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ETHNIC VILLAGE TOUR
Rajasthani Villages - Portraying The real india
The villages of Rajasthan are a classic way of exploring the
arduous life of Rajasthani folks who thrive on the stubborn
pulse of nature.
Nestling happily on th e rugged terrains, the people caress a
unique lifestyle that surely adds colour to the village
lifestyle. Wrinkled tree thickets, beautifully painted kitchen
walls with smoke coming out of the rusted windows, drooping
camels chewing light green fodder lazily and half-naked
children playing with their tails..is what gives Rajasthani
villages an extra edge for rural tourism. Fresh butter churned
out in front of you while you savour the spicy flavour of
village cuisine only adds to the crust. Come on, experience a
lifestyle still untouched by the hands of modernity. A life
still veiled from electricity, where you might have to fetch
your own pail of water..
Experience A Virgin Lifestyle Like Never Before !!!
Driving on the national highways towards a major tourist
destination with colossal forts and beautiful palaces to boast
about, spare out some time to drop into a cluster of rustic
huts with thatched roofs for a glass of water. Believe us, the
cordiality of Rajasthani villages will make you stay for a
couple of days. The charm of spending a holiday amidst the
colourful villages is no less than staying in heritage palaces
of Rajasthan. Start your day with a glass of hot milk and
fresh bread baked out of earthen kilns. Move out with the
local folks to the sprawling green fields, the golden shoots
swaying to the morning breeze. Since most have land holdings
that are not too large, the use of mechanized farming methods
is still not in prevalence, though tractors are sometimes
hired at the time of sowing. For most part, the farmers use a
method of ploughing that dates back thousands of years to the
Indus Valley Civilization!
Return unexpectedly to astonish the household women, busy in
cleaning their courtyards or designing the mud walls with
plasters of clay, cow dung and hay. Try out churning of some
fresh butter from the brimmed milk pot. Mind it, the churning
migt prove to be a rigorous experience, but still a memorable
one. Taste it, and if you like it, ask for more. Tourists are
usually amazed to see how the people wash their utensils. They
mud their plates until they are clean, and then rub them with
a piece of cloth. A sort of dry clean! If you happen to be
anywhere near Thar Desert, like Shergarh, Barmer or Dechhu, in
the afternoon, ride a camel and wander around. There is
nothing specific to see except a couple of ancient temples or
forlorn ruins of some summer palaces, but still they make for
some exquisite photography backdrops. At Kumbhalgarh, however,
you can see the humoungous Kumbhalgarh Fort, stretching
somewhat around 36 km.
In the evening, sit with the 'panchayat' (older people) and
listen to the tales of their struggle during the earlier days.
You can even come across interesting legends related to that
particular village that dates back to quite a few centuries.
Experience the melody of 'sarangi' (a stringed musical
instrument) slicing the silent heart of desert and beautiful
village girls dancing to the rhythm of chords. At the time of
dinner, splurge on a delicious array of freshly baked bread
and porridge along with yoghurt curry (kadhi) and vegetables
like dried beans. Indeed, that makes for a memorable holiday,
far from what you have expected from the royal state of
Rajasthan.
Rajasthan - Monuments,Forts,Palces and Havelis
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