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:

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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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If you wish to see “The Tiger” up and close, in the Wild, the Ranthambore National Park is the place to be.
The deciduous forest in this region makes Ranthambore an ideal home for the Tigers.
Ranthambore National Park is also part of the “Project Tiger” reserve in India, and hence is a well looked after Tiger reserve.

How to Travel or get to Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National park is located near Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.
Its aproximately 100km from Kota Rajasthan, which is the nearest Airport to the place.
Indian Railways does link most of the major cities to Sawai Madhopur.

Map of Ranthambore National Park Rajasthan India

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Picture Video on Tiger sighting in Ranthambore:

A Very Interesting Slideshow on the state of wildlife in Ranthambore Tiger Reserver:

Best time to visit Ranthambore National park

The park is open to tourists during October-June.
Due to the monsoon season, the park remains closed from 01st July to 30th September.

Hotels and Resorts in and around Ranthambore National Park:

THE Ranthambore Bagh Resort
Tiger Den Resort
Tiger Moon Resort
and many more tented accomodations as well as camping facilities are available.

Kind of food to expect at Ranthambore

The cuisine is mostly local which is rajasthani and marwari and subject to the Hotel where you are staying. Also north indian food is available.

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