Tehla Trip Overview
Give yourself a treat of rural life, culture & history with an exploration of Rusirani Village – a secluded village nestled amidst Aravali ranges. Here you have ruins of ancient temples said to be built by the ‘Pandavas’ (times of epic ‘Mahabharata’), the centuries-old abandoned fort in the middle of nowhere; and the numerous folk-lores about these to explore. Apart from that you will also witness rural livelihood & see how villagers live the life deep-rooted in family & friendships.
The name comes from a story: the queen of Alwar once got upset with the king & left to stay in this village. From then, village has acquired its special name – ‘Rusi’ means Mad, and ‘Rani’ means Queen.
HIGHLIGHTS:
– A foray into the authentic village life of Rajasthan from closest quarters
– Exploring 1000s of year old ancient ruins from the time of epic Mahabharata
– Experience the culture of a 2500 year old village preserved over generations
– Cherish the soulful hospitality of the affable villagers
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Tehla, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Tehla, Rajasthan, India
Give yourself a treat of rural life, culture & history with an exploration of Rusirani Village – a secluded village nestled amidst Aravali ranges. Here you have ruins of ancient temples said to be built by the ‘Pandavas’ (times of epic ‘Mahabharata’), the centuries-old abandoned fort in the middle of nowhere; and the numerous folk-lores about these to explore. Apart from that you will also witness rural livelihood & see how villagers live the life deep-rooted in family & friendships.
The name comes from a story: the queen of Alwar once got upset with the king & left to stay in this village. From then, village has acquired its special name – ‘Rusi’ means Mad, and ‘Rani’ means Queen.
HIGHLIGHTS:
– A foray into the authentic village life of Rajasthan from closest quarters
– Exploring 1000s of year old ancient ruins from the time of epic Mahabharata
– Experience the culture of a 2500 year old village preserved over generations
– Cherish the soulful hospitality of the affable villagers
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Dabkan, Rajasthan 301410, India
Arrive at the meeting point, and our community coordinator will
escort you for further journey. Brace yourself for few kilometers of exciting ride, as you hop on into rugged looking Jeeps, keep yourself uptight while adrenaline hits you and start the journey for the hill. On finally reaching the hillock village, you will be warmly welcomed by the happy villagers. You can surely expect a traditional welcome with innocent smiles, vermillion tilak and welcome drink (Chai/Butter Milk).
Start exploring the livelihood of the natives with English/Hindi speaking guide. He will explain you the intricate lifestyles of these people as you indulge in daily chores with the villagers under his guidance. While you do that, you will understand that life here non-materialistic and content.
Meanwhile your lunch is prepared (you can participate in cooking and try learning a few recipes) using locally grown organic ingredients on the traditional mud-oven (Chulha). Post meal, spend time interacting with the host family and participating in their daily chores like cleaning grains, milching cow/goat etc.
After spending a day with the villagers, your heart will get melted with the Pagadi or Safa (Headgears) ceremony for gentlemen and Odhanis for women. Bid farewell to the natives and go to explore the ruins of the ancient temples built by Pandavas from the times of Epic
Mahabharata.
Duration: 8 hours