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Type:
Cultural
Price from:
154 GBP /person
Phone:
01273 322044
Payment Types:
  • No Cash
  • No Credit Card
  • No Cheque
  • No Travellers cheque
  • No Paypal
  • No Wire Transfer
Duration:
3 days
Location Start:
Jaipur
Location Finish:
Jaipur
We Speak:
English
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Last updated: 02/19/2009

Travel to Northeast Rajasthan and soak up the cultural heritage of Shekawati. Travel by camel cart to tiny surrounding villages and marvel at the exquisite murals and fantastic mosaics of Nawalgarh.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Jaipur - NawalgarhToday, you'll drive from Jaipur to Shekawati, a journey that takes around 3 hours. The roads will become ever smaller and dustier as you approach Nawalgarh. Finally, you'll arrive through a small, intriguing entrance at a group of clay huts. The friendly owners will welcome you warmly, and explain how their unique and sustainable accommodation works. The electricity comes from the sun, and the owner builds the attractive furniture with his own hands. Behind the huts, there is a piece of land with a buffalo and a vegetable garden and during your stay you'll eat delicious, home-grown, freshly prepared meals. Food will be served in the traditional style, on a plate of woven leaves. You can enjoy the peace of this idyllic spot, worlds away from the crowded chaos of the cities.

Day 2

Nawalgarh - Village tour This morning, you'll take a guided walk through the old town of Nawalgarh. You will be welcomed into the artistically decorated havelis to see how the owners live in an open-air museum of quirky paintings. Colourful, bizarre artwork can be found on walls, ceilings, pillars and galleries. Each haveli is completely unique. The local people are heavily involved in tourism and you can support their community by buying a small memento (if you choose).

After a tasty lunch, you'll set off in a camel cart to visit some of the smaller villages in the local area. Here, the people live a timeless lifestyle in the countryside, tending to their animals. They'll feel very honoured that you have come to take a look, as tourists don't generally travel this far into the Shekawati region. You'll then be brought back to the huts for a home-cooked and a steaming cup of chai.

Day 3

Nawalgarh - Jaipur After breakfast, you'll have some free time to enjoy more of Nawalgarh at your own pace. At the end of the morning, you'll drive back to Jaipur to continue with your trip, or, if you wish, you can be taken to Delhi instead.

Extra Information

Inclusions -
2 nights of accommodation with breakfast, transport and excursion by camel cart
Exclusions -
International flights, local entrance fees

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