Xtreme Desert Safari to rock Rajasthan soon
Adventure lovers will have a reason to flock to Rajasthan in the upcoming tourist season of September to April. After hot air ballooning and parasailing; the state is all set to introduce 'Xtreme Desert Safari'. A Dubai-based firm with the support of Rajasthan Tourism Department is planning to start it commercially for tourists in the sand dunes of Thar Desert. This is the first time a desert safari of this kind will be introduced in India, which is a popular adventure activity in parts of North Africa and Dubai. Power machines like 4x4 trucks and All Terrain Vehicles will be used for the adventure sport. A land near Kuldhara village in the desert district has been allotted to the firm on which construction of a resort for base camp is underway. At present, only the facility of camel safari is available for tourists in the state. "It is going to be the first of its kind project in India and will add to the existing attractions of the state. The safari will start with a drive of 15 kms towards the sand dunes of Sam, near Jaisalmer. Camel rides & ATV drive on dunes would be among other attractions.