Jaisalmer Overnight Camel Safari & Thar Desert Camping

Sleep Under Stars in Jaisalmer's Thar Desert, Not in a Hotel Room

You ride camels twice across the Thar Desert, sleep under the stars on a proper bed, and eat meals cooked by your guides—all without the infrastructure that usually comes with overnight tours. Hotel pickup is available, groups cap at eight, and the full experience runs from early morning one day through late morning the next. Book at least two people to start.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Jeep to camel point and desert safari

• Depart Jaisalmer by Jeep at 6:30 AM
• Arrive camel point and meet guides
• Have freshly cooked breakfast
• Enjoy 2.5 to 3 hour camel ride
• Rest under shade and have lunch
• Ride camel again for 2 hours
• Stop at dunes and watch sunset
• Have traditional dinner
• Sleep under stars with bedding

Day 2 — Sunrise camel ride and return

• Wake up to sunrise
• Eat healthy breakfast
• Enjoy 1.5 hour camel ride
• Visit Serene Oasis and Khaba Fort
• Return to Jaisalmer by Jeep
• Arrive Jaisalmer around 11 AM

The Experience

Most desert tours end before sunset. This one starts at 6:30am, runs through the afternoon, and doesn't finish until 11:30am the next morning—which means you're actually out there when the light goes soft and the temperature drops. A jeep takes you from Jaisalmer to the camel point, where you meet your guides and get a proper breakfast before mounting up. The first ride lasts two and a half to three hours, one person per camel, through scrubland and rocky outcrops dotted with small temples and farmers' fields. It's not the postcard version of the desert.

After lunch in the shade, you ride again for about two hours until you reach the dunes. Sunset happens here—you watch it from the ground, then eat a traditional dinner cooked by your guides. Then comes the part that changes how you think about the place: you sleep on a bed with a mattress, pillow and blankets, but there's no tent, no roof, just stars directly above. The Thar Desert at night is quiet in a way that feels almost loud. Morning brings a sunrise camel ride of about ninety minutes, breakfast after that, and a visit to the Serene Oasis and Khaba Fort on the way back to town by jeep.

Groups stay small—two people minimum, eight maximum—so you're not part of a convoy. The guides cook everything on-site, and they'll work with dietary needs if you let them know at booking. Bring sunscreen, a hat, long sleeves; there are no facilities out there except the desert itself. If you're traveling solo, contact them and they'll try to pair you with another group. Shower facilities are available back in Jaisalmer if you want to clean up before heading elsewhere.

What’s included

Your overnight experience includes hotel pickup from Jaisalmer (or a pre-arranged meeting point), a jeep ride to the camel point, breakfast before the first ride, two camel rides across the Thar Desert, lunch and traditional dinner prepared by your guides, a night sleeping under the stars on a bed with mattress and blankets, a sunrise camel ride the next morning, breakfast after sunrise, and a visit to the Serene Oasis and Khaba Fort on the return jeep to town. Shower facilities are available in Jaisalmer if you wish to refresh before or after the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Trotters Tours & Travels Camel Safari

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to spend a full night in the Thar Desert without the logistics of arranging transport, meals, and a safe place to sleep—the guides handle all of it, and the small group size means you're not part of a tourist convoy.

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Top questions

What time does the overnight camel safari start and end?

Departure is 6:30am from Jaisalmer; the tour ends around 11:30am the following morning.

How long are the camel rides?

The first ride is two and a half to three hours; the second is approximately two hours. A third ride happens the next morning for about ninety minutes.

What's included in the price?

Lunch and dinner are included. Breakfast is provided both mornings. Hotel pickup from Jaisalmer can be arranged.

Are there toilets or washing facilities in the desert?

No man-made facilities are available during the overnight stay. Shower facilities are available in Jaisalmer before departure or upon return.

What if I'm traveling alone?

The tour requires a minimum of two people. If you're solo, contact the operator and they'll attempt to pair you with another group.

What's the maximum group size?

Groups cap at eight people, or any size if you're traveling with your own private group.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Meals follow a standard vegetarian menu. Non-vegetarian meals are available for an additional charge. Inform them of allergies at booking.

Is this tour suitable for people with back problems?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries. Camel riding involves extended time in the saddle, which may aggravate existing back conditions.

What should I bring?

Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and long-sleeved shirts are essential to protect against sun exposure. Dress warmly for the desert night.

Do you need a passport for this tour?

Yes, a passport ID is required.