A camel trek deep into the Thar Desert is the perfect antidote to the cacophony and chaos of Rajasthani cities. Swaying across those seemingly endless sand flats, interrupted only by the odd mud-built village or tract of yellow dunes, the stillness is palpable and the light exquisite. Each stage winds up at a luxury tent camp, where you can enjoy supper cooked on an open fire as the temperature plummets, and the Thar’s spectacular night sky is revealed in all its glory.