Diwali 8 November 2026 Jaisalmer & Sam Sand Dunes
See the Golden City lit up for Diwali, then spend a night on the Sam dunes with a camel safari, folk music and a bonfire. Three packages, private car, no group bus.
Starting from ₹17,999 per couple + GST as applicable
Overview
Diwali is one of the most beautiful times to visit Jaisalmer. The fort, havelis and lanes glow with diyas and lights, the weather turns pleasant, and the desert nights are cool and clear.
Each package combines a hotel night in the Golden City with a night at a desert camp on the Sam Sand Dunes. The three tiers change the stay, the vehicle, the meals, the sightseeing and the desert experience, not just the price.
Festive window: 7 to 20 November 2026 Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Festive dates fill quickly, so book early.
Choose your package
Budget · 2 Nights / 3 Days
₹17,999 per couple · ₹8,999 per person
The lowest-cost way to see the lit-up Golden City and spend a night on the Sam dunes, by private car.
Best for: Couples, friends and students on a tight budget
Standard · 2 Nights / 3 Days
₹29,999 per couple · ₹14,999 per person
The full Jaisalmer circuit with a heritage hotel, an AC luxury tent at Thar Resort and a private car throughout.
Best for: Families and couples wanting comfort and the full Jaisalmer circuit
Premium · 3 Nights / 4 Days
₹64,999 per couple · ₹32,499 per person
A slower, private Diwali: two nights in the best hotel room, a full day at the border and a private dune dinner.
Best for: Couples and families who want privacy, space and the border region
Prices per couple, twin sharing, private travel. + GST as applicable.
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| Feature | Budget Diwali Dunes Saver | Standard Golden City Diwali Escape | Premium Royal Thar Diwali Retreat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Nights / 3 Days | 2 Nights / 3 Days | 3 Nights / 4 Days |
| Price per couple | ₹17,999 | ₹29,999 | ₹64,999 |
| Price per person | ₹8,999 | ₹14,999 | ₹32,499 |
| Jaisalmer hotel | 1 night, budget or 2-star hotel | 1 night, Hotel Vasshifa Palace, heritage room | 2 nights, Hotel Vasshifa Palace, best room or suite |
| Desert camp | 1 night, standard Swiss tent | 1 night, Luxury Swiss Tent Cottage (AC) | 1 night, Luxury Swiss Tent With Open Shower (AC) |
| Meals | 2 breakfasts, 1 camp dinner | 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners, evening tea | All meals incl. private dune dinner |
| Transport | AC sedan, transfers and tours | Private AC sedan, whole trip | Private SUV with chauffeur |
| Desert activities | Camel ride, folk music, bonfire | Camel safari, jeep dune drive, folk music, bonfire | Private jeep and camel, stargazing, photoshoot |
| Border region | Not included | Not included | Tanot Mata & Longewala |
| Entry fees | Not included | Included | Included |
| Local guide | Not included | Not included | Licensed guide |
Itinerary
Pickup from Jaisalmer railway station, bus stand or airport. Hotel check-in. Afternoon walk inside Jaisalmer Fort and a visit to Patwon ki Haveli. Sunset at Gadisar Lake. Evening free to see the city lit for Diwali. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast and check-out. Morning free for the fort-side markets. Afternoon drive to Sam Sand Dunes (about 42 km, around 1 hour). Camp check-in, sunset camel ride, Rajasthani folk music and dance, bonfire and buffet dinner. Overnight in a Swiss tent.
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at camp, check-out and drop at Jaisalmer station, bus stand or airport.
Sightseeing: Jaisalmer Fort (walk through the lanes), Patwon ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake. Entry fees are paid by guests.
Pickup from Jaisalmer station or airport. Check-in at Hotel Vasshifa Palace. Late afternoon at Gadisar Lake, then sunset among the royal cenotaphs of Bada Bagh. Diwali festive thali dinner at the hotel, with diyas lit around the property. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast and check-out. Morning inside Jaisalmer Fort and its Jain temples, then Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli. Drive to Sam via the abandoned village of Kuldhara. Check-in at Thar Resort, evening tea, jeep dune drive and a sunset camel safari. Folk music and dance, bonfire and dinner. Overnight in a Luxury Swiss Tent Cottage.
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at camp, check-out and drop at Jaisalmer station or airport.
Sightseeing: Jaisalmer Fort and Jain temples, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Bada Bagh, Kuldhara. Entry fees for listed places are included; camera fees are extra.
SUV pickup from Jaisalmer station or airport. Check-in at Hotel Vasshifa Palace with a Diwali welcome: diya lighting and a sweets hamper. Afternoon at Gadisar Lake, sunset at Bada Bagh. Diwali festive dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Early breakfast and a full-day drive into the border region. Darshan at Tanot Mata Temple and a visit to the Longewala War Memorial. Lunch en route. Return to Jaisalmer by evening. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast and check-out. Guided walk through Jaisalmer Fort and its Jain temples, then Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli and Salim Singh ki Haveli. Lunch, then drive to Sam via Kuldhara and Khaba Fort. Check-in at Thar Resort. Private jeep dune drive, private sunset camel ride and a 1-hour photoshoot on the dunes. Folk music and dance, then a private candlelit dinner on the dunes and telescope stargazing. Overnight in the Open Shower tent.
Sunrise over the dunes, breakfast at camp, late check-out (subject to availability) and SUV drop at Jaisalmer station or airport.
Sightseeing: Jaisalmer Fort and Jain temples, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Gadisar Lake, Bada Bagh, Kuldhara, Khaba Fort, Tanot Mata Temple, Longewala War Memorial. Entry fees and a licensed guide for the fort and havelis are included. Carry original photo ID for the border region; foreign nationals should check permit rules.
Inclusions
Pricing
| Occupancy | Budget | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single traveller (own room and tent) | ₹14,499 | ₹23,999 | ₹51,999 |
| Extra adult on a mattress, same room/tent | ₹5,999 | ₹8,999 | ₹17,999 |
| Child 6 to 11 years with mattress | ₹3,999 | ₹5,999 | ₹11,999 |
| Child under 6, no mattress | Free | Free | Free |
All prices assume two adults sharing one room or tent, travelling privately. Per-person price = per-couple price ÷ 2. A family of 4 or more needs an SUV in Budget and Standard: vehicle upgrade ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 for the trip.
Terms
One set of terms for all three packages.
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FAQ
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The festive packages run from 7 to 20 November 2026.
Prices are per couple, for two adults sharing one room or tent. The per-person price is half the couple price. GST is charged as applicable.
Budget (Diwali Dunes Saver) is the lowest-cost way to see the city and the dunes. Standard (Golden City Diwali Escape) adds a heritage hotel, a luxury AC tent, a private car for the whole trip and entry fees. Premium (Royal Thar Diwali Retreat) adds a third night, all meals, a private SUV, a guide and a full day at Tanot Mata and Longewala.
No. All three packages are private trips by car, not a group bus departure.
Children under 6 without a mattress stay free. Children 6 to 11 with a mattress are ₹3,999 (Budget), ₹5,999 (Standard) or ₹11,999 (Premium). A single traveller with their own room and tent pays ₹14,499, ₹23,999 or ₹51,999.
A 30% advance confirms the booking and the balance is due 7 days before arrival. Bookings made within 7 days of arrival are paid in full at booking. You receive the voucher on WhatsApp and email within 24 hours.
Yes, veg and Jain meals are available on request.
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Festive dates run from 7 to 20 November 2026. Send us your dates and we will confirm availability.
