Immerse yourself in India’s vibrant textile culture with our curated tours of Rajasthan..
Our Textile Tour offers an immersive experience in India’s vibrant textile culture, curated with visits to various destinations in Rajasthan. The tour covers destinations such as Delhi, Udaipur, Jalore, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Agra. The itinerary includes visits to various craft clusters, exploring local markets, and participating in the colorful festival of Holi. The tour also provides ample leisure time for shopping and exploring on your own.
Duration: 13N/14D
Destinations covered: Delhi –Udaipur – Jalore – Jaipur – Jodhpur – Agra
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Payment Terms: 40% Down Payment, 60% to be paid in Full, 1 Month from the date of the Trip.
Textile Tour itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi Arrival
Upon your arrival in Delhi, you will be warmly greeted and escorted to your hotel, where you will stay for two nights. The remainder of the day is at leisure for you to relax and unwind. In the evening, savor your first authentic Indian meal at a specialty local restaurant.
Day 2: Delhi
Experience a full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi. Start your day with a cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, followed by visits to Jama Masjid and the Raj Ghat, a memorial built for Mahatma Gandhi. In the afternoon, explore Lutyen’s New Delhi and visit the tomb of Humayun and the Qutb Minar.
Day 3: Udaipur
Fly to Udaipur, where you will spend the next two nights in a character hotel.
Day 4: Udaipur
Enjoy a morning excursion to Akola, a craft cluster near Udaipur known for dabu or mud resist printing. Spend the afternoon exploring the city’s royal palaces, the old city, and the Jagdish Temple. You will have the option to relax back at your hotel or shop for souvenirs in the lakeside boutiques.
Day 5: Jalore
Drive to the rural region of Rajasthan and stay overnight at a royal mansion, the beautiful home of a noble family in Jalore. Soak in the rural surroundings of Bhenswara or visit the artisans practicing Moti Bharat, a unique textile art found in Jalore.
Day 6: Jodhpur
Drive to the “Blue City” of Jodhpur, where you will stay for two nights. Visit the imposing Mehrangarh Fort in the in the afternoon. Enjoy a dinner arranged at the terrace of Pal Haveli, with a stunning view of the Mehrangarh Fort.
Day 7: Jodhpur
Morning excursion to Salawas – a small village famous for durries (rugs) made by local artisans. Explore the old quarters and narrow lanes of old city of Jodhpur in the afternoon.
Day 8: Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur and stop at Bagru en-route to see traditional hand block printed textiles. Stay for three nights in Jaipur.
Day 9: Jaipur
Celebrate Holi, the festival of colors, with a special celebration and festive lunch arranged at your hotel. In the evening, venture out for a stroll in the colorful markets of Jaipur.
Day 10: Jaipur
Visit the artisan village of Sanganer, famous for fine block printing. Return to Jaipur and visit the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and the 18th-century Jantar Mantar Observatory. Spend the evening visiting the Anokhi museum and Brigette Singh’s craft shop.
Day 11: Agra
Travel to Agra via the 9th-century Chand Boari stepwell and the deserted red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri, the former capital of Mughal emperor Akbar. Stay in Agra for the night.
Day 12: Delhi
Rise early to visit the Taj Mahal before sunrise, followed by a visit to Agra Fort. Spend some leisure time shopping in Agra before being driven back to Delhi, where you will stay for two nights.
Day 13: Delhi
This day is at leisure for you to visit some of the markets again to do some last-minute shopping based on your textile experience in Rajasthan. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner as a fitting end to your Indian expedition.
Day 14: Depart Delhi
At an appropriate time, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the international airport (check-in is 3 hours prior) to fly back home with happy memories
End of Tour
MEAL PLAN: Bed & Breakfast (some additional meals as per itinerary)
Note: This is non refundable trip, it is highly recommended that you buy travel insurance.
Want a customized tour? We also offer Tailor made group tours of India (for 6 people or more). Let us know what you want and we will work out the details. Contact us: 206 919 8930.
INCLUDED IN PRICE:
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- Accommodation for 13 nights on twin-share (single occupancy at a supplement). Single Room Supplement $1500
- Delhi – Udaipur flight in economy
- Road travel by a private chauffeur-driven, air-conditioned vehicle
- Assistance at airports
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Service of accompanying English speaking tour manager cum guide.
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Local textile experts at workshop
- Entrance fees at the monuments
- Block printing workshop at Sanganer
- Visit to Anokhi Museum and Brigitte Singh’s shop
- Visit to textile workshop at Akola, Jalore and Jodhpur
- All currently applicable taxes
NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE:
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- International flight and airport taxes
- India Visa Fee
- Travel Insurance
- Any COVID related expenses
- Meals (Lunches & Dinners) if not mentioned otherwise in the program
- Expenses of personal nature like room service items, laundry, telephone calls etc
- Camera fees at the monuments (nominal)