A safari is basically an overland journey. It generally refers to a tour of Africa by tourists. Traditionally, this tour was about a big game hunt but in modern times it also includes watching and clicking photographs of the big game and rest of the wildlife animals. The word ?safari? holds a certain style or theme with itself which consists of belted bush jackets, slouch hats or pith helmets, khaki clothing, and animal skin like leopard?s skin. Earlier safari tour was popularly used to denote touring and hunting expeditions in the east of Africa but now it is generally used for any adventurous or long expedition or journey like camel safari, desert safari, jeep safari, elephant safari, wildlife safari, jungle safari etc.
One of the most famous safaris out of all is camel safari which is highly popular around the globe. Camel Safari is basically an expedition which involves exploring the deserts riding on a camel?s back. The most important thing while going for a camel safari is to be good with the balancing act and also getting used to the camel?s movement. Camels are a bit unique species but they are regarded as the desert?s lifeline. Camel is also known as the ship of the desert? since it is the main means of transportation in deserts.
A camel trip is such an experience which one cannot forget his/her whole life. One can experience the ups and downs of sand dunes while riding the camel through the sandy landscape of a desert. In the ancient times, when no other means of transport was developed camel safari was the sole means of transport in a desert used for communication.
Is it the desert which excites you most? Then, camel safari in India can be the best adventure for you which gives an opportunity to explore the most populous desert of world, Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Camel Safari in India will take you through vast expanse of sand dunes while witnessing the unique wildlife of desert and their habitat which can be an experience of lifetime. Desert of Rajasthan in India is different from anywhere in the world, here you will find small villages which you will go through with your adventurous camel safari journey and get a glimpse of culture, architectural heritages and colourful lifestyle of the people living in the extreme conditions. Rajasthan invites you to experience the thrill of camel back-riding across the Great Indian Desert with your friends, family or alone.
Camel Safari Adventure
Camel safari in Rajasthan is fast becoming popular among the tourists. Visit to India is incomplete without enjoying the adventurous trip to the Thar Desert on a camel back. It is advisable that you stay a night or two in desert camp to have a look how lively Indian desert is during the nights. With your camel safari adventure you will go through remote villages and forts and at night enjoy seeing folk dancers dancing on the traditional music of Rajasthan to have a glimpse of Rajasthani music and culture. Camel safari combined with camping in desert at night will prove to be one of the most adventurous and memorable trip. Go through some of the beautiful desert trails and wind sculpted dunes, stop at the highest dune to see the beautiful sunset, take photographs of the stunningly beautiful scenery in the ocean of sand. Guide accompanying you will tell you the survival secrets of the people living here and you will also learn about the flora and fauna found in the region that fill the desert.
Camel Safari Packages
Most of the Camel Safari packages, generally provide one camel per person, and a camel cart accompanies it, which remains laden with tent, food, mineral water, utensils and other necessary items. Most tour operators offer a full dose of local entertainment in the nights. Camps are usually set up at night in villages, which provide opportunities to enjoy the local folks and an insight to their traditional life and culture.
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Duration of Camel Safari
The duration of Camel Safari tours varies between 2 to 7 days, with longer ones up to two weeks. Tourists can chose Camel Safari tour according to their convenience. Shorter, one day long Camel Safari provides a glimpse of the desert land, while longer, one or two week long give a close understanding of desert.
When to go on Camel Safari
Ideal season for camel safari adventure in India is winter (November to March), as the summers are unbearably hot and temperature may go up to 50°C.
Important Points to Keep in Mind
Desert conditions are harsh and before starting your camel safari trip there are several things which you should keep in mind. Here is the checklist for your convenience to be ready to encounter the extreme conditions of the desert of India :
Try to book your trip well in advance with a registered travel company and take all the details of duration, accommodation and the food which will be served.
Some travel agents do not provide mineral water in the trip, take prior information about it. Take enough water with you to avoid dehydration.
In most cases one camel per person is provided, but you should confirm before booking as in few cases travel agents may try to adjust 2 persons.
Carry woolen cloths with you, if you are planning to spend night in the desert. Desert becomes very cold and chilly in the night, the temperature may dip to as low as 0°C.
To avoid sunburn sun screen cream, moisturizers and lip salve are must.
Cover your head with hat with a rim and wear a scarf to keep your neck covered. You can also wear a cotton cap, try to keep it wet whenever it gets hot.Do not forget to get goggles to protect your eyes from sun rays.
Also, carry sufficient medication and a first aid kit.
Do ask the menu of the meals which will be provided during the trip, mostly travel agents provide vegetarian food and if you are non-vegetarian, inform the travel agent about it and ask them to arrange the same for you.
India Adventure Travel is well experienced and you can always be sure of a great experience with us on your Camel Safari adventure in India. We make sure that you are well informed about your trip. Although, we are always well equipped to handle any situation, but it is very important that you are well prepared for your safari adventure to make it a wonderful and memorable trip of desert in India.
Getting There
Most of Camel Safaris in Rajasthan start from the desert fort city of Jaisalmer, which is well-connected by air, train and road. Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan, is a convenient base to visit the state. The pink city of Jaipur is connected by air, rail and road to rest of the country. All Camel Safari regions in Rajasthan are connected to Jaipur by road.
Major Camel Safari Destination in India
Camel Safari In Bikaner
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 Thar is a world of its own, an unending ocean of sand, dotted with dunes and patchly covered with xerophylic shrubs, with its own distinctive wildlife. While taking up a camel caravan you'll encounter the warmth of hospitable villagers and ruins of historic forts and palaces of Rajasthan.
The best camel safaris can be done around Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner, in the very heart of the Thar. The Bikaner-Jaisalmer safari is about 11 days long, covering 25 to 30-kms a day, along a route known to none but the camel riders. 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.
Camel Safari in Jaisalmer
Envision yourself riding on a camel into the desert crossing the Indian villages with a huge herd of camels around you.....twilight arrives
Camel Safari in Ladakh
The 'Ship of desert' camel is certainly not confined to the desert of the plains and Rajasthan but is also one of the chief modes of transportation in the cold deserts of Ladakh since the ancient times. Mostly available from July to September, camel safaris are one of the most memorable experiences as one gets used to the rolling and wobbly movements of the camel while exploring rugged mountain terrains and enjoy the ride through some of the most ancient passes and have first hand experience of the lifestyle of the remote villages of Nubra Valley. The sudden change of fertile and lush green apricot orchards to the frozen desert and snow-capped peaks takes one almost by surprise.
The other thing about camel safari in Nubra that fascinates one is the shaggy double-humped Bactrian camel. In the earlier times, Central Asian traders used these camels as pack animals but since 50 years they have been bred for transport purposes as well. Today, these camels have emerged as the hot favorites of the tourists as the choice of their mode of transportation during camel safaris. Deskit and Hunder are the popular centers for this activity. Camel Safari provides one opportunity to watch and relish the scenic beauty of the Ladakhi valleys, villages, especially the Panamic village, and the colorful Buddhist monasteries or Gompas and have a dip in the famous hot springs of the region, which are said to possess therapeutic qualities.
Camel Safari in Pushkar
Camel Safari in Jodhpur
Catch a glimpse of the affluent and vibrant culture and the true spirit of the Thar Desert with our camel safaris in Jodhpur. Ride along the countryside on a camel and relish the golden sands of the Thar Desert, at the edge of which, Jodhpur is located. The destinations to be visited on our camel safaris in Jodhpur are the ancient Meherangarh Fort which has seven gates, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Girdikot & Sardar market, Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Jaswant Thada and the Mandore Gardens. Also savor the Bishnoi villages, picturesque lakes, splendid palaces and the wildlife habitats on our camel safari tours in Jodhpur.
Camel Safari in Shekhawati
Shekhawati is the semi desert region North-West 0f Jaipur and is easily accessible to five hours drive from Jaipur and Delhi. This area is the part of Thar Desert.
Shekhawati has become very popular with foreign tourists. This area is full of old forts & havelies with beautiful frescoes and wall paintings. Few of the forts have now been turned into Heritage Hotels,which are popular with tourists.
For tourists who love adventure we arrange Camel Safaries. With the expert knowledge and experience we offer our guests a unique way of seeing the countryside on camelback in a relaxed leisurely pace. We also provide camel carts. During the safari you stay in comfortable tented camps which will hane all facilities. You meet colourful people of this area and also members of Ex-Royal families. We will have experienced escorts to be with the group during the safari. Each day approximately 20 to 30 kms is
covered.
Camel Safari locations in India
Bikaner
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Shekhawati Safari
Pushkar
Chambal Safari
Rann of Kutch
