Monday, September 14, 2009

Chokhi Dhani - Cultural and Entertainment Hub in Jaipur


Is it a hotel ?
A luxurious resort ?
Or a Rajasthan Cultural hub ?
Well, the popular Chokhi Dhani is all this and more.....
The magical Rajasthan journey takes you on a guided tour to 'Fine Hamlet of India'.

Chokhi Dhani is a popular tourists attraction for the travelers keen on experiencing a slice of colorful Rajasthani life, leavened by dose of rustic charm and comfort. Located in the 'Pink City' Jaipur - Chokhi Dhani is unique kind of resort, set away from the core of polluted urban life.

The ethnic resort built in 1989, has two eateries, serving continental and traditional Rajasthani cuisine. Apart from that the village also boosts of a well stocked bar, a swimming pool and a desi haat offering variety of handicraft items. Tour to Chokhi Dhani is a unforgettable experience that remain in your memories forever.

Accommodation at Chowki Dhani : In addition to fun and entertainment, staying at Chokhi Dhani is a lifetime experience. Its beautiful interiors are especially designed by the award winning designer, the cocoon like cottages are embrocate with ikat durries, paintings and mirror studded walls and an antique metallic jhoola. The traditional decoration with clay urns, mud tiles and terracotta figurines of Hindu God and Goddess further enhance the cottages earthy charm. There are total of 65 cottages, eight havelis suits, two conference halls, a chaupal, a multi cuisine restaurant – Bindola and a Chandi Mahal bar.

Entertainment at Chokhi Dhani : Chokhi Dhani offers lot of entertainment options for the visitors from all over the world. You have lot of options to choose from : there are camel and horse ride, elephant rides, bullock cart ride, tonga and lot of other fun filled rides. You can participate in the traditional Rajastahni dances performed by the local men and women in the city.

Chowki Dhani is no more less than the amusement park. The most exiting is the puppetry show performed on the themes of erstwhile Rajah's and Maharajah's. It also offers a slew of aquatic games, water slides, bumper boats, lost and found game, wobble up and down aqua tubes. If are keen of having a photograph in traditional Rajasthani costumes, than this option is also available there. Foe that much needed rejuvenation and freshness in the desert city is the stram and sauna baths. Than there is tribal dance and hookah section available at Chokhi Dhani.

Eating at Chokhi Dhani :
Savor the pleasure of exotic Rajasthani cuisine which includes gatte ki subzi, kadhi, and mirchi ka salan being served with bajra and jowar ki roti. Desserts here include rabri, syrupy milk and pistachio studded kesar halwa.

How to reach there : - Chokhi Dhani is well accessible by air, train and road. There is a Sanganer Airport located 5 km from Chokhi Dhani. From here you may get direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur Aurangabad and some other cities of Jaipur.

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Aparana Chauhan

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