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A Camel Safari isaa one of the most adventurous and novel ways to explore the desert. It is also a singular opportunity to get glimpse of traditional Indian life in the desert, with all the beauty, inspite of the hardships and the desolation. The Desert State of Rajasthan offers exotic encounter with the outdoors in this form of desert expedition.

Camel Safari trace their origins to the age of overland trade between India and China, when Camel caravans would journey along established trade routes laden with spices, herbs and jewels. Aided by the warmth of the hospitable villager’s en-route, it becomes a once in a lifetime experience, though the swinging gait of the Camel is neither very comfortable, nor easy to get used to. Camping is usually done during night in this type of tour.

The best safaris are in the heart of the Thar, around Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner in Rajasthan. Besides the desert heartland, the most exciting option for it would be in the Shekhawati region, taking in such towns as Ramgarh, Nawalgarh, Dundlod, Mandawa and Churu. A short Camel Safari in the Nubra valley of Ladakh with Bacterian double humped Camels can be fun.

These camels were mean of transport on Ladakh – Yarkand (Turkamanistan) trade route in ancient days.