Thar Desert Tour: Camel Rides & Wild Camping from Jaisalmer

A couple of nights in the desert: one under the stars, one in a Swiss tent

A 3-day Thar Desert tour from Jaisalmer combines camel rides across golden dunes, visits to abandoned Kuldhara Village and desert landmarks, and two nights of accommodation: one wild camping and one in a luxury Swiss tent. Private jeep transport, an English-speaking guide, meals including traditional Rajasthani home-cooked lunch, and camel rides are included. Pickup from Jaisalmer is arranged. Children from age 6 are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Authentic wild camping experience

• Visit abandoned Kuldhara village
• Travel to sand dunes by jeep
• Enjoy 2-hour camel ride till sunset
• Set up camp and cook vegetarian dinner

Day 2: Desert life and luxury camping

• Breakfast at camp
• Morning camel ride through dunes
• Guided walk in traditional desert village
• Meet local families and explore culture
• Enjoy home-cooked Rajasthani lunch
• Stay in luxury Swiss tents

Day 3: Departure

• Buffet breakfast in dining hall
• Optional camel ride or walk to dunes
• Transfer to Jaisalmer by 10 am

The experience

The tour opens with Kuldhara Village, a 17th-century settlement abandoned after the Paliwal Brahmin community left under historical hardship. From there, a private jeep carries you to the sand dunes for a two-hour camel ride into sunset. That evening, you cook vegetarian dinner at camp and sleep under the stars: the first of two nights. The next morning brings another camel ride through soft dunes as the cool breeze rises, followed by a guided walk through a traditional desert village where you meet local families in their mud houses, learn their daily routines and handicrafts, and share a home-cooked Rajasthani lunch prepared by a local family using fresh regional ingredients. The second night lands in a luxury Swiss tent, where comfort returns without leaving the desert. On the final morning, a buffet breakfast precedes either one last camel ride or a short walk to nearby dunes before the driver returns you to Jaisalmer by 10 am.

The route also takes in Jaseri Lake, described as an oasis in the middle of the desert, and Khaba Fort, a 13th-century structure set in what was once a populated Paliwal Brahmin village. Private transportation means the pace stays yours. The guide speaks English and leads the cultural exchanges and the meals. Bottled water and snacks travel with you throughout.

What’s included

• Private jeep transport throughout the 3 days.
• English-speaking guide.
• two camel rides (sunset on day one, morning on day two).
• bottled water and snacks.
• traditional Rajasthani lunch cooked by a local family.
• coffee and tea.
• wild camping under the stars on night one.
• luxury Swiss tent accommodation on night two.
• buffet breakfast on the final morning.
• hotel pickup from Jaisalmer.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 13:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Youth (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Fifu Camel Safaris

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the full desert immersion across two different nights: wild camping lets you sleep under the dunes, while the Swiss tent brings comfort back without leaving the desert. The private jeep and small-group format mean the pace stays yours, and the home-cooked meals and village walks are built into the itinerary, not optional add-ons.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 11 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Kuldhara Village and why was it abandoned?

Kuldhara is a 17th-century village built by Paliwal Brahmins that was abandoned after the community faced taxation and hardship imposed by a historical ruler. Around 84 villages of the same community were affected, and the residents left due to humiliation. It now stands as an example of a deserted settlement frozen in time.

How much time do I spend on camel rides during the 3 days?

You ride camels for two hours at sunset on the first day, then again for a morning ride through the soft dunes on the second day. A third optional camel ride is available on the final morning before departure, or you can take a short walk to the nearby sand dunes instead.

What kind of accommodation do I get on each night?

The first night is wild camping under the stars at the sand dunes camp. The second night is in a luxury Swiss tent at the main camp, which offers comfort while keeping you in the desert setting. Both nights include the camp experience. The Swiss tent provides beds and shelter.

Is the Rajasthani lunch cooked by a restaurant, or do I eat with a local family?

Lunch on day two is home-cooked by a local desert family in their home using fresh local ingredients. You eat with them and experience the warm hospitality Rajasthan is known for, as part of the authentic village life segment of the tour.

What is included in the price, and what costs extra?

Private jeep transport, bottled water, snacks, lunch, coffee and tea, camel rides, and the English-speaking guide are all included. Entry fees to Kuldhara Village (50 rupees per person) and monument fees are not included and are paid separately.