
Jodhpur Bishnoi and Rajasthani Craft Villages Private Half-Day Tour
4 h
Private
Half Day
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Stop At: Via Bishnoi Village Craft, Pali Road Jhalamand Circle, Near C.T.C. Petrol Pump, Jodhpur India
Following a morning pickup at your centrally located Jodhpur hotel, meet your private guide at 8:30am and take a seat in your vehicle to begin your private 4-hour tour. Then, head to the Bishnoi Village Camp and Resort — a community of craftspeople working to keep Rajasthan’s traditional past times alive.On arrival, see potters moulding soft clay as they have for centuries, and perhaps give it a try yourself. Watch camel-herders, leather-embroiderers, and craftspeople ply their artisan trades, and visit the site of the Kahejarli massacre — where local Bishnoi woman Amrita Devi laid down her life to protect the village from Maharajah Abhay Singh of Jodhpur many years ago. Continue on to Guda Bishnoi Lake — where native antelope and gazelle roam in their natural habitat and birds drink from the cool waters. Capture the natural scenery on camera,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Salawas Durry Udhyog, Main Pali Road Village Kakanni, Jodhpur 342802 India
then continue on to the Salawas weavers’ village.
Here, watch weavers at work producing cotton or wool rugs the traditional way, and admire the myriad blends of colour they create. At approximately 12:30pm, return to your Jodhpur hotel to conclude your tour.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Via Bishnoi Village Craft, Pali Road Jhalamand Circle, Near C.T.C. Petrol Pump, Jodhpur India
Following a morning pickup at your centrally located Jodhpur hotel, meet your private guide at 8:30am and take a seat in your vehicle to begin your private 4-hour tour. Then, head to the Bishnoi Village Camp and Resort — a community of craftspeople working to keep Rajasthan’s traditional past times alive.On arrival, see potters moulding soft clay as they have for centuries, and perhaps give it a try yourself. Watch camel-herders, leather-embroiderers, and craftspeople ply their artisan trades, and visit the site of the Kahejarli massacre — where local Bishnoi woman Amrita Devi laid down her life to protect the village from Maharajah Abhay Singh of Jodhpur many years ago. Continue on to Guda Bishnoi Lake — where native antelope and gazelle roam in their natural habitat and birds drink from the cool waters. Capture the natural scenery on camera,
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Salawas Durry Udhyog, Main Pali Road Village Kakanni, Jodhpur 342802 India
then continue on to the Salawas weavers’ village.
Here, watch weavers at work producing cotton or wool rugs the traditional way, and admire the myriad blends of colour they create. At approximately 12:30pm, return to your Jodhpur hotel to conclude your tour.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within Jodhpur city limits
- Private guide
- Transport by private air-conditioned transport
- Entry/Admission - Via Bishnoi Village Craft
- Entry/Admission - Salawas Durry Udhyog
Not included
- Food and drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- No strict dress code is enforced at tour sites. However, please be advised to dress accordingly for places of worship; spaghetti straps and short shorts are not recommended
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes and sunglasses/sunscreen with a hat or headscarf for ladies are highly recommended
- This private tour operates with a maximum of 8 people
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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