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Bikaner is about 333 km north-east of Jaisalmer. Named after its founder, Bika, Bikaner was established towards the end of the 15th century. For many decades, it was a busy market town. Today, it continues to preserve an aura of the medieval activity, although its economic structure has changed. The town produces some of the best sweets, savoury snacks and rugs in India. Here, the magnificent old Junagarh fort and the lovely Lalgarh Palace, attracts attention. After a brief tour, the camel safari starts its way southwards, passing through the hamlets of Naukh, Kansar, Baru, Chayan, Sataya and Tadana to Mohangarh. The trail continues to Dungri and then onto Jaisalmer, where it ends.
Bikaner – Charkhada – Teliyan ki Dhani – Kanasar – Baru Bhala – Bungri – Telansar – Chaku – Bharaiya – Jambo – Jaisalmer
Although the camel safari starts from Bikaner and ends in Jaisalmer, the route is quite different from the previous one. This trail makes a detour eastward into the neighbouring district of Jodhpur. Passing through the villages of Charkhada, Teliyan ki Dhani, Kanasar, Baru Bhala, Telansar, Chaku and Bharaiya along the way, the camel safari reaches the hamlet of Jambo, in Jodhpur district. From Jambo, it turns westward and reaches its final destination at Jaisalmer.
Mandawa – Dhakas – Khotia – Mandawa
Mandawa is a few hours’ drive from Delhi. This place is known, primarily, for its wonderful old havelis (mansions of the rich and noble), constructed by rich Marwari merchants who had amassed huge fortunes from trade. The havelis, decorated with colourful frescoes, are worth a visit before you start your journey on the camel safari. From Mandawa, the safari proceeds to Dhakas. Dhakas lies amidst the dunes of the Thar, in the middle of the desert, and makes for good exploring.
The safari halts for the night at Dhakas. The next day’s journey takes you to the hamlet of Khotia. A brief halt at Khotia is followed by a ride back to Mandawa.
This camel safari is one of the shortest offered and though it’s not full of exotica, it allows you a brief but enlightening glimpse of life in one of India’s harshest but also the most beautiful terrains.
We have highlighted only the popular routes. Other camel safaris are organised throughout Rajasthan. Some, originate in Jaisalmer, Bikaner or Mandawa, while others `do’ the area around Jodhpur and Shekhavati, the latter rich with fresco-decorated havelis. Safaris in the vicinity of Jaisalmer and Shekhavati offer scope for touring medieval forts, visiting ancient temples and photographing some of Rajasthan’s most imposing monuments. The ones around Bikaner are, on the contrary, more suited for a glimpse of typical village life.
Horse Safari
Horse safaris are not as popular as the camel or elephant safaris.
Ranakpur – Barkana – Kotri – Hemawas – Rohet – Kharwa – Pushkar
The base camp for the horse safari in this route is at Ranakpur, close to Jodhpur in Rajasthan. The Horse safari reaches the village of Kotri, stopping enroute at the Marwari stud farm at Barkana. The group halts here for the night. The next day sees you through a ride to Hemawas, passing through many small village settlements. The safari halts here for relaxation by the lake side for a while. The day is spent in exploring the surrounding area, and stays here for the night.
The next day, the ride proceeds towards Rohet. The ride continues the next day to Kharwa, which is famous for tomato cultivation. It also boasts of a big artificial lake and an enchanting fort. After an overnight stay, the group moves towards Pushkar.
The horse safari ends here and a three hour drive takes you to Jaipur, known as the Pink City. Explore the city and its many and varied sights!
Kathgodam – Sitabani – Dachauri – Pangot
This is a safari to take you through the famous Jim Corbett National Park.
You reach Kathgodam from New Delhi . After a quick change and breakfast, your horse safari commences in the foot hills of the Himalayas. Here on, you will follow the footsteps of Jim Corbett who used this trail regularly ride to Sitabani forest rest house. Sitabani is set in deep forest, and serves as a base for further activity. The variety of birds is especially good here. After an overnight stay here, the safari rides to Dachauri forest rest house. This ride takes us through the heart of the forest and area where Corbett spent a lot of time, and wrote about in his book The Temple Tiger. After the overnight stay in tents against the backdrop of the foothills, the next day’s ride proceeds to Pangot, riding up through the hills to a picturesque site.This a spectacular ride through untouched deodhar and oak forest to "cheena peak." There are breath-taking views of the awesome Himalayas .
The safari ends here. You have a choice to go to Nanital, a favourite summer resort. |
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