Jaisalmer Pictures
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Nicky D, a learner camel-driver practising essential beast-control, head-butting skills in the Sam sand dunes near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India.
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Taking a three-day camel safari into the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer.
Camel Rides from Jaisalmer: these are very touristy and unnatural, with common routes and sunset points showing serious signs of traveller spoilage. If you want a good camel experience and prefer a little solitary splendour then choose to trek for a couple of days at least, visiting desert villages on the way and getting used to kicking the grumpy brutes into action. Hint: if you're riding a male animal then leaning over and whacking the beast on the testicles with a stick is an especially good way of getting its attention. These are not horses! Brutality rules in the Thar. And don't forget to take warm clothes for the night time.
Bada Bagh cenotaphs [tombs or monuments], just a short distance from Jaisalmer; on many camel safaris this is the first stop.
Dinner in the dunes on a down-market but entertaining camel safari.
The Jaisalmer Camel Fair in the Sam dunes January or February depending on the year. The Pushkar Camel Fair is probably bigger and easier to reach.
Rajasthani men in their winter outfits at the Jaisalmer Camel Fair. Rajasthan Pictures
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