Jaisalmer Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Jaisalmer tours and things to do in Rajasthan’s "Golden City": ride a camel into the Thar Desert to camp under a billion stars on the Sam sand dunes, explore the living sandstone fort rising from the desert, admire the intricately carved havelis, drink in the sunset over Gadisar Lake, and take a 4x4 jeep safari across the dunes. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Jaisalmer by interest
Whatever brings you to Jaisalmer — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Jaisalmer
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Jaisalmer Fort
Living fort.
Camel Safari
Thar dunes.
Sam Sand Dunes
Desert camps.
Patwon ki Haveli
Carved mansion.
Jeep Safari
Dune thrills.
Gadisar Lake
Desert oasis.
Folk Culture
Music & dance.
Golden City
Old bazaars.
40 km awaySam Sand Dunes
Desert camps.
Desert awayCamel Safari
Thar dunes.
City awayJaisalmer Fort
Living fort.
City awayPatwon ki Haveli
Carved mansion.
Desert awayJeep Safari
Dune thrills.
City awayGadisar Lake
Desert oasis.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Jaisalmer visitor asks before booking.
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Warm days and cool nights — the ideal time for the desert.
Spring (Mar)
Still pleasant before the heat builds.
Summer (Apr–Jun)
Very hot — safaris are limited to early and late in the day.
Monsoon (Jul–Sep)
Light rain and cooler, with fewer visitors.
Desert Festival
The February festival is a colourful highlight.
Best overall
November to February is ideal.
One day
The fort, havelis and a sunset camel safari.
Two days
Add an overnight desert camp.
Three days
Add jeep safaris and Gadisar Lake.
For the desert
Camel safaris and Sam dune camps.
For heritage
The Golden Fort and havelis.
With kids
The fort and a short camel ride.
On foot
The fort and old city are best explored on foot.
Auto-rickshaw
Handy for hopping between sites and the lake.
Jeep & tours
Tours reach the Sam dunes and desert camps.
By camel
Camels carry you across the dunes on safari.
Where to stay
Stay in a fort haveli or a Sam dune camp.
Indian rupee
India uses the rupee; carry cash for the bazaars.
Explore the fort
Wander the living Golden Fort and its Jain temples.
Sunset camel safari
Time your camel safari for the desert sunset.
Overnight camp
Stay a night on the Sam dunes for the full experience.
See the havelis
Admire the carved facades of Patwon ki Haveli.
Gadisar Lake
Visit at sunrise or sunset for the best light.
Winter visit
Come November to February for the best weather.
Desert camps
Sam dune camps sell out — book ahead.
Camel safaris
Sunset camel safaris fill up — reserve early.
Jeep safaris
Jeep safaris have limited spots — book ahead.
Fort guides
Good heritage guides book out — reserve early.
Desert Festival
February festival dates are busiest — book everything ahead.
Peak winter
November to February fills fast — reserve ahead.
Camel safari
Around €15–40 for a sunset camel safari.
Desert camp
About €25–70 for an overnight desert camp.
Jeep safari
Roughly €20–50 for a jeep desert safari.
City & fort tour
Around €12–35 for a guided city and fort tour.
Combo package
About €40–90 for a camel, jeep and camp package.
How to save
Book combo desert packages and share group safaris.
Jaisalmer through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Desert & fort.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Warm & calm.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Good.
- Best for
- Early safaris.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Very hot.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Light rain.