Osiyan
Osiyan or " Osian " popularly known as "the Gateway to the Thar Desert," is a small town known for its ancient temple ruins and camel safaris in Rajasthan, India.
Understand[edit]This ancient town in the Thar Desert was a great trading center between the 8th to 12th centuries. Today it is a desert oasis with 16 Brahamanical and Jain temples, beautifully sculpted and designed, most of which have withstood the ravages of time. Osiyan and the surrounding desert country is less visited and a more authentic place to experience desert village life, camping and a camel safari in the Thar Desert. Get in[edit]Osiyan is about 65km north of Jodhpur off the main highway leading to Bikaner and easily accessible from Jaisalmer and Khimsar. Osiyan is on the route of Jodhpur-Jaisalmer (Train, Road) via Phalodi. Taking this route via Osiyan is less congested, and there is interesting desert countryside to explore. The roads are in fairly good condition. Get around[edit]See[edit][add listing]
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Buy[edit][add listing]Eat[edit][add listing]Budget[edit]Cafe Osian on Osian-Phalodi Road near the railway track. Mid-Range[edit]Camp Thar (contact: Thakur Digvijay Singh (M)09414128574 www.campthar.com) High-End - The Camel Camp (contact: R.K Reggie Singh (M) 09828032100 www.camelcamposian.com) Drink[edit][add listing]Mid-Range - Camp Thar (contact : Thakur Digvijay Singh (M) 09414128574 [www.campthar.com]) High-End - The Camel Camp (contact: R.K Reggie Singh (M) 09828032100 [www.camelcamposian.com]) Sleep[edit][add listing]Krishna Guest House, between the bus stand and the temple hill. Mid-Range - Camp Thar (contact: Thakur Digvijay Singh (M) 09414128574 www.campthar.com) High-End - The Camel Camp (contact: R.K Reggie Singh (M) 09828032100 www.camelcamposian.com) Staying a like truly desert-folk, HACRA is some further afield middle of desert villages, a chance to experience typical desert style huts home. HACRA is a team of desert natives offering home stays, camping and desert walks. (contact: [email protected]; www.hacra.org) Contact[edit]Stay safe[edit]Get out[edit]
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