A COMPLETE GUIDE TO JAISALMER CAMPING
Men wearing vibrant Pagdis (turban)-Pyjamas along with women wearing their traditional Ghagra Choli folding together their hands in Namaste. Yes, that is how one is welcomed to this heaven called Jaisalmer. One can have extremely different experiences when it comes to the deserts of Rajasthan. Here is a complete guide to experiencing Jaisalmer Camping at its best
Located in the westernmost part of Rajasthan- Jaisalmer is at the heart of the famous great Thar Desert. These deserts here are also one of the connecting points to the tourist cities of Jodhpur and Bikaner.
Even though most of the tourists arrive here during the summer season for the Jaisalmer camping experience, the most suitable time to visit would be during the end lapse of winter in January and February to witness the grand desert festival here.
Camping options
There are extremely different experiences that one can choose from when it comes to camping in the deserts of Rajasthan.
The fabled camping sites around Sam Sand Dunes, with a fully facilitated tent and an itinerary that shows tourists the desert in all its glory. Then there are the off-beat camps available a bit farther away, which present the raw and real Jaisalmer.
The former is suggested most of the time to the tourists due to assured safety and trip experience like every other. Usually, the tourists would love to recommend the latter experience with a simple bed amidst the desert and no tent cloth blocking the view of the night sky.
What are the things to keep in mind while looking for camps on the trip?
It remains important to research the camp one chooses to stay at. Finding the right place to camp also make the trip more comfortable. Some camps around this place include Damodra desert camp, Prince desert camp, The Serai, and so on. A decent place tailored to the tourists’ liking and choice of the crowd makes the experience even more worthwhile. The sandy dunes of the Maharaja state are sure to live beyond anyone’s expectations either way.
The activities that go on board when one thumbtacks their plans in Jaisalmer camping include – A jeep ride, Camel safari, Dune bashing, Campfire, desert sports, and stargazing.
Almost all camel safari’s come with an option that would cater to the tourist’s preferred route. Thus the overnight options are highly recommended that include the camel ride, watching the sunset, having dinner under the stars, and riding back while watching the sunrise.
Other than this there are also other options where one can come back from the ride on the same day or even go on up to thirty days with the ride. Be prepared for somebody’s aches along with an unforgettable experience while ticking the latter. This practice is very common. As camel rides with no breaks and for long periods can get a little uncomfortable for those people who are not used to it.
Price rates vary based on the options available as well. The longer the trip, provisions for food also have to be accommodated. This all becomes a tad bit more expensive than the normal 1-2 days camel rides. Most of the packages don’t charge beyond 2000 Rs here for a full-day camel safari package.
There are many more adventure activities that one can indulge in like, quad biking, zip-lining, horse riding, body zorbing, archery, etc. One can sign up for all of these in a package or separately too.
What not to miss here!
The cultural programs here are a must-attend that happens during the campfires. This completes the entire trip to the Jaisalmer camping experience. Local men and women dressed up in their traditional Rajasthani attire dance along to the tunes of their most celebrated folk music.
Welcoming people to their land they sing along the lines of “Padharo Mhare Desh”. And there is no way one could miss grooving to the songs.
The colors and the campfire all add to the vibe here. After which one can end the night with a plate of their authentic meal while gazing at the infinite stars gleaming above them.
Jaisalmer is one of the best places in India that is widely known for its culture, tradition, heritage, cuisine, arts and crafts, etc. A place that celebrates its architecture is something that makes anyone go awestruck. This is a blessed place with many tourist destinations. One could relish the beauty of nature from a different angle from here. Camping opportunities are abundant here thus giving them a chance to the tourists for star-gazing nights in their lives.
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