Get the perfect glimpse of the colorful rural life of Rajasthan by visiting this little village of Guda Bishnoi. Located at a distance of around 25 kilometers, this picturesque town is marked with Khejri trees and deer. The artificial lake completes the ecosystem and supports the vegetation of the village and is a nice picnic spot when in Jodhpur.

The Bishnoi community inhabits the village. The villagers are staunch worshippers of nature in all its forms, especially the sanctity of plant and animal life. They even pray to the green trees and animals that inhabit their land. In this world of exploitation everywhere, they make every effort to conserve the environment. Another interesting fact to know about the Bishnoi tribes is that they worship Lord Vishnu and are vegetarians and yet, they aren’t cremated according to Hindu tradition, but are buried after death. Around the Guda Bishnoi Lake, you can see numerous migratory birds like the spectacular Demoiselle Crane. Also animals like Blackbucks and Chinkaras can be spotted in the wild. This pond is a drinking point for antelopes black bucks of nearby area. The Guda Bishnoi village in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India is a kind of desert oasis. It is the perfect place to experience the traditions and customs of tribal life. It is a place caught in a delightful time warp, where life still goes on like the days of the past.

• Guided package tours for a day out are available.
• Pack your lunch and hire a drive-yourself car to get here for a fun day out.

• Free entry.
• Guided tours will have different prices. Ask locally.

• Rent or hire a car/taxi.

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