When
you plan a camel safari, you will have to get used to about only one thing.
It's a balancing act and getting used to the movement of the camel. This
creature may look aloof but it's also known as the lifeline for desert
people. Major mode of transportation in deserts depends on camels only,
which also is known as the "Ship of the desert". How about camping
on small pond sites, experience spending the night under the stars and jive
on the tunes of the musicians. People have been enjoying Camel Safari for
ages. Same desert experience can still be enjoyed in Sam Sand Dunes in
Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Special cultural performances are also organized by
Rajasthan tourism department for the entertainment of tourists in evening.
Camps are specially set for the travellers, which serve traditional
Rajasthani meals in the company of warm hearted Rajasthani people.
Major Camel Safaris
Regions in India
Though camel safari is mostly done in different parts of Rajasthan, there
are a few other places where you can enjoy your India camel safari. But, the
Thar Desert always remains to be the best and the favourite of adventure
sports lovers, when it comes to experiencing a camel safari in India in its
truest sense.
Thar Desert Camel Safari
The vast Thar Desert of Rajasthan are organized with skill and imagination
in Rajasthan. It's duration may vary from 4 to 15 days. Minimum time
duration doesn't exceed the duration of one week.. A world of its own, The
Thar is dotted with dunes and patchily covered with xerophylic shrubs
besides its own distinctive wildlife. You'll encounter the warmth of
hospitable villagers and ruins of historic forts and palaces of Rajasthan
while taking up a camel caravan.
All the places around Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner are the best suitable
for camel safari. Bikaner-Jaisalmer safari is about 11 days long. It covers
25 to 30 km a day, along a route known to none but the camel riders.
Shekhawati region is the best option to the desert heartland. Ramgarh,
Nawalgarh, Dundlod, Mandawa and Churu are some of the towns located in this
region. One or two-day camel safari trips can also be organized here. The
safari routes may incorporate interesting variations as Jaisalmer to Rann of
Kutch in Gujarat. Pushkar and Nagaur in the winter season of October to
March are the most suitable for special camel safaris. These two cities have
their popular cattle fairs.
Chambal Camel Safari
These are another attractions coming up in the safari circuit. It's a fine
instance of eco-friendly tourism in rural India. Chambal Safari provides the
chance to witness the rich heritage and wildlife legacy set against arid
backdrop. It's a must for visitors to Agra. It revolves around two key
activities, a river cruise conducted by Pathanias. It takes you along
Chambal river for 30 km and provides close encounters with Ghariyals and
Crocodiles. Camel safari takes you to the picturesque Atar Fort.
Sites of Camel Safari in India
Mostly, the India camel safari sites are located in the western part of the
Indian subcontinent. Places like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner are most
famous camel safari sites in India. Given below is a list of popular sites
of camel safari in India.
- Jaisalmer (558 km from
Jaipur)
- Bikaner (320 km from Jaipur)
- Shekhawati Safari (185 km from Jaipur)
- Jodhpur (343 km from
Jaipur)
- Chambal Safari
- Pushkar (145 km from Jaipur)
- Rann of Kutch
Camel Safari Tours in India
Travellers can easily choose from a range of camel safari tours. Ranging
from one single day to a couple of days, camel safari is one of the most
liked adventure sports in India. You can go for 2-7 days camel safari; in a
single day you can traverse a distance of 40-50 km on a camel. Bikaner,
Khimsar, Osiyan and Jaisalmer are the major camel safari sites in the state
of Rajasthan. At nightfall, halts are arranged close to desert villages,
where you can not only interact with locals and tribal folks but can also
enjoy cultural performances and gorge on steaming Rajasthani delicacies.
Camel Safari Tips
There are certain other facts also to keep in mind while travelling the
desert regions of the Thar. If you have booked a camel safari trip in Thar
with prior reservations. It would be better if you check them before leaving
for your desert safari trip. Weather conditions in desert is very extreme so
you are advised to carry a good backup of plenty of portable water to avoid
dehydration, sun screen, goggles, and a first aid kit.
