Re: 2000 km Rajasthan road-trip in a brand new Jeep Compass Quote:
Originally Posted by AutoConsultant Congrats on your purchase and a very well written travelogue!
I am also planning to do a Jaisalmer-Jodhpur-Udaipur trip during Feb end and I really want to experience the sand dunes. Earlier I was planning to stay for a couple of days at the Sam Sand Dunes in the camping tents they have but based on your feedback I don't think it will be worth it. I was imagining it to be a peaceful experience but if there's a crowd then there's no point.
I would like to experience the empty sand dunes and may be go for a "Jeep" or a quad bike ride. What would you recommend?
Should I set base at Jaisalmer and visit both the sand dunes spots you mentioned on a day-trip? Let me know the name of the resort that you had mentioned for your Khari sand dunes trip. Thanks! |
I'd suggest you book a camp for at least one night in Sam / Khuri. Most of these camping sites are slightly before the sand dunes, so a nice resort like the Suryagarh between Jaisalmer and Sam should be a peaceful place to stay at. At Sam you'll find Camel and Jeep Safaris, but everyone there wants to rip you off so DO NOT pay more than INR 150-200 for a Safari, even if they tell you "99% of the people go for an extended Safari" in which they show you the Desert National Park and the sites where Bollywood Films were shot at. Do not fall for that trap. Even for a Camel Safari they can ask for insane amounts of money. Quad bikes and Jeep Safaris will be easier to find in and around Sam.
The resort our Concierce suggested in Khuri was The Bordi. Again it lies much before the dunes. At Khuri dunes you won't find anyone, so if you really want to enjoy the dunes, that's the place. The guys at Bordi should also be able to arrange a Jeep Safari for you but of course they'll charge higher rates. Another small resort that a friend had recommended in Khuri was Badal Guest House, not sure if it is open right now.
Another good way can be to pre-book the whole desert package in advance from some tour operator in Jaisalmer town.
Enjoy your trip, it's a wonderful place unlike any other. |