City tour of Jodhpur - the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur, Jodhpur stands at the edge of the Thar Desert. It was founded by Rao Jodha. Chief of the Rajput clan known as Rathores and the Rathore kingdom was once known as Marwar - the Land of Death.

The tour includes Meherangarh Fort the majestic fort - one of the most impressive & formidable in the whole of fort-studded Rajasthan, Jaswant Thada - the Royal Cenotaphs.

An exciting jeep safari to the famous Black Buck Sanctuary to spot antelope, blue bull, quantities of peacocks, deer and black buck. Continue the safari through the various tribal villages of the "Bishnois" who are well known lovers of nature & staunch environmentalists.

Camel safari through the great dunes to reach Khetasar, a "Bishnoi" village for typical lunch in a hut, near the oasis where all the village women come to collect water. Ride the camels back to the camp, to arrive at sunset.

A pleasurable Tonga (horse-cart) ride from the hotel to the old city. In the maze of old lanes focused on Sardar bazaar and its Clock Tower of 1912 are several former palaces and a dozen temples.

An exciting jeep safari to the famous Black Buck Sanctuary to spot antelope, blue bull, quantities of peacocks, deer and black buck. Continue the safari through the various tribal villages of the "Bishnois" who are well known lovers of nature & staunch environmentalists.

All Bishnois believe in the sanctity of animal and plant life as laid down by the 15th century Guru Jambeshwar in the form of 29 basic tenets, hence BIS (twenty) and NOI (nine). They further believe their ancestors are reincarted as deer, so there are usually herds of deer found near Bishnoi villages. Also see weaving and pottery making. Have tea with smiling Bishnoi tribeswomen, brightly clad, heavy bangles up the whole length of arms. There men wear pure white.

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