Golden Traingle Tour | ||
Rajasthan Tour | ||
Orissa Tour | ||
Punjab Tour | ||
Himalayan Extension | ||
Hotel Reservation | ||
Car Booking | ||
Tour Packages |
Duration: 6 nights/7 days Places Covered: Delhi - Mandawa - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi Day 1: Arrive at Delhi Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Delhi Visit some of the important cultural and historical land marks of Delhi Dinner - Back to the hotel. Day 3: Delhi - Mandawa (242 km) Check in at hotel - Lunch - Mandawa Village (often referred to as the open art gallery of Rajasthan) tour Dinner- overnight in Mandawa. Day 4: Mandawa – Jaipur (258 km) Stop at Samode village for lunch and visit the local artisans. Check in at hotel in Jaipur, tour of the city’s vibrant market in the afternoon. After enjoying traditional Rajasthani dinner at Choki Dhani where Rajasthani folk dance accompanies culinary experience, you will be driven back to the hotel. Day 5: Jaipur popularly known as pink city is known for its artisans, market, palace and forts still stand majestically reminiscent of the splendour of a bygone era, and make the city one of the most visited cities if India. Visit block printing workshops nearby Lunch In the afternoon, visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar (Observatory) - gem stones workshop - dinner - Back to hotel . Day 6: Jaipur-Agra (232 Km) Visit Fatehpur Sikri en rout to Agra. In the afternoon visit Taj Mahal. Visit marble carving workshops, have dinner, and back to the hotel. Day 7:Agra-Delhi (203 Km) Morning drive to Firozabad to watch the artisans make glass bangles. Lunch Drive back to Delhi, Dinner- Airport . |
Duration: 10 nights/11 days Places Covered: Delhi - Kota - Bombora - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi Day 1: Arrive at Delhi Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Delhi Visit some of the important cultural and historical landmarks of Delhi, Dinner Back to the hotel Day 3: Delhi-Kota by train check in the hotel, in the afternoon visit craft village. Day 4: Kota-Bombora (250Km) en route we visit the 11th century temples and waterfall at Menal. A short drive further brings you to the most historic Chittor Garh fort. Day 5: Bambora-Udaipur(50 km) City tour In the afternoon, trip to the local market, Day 6: Udaipur-Jodhpur Visit Ranakpur Temple on the way, lunch in Ranakpur. In the evening visit tie and die craftsmen and back to hotel. Day 7: Jodhpur-Pushkar (214km) In the morning, visit Jodhpurfort, proceed to Pushkar. Afternoon, walk into the handicraft market and enjoy the evening on the Pushkar lake. Dinner Day8: Pushkar-Jaipur (114km) After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, stop at the block printing center Bagru lunch on the way Check in the hotel. City tour and see the craftsmen at work in the lanes of Jaipur. Day 9: Jaipur- Agra (232km) In the morning visit Amer fort in Jaipur, elephant ride to the top of the fort. Drive to Agra, visit Fatehpursikri fort on the way. See Agra fort in the evening, dinner, and back to hotel. Day 10: Agra-Delhi (200km) Morning visit to Tajmahal, and drive back to Delhi. Shopping in the afternoon. Day 11: Back Home. |
Duration: 10 nights/11 days Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Delhi - Bhubaneswar - Delhi Day 1: Arrive at Delhi Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Delhi Visit some of the important cultural and historical land marks of Delhi, Dinner . Back to the hotel Day3: Delhi Jaipur (268 km) Stop at Samode village for lunch and visit the local artisans. Check in at hotel in Jaipur, tour of the city’s vibrant market in the afternoon. After enjoying traditional Rajasthani dinner at Choki Dhani where Rajasthani folk dance accompanies culinary experience, you will be driven back to the hotel. Day 4: Jaipur popularly known as pink city is known for its artisans, market, palace and forts. Visit block printing workshops nearby-Lunch- In the afternoon, visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar (Observatory) gem stones workshop dinner Back to hotel Day 5: Jaipur-Agra (232 Km) Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route to Agra In the afternoon visit Taj Mahal. Visit marble carving workshops, have dinner, and back to the hotel. Day 6: Agra-Delhi (203 Km) Morning drive to Firozabad to watch the artisans make glass bangles. Lunch Drive back to Delhi, Dinner Day 7: Take a flight to Bhubaneswar capital of Orissa. Drive to Puri beach; check in the sea-side hotel. lunch in hotel and enjoy the afternoon on the beach. Day 8: Drive to Konark the Sun Temple and watch the stone carvers at work. Back to Puri. Day 9: Drive to Bhubaneswar on the way, visit traditional craft villages and night stay in Bhubaneswar. Check in hotel and lunch. In the afternoon, tour of the city. Day 10: Fly Back to Delhi. Lunch. Half day shopping tour. Day 11: Back home. |
Duration: 10 nights/11 days Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Patiala - Chandigarh - Hoshiarpur - Golden Temple - Delhi Day 1: Arrive at Delhi Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Delhi Visit some of the important cultural and historical land marks of Delhi Dinner Back to the hotel Day3: Delhi Jaipur (268 km) Stop at Samode village for lunch and visit the local artisans. Check in at hotel in Jaipur, tour of the city’s vibrant market in the afternoon. After enjoying traditional Rajasthani dinner at Choki Dhani where Rajasthani folk dance accompanies culinary experience, you will be driven back to the hotel. Day 4: Jaipur popularly known as pink city is known for its artisans, market, palace and forts. Visit block printing workshops nearby Lunch In the afternoon, visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar (Observatory) gem stones workshop dinner. Back to hotel. Day 5: Jaipur-Agra (232 Km) Visit Fatehpur Sikri en rout to Agra. In the afternoon visit Taj Mahal. Visit marble carving workshops, have dinner, and back to the hotel. Day 6: Agra-Delhi (203 Km) Morning drive to Firozabad to watch the artisans make glass bangles. Lunch Drive back to Delhi, Dinner. Day 7: Delhi to Patiala See the traditional embroidery workshops. proceed to Chandigarh. Night stay in Chandigarh. Day 8: Chandigarh – Hoshiarpur Hoshairpur is a well known center for wood carving and wood inlay work village tour and lunch in a rural home. Proceed to Amritsar, the city of the Golden Temple. Night stay in Amritsar. Day 9: Tour of the Golden Temple visit local craftsmen. Lunch. Market tour and drive to India Pakistan border to watch the evening Flag parade back to hotel and dinner. Day 10: Amritsar-Delhi Leave for Delhi after breakfast. Night stay in Delhi. Day 11: Back Home. |
Duration: 17 nights/18 days Places Covered: Delhi - Jaipur - Agra - Patiala - Chandigarh - Shimla - Manali - Dharmshala - Pathankot - Hoshiarpur - Amritsar - Delhi Day 1: Arrive at Delhi Airport pickup and transfer to the hotel. Day 2: Delhi Visit some of the important cultural and historical land marks of Delhi Dinner Back to the hotel. Day3: Delhi Jaipur (268 km) Stop at Samode village for lunch and visit the local artisans. Check in at hotel in Jaipur, tour of the city’s vibrant market in the afternoon. After enjoying traditional Rajasthani dinner at Choki Dhani where Rajasthani folk dance accompanies culinary experience, you will be driven back to the hotel. Day 4: Jaipur popularly known as pink city is known for its artisans, market, palace and forts. Visit block printing workshops nearby Lunch In the afternoon, visit City Palace and Jantar Mantar (Observatory) gem stones workshop dinner. Back to hotel Day 5: Jaipur-Agra (232 Km) Visit Fatehpur Sikri en rout to Agra. In the afternoon visit Taj Mahal. Visit marble carving workshops, have dinner, and back to the hotel. Day 6: Agra-Delhi (203 Km) Morning drive to Firozabad to watch the artisans make glass bangles. Lunch Drive back to Delhi, Dinner. Day 7: Delhi to Patiala See the traditional embroidery workshops proceed to Chandigarh. Night stay in Chandigarh. Day 8: Chandigarh – Shimla Day 9: Shimla Day 10: Shimla – Manali Day 11: Manali sightseeing tour of Rohtang Pass and Solang Nallah famous for Adventure Activities (Rock Climbing, Zummaring, Para-Gliding, rapling etc.) Day12: Manali Day 13: Manali-Dharmashala head for Dharamshala (A shrine of Buddhist People) and enroute visit Palampur. On reaching check in at the hotel for overnight stay. Day 14: Dharamshala- Pathankot Go on a sightseeing tour of Bhagsu Nag Temple, Dal Lake and Meclodganj (Monastery of Dalai Lama) on. After lunch head for the onward destination to Pathankot. Day 15: Pathankot-Hoshiarpur-Amritsar Hoshairpur is a well known center for wood carving and wood inlay work village tour and lunch in a rural home. Proceed to Amritsar, the city of the Golden Temple. Night stay in Amritsar. Day 16: Tour of the Golden Temple visit local craftsmen. Lunch. Market tour and drive to India Pakistan border to watch the evening Flag parade back to hotel and dinner. Day 17: Amritsar-Delhi Leave for Delhi after breakfast. Night stay in Delhi. Day 18: Back Home. |
Craft Tours |
Delhi has been the capital of several Indian Dynasties staring including the legendary Pandavas of the epic Mahavarat. Settlement started growing during 300 BC. The Mughal emperor Shahjahan built the city, now known as "Old Delhi", to serve as the capital of the Mughal-Empire from 1649 to 1857. Apart from being home to the rulers of India Since then, Delhi has attracted many artists that came under the patronage of various emperors. Metal enameling and sandalwood carving are just two examples of the art that still flourishes in back lanes of Delhi. |
Jaipur, popularly known as pink city is considered as one of the best planned cities of the same era. Built in 1727, by Maharaja Jai Singh, the city stands witness to rise and fall of many rulers and their love for the city. With the patronage of the rulers artisans and art thrived in and around the city. Few examples are, Blue pottery: The art of making blue glaze pottery came to Rajasthan via Kashmir from Afghanistan. The use of blue glaze on pottery made from Fuller’s earth, first developed by Mongol artisans who combined Chinese glazing technology with Persian decorative art was later used by the Mughals. Jaipur became the centre of a thriving industry producing blue-ware since early 19th century. Jaipur Carpet: Rajasthan is traditionally well-known for fine-quality hand-knotted woolen carpets. Carpets first began to be manufactured in Rajasthan when weavers from Afghanistan were introduced in the royal ateliers in the 17th century. Ever since, they have flourished here, with their exuberant colors and geometric motifs finding their way into showrooms around the world. |
The city of Jaisalmer, nicknamed ’The Golden City’, was founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 , who made it his capital as he moved from his former capital at Lodhruva. This city captivates visitors with its golden fort, golden desert sands and elaborated carved havelis. It is also home to traditional craftsmen whose works reflect the rich cultural heritage and traditional legacy of the ancient times. Silver: The goldsmiths of Jaisalmer specialize in carving out marvelous pieces of silver jewelries. The fine and delicate design patterns on the silver necklace, earnings and bangles display the rich artistic skill and creative imagination of the local craftsmen who have inherited the art from their forefathers. The simple yet elegant designs of the various silver jewelries impart an attractive look to the exclusive items. Embroidery The local craftsmen of Jaisalmer have mastered the art of embroidery. The excellent blend of attractive colors coupled with the exclusive design patterns on the traditional attires of the state of Rajsathan imparts a royal look to the dresses, home furnishings and so on. |
Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of to the Rathore clan. Rao Jodha succeeded in conquering the surrounding territory and thus founded a state which came to be known as Marwarof which Jodhpur became the capital. Jodhpur is a popular tourist destination, featuring many beautiful palaces, forts and temples, and a market that offers beautiful textiles from the area. The main textile art are Tie and Dye and block printing. Tie and Dye: known as Bandhani in India is mostly done in the states of Rajasthan and Gujarat. As the name suggests, this technique involves two stages: tying sections of a length of cloth (silk or cotton) and then dunking it into vats of colour. The rainbow-tinged turbans of the Rajputs and the odhnis of their women are shaded by this method of resist dyeing. Block printing: Block printing in Rajasthan is carried out by people who have been doing this for generations. This method, though labourious, is rather simple requiring an eye for precision. The technique consists of steps that include preparatory washing, application of mordant, resist printing, de-gumming, and dyeing. |
The cultural heritage of Orissa is reflected in its vibrant art forms. Having distinct traditions of painting, architecture, sculpture and handicrafts, Orissa boasts of a long and rich cultural heritage. Due to the reigns of many different rulers, the culture, arts and crafts of the state underwent many changes, imitations, assimilations and new creations from time to time. Yet, the artistic skill of the Oriya artists is unsurpassable in the world.
Patachitra: The patachitras of Orissa are icon paintings that include the wall paintings, manuscript painting, palm-leaf etching, and painting on cloth, both cotton and silk. Painters in and around Puri practice this living art form. Stone Carving: The tradition of stone-carving is very rich in Orissa. The craftsmen of the Kalinga School have built masterpieces like the Sun Temple, Konark, and the temples at Bhuvaneshwar. Puri is an important centre for stone-carving. Soap stone, red sand stone, and granite are used for carving. A visit into the villages along the road from Bhubaneswar to Puri reveals the extent to which these arts and many other heritage art counts for survival of many artisans. |
Punjab has its own wood work centres and each one has its own distinct style. Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Amritsar, and Bhera are known for their furniture and the carving is low relief with geometrical, floral, and animal designs. In Hoshiarpur, wood inlay work is done and the wood used is shisham or black wood, both as ground wood and with inlay. The articles made are tea pots, boxes, trays, table legs, screens, bowls, and chess boards.
Phulkari , literally flower-crafting, refers to the vibrant embroidery that originates from Punjab. The art of phulkari can be traced back to the early part of the 19th century when the odhini or head cloth was embellished with embroidered flowers; this work came to be known as phulkari. Over time the craft technique became more complex and heavily embroidered odhinis called bagh (literally garden) came to be in vogue. In the bagh style the embroidery, in a connected pattern, covered every inch of the entire base material so that the cloth was completely invisible. |