"Adventure through stunning dunes and unique wildlife."
Exploring the golden sands of the Great Indian Thar is something that everyone must experience at least once in their lifetime. There is much more to the desert that just sand and you need to opt for a desert safari, Jaisalmer to feel the beauty of this place. Not only do you get to enjoy the desert on a camel’s back but you also experiment the true Rajasthani culture of the place when you stay in the tents or camps. You can stay the night there, dance on folk Rajasthani lores around the bonfire and enjoy the traditional music played by authentic Rajasthani musicians.
Traveller Tips
Wear light and make sure that you have comfortable clothes on to make the most of the desert. The dunes are beautiful and while you will explore them on a camel’s back, you can also get down and run around the sand while making sand angels.
Things to Do
When you go for a Jaisalmer desert safari, there are a number of things that you get to do other than just the camel back ride in the Thar. If you opt for the right package, you can enjoy a ride on the camel’s back or opt for a jeep safari while dune bashing. You are also allowed to stay in Swiss tents for the night in the middle of an endless desert to experience the true meaning of living in Rajasthan. Know the people, sit around the bonfire and simply enjoy the peace and serenity that will engulf you.
Best Time to Visit
Any desert safari would always bbe best done during the winter months. However, there is a good chance that you might enjoy these desert safaris even during the summer, autumn or spring months. This is because the temperature during evenings in the desert, especially in Rajasthan could get pretty low and you might get to enjoy the desert safari. However, if you want to have the most of the desert safari, you should choose to travel between the months of October and March. These are the months when the weather is pretty cool and you can enjoy the cool breeze blowing while you are exploring the golden sands.
How to Reach
Reaching Jaisalmer is very simple. Many people from nearby cities decide to go for a road trip to Jaisalmer. The roads are well-constructed and you can even opt for a public transport to reach there. Apart from that, there are various other ways like the railways or the airways that you can choose to reach Jaisalmer. Once you are in Jaisalmer, you just simply need to book a Jaisalmer desert safari package and the tour operator would send a vehicle to your hotel itself to take you to the desert area for the safari.
Nearby Attractions
There are a number of other tourist attractions that you can visit if you are planning for a desert Safari, Jaisalmer. These could be a trip to the ghost town of India, Kuldhara or simply exploring the streets. You can even go to Dungarpur and visit several Jain temples, Badal Mahal, Juna Mahal, Gaib Sagar lake and much more. During the day, you can explore all these places while make the most of your trip by opting for a desert Safari in Jaisalmer during the evening hours.
