INDIA
India's classics.
The 12 best safari tours in India, gathered in one place. What each one includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
A small-group overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer with two camel rides, desert forts and villages, dinner and breakfast under the stars.
“From many excursions, tours and trips I have done, this Trotters Tour was the most perfectly executed. Thank you to the whole team.”
A private 2-day camel safari from Jaisalmer with village stops, sunset tea and snacks, stargazing, and a dawn sunrise return.
“I was delighted! This is for those who crave adventure and fun in a quiet, isolated place. Delight in star gazing, admire the sunsets, and greet the sunrises. The real enjoyment of this experience is something you'll understand once you try it."”
Overnight Thar Desert safari from Jaisalmer: dune walk, camel ride, sunset and sunrise options, meals, and a desert camp. $38.50.
“An unforgettable experience! Loved sleeping under the stars and chatting with our friendly guides Nepal & Abhay. Had lots of fun making rotis and sitting around the campfire. We felt very safe - Highly recommend this experience!”
Overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer into the remote Thar Desert with sunset ride, campfire dinner, clean bed rolls, and morning sunrise ride.
“Absolutly amazing experience! Our guide DD was fantastic, as was Puna! Literally the most romantic and wonderful way to see the Thar desert. Good food, comfortable and clean beds. The stars are amazing!! If you have one night I recommend this 1000x over a resort of desert camp. Seriously, just do it.”
Private camel safari from Jodhpur to Osian: free Sachiya Mata Temple, camel ride, optional jeep, and folk dance dinner packages.
“I probably made a mistake with this one. It was an expensive car ride for 30 mins and 30 mins on a camel back.”
Half-day sunset camel safari near Jaisalmer with your own camel, Kuldhara stop, sunset dunes, snacks and dinner under stars.
“Highly recommend. Group is limited to five which makes for a more intimate experience. We arrived at the campsite just as the sun was setting and were greeted with the best chai I have had on my trip. Dinner, cooked fresh on the campfire, was under the stars. Simple and delicious in the best possible…”
Overnight camel safari from Jaisalmer: sunset dunes, open-fire dinner, bedroll sleep under stars, and a morning ride back.
“Our overnight desert Camel Safari became a highlight in our month-long India adventure travel experience. The staff were gracious and accommodating, they clearly loved their work. The two meals prepared over an open fire were excellent. The camel ride out to a secluded crest on the Indian dessert”
Off-the-beaten-track overnight camel safari near Jaisalmer with private transport, sunrise chai, wood-fire cooking lesson, and desert camp.
“Rojay did a great job, not only driving us to a quiet spot in the desert, but also cooking tasty food with wood fire. We slept in the open but the blankets kept us warm. The camel ride was short but pleasant.”
Overnight in the Thar Desert near Jaisalmer with jeep dunes, camel ride, village visits, sunrise, and campfire meals.
“The tour is absolutely fantastic! Jeep ride out into the desert (do not pay the 30 rupees the driver will try and ask for at the gate, all fees are included in the tour price and it's clearly optional as we went through after refusing no problems). Then a nice camel ride to a quiet…”
Jaipur’s Jhalana Panther Safari in an open 4x4 with a naturalist. Permits and camera fee included. Pick morning or afternoon.
“It was a very nice experience to see two leopards, although they were sleeping and it was quite far away. We had a very good guide”
Overnight Thar Desert camping in Jaisalmer with a Kuldhara visit, dune safari, sunset and sunrise, plus dinner, breakfast, and hotel transfers.
“Stop debating and just do it. This trip changed my life! Abed and Rahul (4 yo) were terrific guides and gave me the exact experience I was looking for in India. After weeks of horn honking and thick smog, I was ready for a break. This duo delivRead more”
