Jaisalmer, India

The Thar Desert

From Jaisalmer — a golden sandstone fortress city rising straight out of the Thar — camel safaris lope into scrubby dunes past temple ruins and villages that see few visitors.

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Approx. flying time~16h 15m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportJaisalmer Airport (JSA)

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About this place

The classic is one night at the Sam or quieter Khuri dunes: sunset from a crest, dal by firelight, a cot under the stars while the camels grumble in the dark. Choose an operator with small groups and good animal welfare credentials. November to February keeps the heat merciful.

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When to go

Daytime highs run from about 21°C in January to 41°C in May. Driest October to May; wettest in July, with rain on about 9 days.

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August35° · rain 7 daysHot with rain most weeks.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Highlighted months are warm and mostly dry — November to March.

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