Jaisalmer Desert: Overnight Luxury Camp & Camel Safari

Summary

Desert camp nights, camel rides & Rajasthani music near Jaisalmer

You’ll step into Rajasthan’s golden dunes for an overnight camping tour from Jaisalmer with camel safari rides, a visit to Kuldhara Village and Longewala War Memorial, plus folk music and dance by firelight. Sleep in a luxury Swiss tent under desert stars and wake up to breakfast before heading back — there’s a kind of quiet magic here that lingers long after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We bumped along the road out of Jaisalmer just as the sun was starting to get low — not quite golden yet, but you could feel the air changing. Our driver, Rajesh, had this habit of pointing out things I’d never notice: “That’s Kuldhara Village,” he said, slowing down so we could see the crumbling walls. There’s a story there, something about everyone leaving overnight centuries ago. It felt quiet in a way that made you want to whisper.

The Longewala War Memorial was next — I didn’t expect to feel anything at a place like that, but standing there with the wind flapping my scarf around and Rajesh telling us bits about the battle… it got under my skin. The desert feels endless out here. Then we met our camels (mine was called Badal) and started swaying into the dunes. Camel riding is stranger than I thought — kind of soothing after a while, if you let yourself go with it. Sand kept finding its way into my shoes but honestly, I stopped caring once the colors started shifting at sunset.

Arriving at camp was like stepping into someone else’s evening — lanterns flickering, people laughing in bursts. We got tea and these salty snacks that crunched in your mouth (still don’t know what they were called). The Kalbelia dancers spun so fast their skirts blurred; one of them winked at me when she caught me staring too long. Dinner was all veg — smoky dal and something sweet I couldn’t pronounce — eaten cross-legged by the fire while someone played music that seemed to come from somewhere behind us. Later in my tent (which was actually way nicer than I expected), I lay awake listening to the night sounds — wind over sand, distant drums maybe? Hard to say if I dreamed that part.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Desert tour and luxury camping experience

• Pick up from pre-decided location
• Visit Longewala War Memorial
• Tour Kuldhara Village and learn history
• Begin camel safari through desert dunes
• Arrive at camping site and enjoy refreshments
• Watch Rajasthani folk dance and music
• Enjoy buffet dinner by campfire
• Overnight stay in Swiss luxury tents
• Breakfast next morning
• Drop back to city

Top questions

How long does the luxury overnight camping tour last?

The tour lasts overnight, starting in the afternoon with pickup from Jaisalmer and ending with drop-off back in the city after breakfast the next morning.

Is pickup included from Jaisalmer city?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from a pre-decided location in Jaisalmer are included.

What is included in the camping experience?

You get transport, camel safari, cultural program with dance and music, buffet dinner (vegetarian), snacks, tea, mineral water, accommodation in Swiss luxury tents, and breakfast.

Are visits to Kuldhara Village and Longewala War Memorial part of the itinerary?

Yes, both Kuldhara Village and Longewala War Memorial are visited during this day trip from Jaisalmer before reaching the desert camp.

Is this suitable for travelers with limited mobility?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for those with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers due to camel riding and uneven terrain.

What type of food is served at dinner?

A pure vegetarian buffet dinner is served at camp along with tea and snacks on arrival.

Do we sleep in tents? What are they like?

You’ll sleep in Swiss luxury tents equipped for comfort in the desert environment.

Is there public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near pickup/drop points in Jaisalmer city.

What’s included

Your journey includes transport from Jaisalmer city (with both pickup and drop-off), guided stops at Kuldhara Village and Longewala War Memorial before heading into the dunes by camel for your safari ride; once at camp you’ll have tea, snacks, mineral water on arrival followed by a traditional Rajasthani folk dance performance around sunset. A vegetarian buffet dinner is served by firelight before you settle into your Swiss luxury tent for an overnight stay; breakfast is included before returning to town next morning.