“Chokhi Dhani” word is derived from the Rajasthani language which means ‘A nice small village’. Chokhi Dhani Village is on Jaipur-Ajmer Highway around 20 km from Jaipur city. This is a mock village that was set up in 1989 over a span of 10 acres.

The village was built to preserve Rajasthani culture, traditions, heritage, and food. Hence the village is a perfect mirror of traditional Rajasthan. Chokhi Dhani is a traditional resort where you can relive the colors and village life of Rajasthan. The place imparts peace and serenity to its visitors in its peaceful natural atmosphere.

The 5-Star Village

The Chokhi Dhani Village is a 5-Star deluxe unique resort. The resort has an amazing ambiance and hospitality that it attracts tourists from everywhere. The village is well-designed and every corner represents the rich tradition of Rajasthan.

The village is generally open for tourists for 6 hours every day, but it also has a wide range of accommodations so tourists can have a unique unforgettable royal experience. There are cottages that have Royal Suites, Haveli Suits, Family Royal Suites, Ethic Cottages, Royal Cottages, Presidential Suites, etc. Whole-time tourists are treated as Royal People only so that they get the experience of the Royal Life of Rajasthan.

This grand resort has a lavish swimming pool called ‘Kund’, an open dining place called ‘Choupal’ a spa called ‘Sansha’, a recreation center, and space for physical exercises.

Chokhi Dhani village has won many awards for its great experiences and facilities such as ‘Best Travel and Tourism Business’, ‘India’s Most Innovative Tourism Project’, ‘Best Small Business Award’, member of ‘Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India’ in 2021 and many times small & medium Enterprises Award.

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Attractions and Activities at Chokhi Dhani Village

If you want to experience a splendid evening of Rajasthani culture and Rajasthani cuisine, Chokhi Dhani is the perfect destination. The entire village is divided into different sections for different activities. Following are the main attractions of Chokhi Dhani which never disappoints tourist:

Folk Shows & Performances

Rajasthani Dance has many variations and every variation represents a community and its culture. At Chokhi Dhani you can enjoy many forms of Rajasthani dances such as Ghoomer, Kalbeliya- the snake dance, Terah Talli Manjira dance, Potter dance, Bhopa-Bhopi dance, Chari dance with pots on head and Katpuli dance – the dance of puppets. The Traditional Fire Act will leave you speechless and fascinated.

• Puppet Show and Magic Show

The ancient and almost extinct art of Rajasthani puppets and magical shows can be relived here. These shows perfectly reflect the rich tradition of Rajasthan. In magic shows, the artists show various illusions and hypnotism. The puppet show artists would narrate the ancient tales of Rajasthan.

• Taste the Rajasthani Cuisine

Rajasthan is world famous for its mouth-watering cuisines and traditional way of eating & serving food. The royal way of eating is pampering as well as healthy.

• Rath Khana

This gallery shows the ancient chariots used by Royal Kings. There are chariots from all royal houses of Rajasthan giving you a unique chance to experience the different-different culture of Rajasthan.

• Animal and Cart Rides

The trip to Rajasthani culture is incomplete without getting the rides of animals used by the Royal Kings. These animals are elephants, camels, horses, and bullocks. You can also enjoy the cart rides or even boat rides if you want to roam over water in royal boats.

• Haldhighati Battle Act

The famous battle of Haldighati, fought between two supreme Kings of Rajasthan of that time – Maharana Pratap and Maharaja Man Singh I (from Mughal’s side), is enacted at Chokhi Dhani by various artists. The act will bring you on an emotional and nostalgic ride on the battlefield.

• The National Museum

The resort has a dedicated museum for history lovers who want to explore the history, culture, and heritage of Rajasthan and other states such as Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, etc.

• Shopping at Kalagram (Art Village)

The tourists can also shop the local artworks from here as a memory of Rajasthan. There is a huge variety of handcrafted items, artifacts, paintings, textiles, home décor pieces, jewelry, and accessories at very reasonable prices.

• Play games

You can also play various games here such as maze games at ‘Bhool-Bhulaiya’, trek in artificial cave and waterfalls at ‘Gufa Jharni’, forest safari games at ‘Jungle Safari’, dart games, shooting, and archery.

Apart from these, you can get some Mehandi or Heena designs on your palms. You can view the history of Rajasthan in ancient bioscope films. 

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Timing and Cost at the village

For regular visitors, the village remains open from 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm. The entry fees may vary depending on the dining buffet options. For kids, the ticket may cost between 400 INR to 800 INR whereas for adults the cost ranges between 700 INR to 1200 INR.