Sam Sand Dunes

There is no point coming to the Thar Desert if you don't go for the Desert Safari. That is why Sam sand dunes are becoming the major attraction in Jaisalmer. This is the closest place from where you can loose yourself in 'the Great Thar Desert'. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. The best way to get here, of course, is on camelback.

Join a camel caravan at Jaisalmer on your Rajasthan tours and ride along the breathtaking crests and troughs. Enjoy the romance of solitude as your camel takes you deep in the hearts of the Thar Desert. Put yourself in the camp and experience the sun setting behind the horizon. Organize a bonfire with the fellow tourists in the night and enjoy the rustic and earthy music and dance of Rajasthan.

In the month of February/March, this whole place turns into a cultural hub. The desert festival organized amid these dunes is the showcase of Rajasthani culture as a whole. Open-air cultural extravaganzas, puppet shows, folk dance performances, camel races, competitions and general festivities mark this annual event that is held with great pomp and show at the Sam Sand dunes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Attractions of Sam sand dunes
Having a look of the sunrise or the sunset from the Sam Sand Dunes will be a breathtaking view. Witnessing the ripples on the Sam sand dunes caused by the winds is also a unique sight. These picturesque phenomenons attract a large number of nature lovers and photographers from different parts of the world.

The region around Sam sand dunes also hosts a number of cultural shows. These shows add a lot of value to your Jaisalmer tour as you will get a close look of the rich culture of Rajasthan. The famous Rajasthani dances are performed in these shows. The campfires and the musical nights are also an awesome experience for the tourists. Features like these make a tour to Sam sand dunes packed with excitements.

There is also a number of camel cavalcades arranged in this part of Rajasthan. These tours will give you an opportunity to have an in-depth look of the raw beauty of the desert. There are a number of tour operators which offer comprehensive tour to Jaisalmer. These tours are embedded with trip to Sam sand dunes. You can book tour according to your preference. The tour will be an awesome experience for sure. However, it is best to book the tour from a tour operator which has a certain level of experience and expertise in this sector.

How to Reach Sam Sand Dunes
How to reach Sam sand dunes from Jaisalmer city? The site is located at a distance of about 40 km from Jaisalmer city. It is a desert area and also one of the most famous tourist destination in Jaisalmer. It is very interesting to see how the local people lead their lives in such kind of a region. As the sun sets, the liveliness of Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer increases even more. There are several camps,