Jodhpur Camel Safari & Temple Day Tour: Sunset in the Thar

A thousand-year-old temple sits in the desert before you ride a camel into the sunset.

A full-day tour from Jodhpur combines a self-guided visit to Sachiya Mata Temple in Osian with a camel ride across the Thar Desert timed for sunset. Hotel, airport, railway or bus station pickup in Jodhpur is included, along with private car transport to Osian and back. The camel safari is the centerpiece: a peak experience in Rajasthan that unfolds as the light changes over the sands. You choose at checkout whether to add a jeep safari, folk dance and dinner, or keep it to the temple and camel ride alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Temple visit and sunset camel safari

• Pickup from Jodhpur hotel or station
• Travel to Osian by private car
• Visit Sachiya Mata Temple
• Start camel safari in Thar Desert
• Watch sunset during camel ride
• Return to Jodhpur by private vehicle

The experience

Your tour starts with pickup around 2 pm or 2:30 pm from your hotel, airport, railway station or bus station in Jodhpur. A private car takes you to Osian, where you spend about an hour exploring Sachiya Mata Temple on your own: a place of worship built 1,000 years ago. The temple sits in the desert landscape, and there is no guide provided for this part, so you move at your own pace through the space.

After the temple, you head to the camel safari starting point. The ride itself is considered a peak experience in Rajasthan: you mount a camel and travel across the Thar Desert while the sun moves toward the horizon. The timing is deliberate. You stay out long enough to watch the skies and sands change colors during the sunset hour. This is when the desert shows itself differently than it does in the middle of the day. Once the light fades, you return to your private vehicle for the drive back to Jodhpur.

The tour runs 5 to 7 hours total, depending on traffic and how long you linger at the temple. Groups stay under 15 people per booking. At checkout, you can add a jeep safari through the desert or a folk dance performance with dinner back in Jodhpur, both optional. If your hotel is in the Old City, pickup happens at the operator's office instead of your accommodation.

What’s included

• Hotel, airport, railway station or bus station pickup and drop-off in Jodhpur.
• private car transport to Osian and back.
• camel ride across the Thar Desert.
• self-guided visit to Sachiya Mata Temple.
• fuel surcharge.
• optional jeep safari or folk dance and dinner if selected at checkout.

Options for this experience

4 options

Only Temple VisitUp to 15 per booking · 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Option covering only a visit to the Sachiya Mata Temple and round-trip transportation from Jodhpur; includes pickup

Day Tour by Camel SafariUp to 30 per booking · 6 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30Day tour with a camel safari and temple visit, including round-trip transportation from Jodhpur; pickup is included

Jeep Safari with a Camel SafariUp to 30 per booking · 07:00, 14:30 and 15:00Option including a camel safari and jeep safari, a temple visit, and pickup and drop-off from Jodhpur; pickup is included

Full PackageUp to 30 per booking · 14:30, 15:00 and 15:30Complete package with a temple visit, camel safari, jeep safari, folk dance and buffet dinner, plus round-trip transport; pickup is included

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

Before you book

Lasts 5h–7h, runs every day, 8 start times, from US$ 21 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:30

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Jodhpur Camel Safari Private Day Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you're combining temple exploration with a sunset camel ride and need pickup from your Jodhpur hotel or airport. The self-guided temple visit lets you linger while the fixed sunset timing anchors your day.

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Top questions

What is Sachiya Mata Temple and how much time do I spend there?

Sachiya Mata Temple is a thousand-year-old place of worship in Osian, about an hour's drive from Jodhpur. You visit it on your own for roughly one hour. There is no guide, so you explore at your own pace and decide how long to stay.

When does the camel ride happen and what is the Thar Desert like?

The camel ride takes place in the late afternoon and evening, timed so you are in the Thar Desert as the sun sets. You ride across the open sands and watch the light change over the landscape. This is the main event of the day and why the tour is scheduled to end at sunset.

Does the tour include a guide, and what if I want to add activities?

No guide is provided for the temple visit or the camel ride itself. At checkout you can choose to add a jeep safari, or a folk dance performance with dinner, or keep the tour as camel safari and temple only. Each option is a separate purchase choice.

What time does pickup happen and where can I be picked up?

Pickup is around 2 pm or 2:30 pm from your hotel, airport, railway station or bus station in Jodhpur. If you are staying in the Old City, pickup happens at the operator's office instead of your hotel.

Is the camel ride suitable for someone with back problems or during pregnancy?

The camel ride is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers. It is suitable for all other fitness levels, and children ride free when at least two adults are paying for the tour.