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Retreat in Thar desert of Rajasthan with a Anthropologist
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 7d
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Overview
- Connect with locals in 5 cities of Rajasthan guided cultural anthropologist
- Learn about the eco-lifestyle of Pastoral tribes including farming and grazing
- Participate in fairs, festivals, music, art and observe rituals and pilgrimages
Activity location
- Jaipur
- Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Terminal 3, Delhi 110037 | The tour includes a private Ac car from Delhi Airport to the hotel….and continues further
- Faridabad, Haryana, India
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Retreat in Thar desert of Rajasthan with a Anthropologist
- 7d
- English
What's included, what's not
- Tours of Total 11 days
- Based on History art and culture /Cross culture study and photography with Pastoral, nomad and tribal communities including cooking recipes etc.
- Tour guided by an Indian government certified facilitator.
- Note:
- Personalised 11 days road trip in an AC Hatchback back car including petrol, toll tax , parking and Stay in an independent AC Room (Boutique hotels/ Home stay )
- Free Cooking class in Jaipur
- Gypsy Music ,Dance art and craft workshop available( workshop price not included in this tour)
- Visit to Local fairs , festivals and Pilgrimage
- Sealed drinking water Refreshments during tours
- Meals
- Souvenirs
- Entrance tickets of heritage monuments
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Intoxication, Nudity
- Not suitable for: Children under 16 years
What you can expect
Day 1: Delhi Airport pickup
Delhi -Pickup from Airport/Hotel and travel to Mandawa
Night stay at Mandawa in a heritage hotel/Homestay
Day -2 Mandawa - Heritage walk & Architectural study of The 18th century to reflect their wealth and success Haveli culture
Main focus on the frescoes paintings
Travel to Bikaner (Night stay In a heritage hotel/ Homestay)
Day 3: Travel to Bikaner
The Trip is focused on Cultural -visual anthropology Morning session- Heritage walk in side old city Bikaner (the 530-year-old walled city of Bikaner is a dense urban settlement with narrow streets, opulently decorated courtyard houses )A special feature of Bikaner is the vibrant old city, comprising numerous havelis, prols (self-contained areas), chowks (squares) and chabutras (for feeding birds).
Post Lunch session; we will visit to The Karni Mata Temple located in near by village Deshnoke ( also known as world famous Rat temple)
Bikaner: Night stay In a heritage hotel/ Homestay
Day 4: Travel towards Jodhpur
Tour itinerary is focused on Social anthropology- visit to pastoral and nomadic communities in Thar Desert
Great opportunity to understand “The Bishnoi community dates back to the 15th century. These people follow the steps of Guru Jambheshwar, who was a visionary saint and the founder of the Bishnoi sect. He came up with 29 principles, which taught them about the way of living
Humans and wildlife-Do you know that the Bishnoi community has earned the title of First Environmentalists of India for their undeterred dedication towards protecting the wildlife? Well, the Bishnoi people are known for their love for wildlife
Night Stay in Homestay in the surroundings of That Desert and nature
Day 5: Jodhpur
On the way to Jodhpur -Visit to near by Gypsy Village - great opportunity to meet gypsies
Night stay in a heritage hotel / Gypsy family
Day 6: Pushkar
Heritage walk in the nerrow streets of Pushkar and Pilgrimage to world famous Lord Bhrama Temple and Pushkar Holy lake - rituals by a local priest
Evening Tea / Coffee Sunset point
Night stay at Pushkar
Day 7 Jaipur
Morning session; heritage-walk of old Pink City and visit the nearby Meena tribe community. The Meena communities are largely self-sustained and rely on the land around them, we will also visit to their pilgrimage and observe rituals beside you can learn “Mod " recipes and can have a fresh lunch with one of the villagers family and enjoy folk music
After lunch we will visit to a “Panna-Meena " step well
Night stay at Homestay with traditional Indian family ( free cooking class)
Day -8 Agra
On the way to Agra - visit to -Fatehpur Sikri- Built during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri and Taj Mahal
Night stay - Agra
Day -10 Droop at T3 Delhi international airport
Note: The itinerary is developed on my research, We are flexible and can accommodate the tour around our guests.
Location
Activity location
- Jaipur
- Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Terminal 3, Delhi 110037 | The tour includes a private Ac car from Delhi Airport to the hotel….and continues further
- Faridabad, Haryana, India