Every time you step onto the endless expanse of the sun-kissed, gilded sands of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, your senses are ensconced in the calming tranquility and stillness of the place. For a moment you are suspended in a trance-like state of timelessness. Then as the wind blows away the golden layers of sand, the desert unfolds from its womb the regal era of the Rajput monarchs who once walked the land and history comes alive all over again.
The camp promises a truly unparalleled experience of the desert in its element. It is a toast to the erstwhile Maharajas and you are treated to one with a panache that leaves you overwhelmed . Just as the Royalty camped in tents (khemas) away from the palaces, the resort spins a similar ambience with its modern swiss cottage tents right in the midst of the desert. Just as the Royalty traversed stretches of desert on camels, the evenings see you astride colorfully caparisoned camels led by ethnically dressed butlers as you begin your sojourn of miles of shimmering sand dunes into the sunset. Lounging on the dunes, one can only gaze in breathless wonderment as the sun begins to go down and casts an ember halo over the desert horizon.
And as the evening sets in,sit around a bonfire with a “ chota peg ” relishing the mouth watering bar-be-cue delights whilst watching the folk performers singing & dancing to tunes of the colorful bygone era.

Activities

Camel safari's, jeep safari's, bonfire, bar-be-cue, sit down dinners in the midst of sand dunes, traditional folk dances, gala evenings, theme dinners on Arabian nights pattern with elaborate costumes, night stroll into the barren desert with a treasure hunt & DJ music gala evenings are a few specials at the Camp Rawla Retreat.

The ship of the desert, the camel, was domesticated thousands of years ago primarily for the purpose of making tedious journeys through the unrelenting Thar Desert.The Rawla Camp Retreat offers short safari's through a typical Rajasthani village or a long-distance expedition lasting a few days. The best times for travelling are the cooler parts of the day, the mornings and evenings.
The sights en route will captivate one and are bound to become a part of your most treasured memories. The sea of yellow shimmering sand ,herds of cattle and sheep roaming around purposelessly ,the children trotting off to school, while their mothers prepare their afternoon meal on a dung-fire.
Underneath the star-studded sky, you feel the cool desert breeze and wonder about life in the untamed countryside of this fascinating desert.

Besides the comfortable camel safari one also gets to see proud local tribes--- Bishnois, Bhils, shepherds, potters, weavers etc in their natural surroundings. And not to mention the various varieties of desert wildlife-the likes of bluebulls, gazelles, foxes, peacocks, partridges etc.
Itineraries of 2 to 7 days can be arranged traversing approx. 40-50 kms a day on camel. These itineraries are planned so that nights halts are usually near the village to provide opportunities to mingle with the local village folks and to provide insight to the traditional way of their life and culture. Besides one camel per pax on the safari, a camel cart accompanies on the tour to handle baggage and allow riders to take rest as and when required.
Our tours include three meals a day, tea/coffee, two mineral water bottles per day, an escort and tents on sharing basis, kitchen tent, toilet tents with pit system, foam mattresses and entertainment by local artisans.

Accommodation