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Aptly named the Shergarh, the land that is synonymous with strength, valour and courage, it is home to one of the most unforgiving landscapes. Evocative tales of a Rajput's valour and courage are a part of the Indian Folklore.
Miles away from all the urban chaos, with dunes lining the horizon as far as the eye can see. The beauty of this stark landscape is breath-taking. The desert camp is the brain child of Moti Singh Rathore, a direct descendent of the Warriors of Shergarh. He wanted Manvar to be a desert destination that showcased the local heritage but at the same time preserving the culture and the local way of life.
The pristine beauty, serenity and solitude of the Thar Desert form the perfect back drop for the desert camp. It is miles away from the nearest village. Occasional glimpses of women carrying water or people walking about minding their business can be seen, if one ventures out. The original practice of setting up tents goes back to the 17th century, when the Mughal Emperor Jehangir, would set up royal-style camps on his way from the battlefields. These contained all the luxuries befitting a royal.
The exclusive Manvar desert camp consists of 30 colourfully decorated safari style tents. The tents are placed in a semi-circle close to each other. At the centre is the spacious durbar hall or the Courtier's hall.
Each spacious tent is strategically placed to provide fabulous views of the Thar. The luxurious tents are equipped with traditional teak furniture, smart rugs and lovely custom designed block prints. The bedrooms are large and come with big lanterns that light up the tent at night. The window comes with a flap that can be pulled up or down to let the light in. It has a mosquito net attached. The en-suite bathrooms have attractive tiles, hot and cold showers that are always available. An electric blower is provided to heat up the tent on cold desert nights.
Delicious traditional meals are provided at the durbar hall. The hall provides breath-taking views of the sunrise and sunset. Evenings entail sitting around a camp fire, with the mashaals( the Indian camp fire torches) lit up and taking in the enthralling music and dance of the local folk.
The camp offers a jeep safari, a drive through the dunes. A walk through the village provides an authentic glimpse of a life in rural Rajasthan. There are many palaces, temples and forts that can be visited in the surrounding villages. A desert safari is the perfect way to take in the stark beauty of the Thar.
Desert safari
A world within itself, the Thar Desert houses a world that is isolated from the rest of the world. The Thar is a vast expanse of hot sand dunes and scraggly trees. It is spread over four states in India and two in Pakistan, with an area of about 44,000 square kilometres. It stands divided between the Sindh region of Pakistan and Rajasthan.
It is a land that conceals the colourful, intriguing world of the rural life of the people who made it their home. Rolling hills, scrub vegetation are the characteristics of the land. It is believed that the present Thar region once contained innumerable number of marine animals. Archaeologists have uncovered enough evidence to support the existence of life and a civilisation as old as the Indus valley one. The Thar is surrounded on one side by the plains of Punjab, the Aravalli range and the plains of the Indus valley.
The ship of the desert, camel has long been the only means of transport and trade for the people of the desert. Camel safaris are a great way to take in the flavours of the desert. Start your journey from the desert city of Rajasthan. This city was the host of the caravans that passed through the land, making it a major trade route.
Visit the local villages, partake their warm hospitality. Sit atop the dunes and take in the sunset. Make sure you don't blink, things happen quickly in the desert. Spot a chital antelope or the great Indian bustard among the wild.
Get used to the gentle swaying motions of these nimble creatures. The safari can be a short one or last for a week. For those who are not keen on getting onto these gentle creatures, there's the jeep safari that'll drive you through the unglittering dunes. The evenings are spent around a campfire, listening to the local musicians and dancers. The light fades, as the shades of red and orange take over the sky and the beats of the drum fill the still air.