Last updated: October 2026 · Method: built from published site information and recurring traveller reports; figures approximate — verify on site.
📄 Image slot — a camp fire with travellers wrapped in blankets against the cold desert night.
The camp guide covers the booking; this page covers the night — specifically the cold.
- The temperature: Dec–Jan dune nights drop to 5–8°C ; and the tent walls are canvas, not insulation.
- The gear: thermal base layer, wool socks, a real jacket, a warm cap and gloves ; the packing list.
- The camp fire: the communal fire is the warmest spot; the stargazing from the fire circle is the reward.
- The honest verdict: the cold night is manageable with the right gear ; and the star-filled sky makes every shiver worth it.
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.