The Man Who Guides 250 Camels Across the Desert

Journey deep into the deserts of Rajasthan with Punmaram, a Rabari camel herder who has spent his life guiding one of the largest camel herds in the region. Alongside his faithful camel Raeta, he crosses the vast sands alone to reach the great annual gathering of camel raisers, where tribes, merchants and families come together under the full moon.

This poetic documentary explores the ancient traditions of the Rabari people, the spiritual bond between humans and camels, and a way of life shaped by wind, sand, water and survival. From the citadel of Jaisalmer to sacred desert legends, from newborn camels to the great camel meeting, this film reveals a disappearing nomadic world where every animal has a story and every journey carries the weight of memory.

A moving portrait of brotherhood, aging, solitude and devotion in the heart of India’s desert.