A picturesque scene during the drive from Bhuj to "Silver Desert"
One has just returned after a seven day safari through the "Great Indian Wild Camel sanctuary". One of the most tranquil spots to meditate in Kutch is inside the Silver crusted desert at Dhordo. Dhordo which is a two hour drive away from Bhuj. is home to wild camels, who live around the barren deserts that surround Dhordo. The ideal time to visit Dhordo is between December and February. Wild camels are shy creatures and it takes great effort to sight one in the wild. One needs lots of faith and patience while trying to spot the elusive wild camels in Kutch. After trekking through the knee-length grass for several kilometres, one has to wait under a tree for hours, keeping a steady eye on the wide expanse of the cactii, searching for any unusual movement. The clear blue skies and the silvery desert sands offer a clear contrast to the rusty brown camels and after a six hour wait, we were able to sight three camels behind a giant tree. We slowly moved towards the camels on all fours, crouching behind the cactii. After about an hour we could make the faint outline of the camel but one more step and the camel with its keen eyesight could feel our presence, and flee. However, tracking wild camels through the deserts of Kutch, is an adventure in itself and one should not get too attached to the results.
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