| The Desert Camel Safaris of India are one of the | | | | The major places to explore in Bikaner are Junagarh |
| most adventurous and romantic holiday getaways. | | | | Fort, Lalgarh Palace, Deshnoke Temple, Gajner |
| The Thar Desert has magnificent citadels and | | | | Wildlife Sanctuary and Fort Museum. You can |
| extremely colorful and un-spoilt villages, with a colorful | | | | appreciate and relish the bucolic city with the unusual |
| culture and rich historic background. To truly | | | | camel rides. |
| experience the desert you must be on a camel. | | | | Safaris |
| A camel safari is a great way to see the entire | | | | There are a variety of safaris offered by the Great |
| desert - villages, wildlife, palaces and forts. Few other | | | | Indian Desert. You could choose a short trek around |
| ways can match the experience of wandering about | | | | the cities or upon a longer safari that would take you |
| the city or countryside on a camel back, absorbing | | | | all around the Thar. |
| the rich heritage of Rajasthan | | | | A typical full Thar Desert safari will take you to the |
| The Camel Safaris are found in Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, | | | | ruins of Lodurva close to Jaisalmer, the oasis at |
| and Bikaner, and also in the wild life sanctuaries of | | | | Anasagar, the sand dunes of the Samm and the |
| Rajasthan, India. Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Bikaner once | | | | water source of Moolsagar. The days are for |
| were princely states of the desert with palaces, | | | | traveling on the ubiquitous hump-backed camel and |
| courtyard mansions and intricately carved temples. | | | | sight seeing the rich culture, heritage and life styles of |
| Jaisalmer | | | | the colorful and royal state of Rajasthan. The nights |
| This is the city of kings. Places to see are the ancient | | | | are for entertainment and festivals. Rajasthan is |
| monuments �Badabagh, Manak Chowk and� | | | | famous for its dances an music plus for its puppet |
| the Jain Temples situated on the outskirts of | | | | shows. On the camels-halts you will experience the |
| Jaisalmer, Baisakhi, and Ramkundra. These places are | | | | lives of the villagers in the deserts. |
| best explored with a camel ride.� The Sam Sand | | | | Preparation |
| Dunes, lie just 42 km away from the main city of | | | | The camel safari is adventurous and exciting, but it |
| Jaisalmer. The dunes of Sam are the most | | | | can be dangerous if you are not well prepared. |
| picturesque and romantic destinations that you can | | | | Temperature can be your biggest problem be it the |
| enjoy through a camel safari. Sunset at the dunes | | | | searing heat of the day, or the biting chilliness of the |
| gives you a glimpse of paradise on earth. You can | | | | night. The temperature can� range from 0 |
| also enjoy the lovely sights of the Damodara and | | | | degrees to 30 degrees. |
| Beri of Kanoi on your way to the Sam Sand Dunes. | | | | There are certain things that you must have on the |
| Jodhpur | | | | camel safari at all times |
| This city reflects the vibrant culture and the true | | | | Large rimmed sun hats |
| spirit of the Thar Desert. The places to� visit | | | | Sufficient amounts of cotton and woolen clothes |
| �on the camel safaris are the Meherangarh Fort, | | | | Cotton caps, scarves and umbrellas |
| Umaid Bhawan Palace, Girdikot, Sardar market, Moti | | | | Sunscreen creams, moisturizers and lip salve |
| Mahal (Pearl Palace), Jaswant Thada and the Mandore | | | | Mineral water torch and knife |
| Gardens. On the rides you will also see the Bishnoi | | | | First aid kit |
| villages, quaint lakes, impressive palaces and the | | | | And the most important a well trained guide who |
| wildlife sanctuaries. | | | | knows the Thar dessert like the back of his hand. |
| Bikaner | | | | Rajasthan is land of folklores and myths, and maybe, |
| Bikaner lies in the northern part of Rajasthan. It is a | | | | just maybe you can catch a glimpse of it on the |
| vibrant and lively city full stunning sounds and tastes. | | | | back of a camel. |