City Vibe

Desert National Park – A Golden Wilderness of the Thar Desert

The Desert National Park, near Jaisalmer, spans 3,162 sq. km and showcases the stark beauty of the Thar Desert with rolling dunes, rocky outcrops, and rare wildlife.

✨ What Makes It Special

• 🦅 Great Indian Bustard – critically endangered bird
• 🐾 Desert wildlife: chinkaras, blackbuck, desert fox
• 🐦 Migratory birds like eagles, falcons, vultures
• 🏜️ Fossils dating back 180 million years

🎭 Activities

• 🚙 Jeep Safari
• 🐦 Birdwatching (Nov–Jan best)
• 📸 Wildlife & landscape photography
• 🌍 Eco-tours to learn desert ecology

📍 Location: 40 km from Jaisalmer | ⏰ Best Time: Nov–Mar

Khuri Sand Dunes – Tranquil Desert Escape

Khuri offers a peaceful alternative to Sam Dunes, with golden dunes, camel rides, and cultural evenings under starlit skies.

✨ Why Visit

• 🏜️ Offbeat, less crowded desert
• 🐪 Camel safaris & jeep rides
• 🌅 Mesmerizing sunrise & sunset
• 🎶 Folk music, Kalbeliya dance & campfire dinners

🏕️ Camping

Luxury and budget-friendly desert camps with Rajasthani cuisine, cultural shows, and stargazing.

📍 Location: 50 km from Jaisalmer | ⏰ Best Time: Oct–Mar

Tanot Mata Mandir – The Desert Goddess of Courage

This temple, near the India–Pakistan border, is famed for surviving heavy shelling during the 1965 war, symbolizing faith and protection.

✨ Highlights

• 🛕 Traditional Rajasthani temple architecture
• 🏜️ Surrounded by the vast Thar Desert
• 📸 War museum with 1965 & 1971 artifacts

📍 Location: 120 km from Jaisalmer | 🌅 Atmosphere: Spiritual & patriotic

Kuldhara – The Mysterious Abandoned Village

Once a prosperous Paliwal Brahmin settlement, Kuldhara was abandoned overnight in the 19th century and is now wrapped in legends of curses.

🏛️ Explore

• Ruins of homes, wells, temples, streets
• Carved stone architecture of prosperity
• Legends of curses & paranormal tales

📍 Location: 18 km west of Jaisalmer

Sam Sand Dunes – The Golden Heart of Thar

Sam is the most popular desert spot near Jaisalmer, famous for vast dunes, camel safaris, and vibrant cultural evenings.

✨ Why Visit

• 🐪 Camel safaris & jeep rides
• 🌅 Magical sunrise & sunset
• 🎶 Cultural shows, folk dance, puppet shows
• 🏕️ Luxury desert camping with Rajasthani cuisine

📍 Location: 40 km from Jaisalmer | 💡 Tip: Book camps in advance during peak season

Kanoi School – A Centre of Learning in Jaisalmer

Kanoi School is a reputed institution combining academic excellence with cultural values, shaping future generations in Jaisalmer.

✨ Highlights

• 📚 Strong academic curriculum
• 🌱 Focus on extracurricular & holistic growth
• 🏫 Modern classrooms, labs, libraries
• 🎭 Active cultural & community programs

🌍 Why Visit: A landmark of education & cultural heritage in Jaisalmer