Jaisalmer: Sunset Camel Safari with Dinner & Desert Return

Summary

Sunset camel ride in Rajasthan desert with village stop and dinner

You’ll ride your own camel across Rajasthan’s sand dunes from Jaisalmer, stopping at Kuldhara village before settling in for sunset snacks on the dunes. Enjoy a freshly cooked local dinner under open skies before heading back by jeep. It’s a few hours that’ll stay with you long after you shake out your shoes.

What’s the experience like?

We were already bouncing a bit by the time we left Jaisalmer, squeezed into a jeep with the windows down — you could smell the dust before you even saw the sand. Our guide, Arjun, grinned and told us stories about the old Kuldhara village as we rattled along. When we finally stepped out at the edge of the dunes, I remember thinking how quiet it suddenly got — just wind and that soft crunch underfoot. The camels were waiting, all tall and patient-looking. Mine was called Raju. He turned his head when I tried to say hello (maybe he understood me?).

The ride itself was both slower and wobblier than I’d pictured — you have to sort of trust your body to sway along. Arjun kept checking in on us, making sure no one fell behind or lost a sandal (it happens). We passed these little tufts of grass poking through the sand and sometimes a stray goat would wander by. The sun started dropping fast; everything turned gold for a while. Someone handed around chai and snacks while we sat together on an old rug watching the sky change colors. I didn’t expect to feel so calm out there — just sitting quietly with strangers who felt like friends for an hour.

Dinner was cooked right there over hot coals — lentils, flatbread, something spicy that made my nose run but tasted perfect after all that dry air. There was this moment where everyone went quiet looking up at the first stars coming out; even Arjun stopped talking for once. Then it was back in the jeep for the ride home to Jaisalmer, still brushing sand off my shoes and thinking about how different everything looked in moonlight. I still think about that view sometimes when it gets noisy at home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunset camel safari and dinner

• Start safari from Jaisalmer at 2:30pm
• Visit Kuldhara village
• Choose Sam or Khuri Sand Dunes
• Receive warm welcome from staff
• Enjoy 90-minute camel ride
• Watch sunset with snacks
• Relish local cuisine dinner
• Stargaze before jeep ride back

Top questions

What time does the sunset camel safari start from Jaisalmer?

The safari starts between 2:30pm and 3:00pm from Jaisalmer.

Is dinner included in this half-day camel safari?

Yes, a local dinner is prepared on location and included in your tour.

Do I get my own camel during the safari?

Yes, each person is given their own camel for the ride.

Are snacks or drinks provided during the tour?

Snacks and bottled water are included during your safari experience.

Which sand dunes can I visit on this tour?

You may choose between Sam Sand Dunes or Khuri Sand Dunes.

Is pickup included from my hotel or meeting point?

The tour includes pickup from Jaisalmer; check details when booking.

Is this camel safari suitable for infants or pregnant travelers?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers; infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

How long is the actual camel ride?

The camel ride lasts approximately 90 minutes per person.

What’s included

Your afternoon includes pickup from Jaisalmer, a guided stop at Kuldhara village, your own camel for a 90-minute desert ride through either Sam or Khuri Sand Dunes, plus snacks and bottled water as you watch sunset on the sand. Afterward there’s a freshly cooked local dinner before returning by jeep to town in the evening.