Desert safari in India

Desert safari in India

The largest democracy in the world, India is a land of captivating and fascinating beauty and has always beckoned the heart of the discerning traveler. A traveler gets a glimpse of the rich historical past and breathtaking beauty of the sub-continent. It is geographically rich and full of diverse terrains. Be it the snow clad Himalayas, the scorching Thar Desert or the crystal clear waters down south, India attracts all kinds of tourists.

Desert safari is the most interesting way to tour Rajasthan. It is the Thar Desert in Rajasthan which invites desert adventurers. These tours are enjoyed by Indians and foreigners alike. One can go on a desert safari in different ways like camel safari, elephant safari, horse safari and jeep safari. The best ride is the 'ship of the desert'- camel safari which takes you to the deepest cores of the desert and ensures that the traveler does not miss out on anything.

The traveler gets to see the princely states of Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Pushkar as all these places are a must stop. The list of stopovers is - Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, Lake palace of Udaipur, Brahma temple of Pushkar, sam sand dunes of Jaisalmer.The sight of beautiful hamlets, people wearing their traditional attires is all very enchanting. One can enjoy the sight of the sun setting in the desert. It looks all reddish-orange sinking in the vast desert.

In the night the natives of the desert entertain the travelers with their folk dance and songs in their colorful dresses. Kipling said, Rajasthan is a “land of camels and snake charmers”.

The scanty rain with extreme climate makes the desert tour a mesmerizing one for the traveler. He will take back with him memories of this enticing ocean of sand.