Rajasthan Handicraft & Textile Tour

Rajasthan Marwad Tour Package

Tour Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days | Destination : Jodhpur – Jaisalmer – Bikaner – Jaipur

Starting From

^INR19,580/-

Per Adult

Stay Included
Breakfast Included
Sightseeing Included
Transport Included

Rajasthan is a diversely rich landscape having its own symbolic colors, rich history and exquisite workmanship. For those who are especially interested in the cultural heritage of the state, there’s a customizable tour of the Rajasthan Handicraft & Textile Tour. The tour provides a closer, more personal look at the homes and workplaces of the craftsmen responsible for keeping Rajasthan’s heritage alive, more than the typical sightseeing tour to forts and palaces. The tour is a party to human ingenuity and heritage, from the intricate tie-and-dye processes to the skilled hands making colorful pottery and jewellery. It offers the guests a unique opportunity to talk to the craftsmen, gain knowledge about the craft and appreciate the sheer amount of skill involved in each piece beyond just discovery.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Jaipur

Upon your arrival in Jaipur, the capital city and the major craft and art center, you’ll begin a trip. After checking into the hotel, take a rest for the afternoon. The evening brings you an opportunity to discover the local bazaars, including Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar, a treasure trove of ceramics, jewellery and fabrics. The vibrant shops and street activity offer the perfect ambience to learn about Rajasthani craft.

Day 2

Jaipur Blue Pottery & Block Printing Tour

Today’s interactive tour mainly focuses on two of Jaipur’s most popular crafts. You’ll be driven to the villages of Sanganer and Bagru, famous for their age-old block printing, just outside Jaipur. Meet artisans who meticulously carve wooden blocks; they will later have access to create intricate fabric designs. You will have the ability to print your own textile object and learn the technique of dabu or mud-resist printing in a workshop. In the afternoon, you will visit a workshop dedicated to Blue Pottery, a unique craft created with a specific blend of powdered glass, quartz stone powder and other natural substances. Besides learning about the process, you can try painting a piece yourself.

Day 3

Jodhpur Transfer

Post a healthy breakfast, you will take a drive to Jodhpur, commonly referred to as the Blue City, a centre for leather work and Bandhani fabric. Explore the old city after reaching and checking in. The drive will take you through narrow streets lined with shops selling exquisite leather items, Leheriya sarees and multicoloured bandhani fabric. You will visit the local workshop to witness the intricate process of making the world-famous dotted patterns on a piece of fabric by tying thousands of tiny knots before dyeing it.

Day 4

Jodhpur Art Exploration

Enjoy the architectural splendor. The day begins with a trip to the stunning Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. Post that, take a shift to the local arts. You’ll get a chance to interact with local artisans who are masters of lacquer and wood carvings, two arts for which Jodhpur is famous. For lovely textiles, spices and antiques, you may also shop at the local markets. This blend of sightseeing at historical sites and meeting with craftspeople provides complete exposure to the cultural environment of Jaipur.

Day 5

Jodhpur Silver Jewellery and Udaipur Painting Tour

Witness the picturesque city of Udaipur today, famous for its silver jewellery and small paintings. The city is also known as the “City of Lakes,” and has a rich royal history that forms an integral part of its cultural heritage. Check into your hotel upon arrival. The main highlight of this day is exploring a studio that makes miniature paintings. Meet the artists who use brushes made of one hair from a squirrel to paint exquisite, highly detailed pieces on silk or paper. You can observe how they do this and learn about the natural dyes. Spend the night witnessing the intricate tribal and traditional motifs in the city’s busy silver jewellery markets.

Day 6

Drive to Udaipur and Shekhawati

Embark on your trip to the Shekhawati region after a leisurely morning in Udaipur. Pass through rural Rajasthan during the drive. Arrive at your heritage hotel when you reach Shekhawati. You can have the evening to rest and be ready for the painted havelis of the area, which provide a unique art experience.