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:
