Jodhpur to Osian: Camel Safari & Desert Night Stay Tour

Jodhpur camel safari with Osian temples and desert sleepover

You’ll ride camels through the Thar Desert near Osian after visiting ancient temples from Jodhpur, then share dinner and stories with local hosts before sleeping under stars or in a cozy hut. Wake up to chai and breakfast surrounded by sand before heading back—this overnight camel safari tour is less about ticking boxes and more about feeling Rajasthan slow down around you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Overnight Camel Safari Tour

• Pickup from Jodhpur at 2 PM
• Travel by private car to Osian
• Visit Sachiya Mata and Jain Temples
• Arrive at desert village and traditional welcome
• Rest 1-2 hours at traditional hut
• Start camel safari in Thar Desert
• Watch sunset during camel ride
• Return to home stay
• Enjoy Marwari traditional dinner
• Overnight stay in hut or under stars

Day 2 — Breakfast Then Back To Jodhpur

• Have Marwari breakfast
• Transfer back to Jodhpur

The Experience

I didn’t expect the quiet to hit so hard out in the Thar Desert. We’d left Jodhpur around 2pm—our driver, Mahesh, was early and grinned when I tried to pronounce “Osian” (I still can’t get it right). The road out was bumpy but somehow soothing, passing blue-washed houses and then nothing but sand and scrub. Before we reached the camels, we stopped at two temples: Sachiya Mata first, then the Jain Temple. The marble there felt cold even in the heat. There were locals lighting incense, a smell that lingered on my shirt for hours.

After that, we ended up in this tiny desert village where a family welcomed us with chai and more smiles than words. I was shown to a low-slung hut—mud walls, colorful blankets—and told to rest before the camel ride. I tried lying down but mostly just listened to goats outside and kids laughing somewhere nearby. The camel safari itself? Honestly, I was nervous at first (camels are taller than they look), but our guide kept making jokes about “Rajasthan’s ships.” The sky started turning pink as we rode out—wind picking up grit that got everywhere, but I didn’t care. Watching sunset from a camel’s back is something I still think about.

Dinner was Marwari food cooked over an open fire; flatbread with something spicy I couldn’t quite place (my mouth burned in a good way). Later, they asked if I wanted to sleep inside or under the stars—I picked outside, obviously. Lying there with just a thin blanket between me and the sand, listening to distant drums from another camp… it felt both strange and safe at once. Breakfast was simple but tasted amazing after all that desert air. Then Mahesh drove us back to Jodhpur—quietly this time; nobody really wanted to break whatever spell that night had left.

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Jodhpur camel safari?

Yes, pickup from your hotel or transport station in Jodhpur is included.

How long is the camel ride during the Osian day trip?

The camel ride lasts about one to two hours through the Thar Desert.

Do I get to choose between sleeping in a hut or under the stars?

Yes, you can choose either an Indian traditional hut or open sky sleeping under stars.

Are meals provided on this overnight desert tour?

Dinner and breakfast are both included during your stay.

Is there time to visit temples on this day trip from Jodhpur?

Yes, you’ll visit Sachiya Mata Temple and the Jain Temple in Osian before heading into the desert.

What kind of transportation is used for this tour?

You travel by private air-conditioned car between Jodhpur and Osian.

Can I upgrade my tour with a jeep safari instead of camels?

Yes, there’s an option to upgrade your experience with a jeep safari if you prefer.

What’s included

Your overnight adventure includes round-trip transport from Jodhpur by private car with an English-speaking driver, visits to Sachiya Mata Temple and Jain Temple in Osian, a guided camel ride across the desert at sunset, traditional Marwari dinner and breakfast shared with your hosts, plus your choice of sleeping in an Indian-style hut or directly beneath Rajasthan’s star-filled sky before returning refreshed in the morning.