Camel Safari Rajasthan India

When it comes to exploring the true colors of India, one thing that truly deserves a special mention is the Camel safari in India. Taking a camel safari is a unique deja vu which assures you having a amazing getaway quite different from the other holidays. The very idea of taking a camel ride through the rippling sand dunes and camping under the stars followed by the bonfire can mesmerize you for a moment. Clambering onto the camel and riding through the yellow world of sands will give you the fair idea as why camels are called the ships of the deserts. Besides taking the camel ride you will also get the opportunity to explore the fascinating Thar Desert, spread to the total area of 2,50,000 km.

Camel safari holds an exotic fascination for any traveler to India. Most camel safaris mainly covers the area around Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Jodhpur, popularly known as the desert circuit tour. All these cities are well connected by air, train and road. The duration of the camel safari tour generally rests from one to two weeks. There is no specific route that you will have to follow, but the big cities are usually not covered. Usually the camel safaris are conducted during the winter season, from mid October to February end.

Things to see and do :

Tour to Forts and Palaces :

The camel Safari Tour along with giving you the opportunity to enjoy the desert safari will also let you explore the historical and architectural significance of Rajasthan. Your caravan will pass through the timeless monuments to give you the feel of the royal era of Rajas and Maharajas. Most of these prestigious monuments have been converted in to the luxurious hotels and are world heritage sites.

Village Visit :

While taking the camel ride, we recommend you to stop at the some of the remote villages and discover the true colors of India. Camping in close vicinity to the villages and participating in all the colorful events along with the villagers is an experience that you would cherish for the rest of your life. Some of the admirable sites in the village includes oldies sitting around the community well, children playing in the sand and women working hard in the paddy fields.

Cultural shows :

Some of the enjoyable activities you have while taking the camel safari tour are enjoying Campfire in night, savoring many of popular cuisine and enjoying cultural programs. Enchanting with the indigenous people inhabited in the Rajasthani villages is a great joy in itself. Enjoy the traditional dinner along with the local people and learn more about their lifestyle.

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Ajmer Rajasthan Tour

Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India

Ajmer has enjoyed the great historical legacy. Stuck amidst the isolated hills of the Aravallis, Ajmer is the pool of hidden treasures, beautiful in each of its reflection. Ajaypal Chauhan founded the city in the 7th century, who constructed a fort on the hilltop and named the place 'Ajayameru' or unconquerable hill. Till the end of the 12th century, Ajmer was the major center of Rajput dynasty.

Legendary Prithviraj Chauhan lost the city to his biggest enemy - Mohammed Ghauri, after defeating him for the consecutive 13 times. Later on in the 16th century, Akbar made it a part of the great Mughal Empire. Today, Ajmer is famous for the Dargah Sharif - the final resting place of the Sufi saint - Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti. It is the main attraction of Ajmer and is considered as the Mecca or Medina for the Muslims of south Asia.

Mughal Emperor Akbar used to make an annual tribute at Dargah Sharif from Agra. It is now a biggest pilgrimage center in India. People of all faith come here to seek eternal blessings of Sufi to get relive from all the pains and miseries of life.

Tourists can plan out the pilgrimage tour to Ajmer Sharif, during the Urs festival to rejoice in the springtime, an event organized to celebrate the death anniversary of the saint. The Urs falls on the1st to 6th day of the Islamic month of Rajab, in the month of September or October.

Make a visit to Adhai-din-ka-jhonpra - a relic of what was once the largest mosque in the country. It is named as such as it took only two and a half days to complete its construction. Another major attraction here is Taragarh Fort which was earlier used as the first military base during the reign of the Mughals in the country.

How to Reach Ajmer Rajasthan :
Air - Jaipur (302 km from Ajmer) is the nearest airport.
Rail - Ajmer is well connected to all themajor cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, by the regular train service.
Road - There is a well-connected network of buses that ply to and fro from Ajmer connecting it to major towns and cities in north India.

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