If the idea of a
camel safari in India does not appeal to you, then we have an
alternative. Contrary to the swaying moments of camel you may enjoy a
desert safari in India on a jeep. Discover the royal land of Rajasthan
in a jeep.
The
travel destination of the Thar Desert in Rajasthan beckons all adventure
seekers to the jeep safari. Check out the stretches of sand dunes. The
jeep safari in Indian desert will captivate you in the charming culture
of the Rajasthan.
Most jeep safari operators route journeys
through the desert so you are close to villages, but remain hidden from
them. In the afternoons, trips to the villages can be planned. An
advance group moves ahead to set the evening's camp-usually
self-sustained, with its own kitchen (food is cooked over wood fire),
and tented accommodation. Baths are prepared for the travelers, and
kerosene lamps used for lighting. A bonfire is organized around which
evening cocktails and dinner is served. Here, in this enchanted setting
with the stars looming large under the dark sky, village balladeers and
minstrels are invited to sing, dance, play a musical instrument or two.
Most
meals will be Rajasthani cuisine with vegetables and, usually, chicken
and mutton cooked in fiery spices (after a while you get addicted to the
chillies). Buttermilk and yogurt accompaniments are best to cool (and
calm) the palate. However, on request and with advance notice, simple
Western pasta and salads can be prepared. Don't ask for sandwiches,
however, for bread is an unknown factor in the villages, and you'll have
to get by on the more-than-sufficient Indian varieties that will be
served before you.
