20/12/2013
TORDI VIILAGE (125 KM FROM JAIPUR)
Tordi Became One Of The Most Important Jagirs Of The State Of Jaipur. It Has Been A Silent Witness To The Progress Of One Family For Centuries. The Palace Has Stood Steadfastly By Our Family Through The Highs And The Lows Of 17 Generations Of Life. It Has Protected Us And Given Us Shelter. Above All It Has Given Us Our Identity. The Impressive Palace Of Tordi, Which Began To Be Occupied By The Fifth Generation Of The Khangarot Clan, Is Situated In A Cosy Village At The Foot Of Tordi Mountain, Tucked Away In One Of The Ranges Of The Aravalli Hills. This Range Covers An Area Of 30 Kms And Abounds In Natural Beauty. The Village Seems Untouched By The Hustle And Bustle Of City Life. It Offers A Superb Opportunity To Anyone Who Is Interested In Bird Watching, Cycling, Fishing, And Trekking In The Mountains And Sand Dunes That Surround The Tranquil Village. The Village Boasts Of A Water Reservoir Which Covers 25 Kms Of Area And Is The Home To A Number Of Migratory Birds, Including Bar-Headed Geese, Grey Legs, Pelicans, Pintails, Whistling Teals, Comducks, Kingfishers, Shikra, Coots And Spotbills. Tordi Is Surrounded By A Series Of Hills And A Long Stretch Of Sand Dunes Where One Can Enjoy Horseback Riding As Well As Camel Cart Excursions. Forests, Seasonal Rivers And Canals, Step Wells And Ancient Temples Are Other Features Of The Area, Where Local Communities Still Live As They Have Done For Centuries On Their Green Farms That Stretch Around The Village.
