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Examples of art are profuse in
Rajasthan, but for those who would like
a specifically crafted tour that would
allow them a glimpse of this heritage,
here are suggestions.
Day 1: Arrive at Udaipur; normal
sightseeing. Afternoon, take a trip
across from City Palace to streets where
artists are at work in their studios,
creating miniatures as well as phads.
Day 2: Excursion to Nathdwara to
see pichwai paintings on cloth being
made by artists. Afternoon, visit Folk
Lore Museum in Udaipur to study tribal
paintings.
Day 3: Drive to Roopangarh, the
old capital of Kishangarh, visiting
Ajmer and Pushkar en route. Also, see
Kishangarh artists at work.
Day 4: Drive to Jaipur. As part
of the afternoon city tour, spend some
time with the marble sculptors of Jaipur.
Day 5: Visit Amber fort.
Afternoon, visit the stone works on city
periphery where artisans do elaborate
filigrees on sandstone.
Day 6: Drive to Shekhwati region
to stay at Nawalgarh/Dundlod/ Mandawa,
and admire the profusion of frescos used
to decorate the havelis of the towns in
this region.
Day 7: Visit Ramgarh to see how
the carpenter is using his mason's
skills to craft furniture with a strong
regional identity. Continue to Delhi,
where tour ends. |