16-Day India Living Crafts & Artisan Journey

Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel.

Rest and relax after your international journey. In the evening, enjoy an optional visit to Dilli Haat, a colourful open-air market showcasing handicrafts and textiles from across India.

Explore Old Delhi, including Chandni Chowk and its traditional markets.

Visit Dilli Haat and discover India's diverse textiles, handicrafts, jewellery and regional products. An optional private interaction with a textile or crafts specialist can introduce you to India's rich artisan traditions.

Drive to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route.

In Agra, visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Later, visit a traditional marble-inlay workshop to see artisans creating the intricate pietra dura work associated with the Taj Mahal.

Drive to Jaipur, the colourful capital of Rajasthan.

After check-in, explore the atmospheric old city and traditional bazaars, with opportunities to discover textiles, jewellery, handicrafts and local products.

Visit a traditional block-printing centre in Sanganer or Bagru.

Meet local artisans and learn about wooden blocks, fabric preparation, natural dyes and traditional printing techniques. Enjoy a hands-on experience where you can create your own small printed textile.

Explore Amber Fort before discovering Jaipur's artistic traditions.

Visit workshops specialising in blue pottery, traditional jewellery and miniature painting. Meet craftsmen and learn about the techniques behind these distinctive Rajasthani art forms.

Drive to the historic town of Bundi.

Explore Bundi Palace, Taragarh Fort, stepwells and the atmospheric old town. Later, meet a local miniature painter and discover the distinctive Bundi school of painting.

Enjoy a slower-paced day exploring the countryside around Bundi.

Visit local villages and discover traditional crafts, pottery and rural life. Enjoy a traditional regional lunch and interact with local residents and artisans.

Travel towards Udaipur with a visit to the magnificent Chittorgarh Fort.

Continue to Udaipur, the romantic city of lakes. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola and views of the illuminated City Palace and surrounding palaces.

Explore Udaipur's City Palace and discover the artistic traditions of Mewar.

Visit a miniature-painting studio and meet a local artist. Continue with visits focusing on traditional jewellery, textiles, embroidery and tie-dye techniques.

Drive from Rajasthan into Gujarat and arrive in Ahmedabad.

After some time to relax, explore the historic old city and its traditional neighbourhoods, known for distinctive architecture, markets and craft traditions.

Discover Ahmedabad's rich textile heritage.

Visit a textile museum or collection, explore the old city and meet local textile or craft specialists. Learn about handloom, embroidery, Bandhani, natural dyes and traditional Indian textile techniques.

Drive towards Patan and visit the magnificent Rani Ki Vav stepwell.

Continue to the Patan Patola Heritage Museum to learn about the highly intricate double-ikat Patola weaving tradition. Continue to Bhuj in the evening.

Spend a full day exploring the extraordinary crafts of Kutch. Visit artisan communities such as Ajrakhpur, Nirona and Bhujodi, depending on artisan availability.

Discover Ajrakh block printing, Rogan art, copper bell making, lacquer work and traditional weaving. Meet artisans and see their techniques firsthand.

Continue exploring Kutch's artisan communities. Discover traditional embroidery, leather work, mud and mirror decoration and distinctive village architecture.

Enjoy a local meal and spend time interacting with artisans and families. If conditions and seasonal access permit, visit the White Rann for a memorable sunset experience.

Transfer from Bhuj to Ahmedabad by road or flight, subject to the operating schedule.

Continue with your onward journey or extend your stay in Ahmedabad.