So welcome aboard the Ship of the Desert – Camel. Enjoy a safari on Camel back, which adds a zing to your tour. As you sit on its back, it takes you through the desert and makes your trip more adventurous than ever. The trip on a camel can be also called a trip of swaying; it is some what like traveling in a ship in a turbulent sea, only there is no water, just sand.

The Camel Safari in India covers Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner. Located in Rajasthan, these places prospered during the bygone eras from trade. Illustrating this are the many palaces and hawelis built by the rulers and merchants for their comforts, the construction material usually being sand stone.

Start in the morning and venture into the desert. At first sight the desert will look just like a vast area of sands dunes. But as you go deeper, you can see the many colorful villages dotting the desert. The traditional dresses of the locals, adds a splash of color to the otherwise monotonous surroundings. Visit the ancient mansions and palaces of the rulers and get a view of the life they led.

Take a lunch break, and have Indian local Cuisine cooked over a campfire. After having lunch, during which time the camels also fill their stomachs and set off again. The oasis in the deserts is a pleasant sight after seeing just sand dunes all around you. The camels let you get off before they go to take their drink of water from the oasis (you won’t want to be perched on a camel with deep water surrounding you).

The narration of the valor and bravery of the Rajputs and their various battles by your guides etch a deep mark in your mind and make the experience more memorable. As darkness falls, set up camp and have your dinner with the setting sun providing a picturesque backdrop (which is again cooked over the camp fire). The sky filled with thousands of twinkling stars looks like they are having a ball. The local villagers entertain you with their traditional dances, as you sit around a bon fire warming yourself up. It’s the perfect way to end a day.

The climate in the Indian deserts is extreme; the day time is blistering hot while the nights are cold enough for you to wear warm clothing.

You can take a safari which has been organized by a tourism company which includes your staying arrangements, food, water every thing. But if you are very adventurous, then you can make all arrangements yourself, without much difficulty.

People allergic to dust or suffering from back pain are advised against this safari. As a camel ride is not a very smooth ride. It is something akin to a bumpy ride, and the hard skin of the camel doesn’t help matters. It is also advisable to take any medicines that would be required, as deserts don’t have much shopping complexes.