Overnight Desert Safari Tour Jaisalmer: Kuldhara Village & Dunes

Walk through a ghost village, then camp under the stars in the Jaisalmer dunes

An overnight desert safari tour from Jaisalmer takes you to Kuldhara Village, an abandoned heritage site, then into the dunes for sunset, dinner and a night under canvas. The tour includes pickup from the city, a guided heritage walk, desert safari, meals and return transport: 21 hours total, with an English-speaking guide and children welcome from age 7.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Kuldhara VillageEntry included3h
2. Longewala War MemorialEntry included2h

Desert heritage and safari experience

• Pick up from pre-decided point
• Drive to Kuldhara Village
• Guided tour of Kuldhara Village
• Drive to desert safari start site
• Desert safari in Jaisalmer dunes
• Enjoy sunset view
• Reach camping site for overnight stay

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Jaisalmer hotel and a drive to Kuldhara Village, an abandoned settlement where you walk through empty streets and learn the history behind its desertion. The guide leads you through the heritage site, pointing out the architecture and the story of why people left. Afterward you're driven deeper into the desert toward the dunes, where the landscape opens into sand and sky.

The desert safari takes you across the dunes as the sun drops toward the horizon. You watch the light change across the sand, then reach the camping site where dinner is cooked and served. You spend the night in the dunes, then have breakfast before the drive back to Jaisalmer in the morning. The whole experience runs 21 hours from pickup to drop-off, with an air-conditioned vehicle for the driving sections and lunch included during the day.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Jaisalmer.
• guided heritage walk through Kuldhara Village.
• desert safari across the dunes.
• sunset viewing.
• overnight camp stay.
• dinner and breakfast.
• air-conditioned vehicle for transport.
• English-speaking guide.

Before you book

Lasts 21h, runs every day at 14:00, from US$ 42 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Real Desert Man Camel Safari

Is this one for you?This is a shared tour with a guide leading the group through both the heritage village and the dunes, so it suits travelers who want the history and context explained rather than exploring on their own. The overnight format means you commit a full day and night, which works well for anyone wanting to experience the desert beyond a quick sunset visit and return to the city the same evening.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Kuldhara Village and why is it abandoned?

Kuldhara Village is a heritage site near Jaisalmer that was deserted centuries ago. The guided tour walks you through the empty village to explore its history and architecture, uncovering the story behind why people left the settlement.

What happens during the desert safari part of the tour?

The desert safari takes you across the golden dunes of Jaisalmer by vehicle, where you watch the landscape and see the sunset before arriving at the camping site for the night.

Where do you sleep and what is the overnight camp like?

You stay overnight in a camp on the dunes. The tour includes dinner cooked at the site and breakfast the next morning before you return to Jaisalmer.

What meals are included in the 21-hour tour?

Lunch is provided during the day, dinner is cooked and served at the desert camp, and breakfast is included the morning before your return to the city.