The forest between Mukam and Samrathal is a heaven for the wild life

It is a large area under direct protection of the Bishnois (The furious conservators I must admit). The diversity of both flora and fauna is immense due to natural food chains culminating into well balanced food web. The geography of the area provides habitat to a variety of animals and plants, some of rare status also. It is infact an undistrubed area by more than five centuries.

The resting peacock

Datura alba: A plant of medicinal importance

The desert between Mukam and Samrathal in another view






A Rohida tree (The state flower of Rajasthan) in full bloom. Samrathal Dhora is visible in the background

A side view of the village Mukam



The village Mukam is situated in Nokha Tehsil of the district Bikaner of Rajasthan. It is home to the moving sand dune with a typical desert climate and flora and fauna. It is the place where Samadhi of Bhagwan Shri Guru Jambheshwar is situated. Mukam ranks first as a place of worship for the Bishnois.