Camping in Rajasthan
Camping is another one of the desert attractions in Rajasthan. Your camps can be cheap, simple affairs that accompany a camel or jeep safari, or a luxurious seasonal camp run by hospitality companies. Nothing beats the feel of camping out in the desert though, and the romance of a desert camp in Rajasthan attracts young and old, rich and not-so-rich, in equal measures.
Take the camps that are set up after a day’s camel or horse or jeep ride. The tents need to be set up quickly, and removed just as quickly the next morning. These simple, rudimentary camps have their own charm.
Your traveling party is alone in the vast desert, with none to disturb your peace. The camel drivers will camp a little distance away, and this little desert sojourn offers you a chance to spend some hours with nature in solitary contemplation. For the same reason, desert camping in Rajasthan is popular with honeymooners as well, combing adventure with romance, thrilling activities with quiet desert repose.
Take the camps that are set up after a day’s camel or horse or jeep ride. The tents need to be set up quickly, and removed just as quickly the next morning. These simple, rudimentary camps have their own charm.
Your traveling party is alone in the vast desert, with none to disturb your peace. The camel drivers will camp a little distance away, and this little desert sojourn offers you a chance to spend some hours with nature in solitary contemplation. For the same reason, desert camping in Rajasthan is popular with honeymooners as well, combing adventure with romance, thrilling activities with quiet desert repose.
For those who look for a more sedate (if sedate it can be called!) camping adventure, the seasonal camps set up in tourist destinations are good options. The Royal Desert Camp, for example, is set up in Pushkar in time for the world famous camel fair. The camp accommodates 180 luxury tents. So out in the wilderness of the desert, you have the luxury of soft beds, essential furniture, and clean toilets, and even carpets.
A huge tent serves as the dinner hall, complete with experienced chefs and multicuisine menus. You can even walk over to the nearby tent, serving as the coffee shop, for a midmorning snack. In the evening, after you have traversed the lanes of Pushkar, seen the camels on sale from close range, you can come back to camp for dinner followed by folk dance performances. Perhaps even the maharajas traveling through the desert with their retinue of followers, servants, soldiers, and chefs never had it this good.
The best time to go camping in the desert of Rajasthan is winter. From October to February, the sun is pleasantly warm, and the winds are cool. Nights can be cold, so carry warm clothing with you. The warm bonfires and cozy tents will provide further help in beating the heat.
A huge tent serves as the dinner hall, complete with experienced chefs and multicuisine menus. You can even walk over to the nearby tent, serving as the coffee shop, for a midmorning snack. In the evening, after you have traversed the lanes of Pushkar, seen the camels on sale from close range, you can come back to camp for dinner followed by folk dance performances. Perhaps even the maharajas traveling through the desert with their retinue of followers, servants, soldiers, and chefs never had it this good.
The best time to go camping in the desert of Rajasthan is winter. From October to February, the sun is pleasantly warm, and the winds are cool. Nights can be cold, so carry warm clothing with you. The warm bonfires and cozy tents will provide further help in beating the heat.
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