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The visit to Royal Rajasthan is
incomplete without camels. Such is the commanding nature of camel safaris here
that it becomes almost impossible to imagine Rajasthan without them. Fondly
called the ship of the desert, Camels allow the people to experience the
deserts in the most authentic way. They offer the trekking through the sandy
deserts and offer the most evocative and fun way to sample Thar Desert life.
The relationship between the
camels and the Thar Desert is eternal. In fact, it can be said that camels are
made by god as a boon for desert dwellers. They not only assist the people out
there in their daily life, but can also survive without water for months. Their
association with deserts is as old as the mankind in the region. Both have
complemented each other and still continue to do so.
Such is the fascination of camels
and India worldwide that the country is even pictured by them. Celebs like
Oprah Winfrey in past have even said on record that she used to a woman on
camel picture cut out from a magazine on her vision board. Such is the powerful
connect of camels with India, which makes a camel safari one of the country’s
top experiences.
It may be interesting to note
that even a colourful festival in Rajasthan’s Pushkar is dedicated to them.
Famous as Camel Festival, this celebration in November witnesses the largest
livestock market on earth. Every year around 200,000 Rajasthani herders in
traditional costume gather here for camel trade.
The safaris in the country
stretch from half day to seven days. Shorter safaris just give tourists a
glimpse of the desert, whereas longer ones provide the facilities of overnight
camping. In most cases, one camel is provided per person, and a camel cart
accompanies the entourage, laden with food, utensils and other supplies and
transports tourists to the medieval era. These slow sped camels ride through
the sand dunes and rippling deserts and offer a unique way to experience the
desert life. Evenings during camel safaris are surely sure you get a full dose
of local entertainment and camping under the stars.
Those interested in camel safari tour
can turn towards Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Pushkar for a unique travel experience.
And those travellers who are more interested in camels and want to know more
about them can visit Asia’s only Camel Breeding Farm in Bikaner.
