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