In Jaipur Samdunes Road the elevation changes, but there’s always a blind crest with a sharp corner waiting to catch you out. It becomes even more interesting thanks to the ever-shifting sand dunes, which often blow across the tarmac in their endeavour to keep moving. While most of these leave a thin trail of sand, there are some which can be deceptively deep. Be prepared for some major wiggles and, on an odd chance, fall off as well. On the upside, falling on sand doesn’t really hurt.

As you trace border roads heading to the Sam dunes, be sure to make the trip to Longewala. The sight of brave soldiers manning their posts is humbling as is the plaque that details the war of 1971 when Pakistani soldiers decided to grab a fistful of Indian soil.