Jodhpur: Camel Safari & Jeep Desert Tour with Sunset

Desert on camel, then by jeep: Osian's two-part rhythm before dark

You get hotel pickup, a 45-minute temple visit, one hour on camel through the Thar Desert, and a sunset you'll remember. The optional jeep safari adds 40 minutes of faster-paced dune driving. Everything loops back to Jodhpur by evening, so you're not committing to an overnight.

Step-by-step itinerary

Desert Safari and Temple Visit

• Pick up from Jodhpur hotel
• Drive to Osian by private car
• Visit Sachiya Mata Temple for 45 minutes
• Enjoy Four Wheel Jeep Safari in desert
• Take traditional camel safari in Thar Desert
• Watch sunset over the desert
• Return to Jodhpur hotel

The experience

The camel moves slower than you'd expect, and that's the whole point. You're picked up from your Jodhpur hotel, airport, or railway station around 2:30pm, then driven about an hour to Osian, a small desert town that sits at the edge of the Thar. First stop is Sachiya Mata Temple, built a thousand years ago: 45 minutes to walk around, no guide, just you and the stone. The temple's quiet in the afternoon heat, and it sets the tone for what comes next.

Then you're on a camel for roughly an hour, moving through the actual desert. The animal knows the sand better than any jeep does, and the pace lets you notice things: the color of the dunes shifting as the light changes, the way the horizon stretches flat in every direction. If you've added the optional 40-minute four-wheel jeep safari when you booked, that comes after the camel ride, and it's faster, rougher, a different kind of thrill across the same terrain. Either way, you're timed to catch the sunset, which is the reason people come here. The light turns the sand gold and then orange, and it stays in your head.

You're back at your hotel in Jodhpur by evening. If your accommodation is in the Old City, pickup happens from the tour operator's office instead. The driver speaks English and handles all the logistics: fuel is included, and if you've booked the folk dance and dinner add-on, that's part of the day too. Groups stay small, maximum 15 people per booking.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel, airport, railway station, or bus station pickup and drop-off in Jodhpur, an English-speaking driver, fuel surcharge, a 45-minute visit to Sachiya Mata Temple, and a one-hour camel ride through the Thar Desert timed for sunset.
• The 40-minute four-wheel jeep safari is optional and can be added when booking.
• Folk dance and dinner are also available as optional add-ons.

Options for this experience

3 options

Camel safari day trip only07:30, 15:30 and 16:00This option offers a camel safari with a temple visit and round-trip transportation from Jodhpur. Pickup is included.

Jeep safari combined with a camel safari5 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 15:30This option provides a jeep safari and camel safari with a temple visit and round-trip transportation from Jodhpur. Pickup is included.

Full Package5 departure times: the first at 14:30, the last at 16:00This option includes round-trip AC transport, a jeep safari, a camel safari, a culture folk dance and dinner, with a temple visit. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 16:00

Book up to1h before

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Balaji Forex Tours And Travels

Is this one for you?Right for travelers based in Jodhpur without a car who want both the temple and the desert in one afternoon, since pickup is included and the timing fits a half-day schedule. Camel and jeep rides involve movement and jolting, so plan accordingly if you have back or joint concerns.

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Top questions

What time does pickup happen?

Hotel, airport, railway station, or bus station pickup is at 2:30pm (or 2pm depending on your location). If you're staying in Jodhpur's Old City, pickup is from the tour operator's office.

How long is the camel ride?

Approximately one hour in the Thar Desert.

Is the jeep safari included?

No, it's optional. You can add a 40-minute four-wheel jeep safari when you book. It comes after the camel ride and covers the sand dunes with a guide.

What's included in the price?

Hotel or station pickup and drop-off, English-speaking driver, fuel, camel ride, and temple entry. Folk dance and dinner are optional add-ons.

Is there a guide for the temple?

No guide is provided at Sachiya Mata Temple. You have 45 minutes to explore on your own.

What's the group size limit?

Maximum 15 people per booking.

Is this tour safe for people with health concerns?

It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Camel and jeep rides involve movement and jolting.

Are children free?

Children and infants are free when at least two adults are paying for the tour.