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The Camel Camp of Osian

The safari Club after conducting many Safaris and Mobile camps in crowded and tourist places like Jaisalmer, Bikaner etc. has finally chosen on excellent and a permanent camp site - Osian. Which makes it possible for even a single traveler to experience a deluxe Camel Safari. This ancient village in the merciless Thar desert is legendary for its mesmerizing 6th century temples , sand-dunes   and diversity of Rajasthani culture and tradition. Besides the comfortable Camel Safari one also gets to see proud local tribes - Bishnois, Bhils, Shepherd, Potters, Weavers etc, in their natural surroundings.

Once at the Camp-Nestled in the dunes your host Reggie Singh grandson of Maharaj Ratan Singh a royal of Jodhpur will invite you for an evening of splendor with cocktails, local folk entertainment and semi formal candle lit dinner.

OSIAN
This ancient Thar Desert village was a great trading centre between 8th and 12th century. It boasts of 6th-8th century temples (Jain, Surya, Sachiya Mata) which rival the hoysala temple of Karnataka and Sun temple of Konark in Orissa.

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A visit to a Bishnoi hut (one gets to see potters, weavers etc. along the short safari route.) Lunch either back at the camp or at a bishnoi "Dhani" at Khetasar village. When a two day safari lunch can also be served under canvas. 2nd nights Mobile Camp at "Dabdi" dunes. Sit down dinner served under canvas at 2nd nights camp.
2nd nights Mobile Camp at "Dabdi" dunes. Sit down dinner served under canvas at 2nd nights camp. Safari Clubjeeps bring you back to Camel camp Osian from either the 1/2 day safari from Khetasar or 2nd nights camp at Dabdi. Outfitted camels and riders start Camel Safari for Oasis village Khetasar.

Breakfast served either in front of the lodge or on the dune.

Breakfast served either in front of the lodge or on the dune. The lodge has a lot of coffee table books and a wide variety of western and classical music. After dinner sit around the fire or relax in the lodge. Fully enclosed separate dinning area. Sit down dinner with white gloved service.
Fully enclosed separate dinning area. Sit down dinner with white gloved service. Champagne toast and cocktails either on top of the dune or by londge Champagne toast and cocktails either on top of the dune or by londge The Safari Club tents are fully carpeted, mosquito and insect proof. All tents have attached toilets.

The Safari Club tents are fully carpeted, mosquito and insect proof. All tents have attached toilets.

The only way to get up there is either by camel or by foot (a steep climb)

Perched on the highest sand dune is (200ft high) the Bar, on excellent view of the Desert on one side and Osian village on the other.

This ancient Thar Desert village was a great trading centre between 8th and 12th century.

   
 

Camel Safari Itinerary (Soft Adventure)

1. Day/Night Safari :
If guests reach Osian by early afternoon : On arrival have lunch after which take a short break. At around 3.30 p.m. start Safari over dunes for oasis village Khetasar (11kms.)/ Enroute one gets to see some desert wildlife - like the blue bull, Indian chinkara, foxes etc. We also stop at Bishnoi, potters, weavers etc. huts along way.

The safari ends at an oasis near the village from where our four wheel drive jeeps bring you back to Camel camp Osian.

In the evening at the camp there's folk entertainment followed by a sit down dinner. After which guests can either retire to their tents or sit around the fire. There is also a lodge with coffee table books and a wide variety of western music. Next morning after breakfast take a short tour of the temples and carry on to the next destination.

If guests reach Osian by late afternoon : Then on arrival finish sight seeing of temples by evening. The Safari will start the following morning and with lunch either back at the camp or at a village near the Osian.

 

3 day/ 2 Night Safari
Day-1:
Afternoon arrival at village Bikamkor with packed lunch. Start safari from Bikamor for village dabdi.Night at Dabdi in tents.
Day-2: After breakfast start for Camel Camp Osian enroute stop for lunch at village Khetsar, Night at camel Camp Osian.
Day-3: Breakfast followed by a tour of the temples in Osian then proceed to next destination.

4 Day/ 3 Night Safari
Day-1:
Afternoon arrival at Lorta or Somrau with packed lunch, Start safari for camp 1 at Nathrou. Night in tents.
Day-2: After breakfast ride to camp 2 at dabdi,lunch enriute. Night at Dabdi camp.
Day-3: Resume Safari for the Camel Camp Osian. Enroute stop for lunch at village khetsar. Night in Osian.
Day-4: After breakfast finish sight seeing of Osain temples.


* Horse Safaris also available on the above 2 itineraries.

Distance from Osian :
Bikaner: 213 km, Jaisalmer: 237 km, Jodhpur: 60 km, Khimsar: 60 km, Nagaur: 100km.

Airport : Jodhpur
Railway Station : Osian, Jodhpur

 


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