" THE CAMEL SAFARI"
"CRUISE ON THE SHIP OF THE DESERT "
About the Safari.
The camel safaris in the deserts of India are fast catching up with the
masses and have become the fastest selling adventure holidays. The theme of
the adventure attracts all the daredevils who have a passion to experience
India as it is. The hardships in the course of the safari go hand-in-hand
with the novel manner of seeing the dry desert areas. In India the camel
safari offers a lot more of fun and adventure. The area is a lot more
accessible than its counterparts owing to the airports and railway stations
that are close at hands to most of the popular sand dunes.
On the Safari, Discover
The architectural heritage of Rajasthan is best covered in the camel
safari. It is owing to the trade caravans across the desert of India that
the trade prospered.
A typical safari will take you to the architectural ruins of Lodurva that
are close to Jaisalmer. The oasis at Anasagar, the sand dunes of the Samm
and the water source of Moolsagar are exquisite examples of the lives of the
villagers. After the sailing safari through the day the nights are meant for
entertainment and rest. The halts in the en-route villages amidst the desert
scrubs for camels are out of the world adventures.
Take into Account.
If the adventure in the sand along with the sun beckons you take care of
the extreme temperatures likely to be experienced during the safari. The
afternoons are as hot as 30 degrees though later at night the temperature
may drop down to as low as zero degrees. Thus you should be adequately
equipped with the
cotton
and the woolen clothing. The clothes should be comfortable for the journey
sans the luxuries but at the same time should consider the values of the
rural habitants who will be visited in the villages.
The regular use of the large rimmed sun hats is mandatory. These may be
replaced with the cotton caps, which are dipped in water when it gets too
hot around midday.
The ways and the means to beat the heat will be invented throughout the
course of the day in the desert. For the protection of the skin the scarves
or balaclava may be worn around the neck and the forehead.
The camel safari friendly umbrellas are easily available at Jodhpur. Your
list of must carry and must apply will be topped with the sunscreen creams,
moisturizers and the lip salve.
While on the dry desert safari the adventure will be enjoyable if the water
bottle is kept close at hand. The mineral water may be collected from
Jodhpur or Jaisalmer.
Basic medicines and suitable medication against the swaying gait of the
camel but be carried. Do not forget to take A torch and a knife along. These
will prove to be useful when handy.
You can find Camel Safari
In the Dessert Triangle of India ; Jodhpur - Jaisalmer- Bikaner. The great
Indian Dessert calls for extensive exploration.
