Introduction

If you are looking forward to experiencing desert camps, then Rajasthan is the name that pops up in an explorer’s mind and Jaisalmer being the top priority. All these camps offer an exotic concoction of thrilling, adventure, culture, that promises you to make you stay a memorable one. The guide starts with the top things in Jaisalmer that you must definitely mark up in your to do list are as follows:-

1) Sunsets and sunrises over the dunes

You must have experienced sun rise or drop on a beach or on mountains, but if you haven’t tried viewing sun sets in deserts then you are missing a major bonanza exposure yet. The sun across the horizon and you on the sand dunes and capturing artistic stilettos of the camel caravans in the distance is just magical and soothing to your eyes. 

2) Thrilling jeep safari

It is just a dune bashing adventure wherein you feel the high of your jeep speeding down as a roller coaster on the dunes. The experienced drivers just make the ride full of thrill and excitement making you feel goosebumps all over! If you go for desert camping this is an absolute must.

3) Camel safari

Want to feel the dubai vibes? Then you may feel like a sheik in dubai if you go on a camel safari. The safari has two types- One is on small camels, that are generally given to the customers who want to feel the desert sand dunes and the other is the long ride where the customers are actually taken to the villages for exposure.

There is an ongoing debate of banning such rides so as to descend animal cruelty but unfortunately it is the source of livelihood for many localities at the site, so if you also support a cause as such then you may avoid it as a personal initiative on a short tour but if you really want an authentic experience then their is no point avoiding a camel ride, that is for sure.

4) Pit spots enroute to the Thar desert

Add more spice to your desert trip by stopping at some mysterious destinations or listen to the stories of Tanot Mata Temple or exploring the ghost town of Kuldhara. These places will definitely add thrill and excitement to your camping experience and if your camp does not include these locations then you must add them personally.

5) Folk music and dance 

The best part of your day at the camps has to be the evenings, sitting around the bonfire listening to folk music and relaxing in pleasure being back at site after a back breaking trip throughout the day.   

Planning a complete camping trip does not only include deciding your to-do list but also you must not forget the right time to visit, the right camp for you and many other things matter the most. October to February i.e. the winter season, is the best time to go camping as this is when the heat is tolerable and the winters are a little chilly which is the best combination of appropriate balance between the heat and cold.

Also, the ideal duration of the trip must also be considered which is recommended to be 2 nights and 3 days which are perfectly enough to experience all the highlights and have a relaxing getaway. The other thing that occurs to be important is, how to reach jaisalmer? So Jaisalmer station is the most popular in the whole state, you may comfortably reach Jaisalmer via the train. The distance from the station to the sand dunes is almost 40 kms which is not a tough trip.

Conclusion

Jaisalmer is indeed a golden city of dreams. even after your camp trip you may do sightseeing and shop around the aesthetic street in the city and collect your memories with amazing photo backdrops. Also shopping for special traditional things, as to keep them as a wonderful memory with you.

If you are looking for a peaceful getaway , from the typical urban chaos. then this is indeed the best destination for you as you may forget everything in the traditional ambience within the sand dunes with the perfect sunsets and music buzzing calmly in your ears as a retreat.