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

Rajasthan's Forest Department has prohibited tourist entry, camel safaris and other activities after sunset within Desert National Park's protected sand dunes near Sam, Jaisalmer. Authorities cited wildlife disturbance, commercial waste dumping and powerful laser lights. The restrictions do not apply to tourism destinations outside the protected boundary, including Lakhmana.