IHC Walk : The outstation walk to Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Jodhpur > 8am on 21st & 22nd August 2013

Time : 8:00 am

Entry : Prior registration mandatory at the Programme desk, India Habitat Centre. Try Registering during the first few days of the month even then it might be difficult as limited number of people are allowed and many Habitat members register in advance.

Ph. : 011 - 43663093 / 43663090

Meeting Place : Confirm during registration

Event Description : IHC Walk : The outstation walk will take walkers to the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park. Preceded by the Chaandni Concert on the evening of Aug.21, the walk will commence early next morning and will feature 2 circuits of the Park- one in the early hours, the other towards late afternoon. Foray into the Park will entail exploration of lots of unusual desert plants which will be plentiful in the rains; interesting geology; lizards and geckos on canyon walls. Chaandni Concerts In Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park:- The Chaandni Concerts held on the Full Moon night of every month at the Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, feature the amazing minstrels from the Thar desert- the Manganiars. The surrounding is a rocky habitat adjoining the Mehrangarh Fort and that has been planted up with vegetation native to rocky parts of the Thar desert. Pradip Krishen – who has loved and recorded the music of the Manganiars since 1973 – has auditioned about 60 Manganiar musicians and chosen the most interesting singers to feature in the Concerts.

Organized by : Habitat World, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003

Parking : Gate No. 1 to 3 ( Cars ), Gate No. 2 ( Bikes & Bicycles )

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Area : Lodhi Road Area Events

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