India · VILLAGE SAFARIS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 6 village safaris tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private Punjabi village tour in Gohalwar with turban tying, cow milking, tractor rides, mehndi, and homemade lunch, $18.34.
“Wonderful village tour for people looking to experience real Punjab. Loving family and amazing hospitality”
Half-day Bishnoi village safari from Jodhpur with wildlife spotting, weaving and pottery workshops, plus pickup and lunch for $30.
“Good insight to all events mentioned. Good informative guide, who explained the Bishnoi villages to us. There was no pressure to buy anything but the offer was always there. I feel I need to mention there was no bottle of water given so please make sure you bring your own!”
Half-day Osian desert safari from Jodhpur with camel or jeep rides, temple visits, and wood-fired sunset dinner or lunch.
“This was simply the best and most memorable excursion of our trip. It was so much fun and we were made very welcome and looked after. It’s family run and the hospitality was gentle and kind. It’s located away from the main tourist bit which adds to its charm, value anRead more”
Alleppey shikara ride with a village tour, bird spotting, and sunset on a private canal cruise from $16 per person for about 3 hours.
“The best part was cruising through the entire backwaters and having best Karimeen fish fry and prawns The guide was very helpful and provided very scenic spots to capture photos Thank you so much, Rahul and Anas”
Bishnoi Village Safari from Jodhpur blends village crafts, a family lunch, and desert wildlife chances, with hotel pickup in about 4 hours.
“A visit to the Bishnoi villages was a wonderful way to experience rural life in Rajasthan. The arrangements were smooth, our tour guide, Mr. Shambhu took us around in his jeep, stopping at different places where we could observe everyday village activities. We visited a poRead more”
Half-day Bishnoi village safari near Jodhpur with hotel pickup, lunch and chai, wildlife and bird spotting, and real rural life.
“Our guide, chottoretara Pryapat, made the tour with his patient and calm manner. We were fortunate to spot severally types of gazelle and wild peacocks close to us. The villages were very neat and gave us insight into the daily lives of the villagers. We were warmly welcomed for lunch at his house.”
Pick a city, pick a kind of day, and see what it costs.
