| Camel Safari is the ultimate way to sample desert | | | | experience: |
| life, explore small villages and see the true | | | | - Do not hesitate to ask questions about exactly |
| grandeur of Rajasthan. Meant for people who | | | | what is on the offer and whether there are any |
| have a good fitness level and live an active life, | | | | hidden charges too. |
| camel rides can be as short as an hour or can | | | | - Make sure that you are hiring only registered |
| stretch up to several weeks, as desired. Riding a | | | | camel and jeep drivers during a camel safari. |
| camel is not a great endurance test but is not | | | | Noting their registration number might mean |
| very easy too. The rolling stride of the camel | | | | greater safety for you and your family. |
| might take some time to getting used to. | | | | - Make sure that you have a camel of your own |
| The best time for Travel to Rajasthan and a | | | | during the safari and that you are traveling in |
| desert safari in Rajasthan is from October to | | | | groups. It is not advisable to leave camel drivers |
| February but you might be surprised to see with | | | | alone with your luggage while visiting ruins on foot. |
| beautiful scenes characterized by the vibrant and | | | | - Take a good blanket to cushion your legs and |
| colorful lifestyle of the locals all the year round. | | | | back from camel’s hump. You might also find |
| Generally, Rajasthan Camel Safaris cover 10 to | | | | it useful to save you from cold desert nights. |
| 20 kms in a day on the camel’s back. Camel | | | | - Sunscreen, broad-brimmed hat and sunglasses, |
| carts and jeeps usually accompany the caravans | | | | and a water bottle with a long strap are must to |
| to allow tourists to rest and take a nap, | | | | keep you safe from the scorching desert sun |
| whenever required, as well as carry their luggage | | | | during daytime. |
| and tents for the night halts. Campsites for the | | | | - Last but not the least; do not forget that you |
| nights are all situated near small Rajasthani villages, | | | | eat lightly during the safari. A full stomach can |
| to offer you a glimpse of real desert life and an | | | | make you feel nauseated during the ride. |
| opportunity to mix with the local people. | | | | Camel safaris are quite romantic though. Sitting |
| You might also be offered traditional | | | | around the fire under the starry skies and |
| performances by local artisans for entertainment. | | | | watching graceful dance movements of the local |
| Itineraries might include popular camel safari treks | | | | dancers and listening to haunting desert music is |
| known for tourism that include Jaisalmer and | | | | mesmerizing. You can also hear the tinkling bells of |
| Bikaner, often referred to as the ‘touristic | | | | flocks of sheep and cattle in late nights and might |
| route’. However, some people find these too | | | | also get a chance to hear drivers’ yearns and |
| crowded for their taste and opt for | | | | local folklores that are full of medieval chivalry and |
| ‘non-touristic route’ instead, offered at | | | | romances. |
| Osian, around Pushkar and Shekhawati. Basic | | | | Sprinkled with ruins with accompanying historical |
| camel safaris start at Rs 400. The rates increase | | | | and mythological legends, camel safari tour of |
| in proportion to the comforts you opt for. | | | | Rajasthan offers you once-in-a-lifetime experience |
| There are some things you must keep in mind to | | | | that you cannot afford to miss. |
| make your camel safari a memorable lifetime | | | | |