Camel Safari in Rajasthan

Number of Days: 3 Nights / 4 Days
Assembly Point: Jamba
Start Date: 29 Dec 07
End Date: 01 Jan 08

Price per Person: Rs. 15000/- on twin sharing basis

Fixed Departures for a minimum of 4 persons

Fixed Departure Dates:
Jan: 5 - 8, 12 - 15, 26 - 29
Feb: 14 - 17
 

Camel Safari is one of the unique way to explore small villages in Rajasthan. It is a great experience to explore The Thar - a vibrantly, living, desert, very colorful and hospitable. The adventure of exploring the sandy landscape and passage through remote villages is the one that you won't be able to forget your whole life.

How about camping on interesting sites, experience spending the night under the stars and jive on the tunes of the Rajasthani musicians. The safaris start from our base camp in Jamba located approximately 170 kms from Jodhpur. Besides one camel per pax on the safari, a camel cart accompanies on the tour to handle baggage and allow riders to take rest as and when required.

Our tours include three meals a day, tea/coffee, two mineral water bottles per day, an escort and tents on sharing basis, kitchen tent, toilet tents with pit system, mattresses and entertainment by local artisans.

Day wise Itinerary
The Thar is a world of its own, an unending ocean of sand, dotted with dunes and patchily covered with shrubs, with its own distinctive wildlife. While taking up a camel caravan you'll encounter the warmth of hospitable villagers and ruins of historic forts and palaces of Rajasthan.

Itinerary

Day

Program

 01

Reach Jodhpur and proceed to the campsite at Jamba covering a distance of 170 km / 4 hr drive. In the afternoon you will be introduced to your crew and the camels. We will have food and other equipment to pack as we make preparations for a short camel and horse ride around the campsite. This day will be a 'learning day' as your crew will demonstrate how to handle and ride the camels and horses. You will have time to acclimatize to your new surroundings and organize your personal gear. That evening, your leader will talk about the safari and the day to day programme.

 02

After breakfast we start the camel and horse safari from the campsite and travel through interesting desert terrains and villages. This day we will meet the village people and interact with them. Enroute we stop for lunch at an interesting site and relax for sometime. After rest, we will start the journey again to stop at a location where we will pitch tents for the night. In the evening, we will have a bonfire and enjoy local Rajasthani folk music.

 03

After breakfast, we pack up for a return journey to the base camp from where we started our safari. Enroute we stop for lunch and rest. After rest, we will start the journey again to reach the base camp. In the evening, we will have a bonfire and enjoy dinner.

 04

After breakfast drive back to Jodhpur for your onward train / air journey.

Activities during your stay:

• There is a very interesting lake around Jamba where the Demoiselle Cranes come during the winters. You can witness a mass gathering of these birds.
• Camel Safari is undoubtedly the main attraction
• Exploring the villages and people of the deserts
• Enjoying Rajasthani folk music and dance

Price Includes:

• Accommodation on twin share in deluxe tents
• All meals
• One camel per adult and one camel for two children
• Camel Cart

Does not Include:

• Transport from Jodhpur to Camp and back
• Liquor and cigarettes
• Laundry
• Expenses of a personal nature
• Anything not mentioned above
• Service tax extra

Extras:

• Per horse per day - Rs 2000/-
• Musicians / Folk Dancers - Rs. 1000/- per evening (2-3hrs)

Booking Conditions:
A 100% advance confirms space at camp and your trip with us. Bookings are ongoing and are made on a first come basis.

Camel Safari Tips
Besides riding the camel there are certain other facts too that you should keep in mind while traveling the desert regions of the Thar. The weather in desert is extreme so do carry sun screen, goggles, and a first aid kit. The clothes that you are going to wear should also provide your skin breathing space, because of the hot climate you are tend to sweat. Its better to wear cotton clothes and loose fitted ones and wear shoes, avoid exposing your skin as much as possible or you'll get a sun burn. Visitors are requested to dress modestly since the safari passes in close proximity of villages. A Sola-Topee, the local Rajasthani turban or some kind of head protection is essential too. While the days are sunny, mornings and nights are chilly. Please do not carry formal clothing.
 

Check list of essential personal items for camel and horse safari

• T-shirts & shorts €
• Jeans
• Sweatshirts
• Trek suits
• Hats and caps
• Cotton shirts
• Jersey / warm jacket for camp
• Footwear – light sandals will suffice if they are well fastened
• Toiletries / towel / soap etc for personal use
• Flashlight – very important
• Sunscreen lotion
• Sunglasses
• Cord for spectacles & sunglasses
• Personal medication (if any)

FAQs

A constructive mental attitude is fundamental to the success of your journey and due to the very nature of the safari and the remote areas that you will visit; conditions may be outside that of your normal experience. After leaving the comforts of civilization behind, you should be prepared to enjoy the desert on its own terms.

What is the fitness level required to do a camel safari?
Our safari is designed for anyone in good general health. You do not have to be 'ultra-fit', however a super fit person who is unhappy at leaving the comforts of home behind will not cope as well as a moderately fit person who is prepared to encounter the desert on its own terms.

What meals will we get while on a camel safari?
Healthy and nutritious. You will be surprised at the variation in meals that we can create. Except for refrigerated goods of course, we can carry just about anything, including fresh fruit and vegetables, and cook all meals at the campsite. We cater to nearly all dietary requirements, bearing in mind that we operate in remote areas