Eclipse in the Dunes - Jaisalmer

6–8 September 2025 | Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

Eclipse in the Dunes

This September, come witness a cosmic dance from the golden dunes of Jaisalmer — as Earth briefly casts its shadow on the Moon during a Total lunar eclipse. Set against the endless Thar night, this celestial event will be paired with a guided stargazing experience, storytelling sessions, and moonlit dune walks.

Just for a night — return to the quiet, the sky, and the awe.

🔭 What You’ll Do

🌒 Total Lunar Eclipse Watch

Join our expert StarGuides as they track the eclipse from its penumbral beginning to its maximum phase. Through telescopes, lunar filters, and live commentary, see the moon slowly darken, transforming into a celestial mirror of Earth’s shadow.

🔭 Stargazing in the Thar

With Jaisalmer’s low humidity and open horizon, observe deep sky objects, constellations, and planets through our powerful telescopes. Learn the mythology behind desert skies, trace patterns with laser pointers, and spot seasonal highlights like Saturn, Neptune, and the Milky Way overhead.

🌌 Lunar & Celestial Photography

Capture the Moon in eclipse with guided tips on lunar photography — from tripod settings to framing the event against the golden dunes. Whether with a DSLR or phone, you’ll come away with something timeless.

🏞 Where You’ll Be

The experience unfolds just outside Jaisalmer, away from city lights, where wind-carved dunes stretch into the horizon and silence deepens the sky.

This ancient trade route town, known for its yellow sandstone forts and camels silhouetted against the sun, becomes an open-air observatory at night.

Each activity is hosted in a handpicked dune site, far from light pollution, yet easily accessible from the city.

🛏 Your Stay

• 2 Nights / 3 Days in a boutique resort

• Shared twin-bed rooms with ensuite bathrooms and comfortable bedding

• All meals included – traditional Rajasthani dinner, chai under the stars, and breakfast with sunrise over the dunes

🧭 How to Get There

By Air

Fly to Jodhpur Airport (Jaisalmer airport closed until Late September due to Operation Sindoor)​

Take a cab or bus to Jaisalmer (5–6 hrs, 280 km) from Jaisalmer​

By Train

Daily trains connect Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer Railway Station

Popular trains include the Jaisalmer Express and Ranikhet Express

By Road

Jaisalmer is connected via NH11 and NH125

Buses and private taxis available from Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Jaipur

Drive from Jodhpur takes around 5 hours

Once you register, our team will help coordinate pickups, transfers, and travel suggestions based on your location.

🎒 What to Pack

September nights in the desert are warm, but breezy. Expect:

Day: 32–36°C | Night: 20–24°C

Bring:

✔ Light cottons & a thin jacket

✔ Walking shoes or sandals for the dunes

✔ DSLR or phone camera with tripod (optional)

✔ Flashlight (preferably with red mode)

✔ Sunglasses, hat, sunscreen

✔ Reusable water bottle and personal toiletries

✅ Sustainable Travel Guidelines

✔ Carry your own water bottle and cloth bags

✔ Avoid single-use plastic

✔ Respect the desert ecosystem and wildlife

✔ Support local artisans and performers

✖ Do not litter — especially on the dunes

✖ Avoid loud music after dark

✖ Do not climb dune crests during photography setups

✖ Refrain from using flashlights during stargazing

Limited seats — designed for a small group to ensure a quiet, meaningful, and immersive celestial experience.

Cancellation Policy:

The session is entirely weather-dependent. In case of cancellation due to unfavorable weather conditions or by the participant, no refund will be applicable.

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