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| Safaris In Desert Of Rajasthan |
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 warfare would not have been possible without
detailed planning, especially in this desert region
where all supplies had to be carried when the armies
came to pitch camp where the battle lines were
drawn. From the repertoire of this experience were
drawn the state processions, inter-kingdom journeys
and royal pilgrimages when the families came out of
their fortified settlements to create alternate,
moving cities. Of this rich past were safaris
created.
A safari is journey into the desert, but one that is
accompanied with rudimentary comforts, and even
luxurious amenities. As each journey progresses,
there is the excitement of setting camp at a new
spot in the lonely wilderness of the Thar, of being
entertained by groups of wandering minstrels, of
coming in proximity of village life in one of the
harshest conditions of the world, of enjoying
splendid camp meals and sleeping under the stars
that hang suspended from the sky like twinkling
fairy lights. |
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| Camel Safari |
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| The Camel safari,
which is organized with a view to cover the
colorful areas of the Thar desert including
Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Pushkar, Jodhpur and the
famous mesmerizing Sam Sand Dunes, is
generally carried out for a brief duration
varying between four to fifteen days. The
Safari not only provides with a golden
opportunity to feel the warmth of the
locales, but at the same time provides a
chance to view the desert wildlife along
with ruins of historic forts and palaces of
Rajasthan from a closer distance.
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| Horse Safari |
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| A more recent, and
exciting, variation of the camel safari is
the horse safari. The Rajputs were born to
be horseback riders, and the tradition was
strongly enforced in the medieval ages when
the cavalry formed one of the most important
flanks of the desert armies. Special horses
were bred at the thikanas or aristocratic
homes of the Thakurs who served their kings
with armies of horsemen. The Marwari horse
is an indigenous species, hardy, agile, and
among the notables in world breeds. In
addition, the Kathiawadi and Sindhi horses
are also adept at traversing the desert
countryside. More About Horse Safari |
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| Jeep Safari |
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| The open jeep is the
most conducive way of seeing Rajasthan,
especially in the winter months when the
chilly breeze and warm sunshine provide a
heady combination. Such jeep safaris can be
organised by travel agents, but should not
be confused with the mere hiring of vehicles
to commute between different destinations. A
safari means an exploration of lesser-known
destinations and the countryside, and may
also include forays off the roads, though it
is not advisable to drive in the sand for
obvious reasons.
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| Elephant Safari |
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| The most regal way of
seeing Rajasthan is on an elephant safari,
since nothing can even compare with the
majesty of the pachyderm- no wonder the
rulers used elephants for their journeys.
Equipped with a howdah, a large seat on
which they would sit, complete with soft
silk cushions, and with a ceremonial
umbrella over their heads, modern day
safaris may pale in comparison, but are no
less regal on that account.
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