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Bishnoi Village Safari: Experience the Rich Culture of Marwar, a True Rajasthan
4.5
55 Ratings
Jodhpur
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Marwar with a Bishnoi Village Safari. Explore the rich traditions of Rajasthan while supporting local communities in this water-scarce region.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Marwar with a Bishnoi Village Safari. Explore the rich traditions of Rajasthan while supporting local communities in this water-scarce region.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jodhpur - The Bishnoi community, adherents of an environmentally conscious sect within Hinduism, are renowned for their vibrant Rajasthani culture and their profound devotion to nature and wildlife. The Bishnoi Village Safari was initiated by the nobility and royalty of Jodhpur to offer both Indian and international visitors a peek into the…
- Jodhpur - The Bishnoi community, adherents of an environmentally conscious sect within Hinduism, are renowned for their vibrant Rajasthani culture and their profound devotion to nature and wildlife. The Bishnoi Village Safari was initiated by the nobility and royalty of Jodhpur to offer both Indian and international visitors a peek into the opulent cultural existence of their Marwar region, epitomizing the essence of Rajasthan. We conduct safaris, both full and half-day, at competitive prices, and part of our mission is to contribute positively to the welfare of the impoverished and the needy in this region plagued by water scarcity.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Bishnoi Village Safari, an initiative originally launched by the Rajas and Maharaja’s of Jodhpur, serves to offer Indian and international visitors a snapshot of the vibrant culture throughout their Marwar state, a genuine piece of Rajasthan. We facilitate both full-day and half-day safaris at an affordable price and conscientiously contribute to…
Bishnoi Village Safari, an initiative originally launched by the Rajas and Maharaja’s of Jodhpur, serves to offer Indian and international visitors a snapshot of the vibrant culture throughout their Marwar state, a genuine piece of Rajasthan. We facilitate both full-day and half-day safaris at an affordable price and conscientiously contribute to assisting the underprivileged and needy locals in this region that is characterized by water scarcity.
Location
Jodhpur
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(55 Ratings)
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Voyage31285577400
Sep 5, 2024
Great experience - We had an excellent day at Bishnoi Village with Om Prakash. It was an experience to go to different villages and learn about their local artisans. I thoroughly enjoyed the pottery making.
The take away was the experience at his village, his family intricately weaving the rugs, and the delicious home made meal.. the Kadhi & the garlic chutney was to die for.. thank you so much Shambhu ji and Om Prakash Ji
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Matteo2197
Aug 4, 2024
Fantastic experience - One of the best experiences in India!
The Guide is very kind and welcoming. We spotted gazelles on the way to the village.
Then we tried working the clay in a local shop and finally we were guests at the Guide's house where we could admire the creation of a fantastic carpet.
Finally light lunch offered by the house!
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Jesslums
Jul 6, 2024
Great day out of Jodhpur! - Shambu was a great tour guide, very friendly and immediately made us feel at ease. We loved seeing the weaving and having a go at the pottery. Would absolutely recommend if you have a spare day in Jodhpur!
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Davido321
Mar 24, 2024
Great tour with Shambhuram. - Great day seeing the sites around and in the villages, including wildlife, village life, pottery making, rug weaving and and family life with a very good meal.
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Wassimbenyoussef
Feb 28, 2024
A wonderful day - One the best things ever to do while in Jodhpur and maybe in the whole Rajasthan area.
Special thanks to the organizers as they accepted to do this activity at the time we chose.
We had Ashok as a guide, he came to our hotel very early and waited for us. He explained what we will do before the activity starts and promised us to see all the animals In the Safari and then go to the villages. Ashok was very nice and caring, he explained everything, we got to see very rare animals including the blue bull and the blackbuck, Ashok didn't care about the time and was really focused on making the experience as much fulfilling as possible and keeping up his promise which he did. Then we went on to visit the Bishnoi villages, had masala chai with fresh cow milk, turbine scarf making, potery making, and than had lunch with his wife in his own bishnoi house, his brother showed us how they made rugs in traditional ways.
The activity add says 3 to 4 hours, we spent more than 6 hours with Ashok and his family and it felt like minutes. Would not hesitate to do it again.
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Luxurytouradvisor
Jan 30, 2024
Highly recommended - It was an amazing experience. Saw blackbuck, block printing, pottery Also durry weaving. Shambhuram ji is very welcoming. We enjoyed our time with him and his family. Thank you so much for a memorable experience
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Faraway14951136048
Jan 14, 2024
Amazing - Such an amazibg experience! Shambhuram ji is extending welcoming and made us feel at home. Also the trip was very fun at the sane time informative. Will surely suggest everyone to visit.
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Passport54358344043
Nov 28, 2023
The community of Bishnoi - Bishnoi village is 22 km from Jodhpur. The Bishnoi faith is an offshoot of hinduism, and founded on 29 main principles, most of which promote environmental conservation. Blackbucks, chinkara (Indian gazelle), vultures, peacocks, the great Indian Bustard, and others, find a safe haven in Bishnoi, and are even allowed to graze freely in their farmlands. The Bishnois consume opium regularly, and it is an important part of their religious rituals. Though opium is banned in India, it is grown in the hinterlands of Rajasthan for it makes an important part of sacred rituals.
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Andrea
Aug 30, 2024
Chilling experience - Bad experience. You take a ride with a jeep (you would not need any jeep because all paved roads) take you to the house of one, it is not a village, it is not a traditional house is a brick house. Just 10 minutes to show you the opium ritual. A real tourist joke. From here they take you to three stores with exorbitant prices for fabrics and terracotta. These shops are located on the state road, if interested you can go by your own means. You don't see any animals and no villages. Really lost time and money. DO NOT GO
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Monbavineyards
Mar 4, 2024
Uninteresting jeep tour - This “safari” is of no interest.
The Bishnois live in modern houses.
The traditional habitat has been kept nearby for tourists.
The tour consists of stops at different shops (potter, carpet weaver, fabric manufacturer).
We can see some antelopes, a quick passage through a village allows us to take some beautiful photos.
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