Local Thar – Village & Desert Experience
- Duration
- Full day (7–8 hours)
- Where
- Villages between Jodhpur and the dune belt
- Ideal for
- Families, and travellers who want to meet people rather than look at them
This is the version where the desert is the setting rather than the subject. You will help cook a meal if you want to, watch a pit loom work, and spend enough time in one place to stop being a novelty.
The camel ride comes out of the visit rather than being bolted onto it: the household that feeds you owns the animals. Everyone involved is paid directly.
Highlights
- Cooking with the household, not watching a demonstration
- Pit-loom weaving at working pace
- Long enough in one place to stop being a novelty
- A camel ride that belongs to the visit
Price on request
Experiences are quoted per group, so the price depends on your party size and the day you want.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle and driver
- Interpreter throughout
- All meals with the households
- Camel ride
- Direct payment to the families
Good to know
Best time
October to March
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