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Ladakh Trekking Tours :: Adventure Activities in LadakhCamel Safari in LadakhThe 'Ship of desert' camel is certainly not confined to the desert of the plains and Rajasthan but is also one of the chief modes of transportation in the cold deserts of Ladakh since the ancient times. Mostly available from July to September, camel safaris are one of the most memorable experiences as one gets used to the rolling and wobbly movements of the camel while exploring rugged mountain terrains and enjoy the ride through some of the most ancient passes and have first hand experience of the lifestyle of the remote villages of Nubra Valley. The sudden change of fertile and lush green apricot orchards to the frozen desert and snow-capped peaks takes one almost by surprise. However, one needs to learn the balancing act and get used to the movements of camel, while one is on a camel ride. One can explore the charming villages of Nubra on camel back. Nubra Valley is a fascinating place. Highly contrastive, the landscape would immediately change from fertile green apricot fields to a dry Saharan Desert-like terrain with snow-capped peaks in the distance. In Nubra one can find a small population of the shaggy double-humped Bactrian camels, which in the old days were used as pack animals on the Central Asian trade route. During the past 50 years, they have been bred for transport purposes in Nubra. Today visitors to Nubra can use these animals for going on camel safaris. The main population centers are Deskit and Hunder. Camel Safari provides a commanding view of the valleys, villages and Buddhist Gompas. Tourists can inspect the Panamic village- the last leg of Camel Safari and visit hot springs locally reputed to have therapeutic qualities. |