Introduction

Eco Tourism At Guda Bishnoiyan

Jodhpur is second largest city of Rajasthan, was formerly the seat of princely state. The capital of the kingdom Marwar was jodhpur. The city is known as Sun City for very sunny weather it enjoys throughout the year. It is also called as blue city due to blue painted houses around the Mehrangarh fort.

Jodhpur is the popular destination for tourists among other tourist sites of Rajasthan. Tourists from all over the world who come to Jodhpur not only visit historical monuments but also go to nearby villages like Guda Bishnoiyan, Khejarli, Kankani, Kheechan, Osian etc. In Guda Bishnoiyan tourists see fascinating coexistence of Bishnoi community and wildlife.

The village Guda Bishnoiyan is located on the left hand side of the Jodhpur Pali national highway at a distance of 20 km from Jodhpur. The population of this area is predominantly Bishnoi community. The Bishnoi community has its own 29 principles laid down by Jambhoji Maharaj - the Jhambheshwar Maharaj. One of the 29 principles of the Bishnoi community is to protect wildlife. Bishnoi community has played a significant role in protection of wildlife & trees in the region particularly Black buck (Antelope cervicarpa), and Chinkara (Gazella bennettii) & also Khejari tree (Prosopis cineraria).

At an approximate distance of 2 km from Guda Bishnoi village is located Guda Talab (Pond). This Talab (Pond) is surrounded by few small ponds which contain water during rainy season. In all the ponds where rain water accumulates are good source for several migratory and local birds Migration includes local as well as international migration. Some species of birds are Black Ibis, Black Tailed Godwit, Brahmny Duck, Darter, Demoiselle Crane, Flamingo, Cormorants, Spoonbill, Mallard and Painted Stork etc.

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Welcome to Guda Bishnoiyan

We have four eco-huts at Guda Bishnoiyan eco-tourism site for tourist. These eco-huts have all the facilities for the comfortable stay. Besides this we have walking trail for tourist around the Guda pond to see the wild animals. Bird viewing tower or watch tower is also a good place to see wild animals and birds with the help of binocular and high resolution telescope fixed on tripod stand. Some benches are also provided to sit and watch wild animalsfrom different locations. For school children, NCC cadets and NSS students there are four tenting platforms for day visit and also the facility for stay in night.

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Meet our Animals
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    Little Grebe
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    Little Egret
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    Cattle Egret
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    Jackal
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    Indian Fox
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    Jungle Cat
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    Striped Hyena
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    Chinkara
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    Black Buck
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    Blue Bull