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Best Photography Tours Packages In Rajasthan

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)

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.

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.

About the Activity:

Fixed Departure: The tour starts from Hawa Mahal Badi Chaupar at around 4:30 pm and at 4 pm during January, February, and March.

• Uncover the charming ethos of the Pink City beyond its forts and palaces and discover what makes it such a crowd puller. This guided walking tour of around 3 hours is exclusively customised to offer you the best experience of Jaipur’s crafts and cuisines.
• Starting the tour from the bustling Hawa Mahal Badi Chaupar, visit the narrow lanes of Jaipur and witness the vibrant markets. A spectrum of different colours, this tour gets you acquainted with the locals and the beautifully retained age old culture. 
• Walk further down and visit the flower markets, jewellery and spice markets. Witness the jewellers or the silversmiths crafting intricate pieces out of metals.
• Further enhancing the experience is a visit to a 150-year-old private residence. Be treated as a guest and discover more about the city over a cup of chai. 
• You can also visit a deserted haveli that resonates an old world charm with its intricate frescos, wall painting and architecture. 
• Following these, shop around the local markets, savour tongue tickling sweets and snacks such as samosa, kachori, kulfi and lassi. 
• The tour comes to an end with your arrival near the Hawa Mahal.

About the Activity:

Fixed Departure: The tour starts from the parking lot behind the Amer Fort at around 11 am daily.

• Step into a bygone era and revisit the golden history of Amber (also known as Amer) that holds importance amongst the mighty warriors and rulers of Rajasthan. 
• Within this guided walk of around 3 hours, you will witness the royalty of this town with a riveting blend of spirituality and tradition.
• After assembling at the parking lot behind the Amer Fort at around 11 am, this walking tour will take you to a 16th-century temple called Jagat Shiromani Temple. 
• Dedicated to Lord Krishna, Jagat Shiromani Temple is a historic place of worship and was built by Queen Shringar Devi Kanakawat, in the memory of her son. 
• Spirituality continues further with a visit to the Ambikeshwar Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 
• Post this, visit the Narsingh Haveli and have a glimpse of the ancient art and trade culture in a better way.
• The second half of the tour will be dedicated towards a square shaped stepwell built during the 16th century by one of the eunuchs of Maharaja Jai Singh II. 
• Following this visit, the tour will head towards a hand printing museum called Anokhi. You can also shop around Anokhi’s boutique center that showcases the largest collection of indigenous and traditional Rajasthani attires and other artifacts. 
• With this visit, you will reach the Badrinath Temple, the concluding point of this walking trail.

The guided tour of close to 3 hours around Jaipur brings to you a unique way to explore the city. On this adventurous outing, cycle your way through the streets with stops at Jal Mahal, the scenic Nahargarh Fort and busy lanes of the Pink City.

The trip starts early in the morning at around 7 am during winters and 6.30 am during summers. You start the ride from the scheduled meeting point after receiving the safety instructions. On on International Hybrid cycles, pedal your way through the charming lanes in the early morning hours and take your cameras out to capture the beauty of the walled city. The first stop is at the beautiful Jal Mahal, the 18th century palace in the middle of a lake. The lake offers great opportunity to watch a number of migratory water birds during the winters. From the Jal Mahal continue your ride towards the Nahargarh Fort. The steep ride takes you to one of the most fabulous views of the entire city below, making it a brilliant spot for photography. After some rest and refreshments, begin the ride downhill and you reach the now busy streets. Carefully move around the streets as you come to the end of the tour.

Duration: Around 3 hours

With its unparalleled setting above the stunning Chambal River, Bhainsrorgarh Fort strives for a memorable experience. Unwind yourself with a stay at Bhainsrorgarh fort, in the rustic aura of Rajasthan where the royalty breathes. This stunning fort still seems to sing the tale of the lost time.

Enthrall in this living fort casing the villages in its compounds for over centuries. If you ever had the desire of living a life king’s size then this is your chance. The royalty living in this massive fort have opened their doors to public so that everybody can get a taste of royal living.

While here, indulge with friends and family in a sightseeing tour around the compound. Enjoy the rustic aura of the entire village, interact with the locals and know more about their daily life. You can also sort out your time and enthrall in a boat ride session with rest of the group members. Enjoy this beautiful fusion of the normal life with the royal life with a soothing stay at Bhainsrorgarh Fort, Rajasthan.

Meal Types: Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian: Breakfast (2), Lunch (1), Dinner (1)

Accommodation Types: Double Occupancy

Transportation Types: Private Car (AC)

Activities: Sightseeing, Village walk, Boat ride

About the Jeep Safari In Jaisalmer:

-Make your vacation a special one while you head out on an amazing Jeep safari in Jaisalmer and drive through the deserts.
-During this village jeep safari, you will get a chance to explore the villages and basti, where you get a chance to see the cultural life and daily life of these places.
-Get a chance to witness the daily life of the famous Basti, as you take this amazing jeep ride.
-As you move on from the bustling activity of the village to the serenity of desert, one is at times able to spot a trek of the famous Black Buck Antelope.
-The drive continues across the desert to the Lakhmanna, Sam village, Bhillo ki Basti and more places where a number of migratory birds come in the season of winter, and provide a splendid view
-Indulge in the Jeep safari activity and travel amidst Lakhamana Dunes for 2 KM in the desert for about 35 minutes.
-Take the photographs with your family to make the trip memorable.
-End your tour by heading back to the desert camp after indulging in the enthralling fun of 45 minutes.

Timings:  You can pick any spot from 8:00 AM till 6:30 PM in a day.

Minimum number of people required- 2.

• Enjoy a private charter ride above Udaipur and capture some mind blowing images of the city and the lake covers the place.
• Get picked up from your hotel and reach the airport to embark on your travel.
• You will get 45 minutes in the sky with an elaborate view of the majestic lakes below you.
• Share the time with your beloved ones and try your hand at photography also.
• Udaipur incredibly encompasses a lot of photographic spots though you are focusing from quite a good height.