Jaisalmer dunes & Longewala: Camel safari with village visit

Summary

Sleeping on the dunes after a long ride from Jaisalmer

Ride camels through Rajasthan’s desert from Jaisalmer to Longewala War Memorial, share chai with local guides, visit a living village, and sleep under open stars on the dunes. With simple meals by the fire and laughter with camel drivers, you’ll feel part of something timeless—an experience that lingers long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the way the sand felt under my feet—warm, almost silky, as we stepped down from our camels just outside Jaisalmer. Our guide, Salim, handed me a cup of chai that tasted faintly of cardamom and smoke. The camels made these low grumbling sounds while their drivers chatted in Marwari, laughing at something I couldn’t quite catch. It was late afternoon and the sun was turning everything gold, even my hands looked different in that light.

We rode for what felt like hours (I lost track—there’s no clock out there), passing scrubby bushes and the occasional goat. At one point Salim pointed toward the horizon: “Longewala War Memorial,” he said quietly, almost like it was a secret. The wind picked up and I could smell dust mixed with something sweet—maybe wildflowers? We stopped at a tiny village where kids waved at us and an old man offered us some kind of flatbread. I tried to say thank you in Hindi; everyone laughed but in a good way.

That night we slept right on the dunes, no tents or anything—just thick blankets and a sky so full of stars it didn’t look real. Dinner was simple but honestly perfect after a day on camelback: dal, rice, chapati cooked over an open fire. There’s no bathroom out there (fair warning), but somehow it didn’t matter. I lay awake listening to the camels snuffling nearby and Salim humming softly to himself. I still think about that silence sometimes—it’s different from any quiet I’ve known before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Monuments and Camel Ride

• Start at City
• Visit Longewala War Memorial
• Dinner provided
• Sleep under the stars on dunes

Day 2 — Village Visit and Camel Ride

• Visit living village and nature
• Breakfast and lunch provided
• Return to Jaisalmer

Top questions

Is pickup included for this camel safari from Jaisalmer?

No, pickup isn’t mentioned; you start from the city meeting point.

Do we visit Longewala War Memorial during this tour?

Yes, the itinerary includes visiting Longewala War Memorial as part of the camel safari route.

Are meals included during the overnight camel safari?

Dinner and breakfast are both included during your stay on the dunes.

Is there any music or dance program on this tour?

No, there is no dance program or music included in this experience.

Are bathrooms available while sleeping on the dunes?

No bathrooms are provided while camping on the dunes overnight.

Can service animals join this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this camel safari experience.

Is this tour suitable for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers?

No, it’s not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or who are pregnant.

What facilities are available before departure in Jaisalmer city?

You can use free luggage storage, washrooms, and Wi-Fi at their city facility before starting your tour.

What’s included

Your trip includes dinner under desert stars and breakfast in the morning, plus time with local camel drivers who guide you through villages and dunes near Jaisalmer. You’ll have access to luggage storage, washrooms, and Wi-Fi back in town before heading out—and then it’s just you, your guide, and Rajasthan’s open sky until returning to Jaisalmer next day.