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Adventures in Rajasthan
Bird Watching
Rajasthan's
lakes, ponds, marshlands and grasslands are a haven for bird lovers. One can
find around 550 species of birds and most of these are residents. The best colony
of birds in the world is Keoladeo National Park situated In Bharatpur. It has
more than 400 species of birds and more than 130 of them breed inside the park.
Being a unique bird place, the UNESCO has recognised it as a world heritage
site. It is truly a paradise of feathered life which provides unlimited opportunities
to bird watchers. Various other lakes and ponds spread over the state offer
the enthusiast an opportunity to watch the activities of the birds.
The major wetlands other than Bharatpur are Kukas, Kalah, Bund, Buchora Chandii,
Chhaparwara and Ramgarh in Jaipur, Siliserh Jaisamand and Mansarover in Alwar,
Ana Sagar and Fatehsagar in Ajmer, Jaisamand, Pichhola and Badi Ka Talab in
Udaipur, Balsamand and Sardar Samand in Jodhpur, Bassi Dam in Chittaurgarh
and Meja Dam in Bhilwara.
The best season for bird watching starts with the onset of winter when marshlands
and lakes are inhabited by migratory birds as well as resident birds. In salt-
water lakes, flamingos are also found, like in Pachpadra near Barmer and Sambhar
near Jaipur. Bird watching g is a hobby which has minimum requirements. All
you need is a binocular.
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 camp tire 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
& shrub covered area is breathtakingly beautiful and the range of flora
and fauna surprisingly large for a desert area.
The camel breeders or 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 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.
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 the 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 Marwah, 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, these
gallant steeds, the Rajputs became famous worldwide.
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 programmes and entertainment
is also available. Evenings are spent at campsites which are splashed with
colour in the form of local folk dance and music.
Tourists can have the pleasure of being escorted by a English speaking "trail
guide".
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