The desert fort of Jaisalmer, the ‘Golden City’, is an excellent starting point for camel treks. You will usually cover a mixture of scrub land and rolling golden dunes on your camel which, according to our sources, are surprisingly high up and spit a lot. Some tour operators treat their camels better than others, and it is worth doing some research. The occasional mud-built village breaks up the sand flats, giving a glimpse of Indian rural life. Nightfall heralds a welcome drop in temperature and the unveiling of the spectacular night sky. Sleeping in the desert beneath the stars is wonderfully peaceful.