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Camel Safari:

The camel is an amazing creature. Gentle yet occasionally cussed, the camel is the ultimate desert SUV. Lawrence of Arabia led the charge on Aqaba astride one and the nomads of Rajasthan still use them regularly to travel vast distances. Getting on to one while it's seated is quite easy, but then as it lurches to its feet in three stages the experience can be quite unnerving the first time. But once you're on and perched six feet above the ground, your perspective changes and riding into the sunset you can fantasize about global conquests or Arabian nights!

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Camel Safari In The Shekhawati Area

Introduce an Exciting Optional From Jaipur For 3 Nights/4 Days :

Day 1

After breakfast drive from Jaipur north to the Shekhawati region known for its castles and traditional painted havelis (Rajasthani homes). Arrive at Nawalgarh and check-in at your hotel Roop Niwas Palace or similar. Afternoon tour of Nawalgarh and Dundlod. Overnight Nawalgarh.

Day 2 & 3

Set out on an exciting 2 night desert camping safari on camels that gives you an opportunity to see the ways, culture and traditions of the Rajasthani folk in their village-oases that dot the desert countryside and experience their warm hospitality. Overnight will be in tented camps, each day's riding will be about 20 kms/5 hours. The rich colours of the dunes as the day progresses will be as striking as the night sky dotted with myriad twinkling stars. Fresh meals will be prepared by the accompanying cook, and you will be escorted by an expert guide and camel driver, who will also be your friend and philosopher.

Day 04:

After breakfast join your car for the return trip to Jaipur hotel/airport.

Safari Cost :

USD 255.00 per person ex-Jaipur, minimum 2 persons, on full board basis, transfers by private car and sightseeing as per itinerary.

Jaisalmer Camel Safari :

Let the Ship of the Desert take you on a voyage of discovery over the dunes !

Jaisalmer is a frontier town, perched on the edge of the Thar desert. The sandstone 840 year old fort rises like a mirage from the desert sands - an ancient bastion guarding a centuries old trade route. It is also unique in that it is a "living fort." More than 5000 people live within its walls; a complete community with temples, bazaars, cows, scooters and washing hanging quaintly from lines stretched across imposing archways ! Some carry on their traditional trade; others, though, have turned to the more lucrative business of hiring out their homes as guest houses to tourists !

A 2 day camel safari from Jaisalmer is a unique way to savour the mystique of the desert - tiny villages almost untouched by time, incredible sunsets over the wind-swept dunes, a million stars blazing in a velvet sky as you camp out by a roaring fire....

Day 1 :

Depart Jaisalmer after breakfast astride your personal riding camel for Badabagh ( lake and royal cenotaphs) and arrive at Ramkunda in time for lunch. After a short rest continue to Roopsi and Lodurva ( ancient Jain temples). Dinner and overnight at Lodurva.

Day 2 :

After breakfast at the camp ride out to Amar Sagar ( lake and temples ) via the villages of Kala and Chundi.After lunch ride back to Jaisalmer, reaching just before sunset.

Tour Cost :

USD 145.00 per person based on minimum 2 persons. Includes personal riding camels and guide, all meals, bottled mineral water and all camping arrangements.

How to get there :

By air from Delhi, Jaipur or Jodhpur

By car from Jodhpur - 285 Km. Visiting the ancient temple complex of Osian enroute.