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Riding a camel is not the easiest thing in the world. Nor is it a great RAJASTHAN CAMEL SAFARI TOUR
Duration : 17 Days
Destinations covered : Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur DAY 01 : Delhi
Adventure Safaris : Camel Safaris/ Horse safaris/ Jeep Safaris
Map India Tours |
Deep in the Thar Desert lies the medieval fortress town of Jaisalmer. Surrounded by a stark landscape, Jaisalmer creates a powerful mood of overwhelming isolation that is almost sinister in effect. Except for some isolated hamlets, not a soul is to be seen for miles around and the eye reaches far out to an ever receeding horizon.
Generally
speaking,
the Thar
Desert
extends
from
Karachi
(Pakistan)
to Jalore
in Rajasthan,
traversing
an
oblong
shape,
taking
in
parts
of Harayana, Gujarat.
The
intense
desert
exists
in
the
districts
of Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore
and Bhuj(Gujarat)
covering
a
wide
belt
of
arid,
semi-arid
and
fertile
soils.
Collectively
classified
as
“MARUSTHALA”
(region
of
death)
the
Thar
is
divided
into
three
distinct
parts:
(a)
Plains;
(b)
Bushy
Sand;
and
(c)
Shifting
sand.
Parts
of
the
plains
around
Bikaner
have
a
volcanic
soild,
devoid
of
underground
water.
The
bushy
and
shifting
sand
areas
have
ample
of
underground
water.
Unlike
the
Sahara
desert,
where
the
Sahara
has
many
Casis
due
to
its
being
based
on
rock,
the
Thar
has
none, but
ample
of
deep
wells,
dug
in
recent
times.
test for endurance. Yet, it most certainly is a great experience. We provide good, trained, riding camels, which can cover upto 60 km a day. Normally the safari moves 30/40 km a day over a span of 5/7 hours, with halts for lunch, tea and photography. The client rides up in the front seat, with the camel rider, taking the pillion seat. This provides clients with better view and opportunity for photography. One must sit like on horse-back, yet keep knees loose, so as to avoid rashes. Clothes must be loose fitting. Ladies can ride side saddle if they want to. On safari plenty of liquids in the form of tea/coffee, fruits and juices are provided. Aerated drinks are less advised. Food is hygienically cooked. Camps are set up in collapsible tents, near villages. Recommended items to be carried on safari are head covers (cap or hat), sun-glasses and sunburn lotions.
DAY 03 : Mandawa 
Take a camel safari and visit the magnificent "havelis" (mansions) with carved archways and intricate latticework. 