Aditi Shinde, student of Saksham Sanchar Foundation shared her experience at Chokhi Dhani,Jaipur.
Around 20 kilometres from the main city of Jaipur, there is a mock village called ‘Chokhi Dhani’. It represent Rajasthani culture, food, traditions and heritage. The name Choki Dhani literally translates to Rajasthani culture.
I visited this place in the month of October. It was a good experience to get feel of Rajasthani culture. The welcome begins with the ram ram sa! It has a unique charm of its own, with mud-plastered walls, mud huts, and decorated walls that transport you to the Rajasthan. Lit up with lanterns, beautiful Rajasthani dances, puppet shows, fire shows.
If you wish to visit for lunch that’s not possible. They are open only for dinner which means you need to plan an evening here .From 5-11 p.m. There are different options available. We chose the basic Rajasthani meal for 900/-.
They welcomed us with a welcome drink that was piping hot made of buttermilk and Bajra. We then entered the dinning hall where we have to sit on floor and ate the food served on a thali with many ‘donas’ made of leaves.
The are many stalls and shops to visit. You can ride on camel, elephant, horse. There is also boat ride but very thing is paid inside. You can also have a look at Haldighati war in there. Â