Best Desert Destinations in India

Golden dunes, camel safaris and sandstone forts across the Thar desert.

Jaisalmer, Rajasthan 4.4

Desert & forts · Best Nov–Feb

Safe 4.2

From ₹2,600 / day

Leh, Ladakh 4.8

Himalayan desert · Best Jun–Sep

Safe 4.4

From ₹3,000 / day

Pushkar, Rajasthan 4.5

Holy lake town · Best Oct–Mar

Safe 4.2

From ₹1,800 / day

Rann of Kutch, Gujarat 4.6

Salt desert · Best Nov–Feb

Safe 4.4

From ₹2,500 / day