Deserts always have an unique magical charm since a long time, and the landscape inspiring different emotions among different people. Riding on a camel back, for a camel safari is a lifetime experience and a novel way to discover the desert land. Camel Safari in India, is one of the fastest selling adventure holidays. It is major attraction for tourists, who want to explore the desert sands of India. A camel safari takes one to remote villages, varied wildlife and the mystic desert sands. Camel Safaris origin goes back to the period of trade between India and China. The Camel Safari would remind you of Lawrence of Arabia on his epic journey across the Sahara Desert, or of Marco Polo, on the historic silk route or a medieval trader leading his caravan through the spice route or a royal caravan serai moving to the medieval kingdoms of Thar Desert.

Camel Safari through Great Indian Desert

The Great Indian Desert offers a variety of safaris, which includes short range treks around Jaisalmer to extensive treks. These treks provide an opportunity to get a close look of Indian traditional life in the desert, their hardships and the beauty. In comparison to the African deserts, the Great Indian Desert may not have large expanses of sand dunes and incredible spaces of wilderness, but it has some glorious citadels and colourful unspoilt villages. The sand dunes of the Great Indian Desert are much easily reachable from air or rail than those of many African deserts.

Camel Safari Circuit in India

The Camel Safaris in India, is centred on the royal land of Rajasthan, in the desert belts of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner. The Camel Safaris through Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner provide the beautiful view of the open desert sands and a glimpse of the villages and the wildlife. All these former capitals were major trade centre and linked to West Asia and Europe to Mongolia with camel caravans. The trade resulted in a wealth of palaces, havelis or courtyard, temples. Sandstone was extensively used to built these masterpieces of art that are mostly in ruins. The Camel Safaris organized around Jaisalmer take one to the architectural ruins of Lodurva, the Anasagar oasis, the sand dunes of Samm and the water source of Moolsagar. The duration of Camel Safaris generally varies between one day and two weeks. Big towns usually not falls on the route, so there is no definite route, one can choose any route.

Essentials for Camel Safari

The climate of desert is extreme type, as the temperature vary highly during days and nights. The temperature in afternoons may seem much hotter than the actual 26-30 degree temperature and later night temperatures may drop below zero degree. The visitors must be adequately equipped with the cotton or woolen clothing. Shorts and skirts are comfortable dress for Camel Safaris but some of the remote routes passes through villages, where people have not seen tourists, and they may looks askance at ladies as well as gents. Large rimmed sun hats or cotton caps that can be dipped in water are mandatory during camel safaris. The scarves or balaclava may be worn around the neck and the forehead. One can buy the camel safari friendly umbrellas at Jodhpur. The essentials items include water bottle, sunscreen creams, moisturizers, lip salve, basic medicines and suitable medication against the swaying gait of the camel. The mineral water is available at Jodhpur or Jaisalmer. In addition do not forget to take a torch and knife along.

Best Time for Camel Safari

The temperatures of desert remain high in summers, and the day and night temperatures vary highly in summers. The ideal time for Camel Safari is between October to April.