India Travel - Camel Safari Tours to India

Gentle dunes of sand rise and fall as far as the eye can see. You spot a brownish green blur to your left. Maybe that's a patch of cacti. Maybe it's the way to an oasis. Or maybe, it's just a mirage.

In the wide wilderness of the desert, your eyes can deceive you, the sun can play tricks on you, but if there's one thing that won't let you down, it's the camel you are on. It might take a while before you find your balance, and you might get the feeling that the camel's not too fond of you, but don't be fooled by that sullen face. Sturdy, reliable and rugged, these ships of the desert steer you past the vast sandy expanse of the desert, through ruined villages and picturesque forts, on roads that are off the beaten track. Thus making for an experience that is truly out of this world.

After all, what could be a better way of spending your holiday in India than dyeing yourself in the colors of rustic life in Rajasthan, sharing a hot meal with the villagers, listening to their tales as the bonfire dies down over the top of the dunes, and spending the night under the vast starry sky?

And that's not all you get when you sign up for a camel safari in India. Ruined forts beckon you with their tales of lost glory, abandoned villages resound with the ghostly echoes of former inhabitants, and tiny oases set out of the way tempt you to spend some time by their banks. Depending on the route you take, you can explore a variety of regions - from the delightful oasis of Osiyan, to bustling Bikaner, from the stately Jodhpur to the all-desert Jaisalmer.

Most camel safaris can take up to a fortnight though smaller ones are possible too depending on the places you want to see. If you'd rather avoid the oft-done Jodhpur-Bikaner-Jaisalmer route, strike it out among the semi-arid Shekhawati region or even Pokaran.

And if you want to end your camel safari on a colorful note, don't forget to stop by at the spectacular annual camel fair at Pushkar. Bon voyage!