Camel Safari

About Ladakh Camel Safari

There are several activities which you can try during your holidays in Ladakh which are fun & entertaining. One of them is Camel Safari, which is fun, entertaining & adventurous. While most domestic tourists think that bike tours in Ladakh is the best way of exploring its landscape, wait till you have experienced a camel safari. Foreign tourists, too, think about the Thar Desert in Rajasthan when they think about camel rides in India, but Ladakh has its own share of them.

In fact, camels have been one of the major modes of transportation in Ladakh for centuries, and were used for transportation in the 17th, 18th & 19th centuries in the historic Silk Route. Today, they thrill tourists with their peculiar features and the excitement they provide.

What kind of camels are found in Ladakh?

Unlike the rest of India, where you will come across single hump camels, the camels in Ladakh are double humped, and are popularly known as Bactrian Camels. They are one of the two surviving species of camels, and are recognised as critically endangered.

These shaggy camels have a coat of thick hair, and are believed to have originated from Central Asia.

Where can camel safari be enjoyed in Ladakh?

Camel Safaris in Ladakh starts from Hunder and Diskit (both villages located in the Nubra Valley), and takes you through the picturesque landscape of Nubra Valley dotted with lush apricot orchards, rugged mountain terrains, frozen deserts & even remote villages. Nubra Valley is located at an altitude of almost 12,000 feet, about 150 kilometers from Leh.

A Camel Safari in Ladakh also covers areas like Tiggur, Pinchimik & Yulkam which fall on the historic Silk Route. You also get to make a stop at Buddhist monasteries & take a dip in the famous hot springs of the region which are believed to possess therapeutic properties.