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Camel Safaries in Jaisalmer

Deserts have since long exerted an irresistible charm on the psyche of the humans, the landscape inspiring different emotions in different people. And what better way to explore this magical realm than on a camel back, for a camel safari is one of the most adventurous of experiences, and indeed a novel way to 'discover' the desert.

Camel safaris trace their origins to the time of trade between India and China, when camel caravans would journey along established trade routes laden with spices and herbs and jewels. They provide an opportunity to get a glimpse of traditional Indian life in the desert, with all the hardships, the beauty and the desolation.

The accommodation on the way consists of primitive thatched mud huts, and the way of life-though hospitable-is entirely ethnic.

Camel safaris generally cover the area around Jaisalmer, Bikaner or Jodhpur, popularly known as the desert circuit. The duration can vary between one day and two weeks. Big towns are not usually on the route though there is no definite route that you have to adopt.

Route navigation in the desert is an acquired art, and caravans must be manned by riders who not only know how to study the stars, but also recognize the shifting sands of the terrain.

A camel safari is exciting, but is not exactly a relaxing vacation. Unless you are accustomed to horse-riding, a day-long camel ride will be tiring. Even if you are accustomed to horse-riding, since the gait of the camel is quite different, it may take some time to get used to it.

Keeping in your seat as the camel raises or lowers itself to the ground, can appear at first to be a losing battle.

However, whether tiring or relaxing, a camel safari is bound to be a unique experience.

Traverse the lonely stretches of the Thar Desert, like the travellers of old ... on a camel. In fact, the most magical way to explore the sands of Rajasthan, especially the unending sand dunes of Jaisalmer and Bikaner, is on camel back.

Camp under the stars, listen to the haunting strains of folk music echoing across the sand dunes, stay at any of the many heritage resorts run by erstwhile royalty, marvel at the remote forts and palaces, or enjoy the gentle hospitality of villagers at an oasis ... India's camel safaris take you back in time to a more leisurely age, and make for a memorable experience.

Day 01 : Jaisalmer
After breakfast start by camel from JAISALMER for badabagh. Badabagh is the site of the royal cenotaphs of the Bhati Rajput kings (the then rulers of Jaisalmer). We reach Ramakunda for Lunch. Ramkunda, which is considered as a holy place. It has beautiful landscapes and several Hindu temples. After lunch reach ludharva via Ropsi. Roopsi is a maxed caste village with mud and stick houses with traditional decorative paintings and mirror works. Ludharva, the ancient capital of the Bhati Rajput Kings, where there is a beautiful Jain temple. Dinner and overnight in tents.

Day 02 : Peerawala
After breakfast travel to peerawala for lunch. Peerawala is the oasis and there are beautiful agricultural fields. After lunch reach sand-dunes via Kanoi, Kanoi is a typical carpenter village. Here you can see and buy
beautiful carved wooden items. Reach sand dunes before dinner. Dinner, campfire, traditional folk music and overnight at sand dunes.

Day 03 : Damodara-Kuldhara
After breakfast start for Damodara for lunch via Beri of Kanoi. Beri of kanoi is the place where there are many water wells. From the Beri, nearby villagers are collecting water. Here you can see how the village ladies are
balancing the water pot on their head as well as the colorful dresses of the ladies and traditional and desert ornaments which they are wearing. Damodara is a traditional village of former Rajputs Kings. Here you will have an opportunity to see the colourful lifestyle of the traditionally dressed men and women as well as see and learn about the intrically constructed mirror works in the mud houses. lunch at Damodara.

After lunch reach Kuldhara before Dinner. Kuldhara is an abandoned Paliwal Brahmins village. Paliwal Brahmins had from 84 villages in one night due to the torture of the then Prime Minister, Salem Singh. This is one if those villages where you can see the ancient structure of the planning of different style village. Dinner, campfire and overnight at Kuldhara.

Day 04 : Moolsagar-Amar Sagar-Jaisalmer
After breakfast leave for JAISALMER via Mool sagar and Amar sagar. Moolsagar is a beautiful garden and there you can also see a beautifully stone carved rest house of the then Maharaja Moolraj II. Maharaja Moolraj was using this garden as a picnic place. Here there is a vegetable garden too. Amar sagar is also a garden built by Maharajah Amar singh. There is a small lake where the the rain water collects and a beautifully stone carved and nice miniature painting walled Jain Temple. Lunch at Amar sagar.

After lunch reach JAISALMER around 5:00 P.M .

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