The Bishnoi Village Safari was established by the Rajas and Maharajas of Jodhpur so that their Indian and foreign guests could experience the vibrant culture and natural beauty of rural Rajasthan. Hunting and photography opportunities abound on the legendary Marwar Safaris. They successfully capture the spirit of traditional royal Rajasthan.
The best of the Bishnoi Village Safari can be experienced during a stay at a luxury desert camp in Jodhpur. The Bishnois are a Hindu sect with a strong focus on protecting the environment and preserving traditional Rajasthani culture. They are also widely known for their genuine care for the environment and animals. Blackbucks, chinkara, blue bulls, desert foxes, and partridges are just some of the wild animals you can see on a visit to the Bishnoi village. Meeting locals and interacting with Bishnoi families is also an option. Demoiselle cranes, also known as sandhill cranes, number in the thousands and can be seen by visitors to Guda Lake and other nearby locations.
Adventures Available on a Safari through the Town
- Lakeside and Guda village
Trails around Guda Lake and the smaller ponds in the neighborhood are great places to spot wildlife like blackbucks, chinkaras, blue bulls, desert foxes, Indian jackals, migratory birds, and local bird species. Your tour guide will be well-versed in all the best places to spot wildlife. The lake is used as a breeding ground year-round by a wide variety of bird species, some of which migrate there during the winter.
- ‘The Bishnoi People
The Bishnoi people are well-known for their cultural wealth and their devotion to protecting the environment, especially the sacredness of all forms of plant and animal life. The Western Thar Desert is home to a small but devout Hindu sect that adheres to Guru Jambheshwar’s 29 precepts. Members of the Bishnoi sect are said to number in the tens of thousands across the states of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh. They pray to the thriving trees and wildlife that share their land. They take extraordinary measures to preserve nature and traditional ways of life. The Bishnoi follow a vegetarian diet and worship Vishnu.
- Salawas Durry- The Weaver’s Family
One of Morocco’s most well-known customs, the rug weaving technique, is kept alive in Salawas, the city of magic carpets (rugs). Durry (rugs), woven in either cotton or wool, are an integral part of Rajasthani culture and heritage. Comfort your guests with a little bit of India’s dazzling glitz and the Durry people’s lively folklore (Rugs). Here you can either purchase a rug or observe its creation. Since this is our residence, we do not need a go-between. This means you have a better chance of getting the best deal on the highest quality.
- Block printing by hand
The process of block printing involves using a wooden block, typically one that has been carved, to transfer an image to a piece of fabric or paper. Blocks of wood, carved with stencils inspired by fantasy and the printer’s imagination, are submerged in dye baths, and the resulting patterns on the fabric are printed in an orderly fashion, producing captivating symmetry. The CHIPS is a colony that consistently makes high-quality artisans. At the beginning of the printing process, it was used to print entire books. Nowadays, when most people think of “block printing,” they picture a process where a block is used to print a design onto fabric.
- Wheeled pots
Kakani is a village in Rajasthan that has become well-known for its pottery. Imagine a place where the earth spins on its axis, forming various forms. The potter’s hands and spinning wheel are like magic, capable of producing an array of valuable objects. The significance of the spinning wheel in human history is symbolized by this tool.
Conclusion
The Bishnoi people’s welcoming nature makes it easy to persuade visitors to tour their village. The Bishnoi people have maintained their traditional lifestyle throughout history. Similar to how they were when their town was first established in the 1400s. Despite having more strict morals than other Hindu groups, they are warm and welcoming to visitors. Considering how proud they are of the home they’ve created for themselves.
