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Article #369: The Thar Desert Camel Safari

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The Desert Camel Safaris of India are major places to explore in Bikaner are
one of the most adventurous and romantic Junagarh Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Deshnoke
holiday getaways. The Thar Desert has Temple, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary and
magnificent citadels and extremely Fort Museum. You can appreciate and
colorful and un-spoilt villages, with a relish the bucolic city with the unusual
colorful culture and rich historic camel rides.
background. To truly experience the Safaris
desert you must be on a camel. There are a variety of safaris offered
A camel safari is a great way to see the by the Great Indian Desert. You could
entire desert - villages, wildlife, choose a short trek around the cities or
palaces and forts. Few other ways can upon a longer safari that would take you
match the experience of wandering about all around the Thar.
the city or countryside on a camel back, A typical full Thar Desert safari will
absorbing the rich heritage of Rajasthan take you to the ruins of Lodurva close
The Camel Safaris are found in to Jaisalmer, the oasis at Anasagar, the
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner, and sand dunes of the Samm and the water
also in the wild life sanctuaries of source of Moolsagar. The days are for
Rajasthan, India. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, traveling on the ubiquitous hump-backed
and Bikaner once were princely states of camel and sight seeing the rich culture,
the desert with palaces, courtyard heritage and life styles of the colorful
mansions and intricately carved temples. and royal state of Rajasthan. The nights
Jaisalmer are for entertainment and festivals.
This is the city of kings. Places to see Rajasthan is famous for its dances an
are the ancient monuments �Badabagh, music plus for its puppet shows. On the
Manak Chowk and� the Jain Temples camels-halts you will experience the
situated on the outskirts of Jaisalmer, lives of the villagers in the deserts.
Baisakhi, and Ramkundra. These places Preparation
are best explored with a camel ride.� The camel safari is adventurous and
The Sam Sand Dunes, lie just 42 km away exciting, but it can be dangerous if you
from the main city of Jaisalmer. The are not well prepared. Temperature can
dunes of Sam are the most picturesque be your biggest problem be it the searing
and romantic destinations that you can heat of the day, or the biting
enjoy through a camel safari. Sunset at chilliness of the night. The temperature
the dunes gives you a glimpse of paradise can� range from 0 degrees to 30
on earth. You can also enjoy the lovely degrees.
sights of the Damodara and Beri of Kanoi There are certain things that you must
on your way to the Sam Sand Dunes. have on the camel safari at all times
Jodhpur Large rimmed sun hats
This city reflects the vibrant culture Sufficient amounts of cotton and woolen
and the true spirit of the Thar Desert. clothes
The places to� visit �on the camel Cotton caps, scarves and umbrellas
safaris are the Meherangarh Fort, Umaid Sunscreen creams, moisturizers and lip
Bhawan Palace, Girdikot, Sardar market, salve
Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), Jaswant Thada Mineral water torch and knife
and the Mandore Gardens. On the rides you First aid kit
will also see the Bishnoi villages, And the most important a well trained
quaint lakes, impressive palaces and the guide who knows the Thar dessert
wildlife sanctuaries. like the back of his hand.
Bikaner Rajasthan is land of folklores and
Bikaner lies in the northern part of myths, and maybe, just maybe you can
Rajasthan. It is a vibrant and lively catch a glimpse of it on the back of a
city full stunning sounds and tastes. The camel.






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