Camel Safari in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is a land of chivalry and romance. A traveller to India never fails to visit the legendary state of Rajasthan, as it portrays India in its purest form. Though culture is the main highlight of a trip to Rajasthan, it also provides you with a number of other holiday options including pilgrimage, wildlife and adventure. And when we talk of adventure across the Thar Desert, a camel safari comes as the finest and the best option to soak up the medieval charm and to quench our thirst for travel.

The Thar Desert extends over 4,46,000 sq km. Around 61% of the Indian portion lies in the state of Rajasthan whereas Gujarat and Punjab-Haryana cover 20% and 9% respectively. For travellers from across the world, The Thar Desert has a number of surprises in store. From exotic safaris across the expansive desert and remote tribal villages to wonderful architectural heritage, the Thar Desert has a lot to offer to visitors from across the globe. Besides, the desert also offers to observe and explore an interesting eco-system, which inspite of all the harsh conditions, shelters some of the most exotic flora and fauna.

A camel safari in Rajasthan doesn't only give you the option of adventure holidays but also brings you closer to an interesting race of people you would love to meet and interact with. At the same time, you are also provided with the opportunity of participating in different fairs and festivals, which reflect the cultural riches of the state of Rajasthan. As you take part in these cultural celebrations, you can collect wonderful souvenirs from all across the state too.

Spending your holidays amid exotic sand dunes can really prove to be an epic adventure of your life. Getting to the sand dunes and pitching a tent right close to is a delightful experience for travellers. It might remind you of the ‘Lawrence of Arabia' or the ‘Tales from the Arabian Nights' as the camel takes you clumsily across the desert. Remember to spend a few nights under the desert sky and gather some interesting legends from your local guide. A bonfire dinner and cultural performnaces by village artists will also add much to your joy of holidaying amid the legendary sands of Rajasthan.

Most of the camel safaris in Rajasthan are organised near Jaisalmer and Bikaner. The Bikaner-Jaisalmer safari has a duration of 11 days. The average duration of a camel safari in Rajasthan ranges between 4 and 15 days. A week-long camel safari can be a nice option for visitors to the state of Rajasthan. Another wonderful option to enjoy a camel safari is through the Shekhawati region where you'll get to visit places like Ramgarh, Nawalgarh, Dundlod, Mandawa and Churu. As you continue on your camel safari through these villages, you'll come across a number of exotic sights and will happen to meet with wonderful race of people. If you are looking for a short-duration safari, you can also go for two-day long safaris over here.

If you are really determined to explore the desertland of Rajasthan, it doesn't matter whether you plan your camel safari during summer or winter. Safaris around Pushkar and Nagaur during winter are good options for tourists. However, if you are planning a safari during summer, there are a few things that you must keep in mind. Due to the extremities of weather in Rajasthan, you need to carry plenty of portable water with you, apart from essentials including first aid kit, sun screen, goggles etc. One more thing that you should remember is that you wear cotton clothes with enough breathing space. And yes, be aware of sunburns.

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