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Sunrise the following morning
signals with a hot, light breakfast. Experience the wide expanse of
the desert, the The Sam dunes are the most charming spot around Jaisalmer, and possibly the whole of western Rajasthan. Sitting there in the evening with the sun setting, listening to the ballads of the legendary lovers on the Jew's harp or the traditional musical instrument, one might feel that time has come to a stand halt. An overnight trip to the area is a must if one really wants to enjoy the sights and sounds, the ruins and the temples. Sleeping out in the open, stretched out on the sands facing the sky is an out of the world experience The Sam Dunes really come alive during the desert festival with a sound and light show, and dance and music, which reverberates for a long time.
History Rajasthan - still retains an
elusive fairy-tale character. It is a land where tales of valour of its medieval
Rajput warriors are still sung by its travelling bards. Rajasthan is the 'Land
of the King'. Opulent palaces dot the desert landscape and battle-scarred
fortresses appear on every hill like sentinels of the past. Here, folk culture
still retains all its colour and vivacity with exuberant celebrations of fairs
and festivals, a music that echoes across the desert emptiness and a tradition
of craftsmanship with a highly developed aesthetic sense. Begin your desert
adventure at Jodhpur, a fortress-city at the edge of the Thar Desert. Then
travel to Jaisalmer to see its unforgettable golden fortress. Jaipur 260 km from
Delhi and 240 km from Agra a bustling capital city and a business centre with
all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavored strongly with Sam Sand Dunes in Rajasthan is located 42 kms from Jaisalmer in the midst of the desert wilderness of the Thar Desert Immersed in a laid-back haze, the beautiful Sam sand dunes create engrossing and absorbing views. Tours to Sam sand dunes instills a feeling that reveres all that is vanquishable, magnificent and exhilarated. The winds draw patterns on the constantly drifting sand dunes. One can gaze till eternity at the dunes. The Sam Sand dunes are a tourist hot spot in more ways than one. 3km long, 1km wide and as much as half a kilometer high, the dunes are as unreliable as they are scenic. There is no vegetation here and the swirling air currents are almost as intense as the sandstorms in the Sahara.
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The
tour will start with dune bashing in the middle of the desert, then proceed to
the campsite for the Camel rides, Entertainment by the folk dancer as she swings
to the beat and savor the luscious Rajasthani dinner. Enjoy the calmness of the
desert, the tranquility of the night, and be mesmerized by the million stars
that light the sky before you end up your day. Private tents will be provided
for your comfort.
ethereal magic of sunset and a lively Rajasthani entertainment – Simply a night
to remember.
Sam
village is on the edge of the Desert National Park.
an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveler. Old Jaipur painted in
Pink can grip any visitor with admiration, Stunning backdrop of ancient forts
Nahargah, Amer, Jagarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone
era and a reminder of their lingering romance. Jaipur is well connected by road,
rail, and air from (Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur,
Udaipur, Ahmedabad) with a single international flight to Dubai from Sanganer
Airport of Jaipur. There is also special luxury train, the Palace on wheels,
which starts from Delhi every Wednesday from September to April on a round trip
of Rajasthan, the first stop being Jaipur.