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Everything on the map
| Place | Type | From the city |
|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Qila) | Fort | In the city |
| Patwon ki Haveli | Haveli | ~1 km · 5 min |
| Nathmal ki Haveli | Haveli | ~1 km · 5 min |
| Salim Singh ki Haveli | Haveli | ~1 km · 5 min |
| Gadisar Lake | Lake | ~2 km · 5–10 min |
| Vyas Chhatri | Cenotaphs | ~2 km · 10 min |
| Bada Bagh | Royal cenotaphs | ~6 km · 15 min |
| Lodurva | Old capital & Jain temple | ~16 km · 25–30 min |
| Kuldhara Abandoned Village | Abandoned village | ~18 km · 30 min |
| Sam Sand Dunes | Sand dunes | ~42 km · 50–60 min |
| Khuri Sand Dunes | Sand dunes & village | ~45 km · 1 hr |
| Desert National Park | National park | ~45 km · 1 hr (Sudasari area ~60 km) |
| Longewala War Memorial | War memorial | ~120 km · 2–2.5 hr |
| Tanot Mata Temple | Temple | ~120 km · 2–2.5 hr |
| Sam Dunes Swiss Tent Camp | Stay (Desert camp) | ~42 km · 50–60 min |
| Sam Luxury Cottage Camp | Stay (Luxury camp) | ~42 km · 50–60 min |
| Kanoi Dunes Glamping Retreat | Stay (Luxury camp) | ~42 km · 50–60 min |
| Khuri Village Hut Camp | Stay (Desert camp) | ~45 km · 1 hr |
| Khuri Family Homestay | Stay (Homestay) | ~45 km · 1 hr |
| Fort View Heritage Haveli | Stay (Heritage haveli) | In the city |
| Inside-the-Fort Guesthouse | Stay (Inside the fort) | In the city |
| Gadisar Road City Hotel | Stay (Hotel) | ~2 km · 5–10 min |
| Sam Road Sandstone Resort | Stay (Resort) | ~42 km · 50–60 min |
| Jaisalmer railway station | Transport | ~2 km · 10 min |
| Jaisalmer airport | Transport | ~13 km · 20–25 min |
| Ramgarh | Town | — |
| Khaba Fort | Place | — |
| Akal Wood Fossil Park | Place | ~17 km · 25 min |
| Kanoi (camps) | Town | — |
| Towards Pokaran & Jodhpur | Town | — |
| Towards Barmer | Town | — |
Day routes that make sense
- City morning: the fort, then Patwon, Salim Singh and Nathmal havelis on foot, Gadisar Lake by auto. See Jaisalmer Fort.
- West to the dunes: Bada Bagh (~6 km · 15 min), then Kuldhara and Khaba on the Sam road, arriving at Sam for sunset.
- South-west, quieter: Kuldhara, then on to Khuri (~45 km · 1 hr).
- North-west border day: via Ramgarh to Tanot and Longewala — a long day, about ~120 km · 2–2.5 hr each way.
- Nature morning: Desert National Park at dawn, back via Sam.
For drive times and fares on each leg, see cab fares or the itinerary guide.
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate are the pins?
Most pins come from OpenStreetMap and are close to the entrance or the centre of the site. A few, marked with a dashed ring, are placed by hand and are approximate. Road distances are listed under the map.
How far are the Sam dunes from Jaisalmer city?
About ~42 km · 50–60 min west of the city by road.
Which direction is Tanot from Jaisalmer?
North-west, via Ramgarh, roughly ~120 km · 2–2.5 hr by road.
Is Kuldhara on the way to Sam?
It is a short detour off the Sam road, so the two combine well in one afternoon.
Where are the desert camps?
Mostly along the Sam road near the dunes and around Khuri village, with a few quieter camps near Kanoi.