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Jeep Safari

The thrill and excitement of Jeep Safari in the deserts of Rajasthan are unparalleled. Jeep Safaris are one of the fastest ways of surveying the colorful Thar Desert. Not only will you come across stark desert landscape but you will also pass through quaint little desert villages and by embarking on a Jeep Safari you are provided with a lifetime's opportunity to explore the hidden charms of some of India's most remote and colorful villages.

Rajasthan is replete with ruins of forts, temples, wildlife and tribal dominated areas all of which can be explored through a Jeep Safari. Some of the most popular Jeep Safari routes in Rajasthan are Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur.

As you embark on the adrenaline pumping Jeep Safari in Rajasthan, you are transported to a whole new world of stark and desolate landscape full of breathtaking sand dunes and every now and then you come across tiny villages, which are a riot of colors.

You travel in the daytime and cover approximately 150 kms. on an average every day. Bear in mind that most of the time you will be traveling on off-the-beaten-path roads which are not very well developed and often you even venture into the countryside. But do not worry as you will be provided with an expert navigator with years of experience under his belt and well versed about the various desert routes.

Apart from the amazing landscape, you will be surprised with the cultural diversity of the desert villages. The vast distances between each settlement means that each village or hamlet has its own distinct cultural ethos and way of life all of which adds up to the incredible folk diversity.

There are certain stretches of the desert where you won't hear the jingle of bells as camels or sheep wend their paths from village to village. And with them go the hardy people of this part of the world and centuries of tradition follow in their steps.

Here the hot sun makes the ground tremble with mirages and sand dunes shift uneasily before the hot winds. The sundown come in fiery colors and with it comes the desert night, cold and ablaze with starlight. All these and much, much more awaits you when you embark on an enchanting Jeep Safari in the deserts of Rajasthan.


Camel Safari

About the only thing you will have to get used to, when you plan a camel safari, is the the balancing act and getting use to the movement of the camel. The camels may look aloof, but they are known as the lifeline for the desert people, whose major mode of transportation depends on camels only, also known as the "Ship of the desert". The adventure trip inside the Thar desert is the one that you won't be able to forget your whole life. Reason being that beside the blurry, savage and extreme image of this desert lies the adventure of exploring the sandy landscape and passage through remote villages.

How about camping on small pond sites, experience spending the night under the stars and jive on the tunes of the musicians. Camel Safari has been a experience that is happening since the ancient times, when no other modern means of communications were developed by man and animals were the sole transport used for communication. Tourists can still enjoy the same desert experience in the Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, where special cultural performances are also organised by the Rajasthan tourism department for the entertainment of tourists in the evening. The camps are specially set of the travellers, serving traditional Rajasthani meals and in the company of warm-hearted Rajasthani people

Camel Safari Tips
Beside riding the camel there are certain other facts too that you should keep in mind while travelling the desert regions of the Thar. Have you booked a camel safari trip in the Thar with prior reservations, better check them before leaving for your desert safari trip. The weather in desert is extreme so do carry a good backup of plenty of portable water to avoid dehydration, sun screen, goggles, and a first aid kit. The clothes that you are going to wear should also provide your skin breathing space, because of the hot climate you are tend to sweat. Its better to wear cotton clothes and loose fitted ones and wear shoes, avoid exposing your skin as much as possible or you'll get a sun burn. Visitors are requested to dress modestly since the safari passes in close proximity of villages. A Sola-Topee, the local Rajasthani turban or some kind of head protection is essential too.

Camel Safari In Thar Desert:
Camel safaris are organised with skill and imagination in the vast Thar Desert of Rajasthan. The duration of safari can be from 4 to 15 days, though the minimum time duration doesn't exceed the week limit. The Thar is a world of its own, an unending ocean of sand, dotted with dunes and patchly covered with xerophylic shrubs, with its own distinctive wildlife. While taking up a camel caravan you'll encounter the warmth of hospitable villagers and ruins of historic forts and palaces of Rajasthan. The best camel safaris can be done around Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner, in the very heart of the Thar.

The Bikaner-Jaisalmer safari is about 11 days long, covering 25 to 30-kms a day, along a route known to none but the camel riders. An option to the desert heartland would be the Shekhawati region, taking in such towns as Ramgarh, Nawalgarh, Dundlod, Mandawa and Churu. Short, one or two-day camel safari trips can also be organised and the safari routes can incorporate interesting variations as Jaisalmer to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. Special camel safaris are also organised round Pushkar and Nagaur in the winter season of October to March, when these two cities have their popular cattle fairs.

Chambal Safari:
Chambal safaris are another attraction that are coming up in the safari circuit and is a fine instance of Eco-friendly tourism in rural India. It provides the chance to witness the rich heritage and wildlife legacy set against arid backdrop. The Chambal Safari is a must for visitors to Agra and revolves around two key activities, a river cruise conducted by the Pathanias, which takes you along the Chambal river for 30-kms and provides close encounters with Ghariyals and Crocodiles; and the camel safari, which takes you to the picturesque Atar Fort.

Places of Camel Safari
Bikaner
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Shekhawati Safari
Pushkar
Chambal Safari
Rann of Kutch


Tiger Tour

One of the country's most renowned national parks and tiger reserves, Ranthambore is located at the junction of the Vindhya and Aravalli Hills, and bound by the rivers Banas in the north and Chambal in the south. Spread over an area of nearly 392 sq km, the park is marked by dense jungles, rocky ridges, meandering streams and lakes, and deep gorges, all providing a fertile habitat to an extensive variety of flora and fauna. Home to several animals, including leopards, jackals, sloth bears, panthers, wild pigs and deer, a large selection of reptiles and migratory birds, as well as its most famous and sought-after resident, the tiger, Ranthambore was originally a hunting ground for the monarchs of Jaipur. However, in 1955, the area was set up as the Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary, and in 1973, it was declared a Project Tiger Reserve.

Pushkar Fair

Pushkar is the little town located to the east of Rajasthan. The town situated by the side of an enchanting lake has a characteristic sleepy quality about it. This otherwise drowsy town comes alive every November, during the famous Pushkar Mela, Pushkar. Pushkar Fair is informed with a riot of colors and a flurry of activities. The fair is undoubtedly one of the important fairs and festivals in Rajasthan.

Pushkar Mela, Rajasthan is distinguished by the large scale participation of the people. Pushkar Mela in Pushkar is lot more than a mere camel fair. Though it enjoys the distinction of being the world's largest camel fair, Pushkar Fair is also about celebrating the sanctity and richness of the place. The fair continues for a period of twelve days in the month of Kartika. Pushkar Camel Fair takes place sometime around the months of October and November according to the Gregorian calendar.

The camel races are the major draw of the Pushkar Mela, Pushkar. The bedecked camels are busy competing with each other. The well trained camels participating in such contests as musical chairs are one of the major highlights of Pushkar's Pushkar Mela. Even if you leave the merriment aside, Puskhkar Mela, Pushkar is also a great shopping destination for the self-confessed shopaholics. You can shop for gorgeous turbans, pleated ghagaras and woolen blankets at unbelievable prices. You can also browse through a wide collection of beaded necklaces, brassware, textiles and other household items.

Pushkar Fair, Rajasthan enables the opportunity to the desert people, used to a rigorous desert life, to grab their share of fun and frolic. During the fair, the devout Hindu pilgrims flock to the place to take a holy dip in the sacred Pushkar Lake. According to the popular belief, the sins are believed to get washed by taking the holy dip. This act is followed by offering prayers at the Brahma Temple.