Mandawa
Camel Safari
The camel, the ship of the desert, is an important
facet of the Rajasthani desert folk's existence and an encounter
with the sand dunes of Rajasthan from atop this stately beast
is an enthralling experience. Mandawa, located in the heart
of the Shekhawati region, is an ideal getaway to get a feel
of the desert. You can combine the visit to Mandawa with a
trip to Jaipur and Agra.
BEST
TIME:
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER / JANUARY / FEBRUARY
Day
1 Delhi-Mandawa
Morning
drive to Mandawa arriving by lunch time. Check into hotel.
Afternoon tour of the "hawelis" famous for their
frescoes. Hawelis were homes of the Marwari trading community
who displayed their immense wealth by building elaborate mansions.
Overnight at hotel.
Day
2 Camel Safari at Mandawa
After
breakfast begin a six-hour camel safari for Dhakas, a Rajasthani
hamlet on the sand dunes, at a distance of about 18 km. Arrive
camp. Evening explore the nearby villages. A relaxed evening
around the campfire enlivened by the rhythm of dances performed
by the locals. Overnight in tented accommodation.
Day
3 Mandawa -Delhi
After
an early breakfast we start out on our second leg of the camel
safari with a six-hour safari to Khotia, another hamlet. Picnic
lunch at Khotia. Drive back to Delhi.
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