Khuri Sand Dunes Jaisalmer

Khuri sand dunes are slowly picking up in the must visit charts of tourists. If you find Sam sand dunes a bit crowded then you can very well opt for Khuri sand dunes. Situated just 40 K.M. off the town, Khuri is a must visit for tourists seeking solitude in the desert. It is a peaceful place with houses of mud and straw decorated like the patterns of Persian carpets.

The Khuri sand dunes offer you a memorable experience in the land of the Rajputs. Enjoy the ride on camel back and let the place itself take you to its mesmerizing heights. Get closer to the local way of living with a close view of thatched straw roofs, camels, narrow streets and the local bazaar. At the night, organize a campfire with the fellow tourists (if any) and listen to the songs of 'Kalbeliyas'.

You can also try Rajasthani cuisine for a change and just keep looking on sand dunes as it changes its hue during different parts of day. And say adieu to the sun as it sets behind the crimson red sand dunes.

History of Khuri
Khuri is the central village of many smaller settlements ruled by the Rajput Sodhas for over 400 years. The population of the village is around 4000. It is believed that many years ago some wandering nomads inhabited the village and stayed forever. The village was for long an unexplored destination for the world of enthusiast travelers. It all started in the early nineteen eighty’s when a local tour guide named Bhagwan Singh took the onus on himself to bring the tourists and travel groups to Khuri sand dunes. His efforts created a source of revenue for the locals as home-stays and guest houses were the only available accommodations back then. The huts in the village were initially made of mud and cow dung and had a roof of grass straws. The huts were often decorated using incised designs.

Khuri Sand Dunes Jaisalmer
You can reach Khuri sand dunes in a number of ways. Some are more reasonable than others –

By road : The distance to Khuri from New Delhi (India’s capital) is 860 km. The drive to Khuri is very long and can be exhausting.
A better plan would be to break the journey midway and then travel.
By train : Travelling by train to Jaisalmer is yet another option. Once in Jaisalmer take a taxi to Khuri village, which would cost around Rs. 2000/-.
By flight : Book a noon Spice Jet that flies daily from New Delhi to Jaisalmer.