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Special Camel Safari
Places to Visit : Jaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Jaipur
India offers unique many unique travel experiences. Rajasthan is one of the most popular travel destinations and it has truly earned the name –a land once seen and never forgotten. True, it is impossible to forget a land which offers experiences as varied and thrilling as camel safari. It is the only option of getting the right spirit of the Thar Desert. One can experience the seeming endlessness of the desert. The swirling sand dunes and miles after miles of sand is best explored trough a camel safari. Though a desert, the Thar is very lively and hospitable. One can see some rare cactus here and the sight is even more fantastic when the cactus is in full bloom.
Camel safari came in different packages from 2 to 7 days. Generally traversing 40-50 kms is offered per day. It is indeed a great way of exploring the villages in the far flung deserts. These villages too have great cultural heritage one is astounded with the manner in which these people conserve their cultural heritage. These tours are mainly operational in the areas of Bikaner, Khimsar, Osian, and Jaiselmer. One can utilize the night halts near the villages to mingle with the villagers and have taste of the local life and culture. One can also try the traditional Rajasthan cuisine and the folk cultural events. The village people often engage in nightly celebrations wherein the local folk artists perform the traditional song and dance. Tourists are often seen sporting local dresses and jewellery. Camel carts are provided to carry luggage and enable the tourists to rest as and when required.
The tourists are offered three meals a day, tea/coffee and two mineral water bottles per day. There is one escort to look after the needs of the people. For night they are offered tents on sharing basis. Kitchen tents, toilet tents with pit system are also offered to make the journey comfortable. Tourists get foam mattresses along with sleeping bags. This is an unique experience and a tour to Rajasthan is incomplete without camel safari. If you are enthusiastic enough to have taste of the desert then camel safari is a must.
Day 01: Jaipur - Jodhpur
By road covering 308 km
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed for Jodhpur. Reach and check in at hotel.Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.
Relax in the evening or proceed for shopping. Overnight at Jodhpur.
Day 02: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
By road covering
Breakfast at hotel.
Proceed for Jaisalmer. Rising from the heart of the Thar Desert like a golden mirage is the city of Jaisalmer.
A commanding fort etched in
yellow sandstone stands, with its awesome splendor, dominating the amber-hued
city.The city has an interesting legend associated with it, according to which, Lord Krishna-the head of the Yadav Clan, foretold Arjuna that a remote descendent of the Yadav Clan would build his kingdom atop the Trikuta Hill. His prophecy was fulfilled in 1156 AD when Rawal Jaisal, a descendent of the Yadav Clan and a Bhatti Rajput, abandoned his fort at Lodurva and founded a new capital -Jaisalmer, perched on the Trikuta Hill.
Reach and check in at hotel. Overnight at Jaisalmer.
Day 03: Jaisalmer - Camel safari for 1 km included
Proceed on camel backs early in the morning into the desert and reach
midway between Jaisalmer and Khuri.Camp for overnight stay.
Day 04: Jaisalmer - Camel safari for 1 km included
Proceed back to Jaisalmer on camel back.
Day 05: Jaisalmer - Jaipur
Breakfast at hotel. Proceed to Jaipur and reach by evening.
Transfer to airport or station in time for flight or train or leave by surface for the next destination.
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