Bishnoi Villages and Khejarliखेजड़ली, बिश्नोई गांव
Villages that have protected trees and blackbuck since 1730, an hour out of Jodhpur.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereJodhpur, Rajasthan
Marwar & Godwar
Marwar & Godwar
Best time to visit15 October to 15 March
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Winter (December to February)
DifficultyEasy
Time neededHalf day
Base and nearbyGuda Bishnoiyan, Jodhpur
EntryVillage safari ₹1500-3000 per jeep, arranged from Jodhpur
About Bishnoi Villages and Khejarli
In 1730, 363 Bishnois led by Amrita Devi died at Khejarli rather than let the Jodhpur king cut their khejri trees, and the community has protected trees and animals ever since. The result is that blackbuck and chinkara graze near the houses at Guda Bishnoiyan and cranes winter on its lake. Jeep tours from Jodhpur take in the villages, the Salawas durrie weavers and the memorial.
What to see and do
- Khejarli memorial to the 363 martyrs of 1730
- Blackbuck and chinkara around Guda Bishnoiyan
- Guda lake and its winter cranes
- Salawas durrie weaving
- Bishnoi homes and the opium tea ceremony
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