Recreation
Rohetgarh a place where the real relaxation begins and the virtual
blanket stress is swept pleasantly. Perfect ambience and the touch of
culture add to the golden-regal charm of this spectacular place.
Recreational
activities
» Swimming Pool : There is a beautifully designed
swimming pool with four charming pavilions at each corner where musicians
perform in the evenings as dinner is served by the poolside.
» Traditional folk ceremonies : Guests witness
traditional folk ceremonies signifying friendship and brotherhood and see
village artisans at work creating leather articles, pottery and woven
handicrafts. Often, folk dancers enliven the evenings with their vibrant
hues and vigorous rhythms.
» Celebrate Gangaur: At Rohet too all the festivals
are celebrated with great pomp and splendour. Special among these is the
Festival of Gangaur.
The celestial marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Human embodiments of the God
and Goddess. Ishar and Gangaur are bedecked and displayed in traditional
regalia, twenty days after the festival of Holi. Every night for 5 nights,
village folk come from afar, gather for Darshan, and participate in ghoomar,
a traditional form of dance. The festival concludes with the Gangaur Mela
where the two deities are taken out in ceremonial procession, and the divine
marriage ceremony is performed.
Sightseeing
An integral part of sightseeing at Rohetgarh are village safaris.
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Village Safaris : Rohetgarh has pioneered a unique tour, which
introduces its guests to local cultures and traditions.Guests interact with
various communities living in the area and share and understand their
worlds, the Bhishnois, protectors of nature for five centuries and arguably
the world's first ecologists, responsible for the survival of species such
as the black-buck antelope: the semi nomadic Raika shepherds of Marwar whose
brilliant crimson and marigold costumes would put modern designers to shame:
as also the Paliwals and the Meghwals, the farmers and weavers.
» Horse riding & An extensive one to five day horse safari
programme.
» Picnics in the countryside.
» A one day camel safari through neighbouring villages with picnic
lunch.
» A two day cooking workshop on traditional cuisines, including a
visit to the spice market and cooking demonstrations by selected local
chefs.
