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Bikaner is
steadily growing destination of Rajasthan. The outdoor tours on
camel or by jeep present the unexplored aspects of Bikaner. A peep
into rural Bikaner is like viewing a spectrum. It offers varieties
of aspects of interests such as adventure, social customs, culture
and traditions of the people of various desert communities, which
are as varied as their costumes, ornaments, jewellery and artisitc
footwear. The people themselves are no less interesting. Theyare
known for their unity in diversity, arts, crafts, folk theatre and
melody of folklore-well preserved byDholis-the traditional desert
musicians and entertainers.
The camel may look
aloof but its the lifeline for the people of the desert whose
communication needs depends on this vital beast for their very
survival. Most journeys to the hinterlands are still made on camel
back, or in camel in carts , and the camel is also used for
ploughing the arid fields of the desert.
Since the sun can
get very hot in desert, the best times for a camel safari are in the
morning and evening, even in the cooler winter months. Such safaris
are usually run by professional outfits who hire raikas, the camel
keepers who are adapt at finding the best routes and water holes in
the desert, and navigate almost by instinct guided, of course, by
the position of the stars at night. Camel safaris can range from
just a day to several days, and you can choose an option that best
meets your needs and schedules. Most such safaris can traverse a
distance of 30-40 kms a day and you may need to plan accordingly.
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