Sam Sand Dunes
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The best-known dune area in the Thar Desert. Ride camels for sunset, go dune-bashing by jeep, or spend the night in a tent camp listening to folk music.
Sam Sand Dunes lies about 42 km west of the city. It is the nearest large stretch of rolling dunes to Jaisalmer and one of the main venues of the Desert Festival. In the evening, visitors ride camels or jeeps up the dunes to watch the sunset. Afterward, at camp, you can enjoy Rajasthani folk music and dance and a thali meal, and you can choose to spend the night in a tent camp under the stars. A camel ride costs a few hundred rupees for about 30 minutes, and jeep rides are extra. Camp prices vary widely, so compare reviews before booking. In peak season the area is crowded and commercialized. For a quieter experience, head to camps further out.
Opening hours
Open all day; busiest around sunset
Nearby sights
- Khaba Fort
- Kuldhara Abandoned Village
- Desert National Park
- Khuri Sand Dunes
- Lodurva Jain Temple
- Amar Sagar
- Bada Bagh
- Vyas Chhatri