Jaisalmer Desert Safari & Camping: Kuldhara Village, 2 Days

Kuldhara camel ride, desert tour, sunset dunes, open fire dinner, and starlit night camp

A two-day desert safari tour from Jaisalmer that includes pickup from the city, a visit to Kuldhara Village (the abandoned "Ghost Village"), a camel safari across the sand dunes, and overnight camping with meals cooked over a campfire. The guide speaks English, Spanish, French or Hindi, and children from age 7 are welcome. You'll spend the first afternoon and night in the desert, then return the next morning after sunrise and breakfast, with time to interact with nomadic villagers along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jaisalmer Desert Safari

• Pick up from location
• Visit Kuldhara Village
• Desert safari in sand dunes
• Watch sunset in desert
• Arrive at camping site
• Dinner cooked over campfire
• Overnight camping under stars

Day 2 — Desert Sunrise and Village Tour

• Watch sunrise in desert
• Breakfast at camp
• Cruise through nomad villages
• Interact with local villagers
• Lunch under a tree
• Enjoy local cuisine
• Overnight star gazing accommodation

The Experience

The tour starts with pickup from a pre-decided location in Jaisalmer and heads straight into the desert. Your first stop is Kuldhara Village, an abandoned settlement that locals call the Ghost Village—a place frozen in time where you can walk through empty streets and get a sense of what village life looked like before the settlement was left behind. From there, the route takes you deeper into the dunes to begin the camel safari, a roughly ninety-minute ride across the sand that ends as the sun drops toward the horizon. The light at that hour turns the dunes gold, and you'll have time to take in the view before the camp team meets you at the site.

Dinner happens around a campfire, cooked fresh on the spot—simple food made from local ingredients, the kind that tastes different when you're eating it in the open air with sand under your feet. After dinner, you sleep in the dunes under a canopy of stars, with a bed and blankets provided. The next morning starts early: you'll wake to watch the sunrise from the desert, have breakfast, then spend time in the villages dotted across the landscape, where you can talk to the local people and see how the nomadic families live. Lunch comes later, served under a tree, and features regional specialties. The tour wraps up with a return to the city.

Transport is included throughout—pickup and drop-off from Jaisalmer, plus all movement between stops. Tea, snacks and mineral water come during the day, and both dinners and breakfasts are part of the package. The guide will be fluent in English, Spanish, French or Hindi depending on the group.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from a pre-decided location in Jaisalmer.
• transport between all stops.
• camel safari across the desert dunes.
• camping overnight in the dunes with bed and blankets.
• dinner cooked over a campfire on the first night.
• breakfast in the desert on both mornings.
• lunch on the second day.
• tea, snacks and mineral water throughout.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, French or Hindi.

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Real Desert Man Camel Safari

Is this one for you?The tour starts in the afternoon and involves a camel ride and an early sunrise the next morning, so you'll need to be ready for an early start on day two. If you're arriving in Jaisalmer with a free afternoon and want to skip the logistics of arranging your own transport and meals in the desert, the pickup and all-inclusive format means you can book and go.

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Top questions

What is Kuldhara Village and why is it called the Ghost Village?

Kuldhara Village is an abandoned settlement near Jaisalmer that you'll visit on the first afternoon of the tour. It's called the Ghost Village because the entire community was left behind and never resettled, leaving behind empty streets and structures that give a glimpse into what village life looked like before the place was abandoned.

How long is the camel safari ride in the desert?

The desert safari lasts about one and a half hours, starting in the afternoon and ending as the sun sets over the dunes. You'll ride across the sand and watch the light change as evening approaches.

What happens during the overnight camping, and what's provided for sleeping?

After dinner cooked over the campfire, you'll sleep in the dunes under the open sky. The camp provides a bed and blankets, so you're not sleeping directly on the sand. You'll wake early the next morning to watch the sunrise before breakfast.

Can I interact with local people during this tour?

Yes. On the second morning, the route takes you through villages dotted with nomad houses called Dhani, where you can talk to local villagers and learn about their nomadic lifestyle and daily routines.

What meals are included, and is the food vegetarian?

Breakfast, dinner on the first night, and breakfast on the second morning are included, along with tea, snacks and mineral water throughout the tour. The dinners and lunches feature local regional specialties; you can confirm dietary preferences when you book.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Children are welcome from age 7 and up. The tour involves camel riding and camping, so make sure your child is comfortable with both before booking.