Osian

Explore the Thar desert on camel back

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Camel Safari

A camel safari amidst sand dunes that stretch for miles is a thrilling experience. Apart from a few small villages, there is absolutely no one here to disturb the peace of the desert as you ride atop a camel, taking in the silence and beauty of the desert. The dunes are fantastic and as high as small hills. Some have completely smooth sides of rippling sands while in other places, they are covered by light scrub. Standing high up on the dunes, one can enjoy exquisite views of the entire region, and they get even more fantastic at sunset.

Watch out for birds and small animals. Black Bittern, Brown Rock Chat, Yellow Wattle Lapwing etc. If you’re lucky you may also spot chinkara deer, blue bulls and eagles soaring above.

Osian Temples

Osian is the site of some of the most spectacular Jain and Hindu temples dating back to the 8th -12th century. Altogether there are sixteen Jain and Hindu temples, each a masterpiece of architecture. The Vishnu and Harihara Temples are dedicated to lord Krishna. The Sachiya Mata Temple, dedicated to goddess Durga, is located on a hillock and has delicate carvings. Being at a height, the temple also offers good views of the sand dunes and flat desert scenery around.
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