5 reasons that make Rajasthan an interesting travel destination in India

5 reasons that make Rajasthan an interesting travel destination in India according to @Kurt993

According to me, Rajasthan is one of the best travel destinations in India. It is a blend of different travel experience, historic forts, and palaces for one to explore. It also secures cultural villages for the travelers. These cultural villages involve tours of rugged sandy terrains of desert safaris, and much more. Here I state 5 things that make Rajasthan an interesting travel destination in India.

1) Elephant Safari

Whenever there is a talk of Rajasthan, the scenes from its royal history comes to my mind. Imagine the royals of Rajasthan traveling on Elephants, Camels, and Horses to reach their destinations. Fascinating isn’t it.

According to me if you are traveling through Rajasthan and willing to explore the royal life of Rajasthan, then the Elephant Safari is the way for it. No matter to what corner of Rajasthan you are traveling to, you can easily get an Elephant Safari.

In India, an elephant has always being a symbol of royalty. Elephant rides available at the Amer Fort of Jaipur is one such royalty for one to explore. There is no other comparison of this safari as it is an accurate depiction of royalty and serenity of the Rajasthani culture.

Elephant Safari at Amer Fort

It is quite a treat to see elephants with heavy ornaments and anklets decked with bells. These elephants are fashioned with the use of vibrant colorful attire and heavy jewelry. Most of the times a beautiful umbrella is placed on the back of the elephants to offer protection to the rider from the heat and sun. An Elephant Safari can surely make one enjoy the royalty of Rajasthan.

2 ) Camel Safari

To capture the most momentous experience of Rajasthan, one can opt for a camel ride through the rugged sandy terrains of Rajasthan. This Camel safari will grant you an opportunity to witness and explore the rustic and rural life of Thar Desert of Rajasthan.

The Camel Safari is a perfect getaway for those who wish to experience the golden sand dunes of Thar Desert. Even today, most of the voyages in the Thar Desert are carried on camelback or on camel carts. Besides an enjoyable experience, one can benefit the comfort and convenience through this ride. These camels are well prepared and trained by the experts (Raikas).

Pushkar, Nagaur, Mandawa, Jaisalmer, and Bikaner are some of the cities in Rajasthan where you can easily get a camel safari. You can also determine the total distance to be covered by camel. Usually, they traverse a distance of around 40 km a day.

It is logical to opt for a camel safari in the winter season to avoid experiencing harsh heat.

3 ) Riding a Hot Air Balloon

Hot air balloon rides is another one of the other most enjoyable ways to explore the golden sand dunes, hills, and landscape beauty of the Rajasthan. One can visualize them moving slowly over the historic cities of Rajasthan and exploring them. It will be the finest way to view the delightful cities of Rajasthan and delight yourself in the mesmerizing views.

The balloon rides are available in almost all major cities in Rajasthan. One of the best time to take the hot air balloon ride is in the month of October and November at the time of Pushkar Fair. You can enjoy the beauty of this world famous Pushkar Fair by soaring above the holy city.

One can have themselves enjoying the view of hills, lakes, landscapes, and various diversity form the high above. You can also get some astonishing views of the historic buildings as well.

4 ) Jeep Safari

If one is inclined to discover the scenic beauty of Rajasthan, then the best way of accomplishing this is to take a Jeep Safari. It is one of the most adventurous way to visit places in Rajasthan. One can also explore the untouched corners of Rajasthan through it.

A Jeep Safari in Rajasthan is truly diverting. It embroils many places, which are least visited by the tourists. These places include tribal regions, historic forts, and historic temples of Rajasthan.

Jeep Safari is a must to add to your itinerary if you are thinking to travel to Rajasthan anytime soon. You can easily get a Jeep Safari from most of the major cities of Rajasthan. As Rajasthan offers rocky landscape, desert, and hills, so taking a Jeep safari to explore places is one of the best ideas.

All I could suggest is to enjoy the ride and motivate the driver to be more adventurous.

5 ) Camping

If you have ever thought of camping on the sandy dunes, under the glimmering sky filled with stars. Then the golden city of Rajasthan, Jaisalmer can serve you the perfect dish to your plate. The experience of camping in Thar Desert of Rajasthan is unrestricted to adventure. Camping in Rajasthan offers a remarkable outdoor experience of great ease and luxury.

Banjaras dance events at Camps

You can travel to India’s most authentic desert site situated about 45 km west of Jaisalmer. This site is known as the best desert campsites in India. Camping for a night here can make one appreciate the impressive view of cosmic wonders.

Camping in the Thar dunes is one of an adventurous activity that is preserved as just another form of art here. Many campsites are established in various localities around Jaisalmer. Here one can enjoy the breathtaking views of the sunset. One can also enjoy the local folk songs and dances which are done by the local Rajasthani artists, also known as Banjaras.

Banjaras of Rajasthan

The tents in these camps are designed to provide the visitor experience of a lifetime. One can also ask to customize the tents equipped with cozy hallway, bedroom, and a leisure space. The facility of even an attached bath is also accessible to rental basis. Since Rajasthan is a place known for its colorful splendor, so you can enjoy camping within the interiors of hand-block printed and vibrant textile designs tents.

For adventure lovers, the adequate time to do camping in Rajasthan is between the months of October and March. If one is inclined to enjoy and devote pleasurable time in these camps of Rajasthan, Subsequently, you can plan your camping in the camps situated around Jaisalmer, Pushkar, Sam Village, Jhalawar, and Mandawa.