Chapter 7- Husky Safari, where the fairy tale dreams fail

The aim behind this journey is to relish the Northern Lights to the fullest. Still, husky safari is one that had captured my mind way before. What I have read in fairy tales combined with my imagination have given me a lot of dreams to cherish, and Husky Safari is one of them.

Before you travel through my story, watch this amazing husky ride video from my youtube page. https://youtu.be/F6pppxuNsRw

Also, u can watch this on 4K - 360° using a VR or on your desktop/laptop. On this video, you can look(pan) around 360° and experience the journey with the real quality sound. https://youtu.be/y3m4AkHR3Cc

Now you can travel through my story…... Today, as I drive along the roads of Lapland, more than the joy of fulfilling those dreams, the enchanteur and magnificence of the snow-capped nature elevates me to a whole new world of inexpressible happiness.

Amidst throngs of icy pine trees and frozen brooks, we reached Levi Husky Park. Even though there are many destinations offering husky safaris on Lapland, I specially picked out this one as the ambience here exactly resembles what I have dreamt of. Also, when 3-4 huskies pull the sledge in all other places, around 10 huskies are allotted for each sledge here. The tour was booked beforehand from Levi Information Center. It is 60 EUR per head for every 2 km.

We were about 10 minutes late when we reached the spot. By then, a tour prior to the safari had already begun. It was a group of 20 including children. To welcome all the visitors, a cute Pomeranian dog accompanied the guide constantly wagging its tail.

Here, a Chapter from Siberian Huskies, there were 4 wolves and 1 Arctic fox. Their blue or multi-coloured eyes and striking facial masks only add to the appeal of this breed. There were more than 30 of those athletic and intelligent breed of dogs with Siberian’s wolf-like looks.

On the way, a white reindeer with quite a friendly air and long antlers greeted us. Reindeer is a wild animal. But it was fascinating to see how well it was tamed. There were many kissing and hugging it and taking clicking photographs. However, I had no time for that. My sledge with mighty huskies was ready.

They were damn energetic and hyperactive that the sledge was fastened strong with an anchor. One can accommodate two. We were all set with our cameras. They removed the anchor and blew a whistle and yelled ‘Hoy Hoy’. Phewwww!! It was incredible! Far beyond my expectations! The Huskies ran forth as if they were galloping! Most of them were barking loud during the safari. Our dogs reached close to the one in front due to over-speed. So, our driver stopped the sledge for two minutes. The temperature was below -25 degrees. Even though we were provided with blankets to cover our legs, it was biting cold. It was as if in a magical world, that we realised our frozen state only when we actually came to a halt.

We really wanted to go once again. However, due to time constraints, we had to abandon that idea. But, I must say, even though I have embarked on many journeys before, an experience of this sort was indeed a one-piece.