FB 0047 Camel Safari in Rajasthan India’s western desert, sprawling across the state of Rajasthan, has its share of dromedaries- ponderous, surly, smelly and generally unattractive. But spend a few days riding one, and you could just find yourself thinking they’re not so very disgusting.Rajasthan, India’s westernmost state, is the very essence of exotic India- barren desert and drifting sand dunes. Monotonous and dull- but only at first sight. Step in deeper, and you’ll be overwhelmed by sounds and sights, colours and fragrances which willstay with you long after. The vivid orange and green skirts of local women on the way to a distant well; thebright blue houses of an entire town; the beautifully folksy sound of a village musician playing on a four-stringed sarangi. The aroma of good, home-cooked food, redolent with pure ghee; the comforting warmth of a blazing bonfire on a chill desert night…moreWhen to go Most camel safaris are organised in the winter, when the weather’s good. Rajasthan’s summers are almostunbearably hot and dry, so going on a camel safari during this time is virtually impossible.Novemberto March, when days are cool (and nights cold!) is whenmost camel safaris are organised.What to bringYou’ll almost certainly be doing your camel safari in the winter, when woollens are a necessary part of your packing. Desert nights, especially, can get very cold, so it’s essential to take along plenty of warm sweaters and jackets when on a camel safari. Although mattresses are usually provided by whoever’s organising the camel safari, you’ll need to carry bedding- a warm sleeping bag is recommended, and an additional blanket or two can always be used. Getting there Most camel safaris start from Jaisalmer, which is connected by air, train and road to the rest of India. Rajasthan’s capital,Jaipur, is also a convenient basefor exploring the state, whether on camel or otherwise. Jaipur has a well-connected airport, as well as regular train and bus links to a number of cities across India. All camel-safari towns in Rajasthan, such as Bikaner and Mandawa, are connected by road to Jaipur. Buses run between all the major towns of the state, and private cars or taxiscan be hired to do the trip.
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