 Set
away from the conventional city life, the Apani
Dhani stood in sheer dedication
to ecology and better living. It is where you will encounter with
the authentic rural India and get enlightened of various local practices
to save the ecosystem around. Indeed Apani Dhani has been conceived
to be a unique rendezvous, where tourists will have close
interaction with the traditional Indian way of life while visiting
the many rich heritage of the region.
Little wonder that this beautiful and simple Eco- lodge in the small town of Nawalgarh, in the region of Shekhawati makes an excellent base for exploration of Rajasthan’s pristine charms. Shekhawati is the amalgam of a scattered group of desert towns built around forts dating from the 17 th century to 19 th century. There are many old buildings, where paintings are to be found everywhere in profusion, on walls, balconies, ceilings, arches and pillars, on the dome of the cenotaphs and even on the rim of the wells.
Accommodation at Apani
Dhani is a cool, serene and simple affair. All the nine
eco-bungalows here are constructed in traditional style with local
building materials. Pampas grass is used for thatching the roofs
while sun dried clay bricks, mud plaster and ochre from nearby mountains
form the ingredients for wall construction and decoration.
The interiors have a unique rustic appeal, decorated with local
handicraft materials and feature fully equipped bathroom.
 Fresh delicious organic home cooking meals take care of your appetite at Apani Dhani. Most of the ingredients like wheat, millet, lentils and different types of seasonal vegetables come from the local agricultural farm surrounding the lodge. The farm growths are cultivated organically and no chemical fertilizers or pesticides are used.
Apani
Dhani maintains the philosophy of utilizing alternative energies.
As such home made solar panels are used
to provide hot water; bio-gas and solar oven are used for cooking
purpose. Adequate emphasis is also
laid on to save water by adopting the
Indian way of bathing with a bucket
and mugs, as running showers lead to excessive wastage of water.
In order to maintain the ambience as clean and healthy, the lodge
use bio degradable utensils
wherever possible. Like leaf plate are used to serve meals, which
later along with left over food given to animals or composted. Glass
bottles are used to serve juice and mineral water, which later returned
to the dealer. Used paper is utilized as papier mache.
During your stay you will have plenty of opportunities to discover the nearby areas dotted with interesting havelis, famous wall paintings and rural fun loving natives. Special theme tours were organized as per your interest like textile, Religions, Music and Dance, Yoga, Naturopathy, Indian Gastronomy and more. The itineraries include places, carefully selected for their authenticity and charm. During the tour emphasis is given on to make you feel the places instead of simply visiting them.
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