CAMEL SAFARI:

Transport yourself into a by gone royal era by indulging in a camel safari in the rustic desertland of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) and many other companies offer these safaris which offer stay at camps in the Thar desert an oppurtunity to traverse its golden sands. Often, forfeited cities of Jodhpur, Bikaner, Shekhawati and Puskar combine an entire trail.

Also try the Tiger, Elephant, Horse, Yak and Jeep versions of the Safari.

Bikaner Options:

Day 1: Drive from Bikaner to Raisar, 15 km. to begin the safari. Proceed on camel-back to Himatsar, six hours, for overnight, following a picnic lunch.

Day 2: Proceed onwards to kesardesar, another six-hour safari. Overnight at camp.

Day 3: Pack in a five-hour safari to Deshnoke, the famous pilgrimage where rats are venerated in Karni Mata's temple. From here, proceed by road to either Khimsar or Jodhpur, or back to Bikaner.

Jaisalmer Options:

Day 1: Drive out of Jaisalmer to Chandan, an hour-and-a-half away From here, the camel safari begins for Meghasar camp, a six-hour stretch interpersed with lunch.

Day 2: Traverse some harsh, sandy tracts today to arrive at Jamaniya-ki-dhani for the overnight camp.

Day 3: A short two-hour safari after breakfast fetches you to  the Ashapurna temple where the safari terminates. Proceed to either Bikaner or Jodhpur by road after lunch.

Jodhpur Options:

Day 1: Drive from Jodhpur to Osian for the start of the safari. The five-hour safari from here headed for Samrau will hait midway at an overnight camp.

Day 2: Six hours on camel-back will bring you to Samrau where you stay overnight at Ainathji Garh, a Typical desert fort. Safari terminates the following day with a road trip to your next destination.