THE BASE CAMP AT OSIYAN

“OASIS OSIYAN”… is the base camp at Osian (62 KM from Jodhpur). Osian is situated at the beginning of the Great Thar Desert. Camel Safaris into the desert are conducted from here. Osian is enroute if you are driving from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer / Bikaner / Khimsar / Nagaur or vice versa.

Osian (Osiyan) is famous for its Hindu and Jain temples dating back from the 8th to the 11th centuries. Osiyan was once a thriving business centre being a stop over on the silk route between Delhi and the Middle East.

What better way to explore the desert?
Out on a Safari and living under canvas.
The passion for camping and adventure resulted in the formation of a mobile camping outfit. We specialize in Deluxe Camel Safaris, catering to groups as well as to the needs of the individual traveler.

The Raj Tents… camping in style.
Perfection to the smallest detail resulted in the manufacturing of the “Raj Tents”. The tents are luxury Swiss cottages with all modern amenities.

The tents are comfortable and spacious. Interiors are tastefully designed employing rural artisans in handicrafts and printing. Rooms are fully carpeted and tastefully furnished. All mobile tents have ensuite toilets, running water and a hot shower to wash off the desert after a camel safari… …SHEER LUXURY.

RAJ VENTURES @ PUSHKAR

Pushkar is situated 11 kms. to the North-West of Ajmer. It is a charming, sleepy, lakeside settlement, and is said to have existed during the 4th century BC. The existence of a lake in the inhospitable surroundings of a desert is no less than a miracle.

Pushp means flower, and Pushkar means born from a flower. Legend has it that the God of creation is Lord Brahma. When the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma’s children, he in turn struck him with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha died with the impact, and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar, where a lake sprung into being. Sacred to Brahma, Pushkar boasts of its temple dedicated to him, which is the only one of its kind in the world. A dip in the waters of Pushkar and worship at his temple ensures salvation. So thousands flock to Pushkar to observe the ritual on Kartik Purnima, or on any of the four days preceding it.This sleepy little town of Pushkar comes alive with a riot of colors and a frenzied burst of activity every November… The occasion is the Pushkar Fair.
This sleepy little town of Pushkar comes alive with a riot of colors and a frenzied burst of activity every November… The occasion is the Pushkar Fair.

RAJ VENTURES organizes a deluxe camp at Pushkar during the fair and Kartik Purnima (full moon). A typical evening at the camp is an atmosphere of fun and festivity, music and dance around the camp fire.

We at RAJ VENTURES organize tailor made safari itineraries to suit all budgets. Value for money with an unforgettable experience is what you can expect when you choose to explore “Rajasthan with Raj”