Jeep Safari in Rural Rajasthan

In the itinerary belowall the villages are rich in ethnic, rural and cultural life, typical Desert & Rocky landscape, social customs, Traditions of the people of various desert communities, which are as varied as there customs, ornaments, jewellery and artistic footwear. The people themselves are not less interesting they are known for there unity in diversity, arts, crafts, folk theatre and melody of folklore - well preserved by Bhopas - the wandering minstrels, Charans - the bards and story tellers, Dholis / Langa/ Mangania/ Kalbeliya – the traditional desert musicians and entertainers.

There are varieties of Wild animals like Gazelles, chinkara, Black buck, Wild fox, Blue bull, and Wild bore. Birds like Imperial sand grouse, Peacocks, variety of Vultures, Eagle and kite, sparrows, Demoiselle crane, Teetar, and if you are lucky you can see Great Indian Bustard.

Picture Gallery for Rajasthan

Day First: Deshnoke : This little town, on road to Jodhpur, is known for the shrine of Karni Mata, who was born in 1387 AD in a Charan family. Karni mata is worshiped as an incarnation of Goddess of Durga. She blessed Rao Bika, the founder of Bikaner in establishing his kingdom and since then she was also worshiped as the tutelary deity of the erstwhile Bikaner dynasty. The temple is unique as the rats, called Kabas, are venerated here and the shrine is a sanctuary for them. It is believed that these Kabas carry souls of future Charan/ bards (children of the Goddess) who inhabit the town Deshnoke. These Kabas (Rats) are held sacred and they move freely in the Temple precincts. It is considered highly auspicious to sight a White Kaba. The temple has a richly carved entrance and superb silver doors with images of Gods embossed on them. These were donated by Maharaja Ganga Singh ji.

Day Two / Three/ Four: Village Janglu is short name of "Jungle Dais"and there used to be a fort of Rural of this area now turned to be ruined. In this area the founder Guru (Jamba ji) of Bishnoi community worshipped the God for so many years and in this village Jamba ji’s gown and Khadau (Wooden Sleepers) are kept in a temple and people worship them.

Day Fifth/ Sixth: Khimsar: This was an estate under Jodhpur ruler and once emperor Aurangzeb stayed here. At present Khimsar Fort has been converted in to a heritage hotel.

Day Seventh & Eight: Osiyan: (Tenth Century Village) is famous for Hindu temple, Jain temples, Sun temple and there is a Devi temple. The Oswal (Jain) originated from this place and they have built lot of Jain temples in this village. The Parmar(Rajputs) were also originated from this place and ruled this place and they have built Hindu temples and Devi temple. There is a very old stepwell worth seeing.

Day Ninth/ Tenth/ Eleventh & Twelfth: This entire area is mixture of Desert and Rocky terrain and beautiful countryside view, people can enjoy doing their safari.

Day Thirteenth: Devikot: This was a small estate under ruler of Jaisalmer and there is a small fort over there, this area is plain rocky area.

Day Fourteenth: Khabba / Dedda: This village Paliwal Brahmins came from Pali near Jodhpur and establish there 84 Villages in this area under Rulership of Jaisalmer. Once there was a dispute between ruler of Jaisalmer as such all 84 villages were vacated and they have moved out of this place and there is believe that Paliwal Brahmins has cursed (shraap) these villages as such since then nobody lived in these villages. Enroute to SAM we would be visiting some of these deserted villages.