The Desert, shown to you by the family that has worked it for 39 years.
Camel safaris, overnight desert camps and jeep tours around Jaisalmer, run with the same honesty that built this business in 2005.
We welcome you to experience the true desert life in Jaisalmer.
We pride ourselves on the highest standards of hospitality, and on giving guests a raw, honest desert experience — the way this family has run it since 2005.
Full desert routes, planned day by day
Real village and dune itineraries we run ourselves — pick one as-is or use it as a starting point for your own dates.
2 Nights / 3 Days
Camel Safari: Two Nights, Three Days Around Jaisalmer
A slow camel route through villages most visitors never see — mixed-caste settlements, Rajput villages two and three hundred years old, and desert communities still living by farming and livestock, exactly as they have for generations.
1 Night / 2 Days
Camel Safari: One Night, Two Days Around Jaisalmer
A shorter version of our village safari — one night camped at Bhoo, riding out via Dhawa and the old Paliwal dairy villages before looping back past Joga and Dhanwa.
3 Nights / 4 Days
Camel Safari: Three Nights, Four Days Around Jaisalmer
Our longest village route — four days through Rajput, Meghwal, Sindhi Muslim and Bhil settlements, including a stop at Korwa, the oldest Rajput village on the route, still home to its old chopal storytelling tradition.
A legacy of 39 years, run by the second generation
Desert Sky Tours was founded in 2005 by the late Mr. Himmat Singh Rathore (Lala Bana), who had already spent years managing the safari desk at Narayan Niwas Palace before starting his own venture. His son, trained under him since childhood, now runs the business with the same standards.
What 39 years actually changes
Local, not outsourced
Every safari is run by our own riders and drivers — we don't sub-contract your trip to a stranger.
Fair, upfront pricing
One quote, no add-ons sprung on you mid-desert. What we tell you on the phone is what you pay.
Family-run
You're dealing directly with the family that built this business, not a call-centre booking desk.
Real desert knowledge
Routes, timing and camp locations chosen from decades of actually working this land, not a brochure.
We'll get you to the dunes, and back to your hotel
Pickup and drop from your Jaisalmer hotel, the railway station or the airport is included with every camp and multi-day package, and available as an add-on for shorter safaris.
- Friendly, experienced local drivers
- Clean, well-serviced vehicles
- Timed around your train or flight
What travellers say after the trip
Common questions
What's the best time of year for a Jaisalmer desert safari?
October to March is the most comfortable window, with cool mornings and evenings. December and January nights get cold in the desert camp, so we provide extra blankets. April to June is peak heat and best done as short early-morning or sunset rides only.
Can you plan a full-day itinerary combining sightseeing and a safari?
Yes — most guests do fort and haveli sightseeing in the morning, rest through the afternoon, then head out for a sunset camel safari and overnight camp. Tell us your arrival and departure times and we'll fit the pieces around them.
Do you arrange pickup from the hotel, railway station or airport?
Yes, pickup and drop are included with camp and multi-day packages, and available as an add-on for shorter safaris.
Is the desert camp suitable for families with children or older parents?
Yes. We keep a version of the camp with easier camel-cart or jeep access instead of a long camel ride, and can adjust the walking distance to the dunes. Let us know ages and mobility when you enquire.