Jaisalmer Desert Camp New Year Package (3 Days)
3-day Jaisalmer New Year tour from Jaisalmer: Kuldhara and Sam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹7,650 per person.
per person · inclusive of all taxes
21° – 32°C
October in Jaisalmer Desert Camp New Year Package (3 Days)
Description
3-day Jaisalmer New Year tour from Jaisalmer: Kuldhara and Sam. 3-star stays with breakfast and sightseeing, travelling by cab. From ₹7,650 per person.
This 3 days 2 nights itinerary covers 8 handpicked stops, including Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila), Patwon ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake and more. November–February is the best time to travel for pleasant weather. Your 2-night stay is arranged in a comfortable, well-reviewed hotel such as Treebo Desert Harmony Camp, Jaisalmer. Pickup and drop are arranged right from your hotel or home, so there's nothing extra to plan on your end. Every booking is backed by Trypdeals' 24x7 support team, from planning to the day you're back home.
Weather in Jaisalmer Desert Camp New Year Package (3 Days)
Best time: October to MarchAverage temperature range: 9°C – 42°C
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Jaisalmer Fort and the havelis
Our driver picks you up from your hotel or home in Jaisalmer in the morning. Check in at your hotel in Jaisalmer. Rest after the journey, then walk up into Jaisalmer Fort to see its Jain temples and the royal palace, and down to Patwon ki Haveli. Walk round Gadisar lake in the late afternoon and watch the fort turn gold at sunset from Vyas Chhatri. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
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Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila)
A living fort of golden sandstone, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Patwon ki Haveli
Five merchants' mansions with lace-like stone carving.
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Gadisar Lake
The old rainwater lake with carved gateways and shrines.
Kuldhara and New Year's Eve in the desert
Today's travel: from Jaisalmer to Kuldhara (about 37 km, 1 hr) and from Kuldhara to Sam (about 45 km, 1 hr 30 min). Visit the royal cenotaphs of Bada Bagh and the abandoned village of Kuldhara, then drive to the Sam dunes. Ride a camel or jeep into the dunes for the last sunset of the year, then celebrate New Year's Eve at the camp with folk music, dance and dinner round the fire. Overnight stay in Sam.
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Bada Bagh
Royal cenotaphs on a ridge outside the city.
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Kuldhara
A Paliwal village abandoned about 200 years ago.
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Sam Sand Dunes
Rolling dunes 40 km west of Jaisalmer.
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Desert camp evening
Kalbeliya dance and Manganiyar folk music by the campfire.
New Year's sunrise on the dunes
Wake up for the first sunrise of 2027 over the dunes, have breakfast at the camp and drive back to Jaisalmer for the drop at your hotel or the station. Drive from Sam to Jaisalmer (about 44 km, 1 hr), and drop at your hotel, home or the railway station in Jaisalmer. The tour ends here.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Sam to Jaisalmer
44 km · ~53m · About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Sam
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
44 km · 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in JaisalmerJaisalmer, Rajasthan
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Sam to Jaisalmer
44 km · ~59m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Sam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Sam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Sam → Jaisalmer
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~44 km
~59m|Tentative fare ₹50–₹170
- Arrive in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Sam to Jaisalmer
Nearest railway stations: Jaisalmer (about 42 km away) for Sam, Jaisalmer for Jaisalmer.
Direct trains
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
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Sunrise at Sam
Cold, silent dunes turning gold at first light.
Tour Overview
Jaisalmer, the golden fort city of the Thar, and the Sam dunes beyond it: a New Year spent with folk music by the campfire under a sky full of stars.
New Year Tour: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
New Year's Eve falls on Thursday 31 December 2026. The desert winter is perfect for it: warm sunny days around 24°C, cold clear nights, and dunes that glow at sunset. The camps at Sam put on Kalbeliya dance, Manganiyar music and a gala dinner by the fire to see in 2027.
This 3-day, 2-night package starts and ends in Jaisalmer. The route runs Jaisalmer → Kuldhara → Sam → Jaisalmer, about 126 km in all. Choose how you travel: cab. Every price includes 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Highlights of the Jaisalmer New Year Tour from Jaisalmer
- Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila)
- Patwon ki Haveli
- Gadisar Lake
- Bada Bagh
- Kuldhara
- Sam Sand Dunes
- Desert camp evening
- Sunrise at Sam
Inclusions in the Jaisalmer New Year Tour Package
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Jaisalmer for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions in the Jaisalmer New Year Tour Package
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Child Policy
Child up to 6 years: free (no extra bed)
Child 6 to 8 years: half charge
Child above 8 years: full charge
Payment Policy
20 percent advance at the time of booking
20 percent after you receive the hotel booking voucher
60 percent during the tour
For tours between 15 December and 2 January, 50 percent advance is required.
Cancellation Policy
Minimum cancellation charge: Rs. 3000 per person, or 10 percent of the tour cost, whichever is higher
25 percent between 46 and 30 days before departure
50 percent between 30 and 15 days before departure
75 percent between 15 and 5 days before departure
100 percent within 5 days of departure or on no-show
Important Travel Information for the Jaisalmer New Year Tour
Best time to visit: November–February
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Route: Jaisalmer → Kuldhara → Sam → Jaisalmer (about 126 km in all)
Before you go: Desert camps charge extra for the New Year's Eve gala dinner; this is included only if mentioned in your booking. Nights in the desert fall close to freezing in late December, so bring warm clothes. Camel and jeep rides are paid at the camp.
Hotels: Treebo Desert Harmony Camp, Jaisalmer; 3-star hotel in Sam, or similar.
Package Price: Cab
Per-person price by group size and how you travel from Jaisalmer. Every price includes 3-star hotels (twin sharing), breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
| PersonsGroup size | By Cab |
|---|---|
| 22 Persons | ₹13,660 |
| 33 Persons | ₹11,030 |
| 4–74–7 Persons | ₹9,810 |
| 8–108–10 Persons | ₹9,020 |
| 11–1211–12 Persons | ₹7,650 |
Prices are per person in rupees. The highlighted price is the lowest for that group size.
The trip starts from Jaisalmer, which is itself the railway station for this route, so no train is needed.
Route Map
Places Covered
- Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila)
- Patwon ki Haveli
- Gadisar Lake
- Bada Bagh
- Kuldhara
- Sam Sand Dunes
- Desert camp evening
- Sunrise at Sam
Who Is This Tour For
Best Time to Visit
November–February is the ideal window for this trip, with the most pleasant weather for sightseeing.
How to Reach
What's Included / Excluded
Inclusions
- 2 nights in 3-star hotels (twin sharing) with daily breakfast
- All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
- AC cab from Jaisalmer for the whole trip with the cab option: Swift Dzire (2–3 persons), Ertiga (4–7) or Tempo Traveller (8–12)
- Driver allowance, tolls, parking and fuel
- GST on cab hire
Exclusions
- Lunch and dinner
- Temple darshan, pooja and special entry tickets
- Monument and park entry tickets, boating and ropeway tickets
- Flights, and anything not listed under inclusions
- Personal expenses such as tips, laundry and phone calls
Hotels for This Tour
Handpicked stays for a comfortable trip
Packing Checklist
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen
- ID proof (for hotel check-in)
- Basic first-aid/medication
- Modest, traditional clothing for temple visits
- A shawl or stole to cover shoulders
Important Travel Information
Best time to visit: November–February
Travel window: 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend)
Route: Jaisalmer → Kuldhara → Sam → Jaisalmer (about 126 km in all)
Before you go: Desert camps charge extra for the New Year's Eve gala dinner; this is included only if mentioned in your booking. Nights in the desert fall close to freezing in late December, so bring warm clothes. Camel and jeep rides are paid at the camp.
Hotels: Treebo Desert Harmony Camp, Jaisalmer; 3-star hotel in Sam, or similar.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you go
3 days and 2 nights. It starts from Jaisalmer on day 1 and you are back in Jaisalmer on day 3.
Jaisalmer → Kuldhara → Sam → Jaisalmer. That is about 126 km in all; each leg is listed on this page with its distance and driving time.
For 2 persons it is ₹13,660 per person (cab); for a group of 11–12 it comes down to ₹7,650 per person. Prices include 3-star hotels with breakfast and all sightseeing transport.
Yes. This package is offered by cab. By cab, the same AC car takes you from Jaisalmer and back. The price table shows each option for your group size.
This package is planned for 31 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 (New Year Fri 1 Jan + weekend). Book early: hotels fill up fast in this season.
Desert camps charge extra for the New Year's Eve gala dinner; this is included only if mentioned in your booking. Nights in the desert fall close to freezing in late December, so bring warm clothes. Camel and jeep rides are paid at the camp.
Destinations Covered in This Tour
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