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Warm
Welcome
A warm welcome of the guest with garlands and tikkas on the foreheads
of the guests’. Aarti of guests with a diyas, incense sticks and petal
of flowers in a thali which moves around the guests followed by light
devotional Hindu bhajans and songs. Locals villagers singing
bhajans and songs marking the occasion favorable. At the end the
flower petals are showered on the guests.
Safa Tying
Custom
To provide a feel of the rural lifestyle, a safa tying ceremony is
also held in which the Safas are tied at the foreheads of the guests
or a chunari is used for womens. Safa is a a traditional turban for
men in Rajasthan.
Folk
Musical Ceremonies
During the above ceremonies, musical presentations of traditional
instruments like Sarangi and Nagada are also held which implies a
blessed arrival for the guest.
Camel Cart
Ride
Camel cart ride is very exciting and convenient mode of transport in
the village. A Peaceful and relaxing ride is provided on the back of
the camel, packed with all basic requirements like a shade, staircase,
shoe-rack and pillows etc. Camel ride gives an opportunity to explore
the whole village while sitting on the back of the camel and pass
through the scenic landscape of the beautiful village. We also view
other camels which are decorated very wonderfully with various
accessories, lavishly painted mud walls of the huts together with the
scenic landscape. Our tour guide will inform you about the next
entertaining spot or the next activity.
Visiting
Carpet Weavers
During the village tour we also visit the carpet weavers of the
village to learn the art of carpet weaving from the people of
the local people of the village.
View the
local Villagers making Embroidery
During the tour we also view the local villagers engaged in making
Footwears like mojaris etc. These beautiful majaris are adorned with
colored threadwork. We also view and learn the art of making beautiful
embroidery work by the womens of the village. We also view the womens
of the village who are engaged in their daily work like making
beautiful sarees and dupattas with beautiful embroidery work on them.
We also learn from them art of making
beautiful embroidery.
Meet the
Village Womens
We meet with local womens of the village who
are engaged in weaving the grass breadbaskets known as Kooncha, we
also learn from them how to do this.
Meet the
local Keer community who are engaged in making handmade baskets.
Recognize the smart work of this grass type converted into strong and
resilient natural ropes, used to make cots to sleep.
Meet the
Architects of the Havelis
Meet the local architect of the village and learn about their
experiences from them and how they built beautifully adorned havelis
of the rich. We also view them how they are using modern techniques to
built houses.
Enjoy the
Desi Rasoi
You have the opportunity to sit in the peaceful environment in Desi
Rasoi on the charpais and enjoy the lassi in earthen kulhads or cups
which is prepared specially for you by the village womens. We also taste various other spicy
dishes prepared by the local womens and sit with them and know about
their lifestyle.
Fly Kites
with the Villagers
We spent leisure time with the villagers while flying colorful kites.
After the kite flying we walk to visit the old shrine of Shiva in the
village.
Learn
about Various Art Work
We view how the local communities of the village are engaged in the
making of clay pottery.
Watch the interesting journey of a mud patch
changed into a magnificently
molded
vessel. View the Khatis making the
items of food like furniture and furnishings.
Explore
the Rural Villages
We also walk on the fields of the villagers with the local farmers and
learn from them the manner in which they cultivate their lands. Sit on
a tractor trolley and view the farming activities while sitting
comfortably on the tractor. We also watch the farmers rearing their
animals. We also meet the local tribes of the village and learn from
them about their way of living.
Apply
Mehndi on the Hands
Mehndi or henna paste with beautiful patterns are applied on your
hands by the local womens.
These are applied by local womens on your
hand very carefully and will last long on your skin as well as keep
memories afresh.
Special
Function at the end of Day
A special function is organised to enjoy the end of the day, in which
the local villagers perform the folk vocal and musical performances.
Along with this an Indian tea is also served to you which will refresh
you.
Departure
The local
musicians would give farewell to you back to Jaipur while the local
womens are engaged in performing bhajans and aarti.
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