The desert is not still. It cries, moves and displays its magic every hour. In Rajasthan, there is a story-loving sand. Dunes are blown by the wind, the camels are slow, and fire plays at night. The air smells of spice and smoke. You do not visit the desert, you touch it. In the case of Chetram Holidays, the Top Desert Safari Experiences in Jaisalmer & Bikaner are not touristy. They are sincere, plain and grounded to the earth.
The Thar Desert is among those that are oldest in the world. It extends to western Rajasthan. Jaisalmer and Bikaner are two jewels which are positioned at its periphery. Both the towns are cultured. The two are different.
Jaisalmer is sun and royal. Bikaner is quiet and warm. The desert around them shifts but remains untouched by time. At Chetram Holidays it is not a show. You get the truth.
The camel safari is one of the Top Desert Safari Experiences in Jaisalmer. It’s slow. It’s peaceful. You are mounted on a high camel and riding with the wind. The best part? The silence. You hear your thoughts. You can feel the heat, the wind and the motion of the ride.
You go around little villages, thorn bushes and dry riverbeds. You stop for tea under a tree. You come into contact with camel men who have been here many years. In the case of Chetram Holidays, you are not just riding, you are listening, sharing and smiling with locals.
The jeep safari is ideal to those who love speed. It is one more favourite in the list of the Top Desert Safari Experiences in Jaisalmer. Jeeps fly over high dunes. The wind whips your face. It’s fun, loud, and wild. The desert has a rough side that the ride offers you.
You visit major points—points of sunsets and fossil grounds and old temples. Chetram Holidays ensure that each ride is secure, comfortable and enjoyable.
The magic occurs in Sam Dunes and Khuri. These are not urban multitudes. This sand is golden. Towards the late evening the sky changes to orange, then pink then dark.
Viewing the sunset on the back of a camel is one of the Top Desert Safari Experiences in Jaisalmer. Then you arrive in your camp just in time to get the fire going. There is singing by folk singers, dancing, and eating of hot food. No rush. Just peace.
Bikaner is different. It’s not loud. It’s not crowded. It’s perfect if you want calm. It is a desert close to Bikaner which is open, clean and peaceful. In Chetram Holidays, safari in this area is natural.
You over-ride camels in the dunes. You go by farms and village houses. You stop for water.
Jeep Safaris With a Local Touch
Jeep safari is also part of the Top Desert Safari Experiences in Bikaner. But they are not fast and wild. They are rather observational and instructive. You can see desert birds, wild deer and perhaps a fox.
The drivers in the place tell you anecdotes. They demonstrate to you plants that cultivate in dry sand. They discuss the past lifestyles. Chetram Holidays selects guides who are familiar with and devoted to this land.
Desert nights are not ordinary. Your safari ends with a small camp. There are no big lights. Just lanterns, a warm fire, and kind hosts.
You sit on rugs. You drink hot chai. Dancers perform with joy. Musicians play old songs. You are taking a plain Rajasthani meal – dal, roti and sweets.
Local families operate these camps. When you stay at Chetram Holidays you help these families. You do not sit and observe, you are a part of it.
Not many are aware that there is life in the desert. But it does. There are birds, foxes, beetles and deer. On a good day, you may see them.
The wildlife trails tend to occur as a result of the Top Desert Safari Experiences in Bikaner. The desert is dry, yet is reeking with evidence—tracks in sand, feathers, little holes. Chetram Holidays guides assist in seeing these.
All the safaris are also a peep show of life in the villages. You make stops on your way home. You see women making pottery. Men who make ropes of camel hair. Children who play with wood.
Here, camels are not only animals. They are neighbours, labourers and members of any house. You are allowed to feed them, pet them, and know how they are taken care of. These stations bring the Top Desert Safari Experiences in Bikaner to a personal level.
