Dunlod is a
fort which lies in the heart of the Shekhawati region north-west
of Jaipur famous for its painted Havelis (or mansions) the Dunlodh
Castle was built in 1750 AD.Heir to a long live of feudal lords
our host Kanwar Raghuvendra Singh (known as Bonnie) is a horseman
par excellence. Son of a retired cavalry officer Thakur Raghuvir
Singh who served in the Jaipur Lancers and later commanded a horsed
cavalry unit during the days of the British Raj, Bonnie grew up
in an active equestrian environment. His stable consists of Marwari
and Katiawari horses - these two indigenous breeds are inextricably
linked with chivalrous Rajput history. The Marwari horse combines
all the fiery characteristics of the true desert horse and is distinguished
by his high floating carriage, noble profile and the lyre-shaped
ears, curving and crossing at the tips, a feature which sets him
apart from any other known breed.
Witness a truly spectacular horse-show at the polo grounds of
Dunlodh Castle, comprising of polo, tent-pegging, show-jumps and
mounted sports. The guests will be invited to participate and
compete in this unique Royal Equestrian experience.
Gala Rajasthani evening with the Gangaur Festival Theme. Gangaur
is the most important local festival of Rajasthan dedicated to
Goddess Gauri the consort of Lord Shiva. It symbolizes conjugal
bliss and marital happiness and is celebrated by married women
and young girls. Colorful images of the goddess beautifully bedecked
and bejeweled are taken out in a procession by the women who themselves
are attired in the best tradition of bridal dresses. The town
band plays as the procession of women sing and dance the ghoomar
moving around in circles and twirling their ghagras full skirts),
towards the lake where they will take the Gauri mage for a ceremonial
bath. A sumptuous banquet and a fireworks display complete this
grand evening.
Mount saddled camels for a camel safari through the semi-desertic
countryside with alternating sand-dunes and shrub vegetation.
Hot picnic lunch under the shade of trees in a local village and
interact with the villages and visit a local elementary village
school.
An exciting jeep rally with road maps through the villages of
Shekhawati region famous for its grand Havelis (mansions) with
their lively frescoes, cataloging the life, habits / fashions
of the Marwari community.
To Explore more of the region chose one of our Rajasthan Tour!
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