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Voykit pocket guide · India
Khuri
Spend a half‑day in Khuri for a camel safari or desert camp, then return to Jaisalmer; a single night is enough for accommodation.
Khuri is a small desert village 45 km from Jaisalmer. Its main attractions are camel safaris and night‑time desert camping. One night lets you do a safari and stay in a guesthouse; a day‑trip is possible if you return to Jaisalmer the same evening.
- Country
- India
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- Avoid
- Apr–Sep (very hot)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- INR
- Money
- Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₹300–600 excl. transport · Mid ₹600–1,200 excl. transport (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Jio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.
- Emergency
- Police / ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, D, M · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin C plugs fit most sockets; D (three round pins) is the common wall socket; hotels often have universal sockets. UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Street food and dhabas: Nothing.; Restaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.; Car and driver: ₹300–500 a day at the end of the trip.; Guide: ₹300–500 for a half day.; Hotel porter / housekeeping: ₹50–100.; Auto or Uber: Round up.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap. Buy sealed bottles (check the cap), or use RO-filtered refill stations in hotels and cafés; avoid ice from street stalls.
- Toilets
- Western toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages. Carry tissue and sanitiser; paid public toilets (Sulabh) cost ₹5–10.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Taxi from Jaisalmer to Khuri (single ride) | ₹600–₹800 |
| Bus Jaisalmer → Khuri | ₹35–₹150 (check for overcharge) |
| Camel trek (overnight, includes food) | ₹500 per person |
| Guesthouse room (Arjun family) | ₹150 off‑season, ₹300 peak |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JSA · Jaisalmer Airport
- About 45 km (28 mi) (≈1 h by taxi) to KhuriAbout 28 mi (45 km) (≈1 h by taxi) to Khuri
Typical fares
- Taxi Jaisalmer → Khuri
- about ₹600–₹800, 45 km (28 mi), ~1 h (check price)about ₹600–₹800, 28 mi (45 km), ~1 h (check price)
- Bus Jaisalmer → Khuri
- ₹35–₹150, 2 h, ask driver for exact fare
- Camel trek overnight
- ₹500 per person, includes food and guide
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Village is walkable; taxis from Jaisalmer station cost about ₹600; buses run irregularly, check price before boarding.
See and do
Known for
- Camel safari
- Desert camping
- Arjun family guesthouse
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Jaisalmer | Taxi from Jaisalmer station, about 45 km (28 mi), ~1 h; bus ~2 h, irregular scheduleTaxi from Jaisalmer station, about 28 mi (45 km), ~1 h; bus ~2 h, irregular schedule | ≈1 h by taxi, 2 h by bus |
| Sam Sand Dunes | Camel safari from Khuri, 1½–2 h ride to dunes | ≈3 h total (out‑and‑back) |
Sleep
- Arjun family guesthouse
- ₹150 off‑season, ₹300 peak, includes food; offers camel trek for ₹500 per person
- Badal House Khuri
- Rustic rooms; owner arranges camel safari and night camping
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | कितना है?kitna hai? |
| Please take me to Khuri | कृपया मुझे खुरी ले चलेंkripya mujhe Khuri le chalain |
| Do you have a shade? | क्या आपके पास छाया है?kya aapke paas chhaya hai? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Namaste (palms together) or a handshake between men; wait for a woman to offer her hand; avoid: Hugging or kissing strangers
- Hands and feet: Give and eat with the right hand; apologise if your foot touches someone; avoid: Pointing feet at people or shrines; touching books or food with your feet
- Temples: Shoes off, walk clockwise around shrines, accept prasad (blessed food) with the right hand; avoid: Leather in Jain temples; entering sanctums that say Hindus only
- Home visit: Bring sweets or fruit; accept tea at least once; avoid: Refusing all food; wearing shoes inside
- Questions: Expect personal questions (married? job? salary?) as friendliness; avoid: Taking offence; answer vaguely if you prefer
- Saying no: A firm, polite 'nahi, dhanyavaad' (no, thank you) and keep walking; avoid: Long explanations to touts
- Dress: Loose clothes covering shoulders and knees; kurta tops are cheap and cool; avoid: Swimwear or shorts away from Goa beaches
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus tickets are often overcharged (up to ₹150); confirm price with other travelers.
- Summer heat makes afternoon camel rides uncomfortable; choose early‑morning or evening trips.
- Some camel operators may lack shade; ask about shade provision.
Khuri is low‑risk; main concerns are heat, dehydration and overcharging on transport—confirm fares and carry water.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Khuri yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Camel safari
- Desert camping
- Arjun family guesthouse
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Khuri coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Khuri, revision 4763405 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4763405
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Khuri
कृपया इस पते पर ले चलें
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police / ambulance112
US consulate in Jodhpur (check address); Indian embassy in New Delhi.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/khuri). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.