Rajasthan
Sam Sand Dunes
The big dune field 42 km west of Jaisalmer — camps, camels and folk evenings.
Sam is where the Thar finally looks the way people imagine it. Camel and jeep safaris run through the afternoon, and the desert camps put on Manganiar music and dinner after sunset. Book ahead in December.
What to see
- 01
Sunset camel safari
Leave the camp by 16:30 to reach the ridge in time.
- 02
Desert camp cultural evening
Folk music, kalbeliya dance and dinner under canvas.
- 03
Dune bashing
Jeep runs across the sand for those who want them.
