Sam Sand Dunes

There is no point coming to the Thar Desert if you don't go for the Desert Safari. That is why Sam sand dunes are becoming the major attraction in Jaisalmer. This is the closest place from where you can loose yourself in 'the Great Thar Desert'. Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. The best way to get here, of course, is on camelback.

Join a camel caravan at Jaisalmer on your Rajasthan tours and ride along the breathtaking crests and troughs. Enjoy the romance of solitude as your camel takes you deep in the hearts of the Thar Desert. Put yourself in the camp and experience the sun setting behind the horizon. Organize a bonfire with the fellow tourists in the night and enjoy the rustic and earthy music and dance of Rajasthan.

In the month of February/March, this whole place turns into a cultural hub. The desert festival organized amid these dunes is the showcase of Rajasthani culture as a whole. Open-air cultural extravaganzas, puppet shows, folk dance performances, camel races, competitions and general festivities mark this annual event that is held with great pomp and show at the Sam Sand dunes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

History of the Sand Dunes
The importance of the Thar Desert can be traced back to ancient times through several texts written in our country. Out of these, the Mahabharata provides a vivid description of the Kamyaka Forest that was located near the Kuru kingdom. Set on the banks of the Saraswati River, the Pandavas found this forest while on their way to exile. It is said that they stayed in an ascetic asylum for three days, very close to Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer.

long with this, the Desert National Park that is located 35 km from Sam, Jaisalmer, has a collection of fossils that are more than 180 million years old! Besides this, the historical background of the Thar Desert is very limited due to the shifting nature of sand dunes in Jaisalmer. People tend to move from one place to another, leaving little to no traces. But the city of Jaisalmer makes up for its as its cultural heritage is one of the most vibrant ones in the whole country. Travellers can explore numerous forts and monuments to understand their historical significance after visiting Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer.