| Duration: | 4 Hour(s) - 0 Minute(s) |
| Tour Category: | Rides |
Camel Safari in Ladakh
Camel safari will be one of the best and unforgettable experiences in Leh Ladakh trip! Riding on a double humped camel and scaling the beautiful landscapes of the high altitude desert is quickly gaining a reputation of being one of the best things to do in Ladakh. Extensively used by Central Asian traders to explore the rugged terrains of Ladakh since the ancient times, the Bactrian camels have emerged as the hot favorites for tourists. Quite popular in the Diskit and Hunder valley, safari on these camels will take you through the enchanting sand dunes and the nooks and corners of the valley, which are difficult to be reached on a vehicle.
If you are an adventurer who is looking for something unusual, a camel Safari in nubra valley of ladakh is just for you
Authentic Camel Safari
The easy pace of the safari will make it possible for you to observe and enjoy the breathtaking landscapes and its charming people. The idea of an authentic camel safari is irresistible for those who are searching for exciting ventures and willing to experience Ladakh like nobody has. So if you are planning an adventure holiday in ladakh, let us know. Ladakh Safari will tailor make a camel safari in Ladakh.
Also known as the "Ship of desert" , Camel has been the major mode of transportation in deserts. They are known as the lifeline for the desert people. Camel Safari has been a experience that is happening since the ancient times, when no other modern means of communications were developed by man and animals were the sole transport used for communication. To the surprise of many people who are aware of camel Safari in the hot deserts of rajasthan only , will be surprised to know that camel safari is carried out in the cold deserts of Ladakh also.
Tourists can enjoy the soft adventure of camel safari in Ladakh
In the months of July, August and September. As one explores the rugged mountain terrain on a camel back, one feels far removed from the earth. A real memorable experience. An experience that one won't be able to forget whole of life. Reason being that beside the savage and extreme image of this cold desert lies the adventure of exploring the beautiful landscape and passage through remote villages. How about camping in tents, experience spending the night under the stars.
However,one needs to learn the balancing act and get used to the movements of camel, while one is on a camel ride.
One can explore the charming villages of Nubra on camel back. Nubra valley is a fascinatiing place . Highly contrastive, the landscape would immediately change from fertile green apricot fields to a dry Saharan Desert-like terrain with snow-capped peaks in the distance.
Safari on the Bactrian Camels
In the valley of Nubra The road from Diskit to Hunder, which drops along the historic Silk Route, winds via sand dunes where one can detect Bactrian camels. It is one of both surviving types of camels; they are a seriously threatened sub species with really few of them left in the wild. These shaggy camels with a layer of thick hair have double humps on them. These tuff monsters are the citizens of the main Asia. After the closure of the Silk Path, most of the camels were let off into the wild. Most of them have actually been tamed and are being made use of for domestic job and also to ferry the tourists to the villages of diskit and also Hunder.
We arrange camel safari for our guests to different places starting from Hunder or Diskit, these shaggy beasts will take you via through points of interesting silk path, which hundreds of years before was a road to prosperity and wealth, you will picture yourself as a rich merchant carrying your own vast caravans of merchandise along the sand dunes and rugged barren mountains.
Camel Ride Rates and Duration
Nubra Valley Camel
15 minutes Rs 200/- (two hundred only)
30 Minutes Rs 350/- (Rupees three hundred fifty only)
One Hour Rs 600 /- (Rupees six hundred only)
