Pilgrimages of India

The secular country of India has fostered each religion with great care and reverence. People here are deeply religious and respect the other religions as well. Many pilgrims undertake a yatra or haj to offer their prayers and seek blessings from the almighty. Whole India is dotted with pilgrimage centers that are an abode of divinity and spirituality. Be it north India, or south. east or west, pilgrims horde to tes shrines to have that ultimate feeling of spirituality.

The North India Pilgrimages include the holy yatra to Char Dhams – Yamonotri, Gangotri, Badrinath and Kedarnath - , Amarnath Yatra (Kashmir), Vaishno Devi yatra (Kashmir), Himachal Pradesh, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Mathura, Vrindawan, Allahabad, Varanasi, Ujjain, Pushkar and many more. The South India Pilgrimages comprise of Tirupati Tirumala Balaji, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Ramaeshwaram, Chidambaram.

While the East India Pilgrimages will take you to Kamakhya Devi Shrine, Puri, Bhuwaneshwar, Konark. The West India Pilgrimage will show you the temples of Dwarka, Somnath, Siddhivinayak, Mumba Devi, Ashtvinayaka, Nasik.

Besides circuits, one more criteria can filter the pilgrimages of India. Based on religious beliefs, the pilgrimages can be talked in terms of Hindu Pilgrimages, Sikh Pilgrimages, Jain Pilgrimages, Buddhist Pilgrimages, Muslim Pilgrimages and Christian Pilgrimages.

We have seen the Hindu Pilgrimages. Now we shall talk about Sikh Pilgrimages. Golden Temple in Amritsar and Anandpur Sahib are two most revered Sikh pilgrimages. The Jain Pilgrimages centers include sites located in the Karnataka state at Sravanabelagola and Mount Abu in Rajasthan.

The Buddhist Pilgrimage Circuit will take you to Bodhgaya, Lumbini, Vaishali, Sarnath, Nalanda, Kaushambi, Shravasti, Kushinagar and Rajgir. The Muslim Pilgrims pray at Ajmer Sharif, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid and visit Fatehpur Sikri. The Christian Pilgrimages take us to many churches of Goa and other regions of India. These pilgrimage centers hold special prominence among Indians.

Chowki Dhani – An Ethnic Indian Village Resort

Introduction to Chowki Dhani

The charismatic lands of Rajasthan is proud to house one of the most ethnic Indian village resorts in Jaipur – Chowki Dhani. The resort is fun filled abode of languor and halcyon. The resort is a perfect amalgamation of ethnicity and modernity where the rustic charm of rural Rajasthan breathes amidst all modern amenities. The resort is must for every traveler who wishes to get the pulse of traditions and culture of Rajasthan. More than it, your stay will be memorable, memories worth cherishing life long.

The guests are assured of warm hospitality at right hands. This “Fine Hamlet” is a Five star ethnic resort that encapsulates the very essence of heritage.

Accommodation At Chowki Dhani

The resort has prepared itself to accommodate many guests at a time. With 59 double occupancy cottages, 33 royal cottages and 8 Haveli suites, the resort promises an exciting stay. The ambiance of the resort is unique and one of its kind. The rooms are done exquisitely and tastefully with ethnic décor.

The rooms are spacious with facilities like

• 24-hour Room Service

• Attached bathrooms running hot and cold water

• Telephone

• C.T.V.

• Air Conditioner

• Channel Music

• Mini Fridge

• Mini Bars

• Adorned with ethnic décor

The 59 cottages at Chowki Dhani are just too perfect to represent the rural charisma. They are small and cozy with modern facilities. The interiors are done with great effort and keeping in mind the taste of guests. The 33 royal cottages are a mirror to village lifestyle with dreamlike quality. The Shekhawati Haveli suites are another name for luxury and comfort.

Cuisines At Chowki Dhani

The resort is well equipped with serving the guest the best cuisines and more prominently Rajasthani cuisines. It takes care of the taste buds and the redolent cuisines take the gourmets over. There are many food joints where the guests are sure to have a treat. The following food joints of Chowki Dhani are must for everyone:

• Bindola Restaurant

• Aarogosa Restaurant

• Chandi Mahal Bar

• Kesar Kyari

• Chaupual

Here you have the rustic ambiance sprinkled with live soft music like Ghazals and Indian, Continental and Chinese Cuisine. An icing on the cake is an open air barbeque setup where the visitors can enjoy sitting on antique wheel sitouts that gives pleasure of checking out some delectable kebabs, sizzlers and barbequed delicacies. Unwind yourself at sheesha Bar and choice of hukkah flavours.

Entertainment At Choki Dhani

When it comes to entertainment, the resort is no short of attractions. Visitors to the resort have come back home with lifelong memories. You can enjoy:

• Rides like Camel Ride, Horse Ride, Bullock Cart Ride, tonga ride,

• Boating in Tal Talaiya

• Hangout places like Mandir Devra,

• Heena

• Museum

• Photo Studio

• Haat Bazaar

• Folk Dance and Music Show

• Acrobatics on a Bamboo- Nat Ro Kartab

• The Puppet Show

• The Magic Show

• Living amalgam of a snake and a girl

• Sanp-Sidhi Ro Khel

• Bhool Bhulaiya

• Jungle Sair

• Gufa Jharni

• Fortune Teller

At A Glance

Accessibility: Chokhi Dhani - The Ethnic Village Resort is located 5 km. from Airport, 18 km. from Bus Station, 18 km. from Railway Station.

Category: 5 star Ethnic Village resort

Location: Jaipur, Rajasthan

Accommodation: 59 double occupancy cottages, 33 royal cottages and 8 Haveli suites.