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 From 11th to 16th century, it drew many races of people to settle in Thar. The tribes of Meena, Gujars, Johias, Jats, Mohils, Banjaras and Rathore Rajputs moved in. They established Mandore, Jodhpur and Bikaner in quick succession. In the 16th century, the Vishnois, the predominantly agriculture oriented community worshipping the antelope and nature God settled and are now a big socioeconomic political force. Generally the people of the Thar desert are hospitable and simple. Majority of them are Hindu. The people who form the agriculture community live in small villages called Dhanis. Dhanis consists of a few homes and are seperated from the main villages.
Riding a camel is not the easiest thing in the world. Nor is it a great test for endurance. Yet, it most certainly is a great experience. We provide good, trained, riding camels, which can cover upto 60 km a day. Normally the safari moves 30/40 km a day over a span of 5/7 hours, with halts for lunch, tea and photography. The client rides up in the front seat, with the camel rider, taking the pillion seat. This provides clients with better view and opportunity for photography. One must sit like on horse-back, yet keep knees loose, so as to avoid rashes. Clothes must be loose fitting. Ladies can ride side saddle if they want to. On safari plenty of liquids in the form of tea/coffee, fruits and juices are provided. Aerated drinks are less advised. Food is hygienically cooked. Camps are set up in collapsible tents, near villages. Recommended items to be carried on safari are head covers(cap or hat), sun-glasses and sunburn lotions.
Recommended Period : mid-September to mid-March. The recommended areas for Camel safari are from Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Shekhawati (Mandawa and Rattangarh) and Safaris from 2 to 12 days duration can be organised. Most recommended are 4 to 7 days only. Rajasthan is the home of the tigers, black bucks, chinkara, the rare desert fox, the endangered caracal, the great Indian bustard, gavial, monitor lizard, wild boars, porcupines. Migratory birds like the common cranes, ducks, coots, pelicans and the rare Siberian cranes, imperial sandgrouse, falcons, buzzards. Rajasthan boasts of two National Parks, over a dozen Sanctuaries and two closed areas.
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