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The Snake Boat festival
Under an endless stretch of light blue skies, imagine yourself on the back of a swaying camel, taking an exotic safari, across a vast stretch of desert in royal Rajasthan. If this is a visual that interests you, you may want to sacrifice your sleep and start your day a little early to experience the breathtaking view of the sunrise on the horizon of the magnificent Thar Desert. This, while you indulge yourself in a scrumptious breakfast laid out exclusively for you at the campsite.
A daylong safari in the sand dunes around Jaisalmer, promises an experience of the rustic colours of the rural desert life, up close and personal. No matter how barren the desert looks, you’ll be surprised to see how well populated and full of life it actually is.
You can also opt for a more adventurous route from Bikaner or Osian and choose to stay overnight in one of the villages in the interiors of the desert. The enchanting visit will give you an opportunity to sing, dance and immerse yourself in the vibrant lives of the locals. Also, the mystic view of the twinkling stars as you lie beneath them will be a sight to behold for the rest of your life!
Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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The coffee estates are so well maintained and provide such a tranquil environment that I was compelled to extend my stay and explore them even more. And do go to the highest point of Yercaud, the Servarayan Temple. The view from there is simply breathtaking, especially when a layer of mist envelopes the landscape.
Bhojraj Soti – Noida
“Witnessing the snake boat race is such a thrilling experience! Watching it was a rush I never expected. Like me, you will find yourself screaming on the top of your lungs as you cheer the teams and get caught up in the whole experience.”
Bhojraj Soti – Noida
Ganesh Prasad –Noida
“I spent an entire evening at the Samode village singing and dancing with the locals in their colourful traditional attire. I even tried the Chari dance with a pot on my head. Yes, a definite must try for everyone!”
Rural Rajasthan
Bright, traditional, rustic yet soulful – that is rural Rajasthan for you! Considering the chaotic and busy lives we live, visiting the interiors of the state will make you realize how meditatively beautiful life is beyond the hustle bustle of the cities.
While the desert state is considered a perfect embodiment of richness and royalty, it also offers a much humble sight of a Persian wheel irrigating the lush fields in its rural areas. A group of traditionally dressed women, carrying clay pots on their heads, walking down the dust roads and turban-clad men with majestic mustaches sweating it out in the fields, is a common sight that you will see as you drive through the state. And they do it so effortlessly without any trace of discomfort that, it will not just inspire you but will make you appreciate the simplistic beauty of life.
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Staying with the locals at their humble abode is an experience that is going to stay with you for the rest of your life. Such is the hospitality of the people of rural Rajasthan who believe in making the most out of whatever little they have. And at the end of the day, as the sun goes down in all its glory, the villages’ folklore will mesmerize you like you never could have imagined!
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