Camel Safari in Rajasthan

The western part of Rajasthan is a desert, but that does not deter folks from living here. The hardy, intrepid Rajasthani has become used to the parched ground, the scanty rainfall, and the sand and desert storms. Generations of Rajasthan is have made the desert their home, and the Rajasthani spirit has never been defeated by the dusty sandstorms and parched earth.

The camel is the mainstay of the life of desert nomads. Here, it is more than the “ship of the desert”, it is also an inseparable part of life in Rajasthan. The camel brings romance into the barren desert. Its undulating gait and leisurely pace has made many a desert traveler burst into a song out of sheer exuberance.

Life seems different indeed, when viewed from a camel’s back. You can take in the sights and sounds of a desert city, wave to children traveling to school through the desert, and feel the romance of the moment on a camel’s back.

Camel safari in Rajasthan is old – as old the majestic forts and colorful cities that break the monotony of the unending sand and dunes. The first caravans traveling from East to the West on a trade mission, or ambassadors sent from kingdoms in the Middle East to India, completed the journey on camel back. Not much has changed today, except for the fact that the journey is safer and more comfortable now. You do not have to worry about desert marauders, about enemy armies, or getting hopelessly lost in the vast stretches of sand.

Book yourself with a travel agent who offers camel safari as part of the Rajasthan itinerary. Then you will not to have to worry about planning an itinerary, hiring guides and camels, and language issues. Take a peek into the lives of these hardy desert nomads who always have a song on their lips no matter how hot the sun, how cold the night, and how barren the rocks. For all its harshness, the desert has its charm. Life flourishes, and lives in complete harmony with the sands. The cacti has made room for itself, the desert wildlife, though hidden in their underground burrows, is active.

A camel can cover around 55 kilometers a day. However, the camel driver is probably going to take it easy on you, so you can hope to cover around 30 kilometers daily. Riding a camel can be hard, but if you love adventure and have a genuine desire to take a peek into the lives of the people in the desert, a camel safari is a good option.

The safari also includes camping breaks in the evening. A camp by a roaring fire in the chilly winter nights, a hot dinner, and the dance and song performances by local artisans are just what you need to take away the day’s exhaustion and get you ready for the next day’s adventure.