Over the years, Bishnoi village safari has gained much popularity among visitors. Foreigners are fascinated by the history of traditions which the villagers disclose. Some tourists are so interested that they prefer Bishnoi Village camps rather than a day trip. Bishnoi Village Safari Tours showcase the true belief of the villagers and show their love towards nature. The history of the village dates back to 1485 AD when Guru Maharaj Jambaji founded a religion and named it ‘Bishnoi’. The religion was unique as the main deities were the trees surrounding the areas and the followers of the sect believed that cutting trees must be banned so as to maintain the ecological balance. Together with the trees, the followers also protected the animals and firmly believed in preserving the rich flora and fauna. The Guru wrote 29 principles and the followers strictly followed them for years. After 300 years in 1730, Bishnoi village faced their first challenge when the Maharaja ordered the soldiers to fetch wood for constructing a new palace. When the soldiers began cutting the trees in Bishnoi and Khejarli, brave leaders like Amrita Devi took to the event and started a campaign of hugging the trees and sacrificed themselves rather than sacrificing a tree. Almost 363 villagers lost their life however it created a huge impact in the mind of the king and from then on the village area of Bishnoi became protected and cutting trees in the area was banned permanently. These movements later became the main inspiration for the famous ‘Chipko Movement’. Thus, Bishnoi Village Tours offers many more true stories to make the tourists aware of the history of the village.
Bishnoi Village Safari in Jodhpur is famous mainly for its lush greenery, even in the middle of desert surrounding. The tours include a Jeep safari through various places of the villages. The main destination is the ‘Salawas’ where one could find the weavers weaving in a group. The famous items weaved include ‘durry’ or Magic Carpets which is one of the specialty items of the village. Another spot in Bishnoi Village Jeep Safari includes the area dominated mainly by Muslim population which is popularly known as ‘Singhasni.’. Singhasni is famous for the best works of pottery and the tourists show a special craze to buy the same. The quality of the pots made is available nowhere else in the northern part of India. The Jodhpur Bishnoi Sightseeing Day Tour also includes the visit to the famous ‘Khejarli’ village. The village has a historical story and spending time with the local villagers will make the tourists aware of the traditions being followed over the years. Khejarli is a popular spot in the Bishnoi Village Safari and attracts a huge number of tourists over the years.
Another prime location in the Jodhpur Bishnoi Full Day Tour is the ‘Gudha Village’. Gudha village includes two main areas- one the village area and the other is ‘Gudha Bishnoi Lake’. The village area offers a special wildlife treat to the tourists and one can see many species including peacocks, gazelle, antelopes, different types of cranes, blue bulls etc. The serene lake is the perfect place to spot several species of animals like blackbucks, chinkaras, howsinghas etc. The Bishnoi Village Safari also includes a special village called ‘Shepherds village’ where thousands of tourists come to understand real lifestyle of the villagers and capture memories in cameras. The village also comprises of famous health center, sponsored by UNICEF. The Bishnoi Village Safari also includes a tour to ‘Kankani’ where a variety of printers can be seen printing on fabrics. These printings, a treat to watch, are done by hand and attract tourists to buy the same.
The sightseeing tour in Jodhpur with Bishnoi village safari has gained popularity after the release of an environmental movie named “Willing to Sacrifice.” The movie was based on the enlightening life of Nihal Chand Bishnoi who sacrificed his own life in 1996 to protect the wildlife species surrounding the regions of Bishnoi. The movie affirmed the principles of the Bishnoi sect and displayed their love and affection towards Mother Nature. The movie even won an award at the 5thInternational Film Festival held in Slovakia.
Jodhpur tour with Bishnoi village imparts remarkable and distinctive tourism experience. The safari can be taken in the daytime between 8 AM to 2 PM. The village presents clear picture of the mindset & lifestyle of the people living there. Most men can be seen wearing white dhotis and women in colorful Lehengas, traditional attires of Rajasthan. The safari also includes typical Rajasthani food, making Bishnoi safari even more worthwhile. The growth in tourism has also encouraged the growth of opium around the village even though it has been banned by the Government.