Desert

Sam Sand Dunes

The classic rolling dunes of the Thar, with most of the camps and activities.

Photo: Roshanrajverma · CC BY-SA 4.0

About 42–50 km west of the city, Sam is the lively heart of Jaisalmer's desert tourism, with camel rides, jeeps, sunset points and dozens of camps.

Distance~45 min drive
Time neededHalf day or overnight
Best timeSunset

Tips

Stay overnight to catch both sunset and sunrise

Gallery

Sam Sand Dunes — Photo: Pinakpani · CC BY 4.0

Sam Sand Dunes — Photo: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India · CC BY-SA 2.0

Sam Sand Dunes — Photo: Timothy A. Gonsalves · CC BY-SA 4.0