Gain an Insight into Rural Life
Praduman Singh, the soft spoken host here, has deep knowledge of the local population - their economy and their culture. For years now, he has been involved in a voluntary organisation which tries to help villagers in several small, but crucial ways.Chandelao Garh is always open to the villagers and thus is an integral part of the village life even today. Bridegrooms and brides come to Chandelao Garh to seek blessings at the temple here. In the evenings, groups of villagers may sit chatting, with little children playing close by.
Village Safari
Praduman personally escorts guests to nearby villages to see a pastoral, shepherd's life. The villages around Chandelao are home to Bishnoi tribes whose very religion is ecologically sensitive and teaches care of trees and wildlife. You can also visit some of the families making their own durries and printing their own fabrics in the traditional way, using mineral and vegetable dyes.The nearby town of Peepad is an interesting place for an afternoon visit. The market in the narrow lanes is quaint. You can visit a family who has been working with block printing for 4 generations.
