Rajasthan is the land of Kings. The magic of Rajasthan is unparallel in the world for its heritage, culture, safaris and sand dunes. It depicts the story of the great warriors and their chivalry, their romance, glory and tragedy. With invincible forts, magnificent palaces and serene lakes Rajasthan is truly called a land of valiance. Rajasthan safari provides a peek into the real Rajasthan. There are different means of taking a desert safari.
Camel Safari :
Camel Safari in Rajasthan is one of the most exciting adventures and the traditional way to experience the spectacular beauties of the Thar Desert of Rajasthan and colorful rural countryside in Rajasthan. The vast expanse of the Thar Desert with numerous exotic and beautiful sand dunes can best be enjoyed when you embark on a camel back. But you need to know the balancing act and getting use to the movement of the Camel.
The amazing sight of exotic and vast sand dunes with sparkling golden sands and the enchanting glimpses of Rajasthan's rural life can fully be enjoyed through a camel safari. The best sites for enjoying a camel safari in Rajasthan are Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner, all situated in the very heart of the Thar Desert. Exploring the vast sand dunes during the early hours and late evening of the day and spending nights underneath the star-studded sky with the cool desert breeze blowing, make a spellbound effect on you. The safari halts during the night usually near a typical Rajasthani village to provide you time to mingle with the local village folks and an insight to the traditional way of their life and culture. These rural folks are known for their hospitality and are always eager to fulfill your every request.
Elephant safaris :
Elephant Safaris are organized between the cities of Jaipur and Pushkar. Those looking out for some extra adventure should definitely try out the elephant safari. You will certainly enjoy the ride on top of these bulky animals.
Horse Safari :
A horse safari tour of Rajasthan is quite popular with the tourists. Royal cenotaphs, magnificent forts, fascinating temples, picturesque locales, etc all add to the appeal of a Rajasthan horse safari.
Wildlife Safari :
The diversity of the wildlife in Rajasthan is as rich as those of flora and fauna. The great wealth of Rajasthan's wildlife can be imagined with sight the majestic elephant, the dance of the peacock, the camel stride, the roar of the tiger are unparalleled acts of beauty. Watching birds and animals in their natural habitats is an experience in itself.
Jeep Safari :
A popular form of desert safari is the Jeep safari. The jeep safari takes you through the fascinating countryside of the state of Rajasthan. A visit to the forts, palaces and other monuments during the jeep safari takes you back to the bygone era of the state. On an average, you spend 5-6 hrs on the drive daily, covering approximately 150 km. The most popular jeep safari is to the Bishnoi village.
