Highlights
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Uncover the mysterious side of Jaisalmer as you visit the haunted Kuldhara Village and Khaba Fort with hassle-free sedan transfers accompanied by a driver cum guide.
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Enjoy convenient sedan pickups from either Jaisalmer City Centre or Sam Sand Dunes, based on your preferred package.
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Learn about the intriguing history of Khaba Fort and its link to Kuldhara’s ancient curse from your driver cum guide, adding mystery to your journey.
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Visit the village of Kuldhara in Jaisalmer, abandoned 200 years ago under mysterious circumstances, now a ghost town believed to be haunted.
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Explore the 13th-century Khaba Fort, with fossils on display, a 500-year-old Durga idol, and a desolate atmosphere that offers a journey back in time.
Overview
Experience a blend of history and mystery on a 4-hour sightseeing tour of Kuldhara Village and Khaba Fort, with convenient sedan pickup options from Jaisalmer City Centre or Sam Sand Dunes. Choose from multiple variants, each including a comfortable ride, a driver-cum-guide, and sightseeing at both locations. Wander through the eerie ruins of Kuldhara, a once-thriving village now abandoned under mysterious circumstances. Then, explore the ancient courtyards and crumbling walls of Khaba Fort, a silent witness to Rajasthan’s storied past. This immersive tour offers a fascinating glimpse into the region’s legends and forgotten heritage.
Activity Duration: 4 hours
Activity Timings: 6 AM - 8 PM
About the activity:
- Choose between two pickup/dropoff points i.e., Jaisalmer City Centre and Sam Sand Dunes to enjoy smooth, hassle-free sedan transfers.
- Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer’s haunted village, Kuldhara, and the Khaba Fort.
- Wander through Kuldhara’s crumbling houses and structures that leaves one with many questions regarding its abandonment.
- Learn about the local folklore and hear stories about the village’s mysterious abandonment from your driver cum guide.
- Climb to vantage points of Khaba Fort for stunning views of the Thar Desert and surrounding landscape.
- Walk past the fort's remnants, including walls and watchtowers, a testament to Rajasthan’s architectural excellence.
- Gain insights into the lives of the Paliwal Brahmins who once inhabited Kuldhara and the neighbouring 83 villages including Khaba.
Pickup from Jaisalmer City Centre in Sedan (Up to 4 people)
- 4-hour sightseeing tour of Kuldhara Village & Khaba Fort in a sedan
- Pick-up from Jaisalmer city centre
- Driver-cum-guide
- Vehicles Available: Swift Dzire or similar
Note:
- This tour is suitable for all ages.
- Entry tickets and meals are not included in the package.
Pickup from Sam Sand Dunes in Sedan (Up to 4 people)
- 4-hour sightseeing tour of Kuldhara Village & Khaba Fort in a sedan
- Pick-up from Sam Sand Dunes
- Driver-cum-guide
- Vehicles Available: Swift Dzire or similar
Note:
- This tour is suitable for all ages.
- Entry tickets and meals are not included in the package.
More Details about
Know Before You Go
- The activity will typically last for 4 hours which includes visits to the Kuldhara Village and Khaba Fort along with the pickup/dropoff transfers.
- The activity can take place between 6 AM - 8 PM.
- The visitors will have an option to choose between two pickup/dropoff points - Jaisalmer City Centre and Sam Sand Dunes.
- Entry tickets to the attractions are excluded from the package cost.
- Visitors should remember that Kuldhara Village is an archaeological site, so it is important to respect the surroundings and not damage the ruins at the village.
- Please note that the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. People with mobility impairments are advised to avoid this tour.
- The Kuldhara Village & Khaba Fort Sightseeing tour is operational in most conditions but may be rescheduled in extreme weather for safety purposes.
- Since Kuldhara Village and Khaba Fort are abandoned sites, the restroom facilities may not be available. It is also advised that you carry your own snacks and water.
- Visitors are advised to wear light, comfortable clothes as the weather conditions in Rajasthan can become extremely hot during summers. In contrast, carry a woollen jacket if visiting during winters.
- Use of drones for photography and videography is not allowed without prior permission.
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable walking shoes as exploring the ruins and the fort will involve a fair amount of walking on uneven surfaces.
- Kindly carry a valid ID proof during the activity. PAN card will not be considered as an identity proof.
- Images are for representational purposes only. The actual experience may differ.
- Kindly do not litter and help keep the destination clean.
Things To Carry
- Caps
- Walking shoes
- Water bottle
- Valid id proof
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen lotion (spf 40+)