Everything About Jaisalmer Camel Safari

Jaisalmer is widely famous for its unbeatable desert safari experience in the Golden Sand Dunes. Popularly known as the Golden City of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer draws major attention of tourists towards it a never-ending sleek stretch of sand dunes. Riding a bumpy camel ride in the Great Thar Desert and sleeping under the canopy of sparkling stars unwrap the adventurous time in Rajasthan. Camel Safari Jaisalmer is always on the top in the bucket list of things to do in Rajasthan.

How to go for Jaisalmer Camel Safari?

Going on a desert safari with a stranger can bring innumerable challenges to your experience along with a bit of concern about what happens next. Booking a desert safari with a reputed and reliable tour operator is advisable. You may also ask the other travelers about their experience for up-to-date information rather be relying on what you see online. However, desert safari Jaisalmer bookings are offered by many travel agents and hotels, but all you need to do is ensure whether the service provider is reliable or not.  For a better trip to the desert, use a jeep to get a long ride into the desert. Here are some most important questions that you must ask your tour guide:

• Is a large group perfect for desert safari?
• Will your trip starts with Jeep safari?
• Are they offering a tent for sleeping or under open skies?
• What kind of meal they will offer you?

What to expect during camel safari in the desert?

• The best camel safari lasts for two days with one night in the desert, longer trips are also available.
• During your desert safari, you will be riding dromedaries which is also known as “Arabian camels” which has a single and large hump. Locally guides call it camel rather than dromedaries.
• The Thar Desert in Rajasthan is completely different from the Sahara Desert. It is advisable not to expect to start out in a desolate landscape.
• The desert is arid with scrubby vegetation which camels feed. Most of the Jaisalmer camel safaris take a twisty path through arid grass fields and small villages.
• You will only take a couple of hours on camel ride at the time before stopping for long food breaks.

Important tip – When your camel is kneeling or standing, hold your camel tightly as it can bump you out of the saddle.

Desert camping in Jaisalmer Most of the camel safaris stop at a strip of sand dunes which can hide the nearby settlements or offering ample of picturesque landscapes. Camping in the tranquil surroundings of the desert in the dark night under the canopy of stars is an unbeatable experience of Jaisalmer. The Jaisalmer desert camp is dependent on the tour duration which means how long your desert safari will be?

The desert terrains during the winter season are the coldest one and during the night it gets wintry. So while in a plan for camping desert you will require heavy blankets along with you. To avoid insect bite you will require a bonfire near your camp.
What to wear?
While going for a camel safari in the desert it is required to wear light clothes as during the day the climate is very hot. At night the temperature will drop drastically, so there might be a situation when you will get a shiver. You can carry a hat or wrap your head to protect from sun rays.
Packing list for desert safari

• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Hat or scarf
• Insect repellent
• Torch
• Toilet paper
• Toothbrush/ toothpaste
• Warm clothes for cool morning and evening

Book your Jaisalmer desert safari package and get a chance to explore the enriched beauty of desert life in the golden sand dunes.