Chokhi Dhani is famous for being a one stop venue to showcase the art, culture, and cuisine of Rajasthan. This place is around 15 km from Jaipur on the Tonk Highway and it starts in evening after 06:00 PM.
To a traveller who wants to have the look, feel, taste and smell of rural Rajasthan, Chokhi Dhani Village is the ideal choice to visit. The village has a rural ambience and is a place where festivities are boundless. Each day at the village has a theme and professional artists keep the visitors entertained with their graceful movements to the traditional folk numbers.
Chokhi Dhani is an interesting place, there is a lot to see there in such a confined space. At different stages spread across a big ground, dancers were performing different folk dances of Rajasthan, be it Kalbelia or Ghumar. Camels and Elephants were carrying happy kids on their backs on a sightseeing trip of the place and countless stalls were serving different delicacies of Rajasthan. A little away from there, there were different Dhanis (homes) of Mewar, Marwar etc where one could see the life as it is in those regions. There was also a mini fete where one could enjoy different games. You can buy some souvenirs from the Kala Gram (Art Village) which is located inside the premises. It is a good idea to bring the Rajasthani Art to people. You can have typical Rajasthan food. Baati, different kinds of rotis, daals, curries, rice, khichdi, sweets, every item floating in ghee/ butter and care. The attendants of Chokhi Dhani make the dining there a pleasurable experience by their friendly demeanor and actually make one overeat.
