Jaisalmer: Overnight Camel Safari & Kuldhara Village

Sleep under the Thar Desert sky and wake to the ruins of Kuldhara

You ride a camel into the Thar Desert, visit the abandoned village of Kuldhara and the ruins of Khaba Fort, sleep under stars in custom bedrolls, and wake to breakfast and sunrise before returning to Jaisalmer by mid-morning. Transport, meals, camel rides, and a shower before and after are all included, so you only need to show up at the hotel at 2pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Longewala War Memorialpassing by
2. Kuldhara VillageEntry included30m

Thar Desert Camel Safari and Village Visits

• Start from Hotel The Pleasant Haveli
• Visit Kuldhara Village heritage site
• Explore Khaba Fort ruins
• See traditional desert village life
• Cross many desert dunes
• Reach remote Thar Desert locations
• Watch beautiful desert sunset
• Sleep under stars on bedrolls
• Experience desert night sky and sunrise

The experience

What happens when you trade a hotel bed for bedrolls in the middle of the Thar Desert? You get the kind of quiet that doesn't exist in cities. The kind where you can actually see the Milky Way without squinting. The overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer starts at 2pm from Hotel The Pleasant Haveli and takes you deep into Rajasthan's desert, past villages where life moves the way it has for generations. You'll ride a camel (one per person), cross dunes that shift under hooves, and stop at places most tourists never reach. The sunset happens while you're out there, not in a photo you took earlier.

Kuldhara Village sits 21 kilometers from Jaisalmer like a place time forgot. The Archaeological Survey of India maintains it now, but walking the straight dusty roads between mud houses and sandstone walls, you feel the weight of 200 years of abandonment. There's no drama in how it's presented. Just the village itself, the parched riverbed to the east, the temple the Paliwals once visited. Khaba Fort rises nearby, a broken structure that once anchored the whole settlement. Your guide will walk you through both, and the history sits in the details: the cul-de-sac lanes, the way certain houses lean, the silence.

The night comes fast in the desert. You sleep in custom-made bedrolls under open sky: no tent, just stars and the sound of wind moving across sand. Breakfast arrives before sunrise: jam bread toast, porridge, tea, biscuits, seasonal fruit, juice. You'll watch the light change from black to blue to gold. The jeep ride back to Jaisalmer takes the morning, and you'll have access to a shower at the city facility before heading to wherever you're going next. The whole experience runs from 2pm one day to roughly 10:30am the next, which means you don't lose a full day of travel.

Both-way jeep transport, all camel rides, meals, bottled water, evening tea with Rajasthani snacks, shower facilities before and after, WiFi, and luggage storage in the city are included. Bring sunscreen, a light jacket for the night (the desert cools fast), and realistic expectations about comfort. This is sleeping outdoors, not glamping. The safari suits most fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or pregnant travelers.

What’s included

Both-way jeep transport from Hotel The Pleasant Haveli, one camel per person for the entire ride, all meals including breakfast, lunch, and evening tea with Rajasthani snacks, bottled water, custom-made bedrolls for sleeping under the stars, shower facilities before and after the safari, WiFi access, and luggage storage in the city. All fees and taxes are included.

Before you book

Lasts 18h–20h, runs every day at 14:00, from US$ 40 per person, with live guides in 5 languages, in groups of up to 12 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 39 years) · Senior (40 to 80 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 9 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Pleasant Haveli Camel Safari

Is this one for you?Choose this safari if you want to see Kuldhara Village and the Thar Desert without arranging your own transport, meals, or camping gear: the fixed itinerary and included logistics mean you arrive at the hotel at 2pm and everything else is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (5 to 9 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

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's included in the overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer?

Jeep transport both ways, one camel per person, all meals (breakfast, lunch, evening tea with snacks), bottled water, bedrolls for sleeping, shower access before and after, WiFi, and luggage storage in the city.

Do I sleep in a tent on the camel safari?

No. You sleep in custom-made bedrolls under the open sky. There is no tent provided.

How long is the overnight camel safari?

Approximately 20 hours, starting at 2pm and ending around 10:30am the next morning.

What villages and sites do you visit?

Kuldhara Village (a 200-year-old abandoned settlement maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, 21km from Jaisalmer) and Khaba Fort, plus remote areas of the Thar Desert and traditional Rajasthani villages.

Is the camel safari suitable for people with health concerns?

It suits most fitness levels, but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnant travelers. Check with the operator if you have specific concerns.

What time does the safari start and end?

Pickup begins at 2pm from Hotel The Pleasant Haveli. The return to Jaisalmer is approximately 10:30am the following morning.

What meals are provided?

Breakfast (jam bread toast, porridge, tea, biscuits, seasonal fruit, juice), lunch (dal, rice, mixed vegetables, chapati, spices), evening tea with Rajasthani snacks, and bottled water throughout.

Can I store luggage in Jaisalmer during the safari?

Yes. Luggage storage, shower, and WiFi facilities are available at the city location before and after the safari.