Private journeys through an 850-year-old living fort, palaces carved like lace, and silent dunes where the night belongs to music and stars.
Jaisalmer is not a place you visit. It is a kingdom you enter, through sandstone gates, into lanes carved like lace, and out onto dunes where the night belongs to music and stars.
A kingdom of sandstone and silence
Founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 and enriched by the Silk Route caravans, Jaisalmer rises from the Thar like a mirage of gold.
We design private journeys here: a suite in a palace or a carved haveli, a chauffeur who knows every lane, a camel at the crest of the dunes at sunset, and a Manganiyar song by firelight. Every itinerary is tailor-made and priced for your dates.
Journeys worth the crossing
013 days · 2 nights · DesertThe Royal TharOur most-loved journey: the Golden Fort by day, then a night under canvas on the dunes.
022 days · 1 night · HeritageGolden City EscapeA short, unhurried stay in the old city: havelis, cenotaphs and the Fort lit up at night.
034 days · 3 nights · Grand tourGrand JaisalmerThe complete Golden City in palace comfort, with a day on the border and a night on the dunes.
045 days · 4 nights · Grand tourMarwar Royal Circuit: Jodhpur & JaisalmerTwo great desert capitals, linked by a private drive across the Thar.
053 days · 2 nights · CelebrationNew Year Gala on the DunesRing in the New Year with folk music, a bonfire and fireworks over the Thar.
063 days · 2 nights · CelebrationDiwali in the Golden CityThe Fort glowing with diyas, lamps floating on Gadisar, and festive sweets in the bazaars.
073 days · 2 nights · CelebrationDesert Festival JourneyMaru Mahotsav: camel races, turbans, moustaches and a full-moon folk night on the dunes.
083 days · 2 nights · MonsoonMonsoon RetreatRain-washed sandstone, a full Gadisar Lake, green dunes and the year's best rates.Sleep like royalty
From palace suites and carved havelis to private tents on the dunes, each one is chosen for character, comfort and service.
When the sun leaves the dunes, the Fort keeps the gold. Then the drums begin, and the desert remembers it was once a kingdom.
Moments of the desert
Estimated prices adjust to the season and your dates. Anything marked “Request quote” is confirmed by our team.
01 / 06Sunset Camel SafariRide the dune crests at golden hour as the Thar turns amber.est. from ₹800 per person1–2 hours
02 / 06Rajasthani Cultural EveningManganiyar music, Kalbeliya and Ghoomar dance around the bonfire.Request quote2–3 hours
03 / 06Dinner on the DunesBajre ki roti, ker sangri and dal-baati cooked over the fire.Request quote2 hours04 / 06Desert StargazingFar from city lights, the Milky Way rises over the Thar.Request quote1–2 hours05 / 06Fort & Havelis Heritage WalkA guided walk through the living fort and the carved merchant havelis.Request quote3–4 hours
06 / 06Tanot & Longewala Border Day TripTanot Mata temple and the 1971 Longewala battlefield and memorial.Request quoteFull day850 years of golden stone
The living Fort, merchant havelis, royal cenotaphs, a ghost village and the Jain temples of an ancient capital.
Sam or Khuri? Choose your dunes
~42–50 km · 45 minSam Sand DunesGrand, lively and classic, with the most luxury camps, the tallest dunes and spectacular sunsets. Camp packages est. ₹3,400 – ₹6,700.~48 km · 1 hrKhuri Sand DunesQuieter, lower dunes and real village life, for those who want the Thar to themselves. Full experience est. ₹1,500 – ₹3,000 pp.Compare the dunes in detail → Browse every Jaisalmer desert camp →
The desert road, privately driven
Executive sedans, premium MPVs, luxury travellers for groups and open 4×4s for the dunes.
Airport and station pick-ups, transfers to the camps at Sam and Khuri, border day trips and the long drive from Jodhpur or Jaipur, all with experienced local chauffeurs.
Our fleetDesert Festival (Maru Mahotsav) 2027
18–20 Feb 2027 (tentative)Jaisalmer Fort & Sam Sand Dunes
Three days of camel races and camel dances, turban-tying and moustache contests, Mr. Desert, folk music and a full-moon finale on the Sam dunes. Stays fill up early.
How to reach Jaisalmer
Air
17 km from the city. Mostly seasonal flights, with more of them Oct–Mar. Delhi ~1 h 25 m, Jaipur ~1 h 45 m. Ride-hailing apps don't operate, so use the prepaid taxi counter (~₹400–600 to the city).
Rail
Direct trains from Delhi and Jaipur (Jaipur ~13 h). Overnight sleeper trains are the classic way to arrive.
Road
Good highways from Jodhpur (~5 h) and Jaipur (~9–10 h). Private taxis and state buses run daily.
Guides for the season
The big dates sell out first. Start planning with our guides.
New Year in Jaisalmer 2027
Gala nights in desert camps and how to book before they sell out.
Desert Festival 2027
Maru Mahotsav, 18–20 Feb: events, camel races and where to stay.
Jaisalmer Desert Camps
Sam or Khuri, luxury or village: prices, inclusions and seasons.
The Travel Journal
Itineraries, budgets, packing lists and stories from the Thar.