Desert Of Rajasthan

THAR DESERT is 18th largest desert area in whole world and is in both India and Pakistan.

In the India's site, you will find sand dunes that are  20-50 meter's tall, and many desert tourism related activities like came safari, jeep safari, dune bushing, desert camping and in some places "paragliding. Put the deserts are some of the best places to capture senset or sunrise, with your comera or mobile.

I will shared 7 authentic desert Sand Dune in rajasthan. 

1 Desert in jaisalmer 

Desert in jaisalmer is one of the best city in whole thar desert of Rajasthan you will find here vast desert land and two prominent desert dune places of sum sand dunes and khuri sand dunes both are blessed with 30-60 meters tall sand dunes, which attract travellers from all over world. Along with these two dunes, jaisalmer is a very popular tourist attractions and its Golden Fort, also known as sonar quila is a must watch along with many other places like Gadisar lake, amar sagar, jaisalmer war museum etc. 

   

 Sam sand dunes (Jaisalmer) 

#1 of 7 desert Dunes in rajasthan. 

Jaisalmer, is the best desert destination in thar rajasthan and the dunes here, sam sand dune ans khuri sand dune. Same is around 45 km away for city. The main area of sam, which has no trees ; just ssnd dunes is perfect place for travellers searching for a authentic desert holiday in rajasthan. 

How to reach sam sand dunes? 

To reach here, you need to book a jaisalmer to sam taxi, that cost around Rs. 15000-20000.

You can enjoy activities here are like:Jaisalmer camel safari, jaisalmer jeep safari, view of best sunset in whole India, dunes bashing with quad bikes, paragliding, etc

Khuri sand dunes (Jaisalmer) 

#2 of 7 desert dunes in rajasthan. 

33km south of sam sand dunes and 45km from jaisalmer city, you find another popular area sand dunes area by the name khuri sand dunes. 

Khuri is popular village safari destination in jaisalmer, where travellers prefer to stay in small home stays and enjoy walks at sand walks at sand dunes. 

How to reach khuri sand dunes? 

You need to hire a taxi from jaisalmer and go for khuri, which is 50 km south west from the city.

You can also plan a trip like. 

Arrival in same in day 1 around 3-4 pm

Enjoy and explore sam and stay here for a night, at one of many desert camps.

Next day arrive at khuri, 45 minute drive from sam, just before sunrise 

So with above suggested plan, you sand dunes of sam and khuri. 

2 Desert of jodhpur 

Is 260 km east from jaisalmer and is one of the three top prominent and desert region in thar desert. Jodhpur district has green vegetation, but you will find one Marvel, that is now rated as perfect desert in Jodhpur jaisalmer. 

Osian desert (Jodhpur)

# 3 of 7 desert dunes in rajasthan. 

The desert of Osian is quite close from jodhpur, around 70km and is famous for two temple (Osian mata temple and a jain temple) along with the desert dunes at Osian sand dunes, you will find only a handful of desert camp, along with a few camel and jeep safari tours operators. Mostly these dunes are visited by travellers who are in Jodhpur and want to enjoy an authentic desert safari activities, jeep safari, camel safari etc. 

How to reach Osian desert (Jodhpur) 

You can use public transport like, bus from jodhpur, or hire a private taxi. It will take between 1-2 hours to reach Osian, as its 67km from jodhpur. 

3 Desert in bharmer

Around 160 km south of jaisalmer is the city of bharmer which is rated as the 2nd desert city of Rajasthan. Where you will find a vast desert area and the most prominent desert region. 

Mahabar desert 

#4 of 7 desert dunes in rajasthan.

3 cities in Western rajasthan and just 15 minutes drive from bharmer.

Mahabar sand dunes is small, but very beautiful desert area where you want, find desert camps or safari tours, but  it's perfect for those travellers who either want to drive their own suv or bike on dunes. 

How to reach Maharana desert (bharmer) 

You can either take a auto from bharmer city, which will charge around 100-150 or book a taxi from bharmer and visit Mahabar sand dunes along with more nearly places like: sanchal Fort Mahabar temple and kushal vatika, jain temple. 

4 Desert in Nagaur 

Nagaur is in Central rajasthan and close from both jodhpur and jaisalmer. Though nagaur is most known for its cattle farm but it take you to travel 45 km south from nagaur city. 

# 5 of 7 desert dunes in rajasthan 

 Khimsar is a small town in Central rajasthan which lies between jaipur and jodhpur, And it just 45 km away from nagaur city (closest railway station) so once you enter Khimsar Town you will first notice a big solar panel unit from reliance and a sand dune resort which is the major attraction " Khimsar sand Dunes resort". Surrounding areaof Khimsar is flat desert area, but is full of rich wildlife like desert fox, nigai, black bucks, demoiselle, cranes, partridges and other species in wildlife. 

How to reach Khimsar (nagaur) 

Either you can hire a taxi from jodhpur or jaipur to reach Khimsar which will be a two to four hours drive, or you can catch a train till nagaur railway station. 

5 desert in Bikaner 

# 6 of 7 desert Dunes in rajasthan 

Bikaner is famous for its junagarh place, karni mata temple (where you will find more then 25,000 rates) and the desert area just outside the city. Bikaner sand dune area is famous for its camel safari and camping activities. 

How to reach (bikaner) 

Camps and safari tours in Bikaner are conducted in raisar area, which is just 15 minutes drive from Bikaner city. To reach here, you can use public transport or hire a cabin Bikaner for full day and explore all attractions of full day and explore all attractions of Bikaner city. 

6 desert in Pushkar 

# 7 of 7 desert dunes in rajasthan 

Pushkar is one of the holiest cities for the hindus and a major tourist destination of Rajasthan, surrounded by desert sands.

The sand dunes here are not as spectacular as that around sam sand dunes jaisalmer but they are related as the best place to go for exploring the rural village in rajasthan. 

How to reach (Pushkar) 

The nearest railway station from Pushkar to Ajmera junction (around 15km away) which is connected with all major cities like jaipur, Delhi etc. 

And who is searching for desert near jaipur, Pushkar desert is The best option as its just 140km away from jaipur, which you can cover in less than 3 hours. With jaipur to Pushkar taxi package. 

Activities in Pushkar desert 

Every year, an annual festival is organised in Pushkar, which is rated as the biggest camel fair in whole world. 

Its the Pushkar camel fair or Pushkar mela and is planned in the month of November. Qnd travellers from all over India and abroad visit this deserts area to enjoy a rural camel safari (ride) and later enjoy a dinner and dance program, either in the camp or in a village.