One of the most fantastic things we did during our October tour through Northern India, was to take a camel ride at sunrise. It was one of the highlights of all my journeys to the subcontinent.
Despite looking a bit awkward – these animals really are quite cute. This was taken at the Pushkar Camel Fair – an annual event in Rajasthan where camel traders come to buy and sell.
These were our guides taking a little break after we stopped in the dunes and waited for the sun to come up.
We doubled up on the camels and rode for about an hour+ total. You feel like like you’re on top of the world on these animals. I loved it so much that I would take a week-long camel trek in a moment’s notice.
See more lovely photos at DeliciousBaby’s Photo Friday!
Travel Well!
Beth
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Trek Hound says
Camels rock! I could photograph them and hang out with them all day. Llamas too. They can get a little snippy, but are so cool to watch.
Camels & Chocolate says
It’s like my personal dream realized!
Glennia says
We saw wild camels roaming around in Libya. It was like seeing a mirage or something, just unreal. Great photos!
Jen@TwoKidsandaMap says
This is on my list of things I must do! I would love to see my children’s fascinated looks when they stand with the camels!
Beth Whitman says
It really IS unreal to see these animals in their own environment. I had no idea I would be in such awe.
jessiev says
SOOOO very cool. gorgeou photos!!
Dominique says
Sounds like a great adventure…and you’re right, these animals are pretty cute 🙂
Heather on her travels says
I think my neighbour was there at the same time and she told me you can buy practically anything there that’s camel related.
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Sonya says
Thanks for sharing these lovely camel photos. I’m so intrigued by camels and this further fuels my fascination.