Jaisalmer
can be easily termed as the Desert
City. Travel to Jaisalmer is incomplete
without a visit to Khuri Sand
Dunes in Khuri village. Situated
at a distance of about 42 kilometers
from the main city, Khuri has
a charm of its own.
The people of the village are
hospitable and forever happy to
serve tourists. The houses here
have thatched roofs and are decorated
with murals and frescoes. The
desert landscape around Khuri
is simply breathtaking.
When in Khuri, you can do some
shopping for indigenous handicrafts
and clothes. You can get amazing
stuff in reasonable prices.
An excursion to the Khuri Sand
Dunes is made easy by a camel
safari in Jaisalmer. You can also
use a jeep or any other private
mode of transport. But, to get
a feel of the desert, make sure
to ride a camel.
You can put up tents near the
Khuri Sand Dunes and spend a good
two-three days on the desert.
It'll be the experience of a lifetime
to watch the sunrise and sunset
with the desert looming beyond
the horizon.
When the wind blows hard, the
ripples formed on the golden sands
look simply stunning, often resembling
a mirage.
Hotels in Jaisalmer often arrange
well-organized excursions to Khuri
Sand Dunes. These also involve
folk music and dance performances.
You can also enjoy some sumptuous
Rajasthani food here.
Light a bonfire and get absorbed
in the silence of the desert with
only the stars watching over.