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1. Trip matcher
Answer four quick questions and we'll suggest where to sleep, which package fits and which places to prioritise.
Pick an answer in each row to see your match.
2. Booking timeline
Enter your travel date to see what to book and when, counted back from the trip. Steps already past their ideal date are flagged — usually still doable, just with less choice.
Choose a date to build your timeline.
3. Budget estimator
Move the numbers and the total updates instantly. It uses the same rates as our packages and cab fares — rooms for two, jeeps shared by six, entry tickets per person and a car sized to your group.
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City hotel
Camp
Activities
Excludes travel to Jaisalmer, lunches, tips and shopping. Fees, timings and prices on this site are approximate and can change without notice — please confirm before you travel.
4. Key decisions
Sam or Khuri?
Sam for bigger dunes, more activities and a lively evening; Khuri for quiet, a real village and darker skies.
Read moreOne dune night or two?
One night covers the classic sunset-to-sunrise. A second night only makes sense in a quieter or luxury camp where the day itself is the point.
Read moreStay inside the fort?
Atmospheric but hard on a fragile monument and awkward with luggage. A haveli just below the walls gives the same view.
Read moreTrain, flight or road?
Seasonal flights are quickest in winter; the overnight train from Delhi or Jaipur is the classic; a car from Jodhpur is the most flexible.
Read moreAdd the Tanot–Longewala day?
Worth it for history lovers and road-trippers; it is a long, empty drive otherwise. Indian nationals carry original ID.
Read morePackage or DIY?
Packages save negotiation and bundle transfers; DIY suits flexible travellers who enjoy bargaining.
Read more5. Packing list
Pick your season and add-ons. Tick things off as you pack — ticks are saved in this browser — then print it.
Season
Add-ons
Prefer to talk it through?
Send your dates and group size — we will suggest a plan and a clear quote.
Frequently asked questions
Is the trip planner free?
Yes. The tools run in your browser and nothing is sent anywhere unless you choose to ask for a quote.
How accurate is the budget estimate?
It uses the same approximate rates as our packages and fare calculator, so it is a good planning range. Actual prices depend on dates and availability.
When should I book a desert camp?
Two to three weeks ahead in normal season, four to eight weeks ahead for Christmas–New Year and the Desert Festival.
Does the packing list save?
Your ticks are saved in this browser only, so you can come back to the list on the same device.
Can I get the matched plan quoted?
Yes — use “Get this plan quoted” under the matcher result. One of us replies on WhatsApp.