About National Research Centre on Camel
The National Research Centre on Camel is a premier research institute established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 1984 and upgraded to NRCC in 1995. Located in the Jorbeer area about 8 km from Bikaner city, it houses over 300 camels of various breeds including Bikaneri, Jaisalmeri, Kachchhi and Mewari. The centre combines camel breeding, health research, and eco-tourism with a museum, camel rides, and camel milk products available for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a large camel breeding farm with over 300 camels of different breeds, view camel calves playing in the afternoons, and visit an in-house museum explaining camel breeds and research. The centre offers short camel rides, sells camel milk products including ice cream and lassi, and has souvenir shops. Visitors typically arrive around 3 PM when camels return from grazing in the desert.
Key highlights
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Elite herd of over 300 camels of four breeds
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In-house camel museum with research exhibits
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Short camel rides available for visitors
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Camel milk products including ice cream and lassi
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Souvenir shops selling camel hair and leather products
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Opportunity to see camel calves playing in afternoons
History of National Research Centre on Camel
Established as Project Directorate on Camel on 5 July 1984 under ICAR and upgraded to National Research Centre on Camel on 20 September 1995. It is one of Asia's largest camel breeding farms.
Culture & Context
Camels are the state animal of Rajasthan and hold significant cultural importance in the Thar Desert region. The centre promotes camel eco-tourism and preserves traditional camel husbandry knowledge.
Route
| By air | Approximately 25 km from Bikaner Airport |
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| By train |