Jaisalmer's Sam Sand Dunes Face Night Tourism Ban As Forest Department Restricts Entry, Camel Safaris After Sunset

Jaisalmer's Sam Sand Dunes will soon be off-limits to tourists after dark as the Forest Department imposes new night-time restrictions. Camel safaris and other tourism activities will be banned from sunset onwards within the Desert National Park boundary near Sam in Jaisalmer, as environmental concerns take precedence. The move aims to safeguard the fragile desert ecosystem and wildlife from potential damage caused by human activities.

The Regional Forest Office in Jaisalmer has directed hotel operators to strictly adhere to the new guidelines, restricting tourism to areas outside the designated park boundaries. The department has expressed worry over waste dumping and the use of powerful laser lights at night, which could disrupt the natural behavior of desert wildlife and disturb their habitats.

In response to these concerns, the Forest Department has instructed hotels to ensure proper waste disposal and educate tourists on the importance of keeping the dunes clean. By limiting night-time tourism activities to areas beyond the protected park boundaries, the authorities hope to strike a balance between promoting tourism and preserving the unique desert landscape and its inhabitants.