Camel Safari in Rajasthan

How about an adventure in the golden glowing sands? In case the idea of traveling on the sand under the open sun excites you we have just the right offer for your next great Indian Holiday. Welcome to the charming and colorful royal state of Rajasthan. To get a better insight into the lives and styles of the people in the culturally rich state there is no better option than taking on a camel safari. The ship of the desert makes you sail through the land of the sand. The pace of the safari makes it possible for you to enjoy the minutest of detail in the land of citadels, colors and charming crowds.

The camel safaris in the deserts of India are fast catching up with the masses and have become the fastest selling adventure holidays. The theme of the adventure attracts all the daredevils who have a passion to experience India as it is. The hardships in the course of the safari go hand-in-hand with the novel manner of seeing the dry desert areas. The nature is at its hardest in the safari without unending stretches of wilderness that are in abundance in the deserts of Sahara and Namibia. In India the camel safari offers a lot more of fun and adventure.

The area is a lot more accessible than its counterparts owing to the airports and railway stations that are close at hands to most of the popular sand dunes. The variety of safaris offered by the Great Indian Desert is simply dazzling. You may take your pick from the short treks around the joyous town of Jaisalmer or take on an extensive trip on the terrific Thar. The journey is bound to remind you of the Lawrence of Arabia on his epic journey across the Sahara, or probably of Marco Polo, on the historic silk route or even a medieval trader leading his caravan through the hostile spice route or a royal caravanserai heading for one of the medieval kingdoms.

The history is dotted with tales of adventure in the Great Indian Desert. How about holidaying in the hot and happening Thar? The desert safaris in India are centered on the princely kingdoms in the desert belt of India namely Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner, all of which are integral to the royal state of Rajasthan. Besides offering the awesome view of the open desert sands the camel safari is a great way to get introduced to the villages and the wildlife.

The architectural heritage of Rajasthan is best covered in the camel safari. It is owing to the trade caravans across the desert of India that the trade prospered. The nobility invested the gains in the construction of the mansions, citadels, forts and palaces. Sandstone formed the basic material used in the making these masterpieces of art that are today nothing more than the ruins.

A typical safari will take you to the architectural ruins of Lodurva that are close to Jaisalmer. The oasis at Anasagar, the sand dunes of the Samm and the water source of Moolsagar are exquisite examples of the lives of the villagers. After the sailing safari through the day the nights are meant for entertainment and rest. The halts in the en-route villages amidst the desert scrubs for camels are out of the world adventures.

If the adventure in the sand along with the sun beckons you take care of the extreme temperatures likely to be experienced during the safari. The afternoons are as hot as 30 degrees though later at night the temperature may drop down to as low as zero degrees. Thus you should be adequately equipped with the cotton and the woolen clothing. The clothes should be comfortable for the journey sans the luxuries but at the same time should consider the values of the rural habitants who will be visited in the villages.
The regular use of the large rimmed sun hats is mandatory. These may be replaced with the cotton caps, which are dipped in water when it gets too hot around midday. The ways and the means to beat the heat will be invented throughout the course of the day in the desert. For the protection of the skin the scarves or balaclava may be worn around the neck and the forehead. The camel safari friendly umbrellas are easily available at Jodhpur

Your list of must carry and must apply will be topped with the sunscreen creams, moisturizers and the lip salve. While on the dry desert safari the adventure will be enjoyable if the water bottle is kept close at hand. The mineral water may be collected from Jodhpur or Jaisalmer. Basic medicines and suitable medication against the swaying gait of the camel but be carried. Do not forget to take A torch and a knife along. These will prove to be useful when handy.

After the adventure in the Great Indian Desert all of you will start believing in the age-old adage that it's the slow and steady that wins the race. Happy safari, hope the caravanserai will be as charming as the camel.

Camel Safari in Jaisalmer
05 Days

Day 01   Jaisalmer - The Camel Safari

You are given a royal welcome by our representative. when you reach the desert city of Jaisalmer. There after you are transferred to the hotel. Here we will see the following places: - The fort, Gadsisar lake, Patwon ki haveli & Salim Singh ki haveli. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02  Jaisalmer - The Camel Safari

The adventure starts this morning with an excursion to the Sam sand dunes. It is said that no visit to Jaisalmer is complete without a trip to the most picturesque dunes of Sam. You will be taken to an adventurous & romantic camel safari of 2 nights & 3 days. Lunch & dinner enroute camel safari. Overnight stay at camps.

Day 03  Jaisalmer - The Camel Safari

We will continue with the camel safari today. Lunch & dinner en route camel safari. Overnight stay at camps.

Day 04   Jaisalmer - Romantic Sunset on Sand Dunes

We will continue with the camel safari today. Lunch & dinner en route camel safari. Overnight stay at camps.

Day 05 Jaisalmer - Romantic Sunset on Sand Dunes

On the last day of our tour we start for an excursion to Desert national park (45 kms). This park has a prominence fauna which includes - the Blackbuck, Chinkara, Desert fox and the great Indian Bustard.