New Rule at Rajasthan’s Famous Tourist Spot: Entry Only for Families and Couples

Jaisalmer: The character of tourism in the world-famous Sam Sand Dunes area is rapidly changing. Out of the approximately ₹1800 crore tourism revenue, ₹300 crore is generated annually from the magnetic attraction of the sand dunes alone. Now, resorts located near the sand dunes are focusing on a policy of responsible and safe tourism.

With this in mind, several major resorts have changed their booking policies and have started providing tent-cottages only to family or couple tourists. The operators state that this step has been taken with the objective of ensuring tourist safety, preserving the natural tranquillity of the desert environment, and safeguarding the unique experience of Sam.

In recent years, incidents of hooliganism by young tourists arriving in large groups, often under the influence of alcohol and drugs, demands to play loud music late at night, and indecent behaviour in the presence of women have increased. This not only disturbed peaceful tourists but also affected the pristine beauty of the desert.

Claim: Discipline has increased