planning of the walled city.
And the walled city, this is where you should leave your car behind and take a cycle rickshaw instead. Not only because the traffic is appalling but also so that you can see more. Thanks to a surprisingly good move by the government most of the bazaars are cleaned up and walkways covered. So go to Choti Chaupar, Hawa Mehal (a Rs. 5 ticket and you can go up), browse and muse over the melee of tourists and local crowd. The walled city is entered through gates – Ajmeri, Sanganeri and New gates. The markets they lead to are often specialized – and often behind the row of retailers there are the wholesalers in those really narrow by lanes. One visit should be to simply browse. And to inhale local flavour! Amidst the Pink City, and anciet buildings dotted all over by jharokas – see the people dressed in fluorescent coloured turbans and odhanis in their chaotic crowded rush going about their own business in camel carts or swanky cars…
the very first village resort- Chokhi Dhani literally translating into ‘good village’. It has rides, potters, jewelry makers, magic shows, a good chill-out ambience and really good authentic food – served with what is called ‘manwar’ – everyone who serves you would tempt and insist a whole more onto your plate and palate than you had previously planned. For a traditional sit down all included dinner, it feels generous and it is. Immense fun especially for a large group of enthusiastic people. Go early enough to enjoy all that happens there. Especially if you have children with you.
You could also drive up to Ajmer and Pushkar – which both during the Karthik mela and otherwise has quaint charm enough for to be visited during both the times. This would need a minimum of two