Sand Dunes in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, the wind shaped dunes glow beneath the rugged backdrop of the beautiful sky. Wind and sand create majestic dunes that are constant but ever-changing. The accumulation of windblown sand marks is the beginning of one of nature's most interesting and beautiful phenomena. The remarkable structure and patterns of sand dunes in Rajasthan provide habitats for a variety of life which is marvelously adapted to this unique environment.

The picturesque dunes against a sky of blue or a full moon, with perfectly contoured shadows of ripples and undulating crests, have always been a favorite subject of photographers. Explore the undisturbed beauty, the rich culture and the picturesque sand dunes of the Thar Desert, the land of Sam Sand Dunes. Any trip to Jaisalmer is indeed, incomplete, without a trip to the most panoramic dunes of Sam where the wind is unceasingly carving out scenic patterns, on the sand.

Depending upon one's particular situation, these sand dunes can be one of the most incredibly beautiful, thrilling, eerie, treacherous or just plain inhospitable places on earth. 42 kms west of Jiasalmer are proper sand dunes and popular with camel safaris. This Jaisalmer's nearest real Sahara like desert. The sand shimmers under the glow of hot sun highlighting what actually a desert stands for.

Various cultural programmes are organized against the backdrop of these fascinating dunes. Adventure freaks can go out on a Camel Safari-getting the real feel the desert on the camel. Of course, the sunset at Sam was out-of-this-world. The sand dunes keep changing colour, shadows shifting by the minute.