One of the simplest and most honest ways to see rural Rajasthan.
Pushkar sits about 11 km from Ajmer in Rajasthan, and while most people know it for its holy lake and temples, it's also where you'll find some of the best camel safaris in the Thar Desert. Riding out over the dunes here, past Amla(gooseberry) and glueberry trees, rose fields, small villages, and shepherds moving their herds, is still one of the simplest and most honest ways to see rural Rajasthan.
At Pushkar Adventure Desert Camp, we run everything from a quick one-hour camel ride to our full overnight camel safari with dinner and a Kalbelia dance performance in the desert. Whether you're looking for a Pushkar camel safari, a desert safari in the Thar Desert, or a proper overnight camel safari pushkar experience, everything is run by our own experienced camel handlers, at fair, straightforward pricing.
If you want to actually feel what desert life is like, this is the one to pick. It starts around 3:30 PM from the Pushkar Fair Ground or your hotsel in Pushkar, and from there you head out by camel toward the sunset point, where things get lively, camel and camel cart rides, desert bikes, local musicians playing the ravanhatha, and people renting out traditional Rajasthani outfits for photos. It's touristy in a fun way, and a good spot to get some real photographs with family or friends.
From there, we walk over to the Kalbeliya settlements, small, temporary huts where the nomadic Kalbelia community lives. It's worth spending a few minutes here, not just for photos, but to actually talk to people and understand how different their day-to-day life is from ours, away from cities and modern comforts.
The route back takes you through a village, where you'll see farmers out in the fields, women picking roses for the local flower trade, and kids who are usually just as curious about you as you are about them. Past the village, the land opens back up into the desert, and we stop at a quiet stretch of semi-dunes known for its sunset views pushkar, a good place to sit in the sand with tea and biscuits and just watch the sky change colour.
By the time we reach camp, it already feels like a different world from the noise of the city. The camp itself has five tents and six cottages, all with attached bathrooms, running hot and cold water, and electricity through the night. In the evening, there's a buffet dinner, a bonfire, and a folk dance performance by local gypsy dancers (this is complimentary for groups of 10 or more; smaller groups can book it for an extra charge). You can sleep inside your tent/cottage or, if the weather's good, just outside under the stars.
The next morning, you wake up to the desert sunrise and a buffet breakfast. Once you're ready, and that's the safari done.
This is the one most travellers go for when they're already staying in a hotel or resort in Pushkar and just want a taste of the desert without committing a whole evening to it. It's a shorter, simpler ride, about an hour on camelback or in a camel cart, heading out toward the dunes and back, enough time to see the desert, get some good photos, and enjoy the ride without needing to plan your whole day around it.
If you'd like to make more of the evening, you can combine this with our dinner and bonfire package, the same one-hour camel ride, followed by a proper Rajasthani dinner, a bonfire, and a Kalbelia dance performance. After the evening concludes, you can return to your hotel or continue exploring Pushkar at your own pace. It's a good middle ground for guests who want the desert evening experience, the food, the fire, the folk dance, without needing to stay overnight at the camp itself.
The camel cart option works well for families with infants/kids, older guests, or anyone who'd rather sit back and enjoy the ride than be up on a camel directly. The camel cart provides a comfortable way to explore the desert while enjoying the same beautiful scenery at a leisurely pace.
A step up from the one-hour ride, this safari gives you more time out in the desert while still being manageable within an afternoon or evening. It starts from the Pushkar Fair Ground or your hotel and heads out to the sunset point, which is usually busy with other travellers, camels, camel carts, and desert bikes, along with vendors renting out traditional dress for photos, a good spot to slow down and take it all in. From there, we walk over to the Kalbeliya settlement, spend a little time there, and then head back the same way.
This safari works well if you want more than a quick ride but don't need a full half-day or overnight commitment, enough time to actually feel like you've been out in the desert, without eating into your whole day.
The half-day safari follows a similar route to the sunrise/sunset ride but goes further. After the sunset point and the Kalbeliya huts, we continue on to the rose gardens, where local families in traditional dress pick flowers to sell in the market, one of those small, everyday scenes that gives you a real sense of how people here actually live and work. Along the way, you'll likely pass a few herds of cattle, sheep, or buffalo too, since this is still working farmland, not just a route laid out for tourists.
With the extra hour compared to the shorter safaris, there's more time to stop, take photos, and actually talk to people along the way rather than just riding through.
This one's for people who want to really spend a day in the desert rather than just pass through it. We pick you up, and ride out through remote village areas and open desert, with a good chance of spotting local wildlife along the way. Around midday, we stop for a traditional vegetarian lunch and rest for a while. The ride wraps up as the sun sets over the dunes, a long day, but one most guests remember for a while.
Because it runs the full day, this safari also covers the most ground, taking in villages, open desert stretches, and quieter areas that the shorter safaris don't have time to reach.
For those seeking a more immersive cultural experience, the safari can be customised (at an additional cost) based on your interests. Optional add on experiences include visiting a local family for lunch or dinner, learning traditional Rajasthani cooking, trying Mehndi (henna), pottery making with local artisan, village walks and other authentic rural activities.
Every safari offers a unique glimpse into desert life, and no two rides feel quite the same. Depending on the package and time of day, your journey may include:
Every season brings its own character to the desert, which is part of what makes a camel safari in Pushkar worth doing more than once, the same dunes look and feel completely different depending on when you visit.
One request: please carry your rubbish back with you and help us keep the desert clean for the next group of travellers.
Whether you've got one hour to spare or want the full overnight experience, we can customize activities according to your taste, a safari that fits your time and group size. Call or WhatsApp us at +91 98281 78063, and we'll help you plan the right one.
Pricing depends on the package you choose, a short 1-hour ride, a 2-hour sunrise/sunset safari, half-day, full-day, or an overnight camel safari with dinner and a camp stay are all priced differently. Call or WhatsApp us at +91 98281 78063 for current rates based on your group size.
Yes, camel safaris are generally suitable for children and senior citizens, and we also offer a camel cart option for anyone who'd prefer a comfortable seated ride instead of sitting directly on the camel.
Our overnight camel safari includes the camel ride, a stop at the Kalbelia settlement, a village route, dinner, a bonfire, folk dance performance, a night's stay at the camp in a tent or cottage, and breakfast the next morning before the return ride.
A camel safari means riding directly on the camel's back, while a camel cart is a cart pulled by a camel that you sit in, a more comfortable option for longer rides, small children, or elderly travellers.
Yes, Pushkar Adventure Desert Camp offers camel safaris ranging from 1 hour to a full overnight stay, along with bonfire evenings, folk performances, and comfortable tent and cottage accommodation, making it a convenient for a complete desert safari experience near Pushkar and Ajmer.