We decided to start our journey of Jaisalmer (a part of our 2300 kms road journey of desert circuit in the state of Rajasthan) from Khuri in Jaisalmer. Now something about Khuri. There are two desert spots in Jaisalmer. Sam is more famous and crowded. Khuri is another village where you can stay and enjoy the life of desert. It is about 45 kms from Jaisalmer towards South-West. You have to take Jaisalmer Barmer Road i.e. NH 68. About 2-3- kms on the road you have to take a right turn towards Khuri village. The road is single and passes through Desert National Park. If you are lucky you can see some deers, desert fox or The Great India Bustard (Endangered Bird rarely seen now).
En route you will see huge wind mills from Suzlon in the entire region.
The resort Registhan Guest House where we stayed offered basic facilities since it was situated in the village. It was true experience of village life. The resort is managed by a group of six brothers, all very generous and always eager to help.
Tane Singh Bhati one of the owner of the resort organised camel safari to the sand dunes in the evening. You can also spent night on the dunes. They make all the arrangements. The sand dunes were right in front of the resort. Dance and songs program was organised in the night, before the dinner. The dinner was buffet style, vegetarian and local dishes were served. Ker Sangdi vegetable is must try. Ker and Sangdi are two different things and are seasonal, which are collected by locals from the jungles. They are dried and preserved. The vegetable was delicious.
We witnessed village life since the resort was located inside the village. Water is a precious community in entire Rajasthan and specially in the desert area. Few photographs of the village life:
It was time for the camel safari the dunes and to witness the sunset. Camels were waiting. Sorry no photograph while riding. Enjoy other photographs.
We spent lot of time on the dunes. Witnessed sunset. Cool breeze started to blow, it was time to return back and start another beautiful day……
I loved the evening pics of the sunset at the desert!!
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Thanks Radhika….😃😃😃
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Looks like Khuri was an interesting place. The dunes are amazing, aren’t they?
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yes they are…. spending some time there was peaceful…..
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I had been thinking of visiting Rajasthan for a long time ..your post has tempted me a lot….
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You should visit …… It’s a lovely place
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Sure i would…
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you can cover entire desert circuit…. which is Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner in one trip….
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ohh… thats great.. ..
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you require 7-8 days for the entire trip…..
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Thank you……you have given me a great insight…will approach you for more details whenever I plan it😃
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Any time….
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Now I would LOVE to visit. The Village is beautiful. What an experience to stay there. As for the photographs of the dunes? Stunning.
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thanks a lot for liking…… it was a lovely experience……
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I love seeing things like this. There is nothing like getting out into the ‘wilds’ of a country.
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You are most welcome …. You will enjoy here…..
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I believe Khuri offered you what Sam can’t…peace and tranquility. Unless you’re deep inside in desert, Sam is a touristy place. I never liked Sam because it all looked like one touristy thing with no engagement of whatsoever kind. Khuri is true desert experience.
Great write up Sudhir!
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very true…. this was the main reason we selected Khuri…. thanks for appreciation….
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you are welcome Sudhir! 🙂
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Those sand dunes look incredible, especially at sunset! I remember riding a camel once in Morocco, it was one of the highlights of my trip 🙂
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its really beautiful Rosie…. It was such a peaceful village… wanted to spend few more days….
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I love desert landscapes! Your photos of the dunes are beautiful!
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Thanks a lot Caroline……
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Deserts look beautiful with the approaching evening…lovely pictures. Does the well have no wall around it? Isn’t it dangerous for small children?
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No it did not had any wall…. Only a small raised platform… Thanks for visiting and appreciating…
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Lovely sunset pics of the dunes…makes me go there too 😊👌👍🏼
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Thanks for liking… 😃😃😃
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Lovely pics with descriptions!
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thanks….
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Juging by the photos, it certainly looks like a really beautiful experience 😊
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Evening pics are very beautiful 🙂
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the real scene was much better…. cant be fully justified here…..
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great pics! I like how you focused on all aspects of village like, not just the expected stuff
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For me travel is about understanding locals and their culture and life….. I enjoy that…. Thanks for visiting …. 😃😃😃
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Wonderful photos and description of your trip to the dunes. 🙂
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Thanks a lot……. 😃😃😃
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awsome sir g
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