About Camel Safari
It's impossible to explain the magic of a Camel Safari. To know
it best you have ride a camel in the deserts of Thar in the
north Indian state of Rajasthan. Camel Safari's are such animal
rides that need both skill and imagination to explore the
mirages of desert. Even though camel safaris are also available
in Gujarat, the state of Rajasthan attracts the largest chunk of
visitors for its well-organised and exciting range of safaris.
Camel Safaris are certainly the ideal way to spend time
exploring the rustic and royal Rajasthan. One can ride or walk
along leisurely with the safari and enjoy the desertscape. The
camel carts are fully equipped and tourists need not bother
about comfort in the desert. The camel safari routes takes you
to the remote villages, modern cities, ancient temples,
magnificent palaces, abandoned fortresses and exotic wildlife of
the sandy wilderness and through the expanse of Thar Desert.
Camel Safaris can be tailored to suit every modern traveler. You
can opt for a safari that takes only a few hours or one that is
perfect for a weekend or a longer one that takes you through the
medieval cities and would take a month or so.
Feel the adventure of a Camel Safari, which takes you through
the golden sands of the vast Thar Desert. Ride through sandy
terrains, taking glimpse of the desert lifestyle through remote
villages. The special cultural performances on the sand dunes,
the camps set up for the travelers, the traditional Rajasthani
meals and the picturesque hamlets with friendly folks, all
together make Thar Desert Camel Safaris the fastest selling
adventure holidays of Asia.
Camel Safari Tips
Beside riding the camel there are certain other facts that you
should be aware of while travelling the desert regions of the
Thar.
You
better check the reservation before leaving for your desert
safari trip. The weather in desert is extreme so do carry a good
backup of plenty of portable water to avoid dehydration, sun
screen, goggles, and a first aid kit.
The climate here is hot and you are tend to sweat. Its better to
wear cotton clothes and loose fitted ones and wear shoes, avoid
exposing your skin as much as possible to avoid the sun burn.
Visitors are also requested to dress modestly since the safari
passes in close proximity of villages.
Major Regions Of Camel Safaris In India
Camel Safari In the Thar Desert
Camel safaris are organised with skill and imagination in the
vast Thar Desert of Rajasthan. The duration of safari can be
from 4 to 15 days, though the minimum time duration doesn't
exceed the week limit. The best camel safaris can be done around
Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner, in the very heart of the Thar.
An option to the desert heartland would be the Shekhawati
region, taking in such towns as Ramgarh, Nawalgarh, Dundlod,
Mandawa and Churu. Short, one or two-day camel safari trips can
also be organised and the safari routes can incorporate
interesting variations as Jaisalmer to the Rann of Kutch in
Gujarat. Special camel safaris are also organised round Pushkar
and Nagaur in the winter season of October to March, when these
two cities have their popular cattle fairs.
Places of Camel Safari in India:
Rajasthan Travel
Guide
