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Camel
Safari In India |
Deserts
have since long exerted an irresistible charm on the
psyche of the humans, the landscape inspiring different
emotions in different people. And what better way
to explore this magical realm than on a camel back,
for a camel safari is one of the most adventurous
of experiences, and indeed a novel way to 'discover'
the desert.
Camel
safaris trace their origins to the time of trade between
India and China, when camel caravans would journey
along established trade routes laden with spices and
herbs and jewels. They provide an opportunity to get
a glimpse of traditional Indian life in the desert,
with all the hardships, the beauty and the desolation.
The
accommodation on the way consists of primitive thatched
mud
huts, and the way of life-though hospitable-is entirely
ethnic.
Camel
safaris generally cover the area around Jaisalmer, Bikaner
or Jodhpur, popularly known as the desert circuit. The
duration can vary between one day and two weeks. Big
towns are not
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usually on the route though there is no
definite route that you have to adopt.
Route
navigation in the desert is an acquired art, and caravans
must be manned by riders who not only know how to study
the stars, but also recognise the shifting sands of
the terrain.
A
camel safari is exciting, but is not exactly a relaxing
vacation. Unless you are accustomed to horse-riding,
a day-long camel ride will be tiring. Even if you are
accustomed to horse-riding, since the gait of the camel
is quite different, it may take some time to get used
to it.
Keeping
in your seat as the camel raises or lowers itself to
the ground, can appear at first to be a losing battle.
However,
whether tiring or relaxing, a camel safari is bound
to be a unique experience.
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