2-Day Camel Safari Jaisalmer: Overnight in the Thar Desert

Ride into the Thar at sunset, sleep under stars, ride back at dawn

A 2-day camel safari from Jaisalmer takes you 60 km into the Thar desert by jeep, then onto camels for a one-and-a-half-hour ride to the sand dunes at sunset. You camp under the stars with a traditional fire dinner and stories from your camel guide, then ride back to town the next morning. The tour includes jeep transport, camel rides, all meals, tea and a guide in English or Hindi.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Desert safari and camping experience

• Depart Jaisalmer by 4x4 Jeep
• Travel 60 km to desert center
• Begin 1.5-hour camel ride
• Spot wildlife and learn from camel man
• Enjoy sunset at sand dunes
• Have masala chai and snacks
• Walk to camp and join campfire
• Eat traditional Rajasthani dinner
• Listen to desert stories and songs
• Sleep under the stars

Day 2: Sunrise camel ride and return

• Watch sunrise and drink chai
• Eat breakfast at camp
• Take 1-hour camel ride back
• Return to jeep and drive to Jaisalmer
• Arrive Jaisalmer around 11am
• Optional warm shower at guesthouse

The experience

The day starts around 2pm from Jaisalmer. A jeep carries you 60 km into the desert national park, luggage stays free at the guesthouse, until you reach the middle of the Thar. From there, your camel guide leads you on a one-and-a-half-hour camel ride through the dunes, pointing out desert wildlife and explaining the landscape. You reach the sunset point, walk the dunes as the light fades, and the guide prepares masala chai and snacks while you watch.

At camp, a campfire is lit and a traditional Rajasthani dinner is cooked over the flames. While you eat, the camel man shares stories about the desert and may sing traditional songs. Afterward, your bed is made under the stars for the night.

Day two begins with sunrise and chai. After breakfast, another hour on camel brings you back to the jeep, which drives you to Jaisalmer by around 11am. If you want, you can shower at Shiva Guesthouse inside the fort before heading on.

What’s included

• Private jeep transport from Jaisalmer into the desert and back.
• camel rides with a guide.
• all meals including masala chai, snacks, traditional Rajasthani dinner and breakfast.
• bottled water.
• overnight camping under the stars.
• campfire.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up to5h before

AgesAdult (6 to 85 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Shiva's Desert Safari

Is this one for you?Book this 2-day safari if you want to spend a full night in the desert rather than return the same day. The overnight stay is what lets you watch the sunset, sit by the campfire with stories, and wake to the sunrise before heading back to town.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Hindi.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far into the desert does the jeep take you on day one?

The jeep drives 60 km into the Thar desert national park from Jaisalmer, stopping in the middle of the desert where the camel ride begins.

What happens at the campfire on the first night?

After a traditional Rajasthani dinner cooked over the fire, your camel guide shares stories about the desert and may sing traditional songs while you sit by the flames.

How long are the camel rides each day?

Each camel ride lasts about one and a half hours: the first one in the afternoon heading to the sunset point, and the second one the next morning returning to the jeep.

What meals and drinks are included?

The tour includes masala chai and snacks on day one at sunset, a traditional dinner cooked at the campfire, breakfast on day two, and bottled water throughout.

What time does the tour end on day two?

The jeep returns you to Jaisalmer around 11am on day two, giving you the rest of the day free in town.