It
was a trip to be remembered by one and all who took it. Memories, fun, food,
dresses and above all togetherness.
The decision
for trip was taken in order to go to attend the marriage of our colleague in
Jaipur and the encouragement we received from management was astounding,
TICKETS FOR ALL, both ways, whosoever attends!
Wedding
day was decided, list of people attending was prepared and itinerary was so made
as to add sightseeing in the trip.
In
the last two years we all had faced hardship, trauma, lack of movement.
Everything, only from home, have made all mentally sick, tired and what not.
This decision for trip was a great reliever.
Moving
out of town to a distance, far away, for few days with friends and family was a
new thing.
Atmosphere
at home and office are usually different. Colleagues will now know as to how
the behavior of the same person changes as he goes home.
The
adventure began with the arrival of one after another at the airport. The greetings
started and we were mingling. Unknown faces now became known.
The
experience of Flight was new for some and routine for some.
Newbies
were very much delighted at the lounges and exciting shopping at the airport.
Dinning added to the grandeur and was a
memorable experience. After boarding, excitement came from the realization of
being a ‘BARATI’. Barati was our new title and the fun and frolic that followed
shall always be remembered by each one of us.
SIGHT
SEEING
Amber
Fort or Amer Fort is a fort located in Amber, Rajasthan, India. Amber is a town
in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The town of Amber and the Amber Fort was
built by Maharaja Man Singh kachawaha rajputs. Located high on a hill, it is
the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. Amber Fort is known for its
artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and
cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake,which is the main source of water
for the Amber Palace.
Hawa
Mahal, also known as “Palace of Breeze”, was built in 1799 as an extension to
the Royal City Palace of Jaipur. The Hawa Mahal is the tallest building in the
world without foundation and because of
Jaigarh
Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli
range; it overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur,
Rajasthan, India. The fort was built by Jai Singh II in 1726 to protect the
Amer Fort and its palace complex and was named after him. Wikipe
Chokhi
Dhani is not just a restaurant or a resort but an exeperience in itself. The
open area is very well utilized with rajasthani kalbeliya dancers,Royal
Elephant ride, mehandi, puppet show,magic...to name a few. ..Definately worth
spending an evening to complete trip to Rajasthan.
Camel
🐪 ride children were seen taking rides
and having lot of fun
Elephant
🐘
Merry
go round
Bhavai
is a genre of folk dance popular in Gujarat state in western India. The male or
female performers balance a number of earthen pots or brass/metal pitchers as
they dance nimbly, pirouetting
Ghoomar
or Ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. It was Bhil tribe who
performed it to worship Goddess Sarasvati which was later embraced by other
Rajasthani communities. The dance is chiefly performed by veiled women who wear
flowing dresses called ghaghara.
Kathputli
is a string puppet theatre, native to Rajasthan, India, and is the most popular
form of Indian puppetry. Being a string marionette, it is controlled by a
single string that passes it from the top of the puppet over the puppeteers.
'Putli meaning a doll.
Mehendi
applied on hands
WEDDING
Grooms
house we were welcomed in traditional way which was very touching. Later
sangeet ceremony, which has traditional performances by ladies and finally boys
turn.
Sairaat
song was most danced number.
Wedding
was a village type wedding
Groom
was being bathed and done up since early morning. In noon time groom was led
out of house with barrat and DJ.
Evening
time second baraat assembled. This time grooms again mounted mare. Mare had anklets
bells tied and she danced to music tune with groom sitting.
Finally
barat left band baza,dance were main attraction.
We
had a hearty meal beginning with sweets and ending with sweets.
This
trip was a unforgettable experience and we came back with promise to self that
many more will be attended.
