When in Rajasthan all you adventure enthusiasts dont forget to go for Camel Safaris which is a great fun and can be experienced only here. Other Safaris which can be taken include Bicycle Safari, Jeep Safari and also Elephant Safari. Horse Riding can also be undertaken and apart from that one can also engage in Water Sports, Paragliding and also go for long and picturesque Treks.

CAMEL SAFARI

Rajasthan invites you to feel the adventure of a Camel Safari, which takes you through the golden sands of the vast Thar Desert. Like horse safaris, camel safaris are also popular in Rajasthan. The camel, popularly known as the ship of the desert, is not only common in the Thar Desert, but also the only means of transportation in remote areas.
Ride through sandy tracks, passing through remote villages. Pitch your tent at a new place each night. Spend the evenings next to the campfire and dance to the folk music.

The safari is organised to take one through the golden sands of the vast Thar Desert and untamed countryside, enabling one to experience the days gone by when time drifted at a leisurely pace. The rolling landscape of the sand an shrub covered area is breathtakingly beautiful and the range of flora and fauna surprisingly large for desert area.

The camel breeders of Raika are the best guides. They know every pasture, waterhole and village of the region. One can ride or walk along leisurely with the safari and the enjoy the deserts cape. The camel-carts are fully equipped and tourists need not bother about comfort in the desert.

Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation arranges the camel safari on request from Delhi and Jaipur during Nagaur Fair and desert festival.

Para Sailing and Ballooning

The joy of being aloft in the wind and the thrill of defying the elements is what parasailing and ballooning are all about. Since the skies are an element foreign to us, it would be judicious to take all precautions before indulging in the joy afforded by the sports. Responsibility for the safety for the sportsman depends to a large extent on the team helping out in this sport. Ballooning on other hand, permits the balloonist to soar high in the sky and drift over the picturesque terrain.

Trekking

Lying in the west of India, the topography of Rajasthan varies from sand dunes of the desert to the lofty hill ranges of the Aravallis which makes Rajasthan a trekker’s paradise. There are many beautiful meadows, dense forests, crystal lakes, waterfalls and rivulets meandering through the countryside. One of the oldest mountain ranges of the world, the Aravallis, extends from northeast to southwest have some beautiful forest areas. Mount Abu, about 1300 mts. Above sea level is an ideal locale.

Kumbhalgarh is another area in the Aravllis, which is also good for trekking. Kumbhalgarh is just 90 kms from Udaipur off the Udiapur-Pali-Jodhpur road. Trek upto the historic Kumbhalgarh fort. There is also a wildlife sanctuary. The famous Jain temples of Ranakpur are close by. Trekking routes in Mount Abu, Kumbhalgarh and Rawali Tatgarh are not restricted to any particular area.The entire mountain system offers exciting trails which originate at starting points spread over the entire length and breadth of the Aravallis. One can trek from Abu road to Guru Sridhar (the highest peak of Aravalli), Thandi Beri to Kumbhalgarh fort or Ranakpur to Rawali Tatgarh.The best time for trekking in Rajasthan is from November to February. But mid-September to end of October and March-April is also pleasant. There is ample space for camping under starlit rights or in the Dak Bungalow and Forest Rest House depending on the tourist’s preference.

Horse Safari

Rajasthan’ - the land of the Rajputs, is known for its kings, fearless warriors and beautiful women. It’s also known for its forts, palaces, and temples, which are a reminder of t, he glorious past. Kingdoms were carved and established by the Rajputs on horseback, while swords were stained with enemy blood. Horses were highly priced and a Rajput warrior would give anything to own a good horse. Great care was taken to breed horses and to keep a clean and pure lineage. The result of many years of dedication and hard work helped create breeds like the Marwari, Kathiawadi and the Sindhi, each having its own distinct characteristics and bred solely for the purpose of war. These horses were noted for their stamina and fierce loyalty to their masters. With these gallant steeds, the Rajputs became famous worldwide. There is an old saying:
"If God didn’t create the horse, He wouldn’t have created the Rajputs

In Rajasthan, the tourist can today have the pleasure of riding through trails dotted and marked with cenotaphs and tombstones of many brave and valiant. Rajput warriors. Trails, which take them through villages, pass huge and ancient forts and temples. Nights can be spent in ancient palaces and Garhs (small forts) now owned by the descendants of those glorious Rajput rulers. These palaces not only provide modern amenities but cultural programmers and entertainment is also available. Evenings are spent at campsites, which are splashed with color in the form of local folk dance and music. Tourists can have the pleasure of being escorted by a English speaking ‘trial guide’.

Riders are advised to wear boots and a hard hat. Breeches or jeans are comfortable. Evenings are cold and pullovers and jackets are essential. Sunglasses are required to avoid the glare of the sun. The organisers provide all beds, linen, towels etc. All meals are inclusive in the package. This includes an English breakfast and Indian lunch and dinner. Liquor or aerated soft drinks are chargeable extra. In Jaipur, some private tour operators organize Horse Safari. The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation organizes a Safari on request, which starts from Jaipur, and the duration of the safari is four days.

Other Safari

Like Camel and Horse safaris, another popular form is the jeep safari. The jeep safari not only refreshes and revitalizes but one feels close to nature while driving through the quiet and beautiful countryside. Let your senses away to the romance of the surroundings as you pass forts, palaces historical landmarks and villages. The average daily move is about 150 kms. Consisting of approximately five to six hours of jeep driving. Spend lazy evenings in bed or swing to the folk dances.
Jeep safaris are organized in every part of Rajasthan, but safaris organized to the Bishnoi village near Jodhpur have a special attraction for tourists. Motorcycle and Bicycle safaris can also be done in every part of Rajasthan. For those who want to turn cycling into a keenly contested game, there is Cycle Polo too. This year cycle polo was organised at Nawalgarh , Shekhawati.Elephant Safaris are exciting for those in search of an experience of a lifetime. Some tour operators organize elephant safaris between Jaipur and Pushkar. An exciting sport is Elephant Polo, which provides a spectacle for the audience and enjoyment to the participants. The bulky animals move around with surprisingly speed and poise.The Jaipur Vintage Car Rally held annually in the month of January has become a big draw for Carl lovers, sports lovers, vintage beauty lovers and tourists alike. A keenly contested event, this rally is an inimitable display of well-maintained cars of yesteryears. Among the vintage models which had come in from different cities of India to take part in the 1997 Vintage Car Rally, one could spot the 1903 Humber, 1919 Fiat 501, 1923 rover, 1936 Mercedes Benz 170 V, 1938 Morris 8, 1923 Austin and the 1926 Erskine. Some of these are available on hire for pleasure rides and marriages.