Blog Articles
Stories from Ikaki BaghWelcome to the Ikaki Bagh blog. We’ll be featuring news articles, guest stories, and information relating to the project.
Peacock
Key points The Indian Peafowl, more commonly known as the Peacock, is the National Bird of India The peacock is significant in the cultural history of India Peacocks can often be seen on visits to Ikaki Bagh as well as in Jaipur City Indian...
Birdlife
Birdlife Approximately 500 species of birds have been recorded in Rajasthan. This includes approximately 100 migratory species Our visitors usually come across a variety of local birds on a visit to our organic farm, Ikaki Bagh Bird...
Ari’s blog
Key points Ari, 12 years old and his family from Australia became the first family to stay a couple of nights at Ikaki Bagh. This was part of a family holiday to experience other cultures in developing countries and to travel without...
Indian Cuisine & the Culinary Magic of Rajasthan (Part 2)
Chutneys of Rajasthan and Home-cooked food at Ikaki Niwas and Ikaki BaghChutneys are famous in Rajasthan cuisineEnjoy home cooked, traditional dishes at Ikaki Niwas and Ikaki BaghLearn to make traditional dishes at Ikaki Niwas, including...
Indian Cuisine & the Culinary Magic of Rajasthan (Part 1)
Indian Cuisine & the Culinary Magic of Rajasthan (Part 1) Key points Indian cuisine involves many styles and methods of cooking. Rajasthan cuisine is heavily influenced by the traditional availability of game meats. These are typically complemented with local...
Ellen’s Story
Background: Ellen from Toronto, Canada recently spent two weeks on a volunteer assignment at Ikaki Bagh Ellen’s mission was to provide advice on micro-enterprise opportunity and development with the local women of Jhinjha Village In turn, the assignment provided a...
Charly and Anna: A Volunteers’ Story
Article highlights Charly and Anna recently spent two weeks working at Ikaki Bagh. This is their story. They volunteered as part of WWOOF, “a worldwide movement linking volunteers with organic farmers to promote cultural and educational experiences based on trust and...
Tall Grasses of Ikaki Bagh
Key points A variety of tall grasses grow in the semi-arid region around Ikaki Bagh These grasses can play a vital role in checking soil erosion and ecological restoration Tall grasses have important traditional uses ranging from thatching to use in medicines Visitors...
Sir Albert Howard & Composting at Ikaki Bagh
This article discusses: Sir Albert Howard is widely described as the ‘father’ of the modern organic movement, as understood in the West Howard promoted the ‘Indore Composting Method’, based on his time living in India studying local composting methods Ikaki Bagh is...
Volunteering at Ikaki Bagh
Volunteering at Ikaki Bagh There are lots of reasons people like volunteer work overseas. A 25 strong volunteer from the US based Color My World achieved great results at the local Primary School earlier this year. Ikaki Bagh offers a variety of volunteer placements...