Village Walks
A quiet, informative way to experience the desert lifestyle around Siana Sojourn.
Village walks
In & Around Siana
Village walks, desert life, Lord Bhairon temple, Kolayat, Karni Mata Temple, Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary and Khichan birding excursions.In & Around Siana Sojourn
Village walks, temple paths and desert life
The village walk at Siana Sojourn is a quiet window into simplicity, adaptability and the living culture of rural Rajasthan.
The concept of village walks is an old one at Siana Sojourn. The family believes that too many people have migrated from the village to the cities in search of a better future, and something needs to be done to sustain the simple, wholesome lifestyle of the village. The village walk is a small step in that direction.
It not only instills a sense of pride in the village folk, but also encourages them to preserve, maintain and showcase their culture and way of life. To a rapidly modernizing world, and to people living high-stress lives, the importance of a back-to-basics approach is finally dawning. The village walk at Siana Sojourn offers a small but meaningful window into that world.
Village walks, in contrast to Jeep and Camel safaris, offer a quieter and more informative way to experience the desert way of life around Siana Sojourn. The tour allows guests to share the fascinating culture of friendly people against the captivating beauty and tranquility of the vast desert.
The journey into the desert is an opportunity to experience village life at close quarters in one of the harshest environments in the world. In village Siana, there is an old temple on a small mound dedicated to Lord Bhairon, a manifestation of Lord Shiva in his Rudra form. It is only a 15-minute walk, and attending the evening prayers gives a better idea of Hindu worship and village prayer traditions.
Culture & Pride
The walk encourages villagers to preserve, maintain and showcase their way of life.
Back to Basics
A small window into simplicity, adaptability and a wholesome village rhythm.
Village People
Share the fascinating culture of friendly people against the vast desert landscape.
Lord Bhairon Temple
A 15-minute walk leads to the old temple on a mound for evening prayers.
Desert Tranquility
Experience village life closely in one of the world’s harshest environments.
Pilgrim Excursion
Visit to Kolayat
24 km from Siana
Kapil Muni Temple
Holy Lake
Oct-Nov Fair
Kolayat is a famous Hindu pilgrim spot with a temple dedicated to the holy saint Kapil Muni, who propounded one of the major yogic philosophies of Hinduism known as Sankhya Yoga. The place is sacred for Hindus and is known for its holy lake, temples and devotional atmosphere.
Hinduism is a religion rich in rituals, and at Kolayat guests can observe Sadhus and pilgrims performing prayers and traditional ceremonies on the shore of the lake. The glow of lamps, the movement of devotees and the sound of worship create a deeply atmospheric cultural experience.
A fair is held here parallel to the Pushkar Fair during October and November. Every year the area is crowded with thousands of pilgrims. From Siana Sojourn, Kolayat can be visited as an excursion of around 24 km one side, making it a meaningful addition to the village and desert experience.
Sacred Route Stop
Karni Mata Temple
Deshnoke
30 km south of Bikaner
Goddess Durga
Bikaner-Jodhpur route
The world famous shrine of Karni Mata is located in the town of Deshnoke, around 30 km south of Bikaner on the road to Jodhpur. Karni Mata is worshiped as an incarnation of Goddess Durga and the temple is one of the most distinctive pilgrimage sites in Rajasthan.
The temple is famous for the sacred rats that can be seen everywhere inside the complex. For visitors, it offers a rare glimpse into Rajasthan’s living faith, temple traditions and devotional customs. The shrine can be visited while approaching Siana Sojourn either from Bikaner or from Jodhpur, making it a meaningful cultural stop on the journey.
Wildlife Excursion
Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary
46 km each way
Gajner Lake
Nilgai & Chinkara
Winter Birding
Gajner Palace, once a monsoon retreat of the kings, stands on the bank of the lake and has now been converted into a hotel. Around it, the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary offers a rewarding excursion for guests interested in Rajasthan’s dryland wildlife and lake-side birdlife.
The sanctuary is home to Nilgai, also known as Blue Bull, along with Chinkara, deer, antelopes, black buck and wild boar. The beautiful Gajner Lake attracts thousands of migratory water birds during winter, including Imperial Sand Grouse, which arrive from as far away as Siberia.
For photographers and nature lovers, Gajner provides an ideal opportunity to watch Imperial Sand Grouse, waterfowls, Indian Houbara Bustards and Demoiselle Cranes. From Siana Sojourn, guests can take an excursion to Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, located around 46 km each way.
Birding Excursion
Khichan
Demoiselle Cranes
October to March
Southern Europe
North Asia
Khichan is a very famous place for Demoiselle cranes, which migrate here from southern Europe and north Asia between October and March. During the season, guests can sight thousands of these graceful birds gathered together, creating one of Rajasthan’s most memorable birding spectacles.
For nature lovers, photographers and travellers interested in migration stories, Khichan offers a rare opportunity to witness how desert communities and migratory birds share a seasonal rhythm. It can be planned as a special excursion for guests who want to add wildlife and bird photography to their Siana Sojourn experience.
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