Camel safari is one of the unique way to explore small villages in
Rajasthan. Camel Safaries atop this ship of the desert is most exciting and
soft adventure. Riding a camel is not easy as people consider. It is neither
a great test for endurance. It is a great experience to explore The Thar - a
vibrantly, living, desert, very colourful and hospitable.
Itineraries of 2 to 7 days can be arranged traversing approx. 40-50 kms
a day on camel. These itineraries are planned in the region of Bikaner,
Khimsar, Osian and Jaisalmer. Nights halts are usually given near the
village to provide opportunities to mingle with the local village folks and
to provide insight to the traditional way of their life and culture. Besides
one camel per pax on the safari, a camel cart accompanies on the tour to
handle baggage and allow riders to take rest as and when required.
Our tours include three meals a day, tea/coffee, two mineral water
bottles per day, an escort and tents on sharing basis, kitchen tent, toilet
tents with pit system, foam mattresses and entertainment by local artisans.
Lesser known places in many parts posses untapped wealth. For
instance, in Rajasthan, dine with members of the nobility, hobnob with the
hoi polloi, go fort-hopping and on village safaris.
Duration
: 15 Nights / 16 DaysDay 01 Delhi Arrive in
Delhi, transfer to hotel. Afternoon city-sightseeing of Old and New Delhi.
Day 02 Delhi/Agra Morning board Shatabdi Express to
Agra. City sightseeing of Agra.
Day 03 Fatehpur
Sikri/Bharatpur/Karauli Drive to Karauli via Fatehpur-Sikri and
Bharatpur. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 04 Karauli Visit
the city, Kailadevi temple and palace of Karauli, a town near the Chambal
valley.
Day 05 Jaipur Morning drive to Jaipur,
stopping en route at Abaneri stepwell. Afternoon city tour of Jaipur.
Day
06 Jaipur Morning visit Amber fort. Drive to Pushkar and view
sunset over lake.
Day 07 Jaipur Visit Brahma temple
and ghats. Late morning drive to Khejarla fort in time for late lunch.
Evening take a round of the village. Dinner and overnight stay.
Day
08 Nimaj/Chattarsagar Drive to Nimaj, after visit to Rabari
settlement, getting a feel of their lifestyle. They are shepherds by
profession. Nimaj is a village steeped in history, possessing temples going
back to the 9th century. Evening jeep safari to Chattarsagar reservoir, home
to ducks, waterfowls, for bird-watching and viewing the spectacular sunset.
Dinner at the fort.
Day 09 Jodhpur Early morning
drive to Jodhpur. Half-day city-sightseeing tour.
Day 10
Jaisalmer Morning drive to Jaisalmer.
Day 11
Jaisalmer Visit Lodarva temple, go camel-riding at the Sam sand
dunes.
Day 12 Luni Drive to Luni : Evening jeep
safari to Bishnoi village where black bucks are a protected species. Evening
and dinner with royalty at Chanwa fort.
Day 13 Kumbalgarh/Aodhi
Drive to Kumbalgarh via Ranakpur Jain temples. Overnight at Aodhi.
Day
14 Kumbalgarh Visit Kumbalgarh fort, continue drive to Udaipur.
Boat ride at lake Pichola.
Day 15 Nagda/Delhi Tour of
Nagda ruins, Eklingji temple, palace and museum. Evening flight to Delhi.
Overnight stay.
Day 16 Delhi/Abroad Transfer to
International Airport to connect flight for onward destination.
Best
Time September to March
