One of the most civilized ways to savour the distinctive atmosphere of the desert is to travel off-road – either by Jeep or on camel back – to a remote hilltop or dune. Here your hosts will have set up tables and chairs, and perhaps a small bar on the tailgate of a 4WD, from which you’ll be served a long, cool drink as the sun sets. As the first stars appear, blankets will be distributed for the journey back under darkening, opalescent skies to your hotel or luxury camp for supper.

You can add this experience to any tailor-made itinerary that includes a night in Jaisalmer.