Camel Safari Tour
Deserts have since long exerted an irresistible charm on the psyche
of the humans, the landscape inspiring different emotions in different
people. And what better way to explore this magical realm than on
a camel back, for a camel safari is one of the most adventurous of
experiences, and indeed a novel way to 'discover' the desert.
Camel safaris trace their origins to the time of trade between India
and China, when camel caravans would journey along established trade
routes laden with spices and herbs and jewels. They provide an opportunity
to get a glimpse of traditional Indian life in the desert, with all
the hardships, the beauty and the desolation. The accommodation on
the way consists of primitive thatched mud huts, and the way of life-though
hospitable-is entirely ethnic. Camel safaris generally cover the area
around Jaisalmer, Bikaner or Jodhpur, popularly known as the desert
circuit.
The duration can vary between one day and two weeks. Big towns are
not usually on the route though there is no definite route that you
have to adopt. Route navigation in the desert is an acquired art,
and caravans must be manned by riders who not only know how to study
the stars, but also recognise the shifting sands of the terrain. A
camel safari is exciting, but is not exactly a relaxing vacation.
Unless you are accustomed to horse-riding, a day-long camel ride will
be tiring.
Even if you are accustomed to horse-riding, since the gait of the
camel is quite different, it may take some time to get used to it.
Keeping in your seat as the camel raises or lowers itself to the ground,
can appear at first to be a losing battle. However, whether tiring
or relaxing, a camel safari is bound to be a unique experience.
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