the peaceful silence of the Thar and enjoy a sunrise breakfast surrounded by the dunes. Continue by camel towards the village in the cool morning hours. Explore the village on foot, meet local residents and see traditional homes and customs. Continue into the countryside to observe shepherds and their livestock. Enjoy a freshly prepared traditional lunch beneath a desert tree, then return to Jaisalmer for drop-off.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

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Additional Information

  • A valid passport is required on the day of travel.
  • This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • The recommended dress code is smart casual. Shorts and sleeveless tops are not recommended when visiting temples.
  • The tour involves a moderate amount of walking. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Most travellers can participate. However, this tour is not recommended for travellers with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

Meals & Dietary Requirements

Meals are provided as specified in the itinerary. Please inform us of any food allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements at the time of booking, or notify your trip host during the tour. We will do our best to accommodate your needs, although specific dietary arrangements cannot be guaranteed.

Booking Policy

  • All bookings are subject to availability.
  • A booking is confirmed only after the required advance payment has been received.
  • Prices may vary depending on seasonal demand, fuel costs, taxes, government regulations, and changes in supplier rates.
  • Customized tours may be subject to special booking and payment conditions.

Janu Private Tours reserves the right to refuse or cancel a booking where necessary, subject to applicable laws and the terms communicated to the customer.

Payment Schedule & Methods

An advance payment is required to initiate confirmations for hotels, transportation, guides, train tickets, flights, and other travel arrangements.

The following payment schedule applies:

  • 75% advance payment at the time of booking confirmation.
  • Remaining 25% payment at least 15 days before the tour start date.

Accepted payment methods include:

  • Credit and debit cards
  • Bank transfer
  • PayPal
  • International wire transfer

Any applicable transaction charges or bank fees shall be borne by the customer.

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Customer Cancellations

For cancellations made within 7 days or less before the tour start date, a cancellation fee of 25% of the total tour cost will apply, subject to the applicable booking terms.

All cancellation requests must be communicated in writing by email and confirmed via WhatsApp or phone.

Please send your cancellation request to:

Cancellations communicated through other channels may not be accepted.

Any applicable refund will be processed in accordance with the cancellation terms agreed upon at the time of booking.

Price Changes & Additional Charges

If hotel rates, airfares, transportation costs, fuel prices, taxes, guide charges, or monument and museum entrance fees increase due to changes imposed by suppliers or the Government of India or Rajasthan State Government, additional charges may apply where permitted under the agreed booking terms and applicable law.

Any applicable additional costs will be communicated to the customer.

Insurance & Liability

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all travellers. Travellers are responsible for arranging suitable insurance coverage for medical emergencies, trip cancellations, lost belongings, and other personal travel risks.

Janu Private Tours will provide assistance where reasonably possible in the event of an emergency; however, travellers should ensure they have appropriate insurance coverage before departure.

Customer Support & Emergency Contact

For assistance during your trip, please contact us using the details below:

Our team will assist you with your travel-related queries and support requests.

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