A drives through the countryside, 175 km beyond Jaisalmer, brings you to Phalodi the city of richly carved Havelis and temples. Nearby, there is the village of KHICHAN, which is a regular host to the flocks of Demoiselle Crans ( locally called Kurja ), they come in thousands due to amiable conditions and protection given by the villagers. Their duration of stay is about 5 to 6 months after which they go back to their breeding grounds in March-April. Many folk songs are based on these migratory birds.

These ancient temples of Osian are sacred. Osian was a great trading center between the 08th - and 12th centuries. Today it is a desert oasis with sixteen Brahmanical & Jain temples, Beautifully sculpted & designed, most of which have stood the ravages of time. The largest of these are Sachchiya Mata Temple & Mahavir Jain temple which are both functional.