Lanterns hung outside the mud huts in Chokhi Dhani keep a very low level of light

To resemble the rural areas of Rajasthan, the tourist resort of Chokhi Dhani has a large number of mud huts in one section of the whole area, and at night, there are just a few lanterns hung outside the huts, keeping the whole area in very dim light.

Small temple inside the village of Chokhi Dhani

Like many of the other structures in the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani, this is another structure, in the form of a small temple. You can see 2 small figures / statues in front of the temple, along with a chain around the structure, and steps leading up to the temple.

Hut with statues of 2 musicians outside in the village of Chokhi Dhani

As part of the overall effort to try to depict the life in the rural parts of Rajasthan, there is this depiction of a mud and brick house with blue painted walls, and a thatched roof. Outside the house, you have a wooden bench, as well as statues of 2 musicians on small raised platforms to welcome you.

Small temple structure inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani

A photo of a small temple like structure inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani (near Jaipur, in the state of Rajasthan). In rural areas, the temples are small structures, and this building is built similar to those structures.

An impression of an old Haveli inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani

Inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani, there are a number of different structures that are meant to mimic the structures found in the rural areas of Rajasthan. In this case, you can see a dimly lit photo of a beautifully decorated mud house, with light coming from inside.

An old canon inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani

An old canon kept inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani, near Jaipur. When you look at this canon, you can see how it looks very old, and in a pretty bad condition, but is also very old.

Map of India inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani near Jaipur

A photo of the map of India that is located inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani near Jaipur. The map does not fully map to geographic accuracy, but is mounted on a pedestal as a mark of respect to Mother India.

Small bridge over a stream inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani

Inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani, there is a small stream of water that runs to one side, and over it, there is a very small wooden bridge. It is small, and shakes slightly when you walk on it, and can be fun to cross, again with small children, since they would enjoy the small shaking of the bridge.

Entrance to a cave inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani near Jaipur

The tourist village of Chokhi Dhani near Jaipur is built to portray the life of people in rural Rajasthan; at the same time, to add a bit more fun and excitement, there is a tunnel inside the village that has a low level of light (but is not very long). If you are going along with kids, it is fun to inside this tunnel.

Lady sitting under tree in the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani

In this photo, it is really getting dark, but you can still see the lady sitting under the tree. As in earlier photos, the place you are seeing is the central open area with a few trees.

Open air performance inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani

In previous photos, there was a description of dance performances carried out under a covered platform (although open from the sides), in this case, the performance was carried out in an open area with more people, and was beautiful to watch. There were people making music at one end, and there were dancers in the middle.

A manually operated Ferris wheel inside the tourist village of Chokhi Dhani

In rural areas, there are fairs where people come with attractions such as this Ferris wheel, and these are manually operated Ferris wheel (where a person runs a wheel that turns the wheel). Sitting on a Ferris wheel at night can be a mixture of fun and being scared, which is exactly what I felt. The environment is set to be a total rural environment.

View of children playing on the swing with their moms helping them

This is a photo of children inside the village of Chokhi Dhani at sunset. You can see children and their parents enjoying on swings that have been put on tree branches, just like they would do in the villages in rural areas. The village of Chokhi Dhani is meant to simulate the situation of a traditional rural village that can be visited by tourists.

Image of the lights in the village of Chokhi Daani as seen from a height

The village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur is active at night, and is a large area lighted up through traditional lanterns. In one part of the village, there is a platform on a height, mounted on a tree and from this location, you can see get a view from a height. However, at this time of the evening, details can only be made out with some difficulty.

Dancer getting ready to step down from the steel tumblers as part of her performance

In this photo, you can see the dancer getting ready to conclude this part of the performance being carried out at the tourist village of Chokhi Daani near the city of Jaipur. Dancing on top of steel tumblers can be pretty difficult, especially while also balancing pots on top of one's head. In this case, the performance is over and the dance was almost concluded.

Dancer doing a higher number of steps on some metal tumblers

This is known as some real difficult stuff, not easy to replicate at home, and you could injure yourself by doing this. The dancer, not content with balancing pots on her hand, is now stepping onto some steel tumblers to do a more difficult dance. This performance is happening in the culture depicting village of Chokhi Daani, near Jaipur in India.

Getting ready to take the dance to a higher level

In the cultural village of Chokhi Daani, meant to appeal to tourists with its depiction of the traditional lifestyle of villagers in Rajasthan, you can see some dancers here going through with their performance. Here, one of the dancers is getting ready to get onto a higher level by stepping onto some steel tumblers.

2 dancers going through their routine, one with pots on her head

In the previous photo, there was a photo of a dancer with pots on top of her head; in this photo, you have the same dancer, along with another dancer, this one without any pots on her head. These performances are taking place in the village of Chokhi Daani, near Jaipur, in the state of Rajasthan in India.

Dancer with a number of pots on her head

In the cultural village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur, there are a lot of performances given by the artisans and employees, and one of them is the renactment of a traditional dance form in which pots are carried on top of one's hand, and this is representative of the time when women had to walk long distances while balancing the much required water pots on top of their heads.

Dancers resting after a performance in the Rajasthani tourist village of Chokhi Daani

Dancing can be a pretty tiring activity, as can be seen in this case when the dancers are resting after a performance in the tourist village of Chokhi Daani. The dancers do a form of dancing that is heavy on movement, and hence can get pretty tired.

Dancers in traditional attire at the cultural village of Chokhi Daani

Chokhi Daani is a village meant to appeal to tourists in terms of a depiction of the traditional life, style, culture and habits of people in the rural areas of Rajasthan. In this case, you can see dancers in traditional attire performing a traditional dance.

A whirring dancer inside the village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur

Inside the cultural village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur, one of the major attractions is the dance performances conducted over there, with the dances also being based on Rajasthani culture. The dancers wear colorful dresses and are typically surrounded by a small group of tourists. In this photo, you can see the whirring of the dancer.

Man posing in front of his camel in Chokhi Daani (a cultural village near Jaipur, India)

Inside the cultural village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur, there is a lot of focus on defining the experience of replicating a traditional snapshot of the life in Rajasthan villages. Since Rajasthan has a large area under desert, camels are more popular here; and you can see the owner posing in front of his camel.

Lighted courtyard with charpoys inside the Chokhi Daani

Inside the cultural village of Chokhi Daani, the village opens in the evening, and the light level goes down. So photos from the village always seem a bit dark, as can be seen in this photo. There are huts all around, and also charpoys where people can sit on makeshift beds.

Villager dressed in traditional attire sitting under a lamp in Chokhi Daani

The cultural tourist village of Chokhi Daani is near Jaipur and showcases the traditional life and habits of rural people in the state. In this photo you can see a villager dressed in traditional colorful attire under a lamp shade.

Dispensing soft drinks and food items inside the cultural village of Chokhi Daani

Inside the cultural village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur, there are some signs of modern life. In this case, to cater to tourists, mineral water and soft drinks along with eatables are sold inside, from this counter.

A food serving station inside the village of Chokhi Daani

Inside the village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur, the construction of any building or structure is through the use of traditional building materials, as can be seen in this dimly lit photo where the construction is using stone, bricks, thatch, and so on.

Serving milk the traditional way inside Chokhi Daani

In this photo (again in a low a light condition), you can see men serving milk the traditional way, with lots of cream, on a flat thick metal pan over an open flame. This is rich milk, meant for the people working hard on farming, not for city dwellers who don't do the same kind of physical work.

View of open section inside the village of Chokhi Daani

A photo of the inside section of the cultural village of Chokhi Daani near the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan. It is late evening, and hence dark now, so more difficult to see the photo clearly, but it is impossible to show the photo with more light without modifying the image.

Ceremonial door inside Chokhi Daani near Jaipur

A ceremonial doorway inside the cultural village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur. The decorated gate is made in the style of how the doors used to be made earlier, and still present in many houses in the state of Rajasthan.

Tourists in front of the path leading to the Great Pyramid of Giza

The complex in which the Great Pyramid is located is pretty huge. Previous photos do not show the sheer size of the area, and in this photo, you can see a road as well as the large number of tourists in the area. And you can see some parts of the Great Pyramid.

Photo of the direction map inside Chokhi Daani near Jaipur

A photo of the stone map that depicts the various places inside the cultural village of Chokhi Daani, a cultural village near Jaipur in Rajasthan. The map shows, written in the Hindi language, with the various houses, crafts locations, etc.

Photo of the dark courtyard inside the village of Chokhi Daani

A photo of a dark courtyard inside the cultural village of Chokhi Daani near Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The photo is supposed to depict the courtyard of a traditional village, with lights in the form of a traditional lantern.

Photo of statue of artisan inside Chokhi Daani

A cultural village called "Chokhi Daani" near Jaipur in the state of Rajasthan, India. The village showcases rural artisans and craftsmen along with their traditions, dances, and other such events in their life. This is a statue of an artisan standing outside the replica of their house.

A view of the Great Pyramid from the neighboring area of Giza in Egypt

The Great Pyramid are not located in any isolated area, instead they are located just right next to civilization, in the Cairo area of Giza. This photo shows how close the Great Pyramid actually is to civilization.