The shorter excursions around Manvar are especially for those tourists who want to experience the adventure of being "off the beaten track" among the colorful desert people of Rajasthan. At these little rural places there are no grand sights but that is the point; here you will see a Rajasthan where way of life little-changed over the centuries. The village tour will allow you to share the fascinating culture of these friendly people and show you the beauty and tranquillity of the vast desert. The journey into the desert is an opportunity to come in proximity of village life in one of the harshest conditions of the world.
The desert landscape is spellbinding. For miles altogether, there is nothing, but from this aridness one can expect the unexpected as groups of women appear and disappear in their colorful clothes, apparently going nowhere. Visit the homes of the inhabitants living in the desert ( bishnois, rajputs, meghwals) .Also see some homes of the desert craftsmen ( carpenters, metal smiths ,,cobblers ) See unique desert adapted species of flora and fauna , Visit the farms in the desert and learn about farming ( chilli, mustard ) in the desert , See & climb the untouched sand dunes .

For sheer excitement ,an outing in a rugged four - wheel drive vehicle cannot be beaten.

Camel treks give guests an opportunity to see the splendour of the THAR Desert from the back of its most famous and iconic inhabitant – THE SHIP OF THE DESERT.

The Village walks in contrast to the Jeep & Camel safaris offer a quieter and more informative way to experience the desert way of life around MANVAR.

Longer excursions take you to Khichan ( 45 minutes from Manvar )where thousands of migratory birds come every year from October to March . The villagers of Khichan have a very special relationship with these birds. During the winter season, over 8,000 - 10,000 birds can be seen at Khichan. This phenomenon was nurtured by one villager by the name of Ratan Lal Malu Jain, who began to feed these birds twice a day, several years ago. As the number of birds began to increase, he sought the help of his fellow villagers, who rallied to 'adopt' these birds. The wealthier farmers were approached for donations of grain or for money to purchase grain to feed these birds.
Many folk songs are based on them. According to Marwari legend and song, these birds were signs of good luck and also carried messages to the local women from their lovers and loved ones in faraway lands.. The number of cranes that migrate here is said to be increasing by 10 to 15% each year and currently it takes over 600 kgs. of grain to feed these birds each day.
The grain is spread in the fields in the night for the early morning feeding and once again in the afternoon before the cranes returns for an evening meal. Khichan is a perfect example of how man can co-exist with nature and even nurture the survival of a particular species. It is a shining example of the conservation efforts of a group of people driven by a sheer love of nature, without the help or encouragement of any outside forces.