Camel Safari in Rajasthan: A Soft Adventure in Thar Desert

Camel Safari is the ultimate way to sample desertexperience:
life, explore small villages and see the true- Do not hesitate to ask questions about exactly
grandeur of Rajasthan. Meant for people whowhat 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 acamel and jeep drivers during a camel safari.
camel is not a great endurance test but is notNoting their registration number might mean
very easy too. The rolling stride of the camelgreater 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 aduring the safari and that you are traveling in
desert safari in Rajasthan is from October togroups. It is not advisable to leave camel drivers
February but you might be surprised to see withalone 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 toit 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 caravansand 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 luggageduring 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 anmake 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 traditionalaround 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 treksdancers and listening to haunting desert music is
known for tourism that include Jaisalmer andmesmerizing. You can also hear the tinkling bells of
Bikaner, often referred to as the ‘touristicflocks of sheep and cattle in late nights and might
route’. However, some people find these tooalso get a chance to hear drivers’ yearns and
crowded for their taste and opt forlocal folklores that are full of medieval chivalry and
‘non-touristic route’ instead, offered atromances.
Osian, around Pushkar and Shekhawati. BasicSprinkled with ruins with accompanying historical
camel safaris start at Rs 400. The rates increaseand 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 tothat you cannot afford to miss.
make your camel safari a memorable lifetime