- 6H
- Jodhpur
- 6H
Let the myriad flavours of Rajasthan come alive as you bask in an authentic village experience.Your unique sojourn would begin sometime in the evening and would last for around 6 hours.
Begin with a 30 km drive from Jodhpur to the village (colloquially called Dhanis). After a traditional welcome, take a walk with the village chief to witness the different activities that take place here. On this guided walk, you visit the potter's and weaver's homes to see engaging sights of expert artisans at work. After absorbing the day to day scenes and sights of the village, participate in an old Rajasthani ceremony and subsequently join the chief at the temple for the evening prayers. In the evening, enjoy a festive ambience of folk music and dancing illuminated by a bonfire. Just before dinner, you get a Rajasthani cooking demonstration that titillates your senses for a sumptuous dinner ahead. It is prepared by the chief’s wife using ingredients indigenous to this region.
Duration: 6 hours (evening)
- 3H
- Jodhpur
- 3H
About the Activity:
Fixed Departure: The tour starts from Jalori Gate anytime between 12 noon to 4:30 pm and ends at the Clock Tower.
- Jodhpur, the blue and sunny city of Rajasthan is known for its rich culture and history. Walk through the narrow lanes of this place, get acquainted with its legacy and discover its rustic charm.
- This guided walking tour of around 3 hours is conducted anytime between 12:00 – 04:30 PM. It begins from the Jalori Gate and proceeds towards the market places of Jodhpur.
- Explore these areas that still reflect the essence of a bygone era and discover its opulent beauty.
- Visit the local dairy markets which are locally known as ‘Chavate’ and produce the best quality cheese, mawa (milk cake) and other milk products.
- Meet and greet the local craftsmen and find an opportunity to witness how they prepare brass lamp, swords, and other delicate metal crafts.
- Hereafter, the walking tour takes a turn towards the aromatic and delicious lanes of Jodhpur.
- Stroll through the perfume, spice, and sweet markets and experience a mixed flavour of pleasant scents, delectable delicacies, and exotic spices.
- Post this, visit the popular Sarafa and Katla bazaar, both of which are known for precious metal work, antique coins and some of the best clothes merchant in the country.
- Upon your arrival at the Clock Tower, this walking tour will come to an end with a visit to the local vegetable market.
- 1D
- Jodhpur
- 1D
About the Activity:
- Unravel the charm and essence of the golden Thar Desert.
- This full day tour around the villages of Jodhpur is especially crafted to make you acquainted with the life and culture of the desert.
- Following your pick-up from the meeting point at around 8:00 AM, drive through the rustic tracks of the villages and reach the local settlements.
- Interact with the native people, be their guest and get a feel of their culture and traditional lifestyle. Discover the peace and harmony among the different communities.
- A picnic lunch in the afternoon will keep your energy and enthusiasm alive and post this, visit one of the nearby villages.
- Take part in their different ceremonies and be a part of their delightful ceremonies and celebrations.
About the Activity:
- Set in the distinct topography of extreme temperatures in Marwar region, a part of Jodhpur, is the quintessential rustic Rajasthani village dominated by farming communities.
- Their orderly clean mud homes contained in small compounds along with brightly coloured folks wearing stunning traditional jewellery, makes this isolated Banjara community most attractive.
- On this guided tour of around 5 hours, you have the rare opportunity to visit the heartland of the Banjara community, get smitten by their contagious warmth and welcoming smiles, as you get an insight into their fascinating lives.
- Around 3:30pm, you’ll be transferred from your hotel in Jodhpur to the marvelous land of Marwar.
- As you saunter through rustic dwellings listening to intriguing legends, you’ll be inspired by a life pattern co-existing alongside yours.
- The inhabitants here are simple and hardworking. Witness local traditions, observe skillful women folk maintain work-home-life balance, partake in some of their daily chores, indulge in their cuisine, and merely absorb their tremendous energy filled with enthusiasm for life.