Activities in Eastern Rajasthan
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Maharaja Sawai Mansingh Sangeet Mahavidyalaya
This is an excellent music school located behind Tripolia Gate. Tuition (per month from Rs500) is given in dance and in Indian instruments such as tabla (pair of drums) and bakhawas (double-sided drum).
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Cooking Classes
The multitalented Deepa runs cooking and henna classes from behind her Ayurvedic shop, Bahar. She is connected to the Saraswati Music School.
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Tour Bookings, RTDC Tourist Hotel Swagam Campus
Book at the RTDC Tourist Hotel Swagam Campus for half-/full-day tours of Jaipur and around. The full-day tours (09:00 to 18:00) take in all the major sites (including Amber Fort), with a lunch break at Nahargarh. The lunch break can be as late as 15:00, so have a big breakfast. AC bus tours (10:00 to 17:00) cost Rs 135/180; they don't include Nahargarh.
Rushed half-day tours are confined to the city limits (08:00 to 13:00, 11:30 to 16:30 and 13:30 to 18:30) - some travellers recommend these, as you avoid the long lunch break. Fees don't include admission charges. Tours depart from the train station (depending on demand), and pick up from the RTDC Hotel Teej, Hotel Gangaur…
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Rajasthan Astrological Council & Research Institute
Dr Vinod Shastri is the medal-laden general secretary of the Rajasthan Astrological Council & Research Institute. He will prepare a computerised horoscope if you have your exact time and place of birth, or will read your palm. Although he should know when you’re arriving, it’s best to make an appointment.
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Ambika Guesthouse
For a fix of reiki, yoga and shiatsu, Reiki Master Roshi Hiralal Verma is based at Ambika Guesthouse. Prices are charged according to the duration and nature of your session.
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Pushkar Music School
The Pushkar Music School teaches classical sitar, tabla, harmonium, dancing and more, for Rs150 per hour in a peaceful lakeside location.
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Shannu’s Riding School
At Shannu’s Riding School long-time Pushkar resident Marco can organise riding lessons and horse safaris on his graceful Marwari steeds.
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Kerala Ayurveda Kendra
A sure-fire cure for the big-city blues can be found at the swanky Kerala Ayurveda Kendra, where an hour-long massage starts at Rs500.
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Art Lessons with Mr Kripal Singh
This renowned artist offers lessons in Indian painting and ceramics. Lessons are free, but you must supply materials. Advance booking is essential.
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Chakrapani Ayurveda
Chakrapani offers courses in Ayurveda for students (beginners and experienced alike) and regularly takes international students.
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Dhammathali Vipassana Meditation Centre
This beautifully located centre runs 10-day meditation courses for a donation.
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Saraswati Music School
The Saraswati Music School teaches classical tabla, flute, singing and kathak (classical dance). Fees start from Rs350 for two hours. There are instruments for sale and often evening performances (8pm to 9.30pm).
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