8 Superb Gifts To Surprise Your Groom On Your Wedding!

More than the extravaganza that weddings have become, the day is actually the celebration of commitment and love of the groom and bride towards each other. And as far as brides go, they are showered with dozens of gifts but you too don’t forget the most important person in your life this day and gift your groom a little something special on the morning of your wedding and see a sweet smile spreading across his face. The destination wedding at best hotels in Jodhpur India could never be complete without a hearty gift from the bride-to-be to her lovely groom-to-be!!

Here are 8 gifts you can gift your groom on the wedding day!

1.    The traditional gift such as a pocket watch engraved with your wedding date!

A beautiful antique pocket watch or even a regular watch engraved with your wedding date and name initials could be a great gift to give before the wedding. It will remind you of what a beautiful day your wedding day was always!

2.    Cuff links can be an option too!

Surely your hubby-to-be will wear a sherwani or kurta or something of that sort. Cufflinks engraved with yours and his initials and wedding date would be a phenomenal gift! Your hubby can flaunt this beautiful gift at restaurants in Jodhpur while having wedding dinner.

3.    Something close to his hobby followed by a sweet, romantic handwritten note will work great!

Or else, you can be more thoughtful about his likes and send him something related to his hobby, such as passes for IPL for you both to enjoy for the first time as a married couple.

4.    A bottle of wine and cigars to enjoy with his groomsmen!

Who doesn’t get nervous and tense before a wedding? Give him assurance that you’ll be beside him always and send him a classy bottle of wine as a pre-wedding gift and calm his senses!

5.    Or order his favorite meal to enjoy on the wedding day (and add a personalized card to it!)

It isn’t surprising that one can lose his appetite before wedding, so why not order him his favorite meal from his favorite hotel and keep him healthy

6.    An assorted pack of aromatic candles and other such romantic stuff, saying you are all excited and ready for a honeymoon!

Show your husband that you are all excited and charged for your honeymoon by sending him some romantic and sexy gift before the wedding and see how he couldn’t wait to see you even more! You can also fix his appointment in any of the famous luxury spas in Jodhpur before the wedding day.

7.    Or a little something useful such as sunglasses

You can send something useful such sunglasses for your honeymoon after the wedding and be practical as well as romantic and thoughtful!

8.    This never goes wrong- A handmade artwork stating ’10 Things I Love About You’!

Old and cherished, this personalized card will definitely bring a loving smile on your groom-to-be’s face and this gift will surely become his prized possession!

To Sum Up, your hubby might have been to Jodhpur several times for business meetings or with his buddies for booze but this time it will be much different and so leave no stone unturned in making the wedding day special for him.   

Famous And Must Visit Gardens Of Jodhpur

Amidst the deserts of Rajasthan, in the Sun city of Jodhpur are situated some of the most beautifully curated gardens. These marvelously landscaped green patches provide a scenic view and serve as a place for leisure and relaxation. Tourists visit these gardens for fun and to feel close to nature and enjoy some memorable times on these lands. Travelers planning to visit this fascinating city and its gardens, make reservations at the best place to stay in Jodhpur.

   Mandore Garden

·         History

The ancient town of Mandore served as a capital of the Marwar kings. Back in the 6th century, the town of Mandore was ruled by clans before the Rathores. Flourishing and growing these lands bear a lot of historical importance. Later it was abandoned, but its rocky terrain bearing their architecture marvels and ruins of their forts and temples makes it a piece of tourist attraction.

·         Attractions and timing

Major attractions of these gardens are the marvelous architectural structures and cenotaphs of the rulers include the soaring Chhatri of Maharaja Dhiraj Ajit Singh, which combines Buddhist and Jain elements in its architecture. Also, a graphic Hall of Heroes is a rock wall depicting lives of the folk heroes and also to the 33 crore gods of Hindu belief. Stay at any of the 5-star family resorts Jodhpur and visit this garden with your family.

Open to tourist visits every day from 8 am to 8 pm.

 Umed Garden

·         History

The Umed Garden is among the largest gardens of Rajasthan and located in the busiest localities of Jodhpur. Conceived and developed under the rule of Maharaja Umed Singh,     it spreads over a large of 82 acres and is a biome in itself.

·         Attractions and timing

The Umed garden is a well maintained green patch housing a large collection of beautiful flowers and tree, complemented with fountains and artificial landscaping. The in-house zoo makes another one of its salient attraction. Home to species of monkeys, deer, lions, tigers zebras, the zoo is a wonderful place to visit with kids. A walk in Aviary is home to flocks of a variety of birds chirping in these green lands. Beside this are a Government museum’s collection of weapons, cloth, and royal artifacts.

These gardens experience huge crowd during the months from October to March and are open to public every day from 10 am to 4:30 pm. The entry fee is as nominal as INR 3 for Indian and INR for foreign nationals.

Masuriya Hill garden

·         History

Located in the hills of Masuriya, the Masuriya hill garden is among the prettiest gardens of Jodhpur. Apart from its beauty, the ancient temple of a local deity Baba Ramdev attracts a lot of people to this place.

·         Attractions and timing

 The garden is situated in the center of the hill and offers a magnificent view of the city, quite a different angle from that of the famous Mehrangarh fort. Bearing a huge statue of Veer Durgadas Rathore, the garden witnesses a large crowd of visitors for a picnic during the winter season.

Another feature of the garden is Asia’s largest TV tower is located here.While you are here on a Jodhpur city trip staying at hotels in Jodhpur near railway station take some time to be here.

Open throughout the year from 9 am to 6 pm, the entry fee to the garden is just INR 10.

Nehru Park

·         History and attractions

Inaugurated in September 1966, the Nehru park is a popular destination for kids and their picnics. Flourishing with ponds, fountains, and flower beds, it is sweet abode dedicated to children. It spreads over a land of 14 acres and is locally known as Children’s park.

·         Time to visit

The best time to enjoy here is the winter season in the mornings or evenings. There is no entry fee to the Nehru park and is open from  9 am to 6 pm.

The gardens of Jodhpur are among the most common visiting places of a Jodhpur’s traveler itinerary, so even if you are visiting a conference venue Jodhpur for a business meeting, take some time to witness the beauty of these highly regarded gardens of this wonderful city.  

8 Must Have Dishes in Gujarati Wedding Menu

Food and weddings have a connection that is simply unbreakable and not to forget the vital role of culture in deciding the delectable menu at any wedding! And so, like any tradition, some delicacies of Gujarat can never be replaced by western dishes even if the wedding is at some upstate luxury hotels in Ahmedabad!

In short, whether you have called caterers or the local chefs are at work, doesn’t matter as each Gujarati wedding calls for an extravagant menu with inclusion of some of its irreplaceable mouth-watering delicacies!

 The delicious dhoklas

Nothing can beat the taste of this appetising Gujarati starter. Neither grilled nor fried, this steamed delicacy is served hot with garlic and coriander chutney. Dhoklas are healthy to munch on and delicious too. But more than that they represent Gujarat, a strong reason for which its presence is requisite at a Gujarati wedding, especially when it is organized at lavish hotels in Ahmedabad near airport!

 Handvo

Baked like a cake but spicy and salty in taste, this Gujarati delicacy is a must have for weddings. Not only is it delicious but a great appetiser too. One can add vegetables to bring different flavours to its taste. And the great part is that you can savour Handvo with chutney or relish it alone and it will taste just amazing!

Lilva or Green Peas Kachori

This momos looking like Kachori, Lilva is a fabulous Gujarati authentic dish that is prepared from the paste of green peas. What makes it utterly delicious is the enticing combination of spices that is blended with the paste, and of course the tempting taste of amchoor that is added to balance out the spiciness.

Paatra

Delightful to munch on, Patra is a delicacy that is sweet, spicy as well as salty in taste. It is prepared by stuffing batter made by chickpea flour into colocasia leaves (Arbi leaves). You can relish this dish as deep fried, steamed or shallow fried. Coconut and sesame seasoning enhances its flavour!

Methi Pakora

Another starter that you mustn’t miss out at a Gujarati wedding is methi pakoras. Best for serving in monsoon weddings, this hot spicy delicacy is prepared by deep frying chickpea batter that’s mixed with methi leaves. Have it hot with scrumptious coriander chutney and enjoy it with tea or soup!

Undhiyu

Best to relish in winters, this hot, dry and spicy Gujarati dish tastes gorgeous with freshly fried puris. It is prepared from seasonal winter vegetables such as green beans with some usual ones like potatoes and unripe bananas amongst others.

Stuffed Okra or Bharela Bhinda

Masala Bhindi is a usual delicacy that can be savoured at every other restaurant or sometimes prepared even at homes. But this Gujarati version of it ‘Bharela Bhinda’ is one to die for. Stuffed with a variety of variants, this vegetable is a must have for every Gujarati wedding!

 

Gujarati Dal

Now comes the turn of patent Gujarati dish, the sweet-salty tasting ‘The Gujarati Dal’. Best savoured with hot steamed rice, this popular Indian Toor dal is made differently in Gujarat. It is wonderfully garnished with coriander leaves, tomatoes, peanuts, mustard seeds and green chillies.

While you are planning your wedding at luxurious Ahmedabad airport hotel, don’t forget to ask their chefs to incorporate these lip-smacking dishes in your Gujarati food menu as your guests would definitely want to relish the taste of Gujarat in this amazing Gujarati city!