Jeep
Safari Information
There is nothing better than a jeep
safari to explore the wilds or miles
of sand dunes in the desert. The reason-it
is a powerful vehicle which, apart
from ensuring your safety, will also
provide you the best comfort and take
you through the route in the shortest
possible time.Whenever a lion or a
tiger growls in the forests or an
insect makes a frightening noise in
the desert, remain confined to your
jeep and enjoy the scary ambience!
Jeep Safari
Duration
The duration of jeep safaris depend
largely on the destinations that are
to be covered. Jeep safaris in wildlife
sanctuaries or forested regions may
last for a day or two only. But safaris
through the rugged terrains in the
Himalayan region or deserts of Rajasthan
may extend to weeks. In any case,
jeep safaris are shorter in duration
than some other safaris like camel
safaris.
Types of
Jeep Safaris
In India, Jeep Safaris normally cover
three types of destinations-wildlife
sanctuaries, Rajasthan deserts and
the Himalayan region.
Safaris
in wildlife sanctuaries
Wildlife sanctuaries, Corbett National
Park, Bandavgarh National Park and
Gir Wildlife Sanctuary are the most
popular for Jeep Safaris. These are
generally day long safaris arranged
by the park authorities where visitors
get a chance to explore the interiors
of the park and witness wildlife from
close quarters. Other wildlife sanctuaries
of India where Jeep Safaris are organized
are Periyar in Kerala, Betla and Palamu
in Bihar, Dudhwa in Uttar Pradesh,
Bandipur and Nagarhole in Karnataka,
Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh and Rajaji
in Uttaranchal.
Safaris
in Rajasthan deserts
Jeep safaris are also conducted in
the desert regions of Rajasthan. A
Jeep Safari is considered the most
ideal way of exploring the wonders
of Rajasthan. The main regions covered
are Jaisalmer, Bikaner, Jodhpur and
the Shekhawati regions. A few Jeep
safaris also include the popular wildlife
sanctuaries of Rajasthan in their
itinerary. Though the main focus is
the desert, the monuments falling
in the route may also be covered.
The safaris also halt in villages
near to the desert region enabling
the tourists to acquaint with the
lifestyle of the desert people. Most
jeep safaris in the desert region
are organized for one -two week duration.
Safaris
in mountainous regions
Jeep Safaris in India are also conducted
in the mountainous regions in the
states of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal
Pradesh, Uttaranchal and Sikkim. It
may be mentioned that the mountainous
regions of these states have some
of the highest motorable roads in
the world. The popular destinations
in India are Manali to Leh, Nubra
Valley, Lahaul & Spiti, Ladakh
and the Garhwal Himalayas. The route
from Manali to Leh is the second highest
motorable road in the world. The highest
motorable road in the world passes
through the Khardungla Pass in the
state of Kashmir. These safaris are
generally the longest and may stretch
to a month also.
