
Stargazing Trip At Jaisalmer Thar Desert
Embark on a magical 2N/3D Astro-trip to Jaisalmer, where Rajasthan’s golden desert meets the wonders of the night sky.
Explore the iconic living fort city, enjoy camel rides, and stay in serene desert camps.
Experience guided stargazing, constellation stories, and telescope sessions under crystal-clear skies.
A perfect blend of heritage, adventure, and cosmic exploration awaits you.
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Fri, 24 AprJaisalmerStargazing Trip & Astrophotography at Thar Desert




Event Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Jaisalmer - Golden City
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Morning
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Arrive at Jaisalmer Railway Station /Airport and get transfer to Khuri Desert camps (~ 1 hrs / 35 km).
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Check-in at desert camp (Khuri Sand Dunes), Relax & Rest at camp
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Evening Activities
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Sunset Camel Ride: Experience the breathtaking desert landscape as you ride across the golden sand dunes during sunset.
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Cultural Showcase: Enjoy an authentic Rajasthani folk dance and music performance, offering a glimpse into the region’s vibrant heritage.
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Night Experience
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Dinner at the Desert Camp: Relish a traditional Rajasthani meal under the open sky.
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Astronomy Orientation: Introduction to the night sky, major constellations, and an overview of telescope operation.
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Western Astronomy & Key Discoveries: Engage in an insightful session on the evolution of astronomy and significant scientific milestones.
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Guided Stargazing: Observe planets (Jupiter, Saturn), prominent constellations, and selected deep-sky objects through high-quality telescopes, guided by expert astronomers.
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Astrophotography Session: Learn the fundamentals of night photography and capture mesmerizing star trails in the pristine desert skies.


Event Itinerary
Day 2: Kuldhara Exploration + Advanced Astronomy Sessions
Morning
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Breakfast at Camp: Begin your day with a wholesome meal.
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Optional Excursion to Kuldhara Village (Half Day): Explore the abandoned, heritage-rich Kuldhara Village—known for its historic architecture and intriguing legends.
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Return to Camp by Lunch: Relax and refresh before your evening sessions.
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Evening Activities
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Solar Observation Workshop: Observe sunspots and solar features using safe, specialized solar filters, guided by our astronomy experts.
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Hands-on Learning Session: Understand how to read and navigate star maps to identify constellations and celestial objects.
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Sunset Refreshments: Enjoy tea/coffee while taking in the desert sunset.
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Night Activities
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Light Early Dinner: Served early to allow guests ample time for uninterrupted late-night stargazing.
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Introduction to Indian Astronomy: Explore concepts of Rashi, Nakshatras, cosmic timelines, and mythological interpretations rooted in ancient Indian sky tradition.
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Laser-Guided Sky Tour: Identify major constellations and learn the stories behind them through an engaging laser-guided session.
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Telescope Observations: View nebulae, star clusters, and distant galaxies through advanced telescopes in dark desert skies.
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Astrophotography Session: Learn techniques to capture the Milky Way, deep-sky objects, and creative long-exposure night shots.
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Day 3: Departure
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Early Morning
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Sunrise Over the Sand Dunes: Witness a serene and picturesque sunrise illuminating the vast Thar Desert.
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Breakfast at Camp: Enjoy a hearty breakfast before preparing for departure.
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Late Morning
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Check-Out: Conclude your desert adventure and check out from the camp with unforgettable memories.
Pricing / Person
Occupancy | Amount |
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Kids (0-4) yrs | Free |
Kids between (5- 10) yrs | 9999 |
Triple | 12499 |
Double | 14999 |
Things to note
☑️ Costing includes 📥 :
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Traditional Welcome, Welcome Drinks, Camel Safari & Evening Cultural program.
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Star gazing experts with Professional Telescopes.
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Accommodation at camps as per the itinerary (Double/Triple Sharing)
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Breakfast, Lunch, Hi Tea and Dinner starting from day 1 Hi tea to day 3 breakfast.
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Experienced Astronomers and Astrophotographers.
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First Aid Kit for emergency.
❌ Excluding cost 💵:
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Lunch of day 1 & day 3 or any food not mentioned in the itinerary.
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Any Personal expenses, tips or portage, to and fro Travel till Camps.
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Any other cost due to unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies and natural calamities which are out of control.
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Important Note: Any extra cost (Transportation/ Accommodation ) arising due to natural calamities like landslides, road blockage, political disturbances, or changes in law will be extra.
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Anything not mentioned in the inclusion.
How to Reach ?
✈️ By Air
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Nearest airport: Jaisalmer
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Distance: ~40 km | Travel time: 1 hrs by cab
🚆 By Train to Jaisalmer/Jodhpur
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Well-connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur & Ahmedabad
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Popular trains:
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From Mumbai :- Bdts Jsm Sfast Express, Suryanagari Exp. Ranakpur Exp
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From Delhi :- Mandore Exp, Dee Ju sf Exp
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From Ahmedabad : - Bdts Jsm Sfast Exp, Sbib Jsm Sup Exp
🛣️ By Road
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Connected via NH11 & NH125
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Regular buses & taxis from Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaipur
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Drive from Jodhpur: ~5 hours
Trusted Taxi Vendors for pick up and drop:-
From Jaisalmer:-
1) Matarani Tours and Travels :- +91 70142 65725 ( Highly Recommended)
2) Jaisalmer Taxi Wala:- 09166844430
3) JS Taxi Jaisalmer:- 07023271786
✅Important Note
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All confirmations are subject to availability at the time of booking
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Certain conditions like road conditions, weather, and participants' health may cause Itinerary changes. So, the Itinerary can be reshuffled by the local handler if needed.
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Full payment is to be paid before the trip starts, pending payment may result in the cancellation of the booking
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Any inclusion not availed by the customer will not be refunded under any circumstances
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We are not liable for any delay and change in program, expenses incurred due to weather conditions, sickness, landslides, accidents, machinery & equipment failure, and so on
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Check in time: 2 pm & Checkout time : 10 am
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Since stargazing is weather-dependent, we cannot guarantee clear skies. In case of clouds or rain, the experience will still go ahead with alternate astronomy activities, but refunds won’t be possible. Please note that no-shows, cancellations after booking, or last-minute changes are also non-refundable.
Payment Policy
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Payments can be done in 2 parts.
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Part 1 : Booking amount of 5000 ( Non Refundable and Non Transferable)
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Part 2: Pending amount to be cleared before 15 days of the trip start date.
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After paying the booking amount you will get a Whatsapp confirmation.
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Once you paid the 100% amount for your booking, you will get an confirmation message containing all the information about the trip.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Initial booking amount is non - refundable.
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50% of the total amount will be given as refund for cancellation made 30 days before start of the trip.
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25% of the total amount will be given as refund for cancellation made 15-30 days before start of the trip.
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No refund will be given for cancellation made 0-15 days before start of the trip.
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100% refund will be given if trip is cancelled by the operator.
