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Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer: Experience the desert charm


One of the most frequently visited tourist attractions in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer is Sam Sand Dunes. Located about 42 kilometers from Jaisalmer city, Sam Sand Dunes is simply the most fascinating attractions of the city to experience the desert charm. These dunes are always in the bucket list of travelers for their soul-stirring experience that it offers right in the midst of the astounding Thar Desert. The spell-binding dune stretches to about 2 kilometers and offers a breathtaking view during sunrises and sunsets. A journey to Jaisalmer - The Golden city remains incomplete without enjoying a desert safari because if you won’t explore the Thar on a camel’s back, then you are really missing all the fun for remarkable Jaisalmer Trip Package.

Imagining the camel ride over the desert dunes during sunset with fellow travelers entices every traveler the most. To experience the rawness of desert dunes it is usually advised to go on a camel safari before sunset or before sunrise. This is so because you will experience the warmth of the locals and notice their lifestyle from close. However, there are some areas of the desert that are still unexplored but offer a memorable desert experience of life.

Additionally, desert experiences become more exciting when it comes to enjoying a desert camping wherein you will stay in mud cottages or Swiss tents over the desert dunes with proper arrangements of camping. When desert camps in Jaisalmer are booked, some of the travel operators provide special dance and music performances by local tribes along with arrangements of delicious buffet dinner.

The delight of camping in Sam Sand Dunes:



Many times, travelers in Jaisalmer book their day excursion to the desert safari in Sam Sand Dunes. The experience of desert safari remains incomplete without enjoying camping with fellow travelers in Jaisalmer. Nevertheless, there are so many desert safari service providers in Jaisalmer offering a stay in camps or tents over the desert dunes. Spending an overnight over the dunes in these accommodations is a truly awful and unmatched experience of life. If you are on a holiday with your beloved one then you will have a great romantic time during the bliss of sunset or sunrise over the dunes in a tranquil locality. Even you can surprise your partner with romantic date arrangements in the blissful ambiance of the desert charm.

Whether you are on a family Jaisalmer Trip or on a friend’s journey to Jaisalmer, you will enjoy your best memorable evening with your friends/family while having a bonfire during the night under the star-lit sky. Your dinner arrangements will be taken care of by your tour operator wherein proper hygiene will be considered while cooking as well as serving. Lay back over the desert stretch and enjoy stargazing in the tranquil locality.

Activities to enjoy in Sam Sand Dunes:

  1. Star Gazing
  2. Camel Safari
  3. Jeep Safari
  4. Dune Bashing
  5. Paragliding or Parasailing
  6. Bonfire with friends/family
  7. Overnight camping over the dunes
  8. Photography
  9. Cultural evening


Best time to visit the Sam Sand Dunes:
The months of October to March are best considered to plan a visit to Sam Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer and this is the season when sand dunes became more touristic and lively. These dunes are also a venue of grand Desert Festival Jaisalmer in the month of February when you can take part in the cultural events of this festival. Experience the extravaganza including a lot of exciting events like puppet shows, competition such as tug of war and biggest mustache, camel race, folk performances and many more. During this festival, Jaisalmer boasts up its tourism from all around the year.

So, what are you waiting for? Plan your next Jaisalmer Holidays and mark your way towards the Sam Sand Dunes of Jaisalmer to experience the real essence of the desert.