Jaisalmer, Bikaner & the Thar · Sand dunes and desert camps
Sam & Khuri dunes group trip guide
Sam & Khuri dunes: Sand dunes and desert camps in Jaisalmer, Bikaner & the Thar, Rajasthan. From Jodhpur it is 284 km by road (to Jaisalmer town; the dunes and camps are further west), 6–7 hours with stops. A 17-seater tempo traveller with driver from Jodhpur costs ₹17,100–21,100 for a 2-day round trip, as of Oct 2026.
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- From Jodhpur
- 284 km by road (to Jaisalmer town; the dunes and camps are further west)
- Time to give it
- 1 night
- Best season
- October to March
- Fare from Jodhpur
- ₹17,100–21,100 round trip (Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport
- Jodhpur (JDH)
West of Jaisalmer, the sand dunes at Sam and at Khuri are where visitors ride camels or camel carts at sunset and stay in desert camps with folk music in the evening.
The rides are offered by local camel owners and by the camps.
How many are going?
Slide to your group size: the vehicle that fits, and its fare to Sam & Khuri dunes from each city, from the tables below.
Fits your group
Tempo Traveller 17-seater or Force Urbania (luxury van)
13–17 or 10–17 seats
₹6,800–8,400 for a full day (250 km)
Ahmedabad → Sam & Khuri dunes
₹39,700–48,900
Tempo Traveller 17-seater · 668 km one way · 3 days, round trip
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Indicative fares from the tables on this page (see the notes under them); operators quote the exact price.
Why groups go
The night every desert group remembers; camps take large groups and quote with dinner and the evening programme.
Desert & dunes
How far is Sam & Khuri dunes
Distances are to Jaisalmer town; the dunes and camps are further west.
| From | Road km | With stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 668 km | 13–15 h | – |
| Jaipur | 611 km | 12–14 h | – |
| Udaipur | 530 km | 11–12 h | – |
| Jodhpur | 284 km | 6–7 h | – |
| Vadodara | 783 km | 16–17 h | – |
| Surat | 921 km | 18–20 h | – |
| Rajkot | 775 km | 16–17 h | – |
Group fares from Jodhpur
Round trip with driver, 2 days, by vehicle.
| Vehicle | Seats | Round trip, 2 days |
|---|---|---|
| SUV / Innova | 6–7 | ₹11,900–15,800 |
| Tempo Traveller 12-seater | 9–12 | ₹14,500–18,400 |
| Tempo Traveller 17-seater | 13–17 | ₹17,100–21,100 |
| Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater | 18–26 | ₹19,700–25,000 |
| AC Coach 40–49 seater | 36–49 | ₹37,500–50,600 |
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
Indicative range, updated Oct 2026; actual quotes from verified operators may differ. For a round trip with driver: vehicle hire at the class's ₹/km band (minimum 250 km a day), driver allowance ₹500 a day, night halt ₹300, 5% GST. Tolls and parking are extra, at actual cost. Post your trip for exact itemised quotes.
When to go and how long
- Best season: October to March.
- Time to give it: 1 night.
- Who goes: Families, College groups, Friends, Corporate groups.
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Circuits that include Sam & Khuri dunes
Arriving from abroad or another state
- Nearest airport: Jodhpur (JDH).
- Nearest railway station: Jaisalmer.
- Operators quote the airport or station pickup with the whole trip: put your arrival in the request.
Rajasthan operators on Yippigo
Verified operators in Rajasthan quote when you post a trip. See their tours and trips:
Rajasthan operators and toursOfficial pages and sources
Opening hours, tickets and permits change: check them on the official pages before you travel.
How booking works
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Questions groups ask
Jodhpur se Sam & Khuri dunes kitne km hai? (How far is Sam & Khuri dunes from Jodhpur?)
284 km by road (to Jaisalmer town; the dunes and camps are further west): 6–7 hours in a tempo traveller or bus with tea and meal stops (group vehicles average 45–50 km an hour, about 35 on ghat roads). Road distance from our route catalog.
Sam & Khuri dunes ke liye tempo traveller kitne ka padega?
Round trip from Jodhpur (284 km one way, 2 days) with driver: 17-seater ₹17,100–21,100, 40–49 seater bus ₹37,500–50,600. Indicative, as of Oct 2026; post the trip for the exact rate.
What does a group trip to Sam & Khuri dunes cost?
Round trip from Jodhpur with driver: SUV / Innova ₹11,900–15,800; Tempo Traveller 12-seater ₹14,500–18,400; Tempo Traveller 17-seater ₹17,100–21,100; Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater ₹19,700–25,000; AC Coach 40–49 seater ₹37,500–50,600. Indicative, as of October 2026, with driver allowance and 5% GST; hotels, food and entry tickets are extra.
How many days do we need for Sam & Khuri dunes?
1 night. With the drive from Jodhpur, plan 2 to 3 days in all. The night every desert group remembers; camps take large groups and quote with dinner and the evening programme.
When is the best time to visit Sam & Khuri dunes?
October to March.
Which vehicle for our group?
4 people: Sedan; 7 people: SUV / Innova; 12 people: Tempo Traveller 12-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 17 people: Tempo Traveller 17-seater + Force Urbania (luxury van); 26 people: Tempo Traveller 20–26 seater; 45 people: AC Coach 40–49 seater.
How do we reach Sam & Khuri dunes from abroad?
Nearest airport: Jodhpur (JDH). Nearest railway station: Jaisalmer. Operators quote the airport pickup and the whole trip with a driver.
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