Historic & Heritage
Kuldhara Abandoned Village
A Paliwal Brahmin village emptied overnight in the 1820s according to local tradition, left as ruins on…
1 hr
₹20
The classic Thar dune field 40 km west, where camel rides, jeep safaris and overnight camps run every evening in season.
Don't miss
- Sunset camel ride
- Dune bashing by jeep
- Folk music at camp
- Desert night sky
- Time needed
- 4 hr
- Entry
- Free
- Best time
- Evening
- Photography
- Allowed
- Parking
- Available
Works well for
Friends
Couple
Family
Corporate
Tips from our editors
The dunes at Sam get busy and noisy in peak season; Khuri, 45 km south-west, is quieter for the same experience. Confirm what the camp price actually includes before you commit.
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