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Camel Safari Tour Deserts
have since long exerted an irresistible charm on the psyche of the humans, the
landscape inspiring different emotions in different people. And what better way
to explore this magical realm than on a camel back, for a camel safari is one
of the most adventurous of experiences, and indeed a novel way to 'discover' the
desert.
Camel safaris trace their origins to the time of trade between
India and China, when camel caravans would journey along established trade routes
laden with spices and herbs and jewels. They provide an opportunity to get a glimpse
of traditional Indian life in the desert, with all the hardships, the beauty and
the desolation. The accommodation on the way consists of primitive thatched mud
huts, and the way of life-though hospitable-is entirely ethnic. Camel safaris
generally cover the area around Jaisalmer, Bikaner or Jodhpur, popularly known
as the desert circuit. The duration can vary between one day and two weeks.
Big
towns are not usually on the route though there is no definite route that you
have to adopt. Route navigation in the desert is an acquired art, and caravans
must be manned by riders who not only know how to study the stars, but also recognise
the shifting sands of the terrain.
A camel safari is exciting, but is not exactly a relaxing vacation. Unless
you are accustomed to horse-riding, a day-long camel ride will be tiring.
Even if you are accustomed to horse-riding, since the gait of the camel
is quite different, it may take some time to get used to it. Keeping in
your seat as the camel raises or lowers itself to the ground, can appear
at first to be a losing battle. However, whether tiring or relaxing, a camel
safari is bound to be a unique experience.
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