Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate — verify on site.
📄 Image slot — two camels of different breeds side by side.
- Bikaneri — the heavy draught breed; stockier, faster in milking, the research farm’s primary line (the farm guide).
- Jaisalmeri ; the lighter riding breed; taller legs, leaner build, the safari animal of the dunes.
- Kharai ; the rare swimming camel of the Kutch coast; found in western Rajasthan in small numbers.
- Why it matters to a traveller: the breed determines the ride quality ; the Jaisalmeri’s gait is smoother, the Bikaneri’s is stronger.
Worth planning
Jaisalmer runs on a seasonal clock: the cooler months carry the crowds and the fuller calendars, while the hot afternoons reward early starts and long lunches. Build this stop around one unhurried hour rather than a quick photo, and let the season decide the hour of day.
On the ground
- Timing: daylight hours suit most visits; confirm the day’s opening window locally, since published hours drift with the season.
- Costs: any entry sits in the nominal range for the city — small notes at the counter settle it (published fee lists here on the site carry current ranges).
- Getting there: an auto or app cab covers the hop from the centre in minutes; walking works in the cooler months.
Keep in mind: specifics shift faster than guides update — treat this page as the frame and recent reviews as the fine print.