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State Rajasthan
City Jodhpur
Airport Jodhpur Airport
Distance from Airport 5 Km/3 Mile
Railway Junctions Jodhpur Railway Station
Local Languages Rajasthani, Hindi

 

Camp Thar - Osian/Jodhpur
[Jodhpur] [Jodhpur Transport] [Reservation]

Camp Thar- Osian is a resort for the senses specializing in exclusive Deluxe Camel Safari's and mobile camping anywhere in the Great Indian Desert "Thar ", Rajasthan.

The promoters come from chivalrous Rajput family and hospitality happens to be in the blood. The camp team and the present management have over ten years of experience in the camping business. This is an organization that understands hospitality and loves to pamper its guests. Over the years they discovered a niche in the in the prevailing safaris being conducted, and felt the immediate need to increase the comfort level for the tourist.

The promoters and management believe that the remote interiors are where the real India is - away from the hustle and bustle of the commercialized towns and cities. Their endeavor is to take guests off the beaten tourist's tracks into the desert to remote villages, "Dhanis" (Hamlets) and remote areas of the "Thar" where time seems to have stood still. Here one gets to see and meet different tribes, the hard and rugged people of the Thar braving the odds of the desert in Rajasthan.

The base camp is a 5 minute cross country drive in to the desert. An oasis in the merciless desert, Camp Thar is a luxury tented resort ideal for guests arriving from Jodhpur, Khimsar or Nagaur for all safaris leading towards Jaisalmer and vice versa. The safaris have been very carefully and meticulously planned to cater to large groups as well as to the need of the individual traveller.

How to Reach ::

Airport - Nearest Airport is Jodhpur.

Railway - Situated on the Jodhpur – Phalodi line of North Western Railway

Road - Well connected with all major towns as National Highway 11 passes through it.

Accommodation :

Tents :

Guests relieve the feeling of SHEER LUXURY IN THE MERCILESS THAR DESERT. These AC tents have been designed for 5 star luxury comforts. The tents are comfortable and spacious. Rooms are carpeted and tastefully furnished demonstrating many of the skills, and designs of the local handicrafts combined with the best and most modern amenities. All the tents have attached toilets with running water and hand showers. Running water is provided not only at base camp, but also on the mobile camps while on a camel safari, enabling the guests to have a good shower after a dusty safari.

Facilities
 
When guests step into Camp Thar, they enter a magical Oasis deep in desert territory. Each and every guest is provided with personalized attention and service since the motto of Camp Thar is "Athithi Devo Bhava", or the "Guest is GOD".
 
Camp Thar's Business Services include:
 
  • E-mail/Internet.
  • Facsimile
  • Photocopying
  • Secretarial service
 
Camp Thar's Leisure and other Services include:
 
  • Fresh Water Bath
  • Bar Lounge
  • Room Service
  • Car Rental
  • Currency Exchange
  • Doctor-on-call
  • Postal/Parcel Services
  • Travel and tours desk
  • Astrologer (On call)
  • Bell-Desk Services
  • Laundry Services
  • Parking
  • Safe Deposit Lockers

** Arrangements for sightseeing, shopping and other excursions within and outside Osian and Jodhpur can be made through the travel services desk.

Cultural Activities :

Inhouse cultural shows are held which showcases the beautiful Rajasthani Folk culture through various forms of Rajasthani Folk dances like Kalbelia, Fire dance etc and as well as other shows including the famous folk puppet shows.

Itinerary :

Camel Safari Itinerary's

I. 1 Night / 2 Days (Osian - Khetasar - Osian)

Day -1:

Guests are received at the Camp Thar reception at Osian, and transferred to the Base Camp by the rugged 4 wheel drive camp jeeps. After lunch guests depart for safari into the desert. Enroute one gets to see wild life like the Blue Bull, Chinkra, Desert Fox, Partridge, and a wide variety of other birds. Tea/Coffee is served at a small oasis near Khetasar. Guests are then taken on the camp jeeps on a tour of the village. Here they get to see the village life, and potters and weavers at work. Guests arrive back to the base camp in time to view the sunset over the desert. Later in the evening the guests are invited by the Camp Boss to an evening of folk entertainment followed by dinner. Overnight at the Base Camp.

Day -2:
After breakfast guests are transferred to Osian. They may take a tour of the temples and proceed to onward destination.

II. 2 Night / 3 Days (Bhikamkor - Dabri - Khetasar - Osian)

Day -1:
Guests are received at the Camp Thar reception at Bhikamkor with packed lunch. After lunch the safari commences. Arrive at the camp at Dabri Dunes in the evening. Dinner with camp fire and folk entertainment. Overnight at Dabri.

Day -2:
After breakfast mount camels to continue on second day's safari. For lunch, desert cuisine is served at a typical Bishnoi dhani. After lunch visit the desert village of Khetasar to see the potters and weavers. Evening arrive at the Base Camp. Dinner with camp fire and folk entertainment. Overnight at Base Camp.

Day -3:
After breakfast guests are transferred to Osian to proceed to onward destination after the temple tour.

III. 3 Night / 4 Days (Osian - Khetasar - Dabri - Nathrau)

Day -1:
Guests are received at the Camp Thar reception from where they are transferred to the Base Camp. Evening is free to explore or to do short camel rides to get accustomed to the camels. Over dinner your Camp Boss will give a briefing on the safari, and the do's and don'ts over the next three days. Over night at the Base Camp.

Day -2:
After breakfast, mount camels to commence safari to reach the dabri dunes. Enroute visit village Khetasar. Lunch is served by an Oasis. After an early dinner guests retire for the night. Overnight at the Dabri camp.

Day -3:
After breakfast commence safari to Nathrau. Enroute we stop for lunch served under canvas. Arrive Nathrau by early evening. After a good shower get set for a Gala Evening of dining and dancing - for this is the last night on the safari. Overnight Nathrau.

Day -4:
After a leisurely breakfast proceed to onward destination.

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ROOM RESERVATION

 Camp Thar, Mandore Road, Near Chamu House, Jodhpur (Rajasthan)

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Tariff Valid from 15th Sep 2008 to 15th April 2009

Type - Per Room Per Night

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Tent Double Occupancy on AP Plan USD 200
Inclusive : Inclusive of Accommodation, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Taxes.

Meal Plan:

EP-Room Only, CP-With Breakfast, MAP-Breakfast and Dinner, AP-Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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Arrival Details

 
Airport Transfer Required       Not Required  

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