Jaisalmer Camel Safari
Camel Safaris are an unique way to explore the beautiful stretches of the Thar Desert. The starting point of the Jaisalmer Camel Safari was about 50 odd kilometers from Jaisalmer town.
View of Jaisalmer Fort from the highway
Along the road we spotted couple of Chinkaras (Gazella Bennettii). This gazelle subspecies lives in grasslands and desert areas in India, Bangladesh and parts of Iran and Pakistan.
Chinkaras
Village inside the Desert National Park
Most of the camel safaris start and end at this village.
A group returning after a morning safari
Crossing over to the other side
Waiting for the load to be packed
Swaroop, the guide’s flunkie, taking a break
We stopped for lunch around noon and spent the rest of the afternoon lazing under a tree.
Unloading the camels
Kaluram, our guide, tied the fore legs of the camels and set them off to graze in the surrounding dunes.
Riding on camels can take a toll on your thighs. It is recommended to take frequent breaks so that that you can stretch and relax the muscles.
Post lunch we spotted a couple of peacocks in the nearby shrubs.
Peacock
Catching up on her reading ! – And I thought only Parminder Singh Gill carried books on a safari!
At around 4 PM, Kaluram went to round up the camels.
Kaluram with the camels
Longer safaris give you an opportunity to experience the more remote areas.
Near our campsite
Sunset
It is quite an experience to spend the night under the stars. On clear nights one can spot shooting stars!
Kaluram and Swaroop preparing dinner
Goofing around at sunrise
Ripples on the dunes
White Eagle
Swaroop cleaning the dishes with sand
Sand dunes
Sand dunes
Beautiful photos!
hi madhu and savi,
this is radhu’s sister, raji. i have been following your travels sporadically. it sounds great! would like to know the identity of the bird in your desert photo since i watch birds.
would you pl send the photo to my email id, since it is copyright protected.
will let you know the id when i get it.
thanks and good luck for the rest.
raji
Hi Raji,
I have emailed you the pics.
Cheers!
Madhu
Really amazing collection of images. I thank for this who really give us chance to view such collection.
Sure thing. I am glad you liked it!
Cheers,
Madhu
Great pictures… it seems you had a great time in the desert… I missed out on it, damn!
Hi Maneesh,
Thanks for the compliments.
The safari was excellent – way beyond our expectations.
Highly recommended for your next trip to Jaisalmer.
Cheers,
Madhu
Hi Maneesh,
Thanks for the compliments.
The safari was excellent – way beyond our expectations.
Highly recommended for your next trip to Jaisalmer.
Cheers,
Madhu
Lovely documentation of camel safari. Gives a complete picture.