Rajasthan is an important state, rich in culture and heritage ,dotted with numerous palaces and fortresses.
It is home to the famous Thar desert ,the fifth largest desert in the world . And what better way to explore this place, but by means of a “SAFARI”.
The Thar Safari offers jeep,camel and horse safaris taking you to the remotest part of the desert.
Location:
The desert safari is conducted at 3 places primarily, Jodhpur, Bikanare and Jaisalmer.
All these places are well connected by air, road and rail.
Khuri Sand Dunes and Sam Sand Dunes are the two most popular ones in this region.
Jaisalmer on google maps:
The desert camps spring to life in the evening with camp fires, mashaals, traditional Rajasthani folk dances. These camps are Luxurious and serve delicious Rajasthani food.
Camel Safari trips take you deep into the heart of the desert where you can be ONE with the Sand, the Sun and Solitude. The Camel Safari will make you feel as if you were part of the movie “Lawrence of Arabia”.
Video on Sam Sand Dunes:
Hotels and Resorts:
Rawla Jaisalmer
Khuri Guest House
Dune Safari Camp
Rajasthan Desert Safari Camp
are popular camps around Jaisalmer.
For those who do not wish to live in the desert can live in resorts which take you to half day excursion trips to these sand dunes like.Some of the popular resorts are
The Manvar Resort and Camp
Mirvana Resort and Camp
Slide show on Life in the Thar Desert
Best time to visit:
December to February is peak season for these places and the best time to visit, since the days and nights are much cooler.
You don’t want to sweat it out or get sun burnt in the cruel summers.
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13 Aug, 2008 