Tales of blues and dunes

Have you ever tried sleeping one night in one of the largest deserts of the world? Not yet thrilled by the breathtaking views of an ice cold, clear and star lit night in a desert camp? Then the safari camps at Thar are the perfect destination for you!

Let’s take a goooooooooooooo....

Day 1

Afternoon

Moving from Jaisalmer to the campground in sand dunes of Thar, is a 35 km long road with glimpses of humped animals and patches of greenery. After reaching our campground we set on for a ride of Thar on a beautifully attired camel. Our camel driver showed us various shrubs, vegetations and other similar desert attractions including shooting points of some bollywood films. Riding on for almost 15 kms we reached the sunset point in Thar where already the sun has begun to shade colours. As the setting sun bade us goodbye we returned to our camps in dunes.

Evening

Though we were feeling much hot when we started our ride towards desert in the afternoon, now as the sun set we could feel the cold of the dunes. Our evening program in the campground consisted of folk performances by local villagers. Snacks were served as we were entertained by jugglers and performers. The dark and star studded sky added tints to the multi-coloured evening on harsh and dry land. The program continued late evening after which we were served dinner. Dal-bati-churma followed by other Rajasthali cuisines pampered both our taste and stomach. Clock was ticking fast and so the cold. Quickly after dinner we retired to our cosy and warm camp.

Day 2

Morning

We had a quick early morning walk along our campground and its premises. After our sumptuous breakfast we started for a jeep trail which took us 40 kms inside Thar. On the way we saw desert villages and small shops that catered the needs of desert people. Our jeep dropped us back at the dunes.

Afternoon

On our way back to Jaisalmer, we found some adventure spots where paragliding was going on. Unable to refrain ourselves from the same we also went for the sky. A 15 minutes session was thrilling enough to become a memory of lifetime and a story worth telling!

Tit-bits of desert

1. Don’t forget your woollen if you are travelling in winter (try to avoid summers). Desert days are warm but nights are dangerously cold!!

2. Carry enough water, dry foods, scarf and goggles. You know the sun tans!

3. Be calm and don’t disturb the flora or fauna.

How to reach

Cars are available from Jaisalmer for to and fro to dunes.

Camping

One can choose from a variety of desert safari options available on internet. Government safaris are also there.

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