Safaris in India
¤ Camel Safaris
 Riding
a camel can take getting used to – think the first time you tried
sitting cross-kneed. It’s not like an elephant ride where you sit
back comfortably and let the animal do the rest. Be prepared for sore
ankles and knees. It will be better if you try a one-day safari before
getting on to anything major. One of the first people to think up
camel safaris were – the Rajasthan Tourism Development
Corporation (RTDC), in Jaisalmer. Now there are a whole lot of them,
retracing the paths that once traders used to take on their way to
business. The Indian safaris adventure holidays on camel's back will
take you to the interiors of the desert zones in Rajasthan and
acquaint you with the rural life of the desert region. The popular
circuits now are based in Pushkar, Bikaner and Shekhawati.
You can contact the local tour operators or the government tourist
offices for your adventure safari holidays in India.
¤ Elephant Safaris
Hark back to good old days of the sahibs and shikari by trying an
elephant safari. An elephant might seem like this huge, intimidating
beast but they are quite gentle really. Those with vertigo might feel
slightly giddy when the animal stands up and starts moving – but
it's all a matter of seconds, very soon you'll get used to the swaying
motion of the elephant's gait. Howdahs, the seats on which you will
sit, might seem high up in the list of things
most-likely-to-break-apart – rest assured, thousands have sat and
lived to tell the tale!
Elephant holiday safaris are popular in the various wildlife
sanctuaries scattered all over India and in the forestlands of Kerala.
It is the best way to see wildlife from close quarters. Despite their
size, elephants can move soundlessly and can even sneak right up to an
unsuspecting tiger. Contact individual local authorities and operators
for details.
¤ Horse Safaris
You can hire horses all over India to indulging in horse safari on
your adventure holiday vacations in India. Horse safari are idle for
riding and in the mountains they might be quite a good way to go
uphill. However, as organized safaris, they are popular in Rajasthan;
you might have to wait for the cooler months to try these.
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