Camel Safari in Jaisalmer The name Jaisalmer is an addiction in itself. You can see the long stretches of sand dunes as far as your eyes can go. The golden crests and troughs provide you with the sense of limitlessness. It is said while in Rome do as the Romans do. So, why opt for SUV when you have a camel. Take a camel safari to experience the limitless Thar Desert. Welcome to Jaisalmer!
A number of travel agents and tour operators in Rajasthan organize camel safaris. Most of these are in the vicinity of Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Osian and Khimsar and stretch from anywhere between 2 to 7 days, with longer ones up to a month. There are shorter daylong camel safaris too, which give you a glimpse of the desert. The majority of camel safaris start from the desert fort town of Jaisalmer. In most cases, one camel is provided per person and a camel cart accompanies the entourage, laden with food, utensils and other supplies; it's also an option for anyone who gets sick of sitting on a lurching camel. Tents, food, mineral water, mattresses and an escort are invariably provided, and most operators will also make sure that you get a full dose of local entertainment in the evenings. For longer camel safaris, which are spread over a few days, camps are usually set up at night in the vicinity of villages.
Jaisalmer Desert Safari
The desert surrounding Jaisalmer is the most popular place for Camel safaris in Rajasthan. Many prefer taking Camel safari around Bikaner for it has its own charm. Many tour companies will let you chose your own route so you can decide between the roads less travelled and the most preferred safari tracks. Sam and Khuri are undoubtedly the two most preferred destinations near Jaisalmer. There could be nothing more interesting than a camel Safari around the golden dunes of the Thar.
Sam:
Nestled in the west of Jaisalmer (45 kms), Sam are the proper sand dunes that are most popular with camel safaris. Get a glimpse of the real Rajasthan and enjoy various cultural events on the backdrop of shimmering sand dunes. At night, you can also enjoy the campfire with live Rajasthani folk music and dance performances.
Khuri:
Another popular destination for a Jaisalmer Camel Safari is Khuri which is surrounded by massive desert hills. If you find Sam sand dunes to be a bit crowded then you might find Khuri pretty peaceful. The Khuri village, located at a distance of 40 km south west of Jaisalmer makes way for romantic camel safari as well. Experience the vast starlit sky at night and don’t forget to witness the mesmerizing sunset right behind the Golden desert. The village has a charm of its own that makes it stand apart from other destinations in Rajasthan. The houses here are made of mud and straw and are decked like the designs of Persian carpets. If you wish to shop for handicrafts, you can check out the narrow lanes featuring colourful local shops.
When it comes to choosing a Camel safari in Rajasthan, it is important that you don’t get tempted by the cheaper deals as they may not be convenient enough when it comes to food, camping and other facilities.
