GOLDEN OCEAN OF DUNES

SAM SAND DUNES

Distance : 45 kms west of Jaisalmer

Undoubtedly the most well known destination in Jaisalmer after the ‘golden fort’, the Sam Sand dunes are a tourist hot spot in more ways than one. 3km long, 1km wide and as much as half a kilometer high, the dunes are as treacherous as they are scenic.
The rippling sand miles upon miles at Sam is spell binding, alluring the tourists from all over the world. The shifting sand dunes are spread all over and everchanging. The camel safaris give one, a first hand feel of the desert life. The place is also a photographers delight and a popular site for shooting of feature films. The sunset point is an unforgettable experience.

There is no point coming to the Thar Desert if you don't go for the Desert Safari. That is why Sam sand dunes are becoming the major attraction in Jaisalmer. This is the closest place from where you can loose yourself in 'the Great Thar Desert'. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. The best way to get here, of course, is on camelback.

Join a camel caravan at Jaisalmer on your Rajasthan tours and ride along the breathtaking crests and troughs. Enjoy the romance of solitude as your camel takes you deep in the hearts of the Thar Desert. Put yourself in the camp and experience the sun setting behind the horizon. Organize a bonfire with the fellow tourists in the night and enjoy the rustic and earthy music and dance of Rajasthan.

In the month of February/March, this whole place turns into a cultural hub. The desert festival organized amid these dunes is the showcase of Rajasthani culture as a whole. Open-air cultural extravaganzas, puppet shows, folk dance performances, camel races, competitions and general festivities mark this annual event that is held with great pomp and show at the Sam Sand dunes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

KHURI SAND DUNES

Distance : 40 kms South-west of Jaisalmer

Join a camel caravan that begins at Jaisalmer and traverse Rajasthan sands in style to the Khuri village, located at a distance of 42 kilometers from the main Jaisalmer City.

Khuri Sand Dunes is one of the main sand dunes and your will surely enter into the life of the native in Jaisalmer. The desert village and the people struggle every moment of their life in this sandy desert. You can enjoy and experience the idea of staying in desert and enjoy various aspects of it. The local houses are made of clay and are beautifully decorated. The strength of these houses can be measured when the strong sand storms attract s and fail to make the houses move from its original position.

The place bears wonderful beauties of sand and visitors visit to spend the wonderful time in the great India desert. The local huts and the local houses give the opportunity to stay and enjoy the tranquil ambience of desert which is miles away from busy streets of cities.