Bikaner Off The Beaten Path

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The colour of the coat varies from brown to black, however in some animals reddish tinge is also found. They have symmetrical body and slightly dome shaped head.Some camels of this breed have a luxuriant growth of hair on their eyebrows, eyelids and ears, they are called ‘jheepra’. Bikaneri camels are predominantly bred in Bikaner and near by districts, such as Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Sikar and Nagaur of Rajasthan and adjoining parts of Haryana and Punjab state.

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Camel Research Farm (10 km) South of Bikaner Spend a day with the indispensable ship of the desert at their camel research and breeding centres which is only one of its kinds in Asia. The farm extends over 2000 acres of semi arid land and is managed by the Central Government. These camels are sold in the cattle fairs of Bikaner and Jaisalmer where they are decorated in all their fineries which are colorful and attractive, complementing the brown terrains of the desert.

There are a number of operators in Bikaner offering desert safaris, using 4WD vehicles, camels and a mixture of both. Visitors have the choice of a short trip around areas close to the city, or long day trips covering rarely visited places and beautiful desert villages. Multi-day trips are also available. Prices vary considerably, but beware of very cheap offerings by the touts, who seem to be everywhere, and who channel you towards the big operators. Shop around and expect to pay a reasonable amount for a quality experience. By going with a specialist operator, it's possible to organise a safari focusing on your interests. This is especially important if you want to see elusive desert wildlife, whilst ensuring you don't contribute to damaging the delicate desert environment.

The lake and forested hills of this reserve, 32 km from Bikaner on the Jaisalmer road, are inhabited by wildfowl, hares , wild boar, desert foxes and a number of deer and antelopes including black bucks and blue bulls. The lake at Gajner attracts water birds in thousands. Imperial sand house migrate here in winter. Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, houses the former Hunting lodge of Bikaner and has a beautiful lake surrounded by a dense forest.
It can be visited by jeeps with the forest officers as the guides.


Entry Fee Rs 100 per head

We have a housenumber or a private plate !
They have a whole history showed at the entrance - telling how important the (former) householder was ! Fascinating !! and indeed - every picture is a story of believe or memory !

A little to the south of Bikaner - you will find a former hunting lodge of the Marahadjas.
The lake is impressive - the small pavillions too.
They use to tell a story - an Indian legend.
Go and visit them;