Camel Safari in Thar Desert

Tourists now have a wonderful alternative to explore the rich heritage of Rajasthan on Camel safari which is also called 'the ship of the desert'. Camel safari can be enjoyed in Rajasthan mainly in the cities of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner. It is the best way to explore the vast desert and view the life of the remotest village and also the wildlife. As summers are very hot in Rajasthan so most of the camel safaris are organised in the month of November to March. Travel agents arrange for the camel safaris mainly from the cities of Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Bikaner and Mandawa. Safaris can be of one day only providing the glimpse of the desert and it can also be of one week or of one months.

Camel Safaris in Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer, one of the desert city of Rajasthan is known for its splendid desert, havelis and fascinating forts. Camel safari is best to visit this beautiful city. Tourists can start from Badabagh, which is famous for the tomb of Bhatti Rajput kings and is just few hours from Jaisalmer. From there one can move to Village of Baisakhai which is housing an old Hindu temple. Camel safaris make a night halt in Ramkunda, famous for beautiful temples and moves to the village of Roopsi next day. From Roopsi camel safari proceeds to Ludharva, where tourists must see jain temples and architectural ruins.

Spending night in Chatrayil, safari moves towards Salkha which is close to sand dunes of Beri of Kanoi having lot of wells constructed and one can see Rajasthani women fetching water from the wells. From Kanoi, Masooradi village and the oasis of Jeseiri can be seen. Then safaris moves to the village of Dedha and Deegasar and Kuldhara. From Kuldhara safari returns to Jaisalmer. This is the longest camel safari route providing the visitors the exquisite picture of village life in the desert. Other route for camel safari starts from Jaisalmer, and moves through Moolsagar, Kuldhara and Masooradi, before going to Padiyari and then to Moondardi. From Moondardi, the safari returns back to Jaisalmer. This short trip is exciting for the adventure lovers.


Camel Safari in Bikaner
Bikaner is a desert city in Rajasthan. It is known for the magnificient palaces and the beutiful temples. The city also houses camel research and breeding farm which is one of its kind. The camel safari is favourite among the tourists to visit this desert city. The safari begins from Bikaner and passes through many beautiful spots in Naukh, Kansar, Baru, Chayan, Sataya and Tadana. From Tadana it moves to Mohangarh which is a small town having sandstone fortress. From here safari moves to Dungri and then returns to Jaisalmer. Their is also other route for the camel safari from Bikaner. It starts from Bikaner and moving to villages of Charkhada, Teliyan Ki Dhani, Kanasar, Baru Bhala, Telansar, Chaku and Bharaiya it goes to Jambo in Jodhpur district. From there it turns to west and then move to Jaisalmer.
Camel Safari in Mandawa
This city is known for the magnificient havelis. One must visit the village of Dhakas which takes around six hours to reach on camel safari from Mandawa. With the night halt in Dhakas safari proceeds to Khotia which is also six hour journey from Dhakas. Then it returns back to Mandawa providing one of the shortest camel safari. Thus camel safaris provides oppurtunity to see the forts, temples and the monuments life of rural areas.


What to Bring
As camel safari is organised in winters so visitors must keep the wollen clothes, pair of sunglasses, waterbottles, sun hat and a sleeping bag. Tour operators provides all the nesessary arrangement of food and accommodation while on camel safari.

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