2-Day Jaisalmer Desert Camp & Stargazing Tour

Sleep under a billion stars on the Great Thar Desert sand dunes

A 2-day tour from Jaisalmer that combines jeep travel through Desert National Park and the abandoned village of Kuldhara with a 2-hour camel ride across the Great Thar Desert, ending in an overnight stay on the sand dunes with mattresses and blankets. The tour includes round-trip shared transfer from the city, dinner with Indian curry, unlimited water, and a second-day camel safari before return to Jaisalmer.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Jaisalmer to Thar Desert stay

• Meet at Mystic Jaisalmer Hotel for drink
• Visit Kuldhara empty village
• Cross Desert National Park by jeep
• Arrive at Great Thar Desert for sunset
• Dinner with Rajasthani vegetarian meal
• Overnight under stars with blankets

Day 2: Camel safari and return

• Breakfast at sand dunes
• Camel safari in desert
• Return to Jaisalmer city

The experience

The tour starts at Mystic Jaisalmer Hotel with tea or coffee, then moves by jeep through cultural villages and the Desert National Park to reach the open desert. You'll spend around 2 hours on camel across the Great Thar Desert, watching the landscape shift as you approach the dunes where you'll spend the night. The local camel handlers provide entertainment and manage the animals throughout the ride.

Accommodation is on the sand dunes themselves: you sleep under the open sky on a mattress with blankets, with no tent between you and the stars. Dinner is served with Indian curry (less spicy options available), and unlimited water bottles keep you hydrated through the evening and into the next morning. Breakfast follows the sunrise, then a second camel safari takes you back toward Jaisalmer before the shared jeep returns you to the city.

The itinerary includes two named stops: Longewala War Memorial and Kuldhara Village, a ghost town where historical houses show how desert communities once lived. Desert National Park fees are covered in the price, so the only costs beyond the tour are optional drinks available for purchase at camp.

What’s included

• Round-trip shared jeep transfer from Jaisalmer.
• entry to Desert National Park.
• two camel safaris (one on day one, one on day two).
• overnight accommodation on the sand dunes with mattress and blankets.
• dinner with Indian curry and vegetarian options.
• breakfast on day two.
• unlimited bottled water.
• and entertainment from local camel handlers.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:30

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AgesAdult (21 to 54 years) · Senior (55 to 90 years) · Youth (15 to 20 years) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problems

Operated by Mystic Camel Safari Day Tour

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably throughout both days. The shared transfer and group format keep costs down, and the overnight stay on the dunes is designed for all fitness levels, though the camel rides and desert heat mean you should be comfortable with basic physical activity and outdoor conditions.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 20 years); Child (5 to 14 years); Infant (1 to 4 years).

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.

What is Kuldhara Village and why is it called a ghost town?

Kuldhara Village is an abandoned settlement in the Jaisalmer desert where you'll see historical houses and learn how people lived in the desert before the village was deserted. The tour includes time to walk through the ruins and understand the desert life the area represents.

How long is the camel ride on the first day?

The camel safari lasts around 2 hours on the first day, crossing the open Great Thar Desert to reach the dunes where you'll spend the night.

What is included in dinner and are vegetarian options available?

Dinner features Indian curry prepared less spicy than standard, and vegetarian options are available if you request them when booking. Unlimited water bottles are provided throughout the evening.

Do I need to bring my own sleeping bag or tent for the overnight stay?

No tent is needed. You sleep directly on the sand dunes on a provided mattress with blankets. The accommodation is under the open sky, so you experience the desert fully, but you're equipped with bedding for comfort.

What happens on the second day after breakfast?

After breakfast on day two, you take a second camel safari, then return by jeep to Jaisalmer. The shared transfer brings you back to the city, completing the 2-day tour.

Is the guide English-speaking and what does the commentary cover?

A live guide speaks English throughout the tour, providing commentary on the desert landscape, villages, and local culture. The local camel handlers also share knowledge about desert life and the animals.