Cultural immersion in Mallani region (Barmer)
€1500
per person
This 5-day trip takes you to Barmer, a unique destination in Rajasthan, for an immersion in the Mallani culture, meeting its artisans and rural life.
Barmer is a city in the Thar Desert which, unlike much of Rajasthan, is untouched by mass tourism. The city’s authenticity is evident even in its bazaars, where you’ll encounter characters who seem to have stepped straight out of an old Bollywood film. Several important archaeological sites, vibrant local crafts, and delicious cuisine make Barmer a city worth discovering.
During this tour, you will meet several artisans and artists: potters, embroiderers, weavers, woodblock printers, and the famous Manganiar musicians.
For reasons of exclusivity and respectful tourism, the names of the villages are not mentioned. You will discover them as you travel with us!
Best time for this tour: October to March
EN SAVOIR + SUR BARMER (BLOG)
The price indicated above is an estimate. As we only offer tailor-made services, this budget depends on several factors (choice of services, number of people, type of car, time of year, inflation, etc.); the final price is that of your personalized (free) quote obtained after an in-depth discussion with you.
THIS STAY INCLUDES (for 2 people):
- accommodation in a double room at the 4* SANCHAL FORT Hotel
- All breakfasts
- One “Mallani” dinner
- 1 weaving workshop
- 1 pottery workshop
- 1 Ajrakh workshop
- 1 music workshop with Manganiar musicians
- 1 private concert of traditional Rajasthani music with the Manganiar musicians
- All transportation on Innova Crysta car with a private driver (all expenses included)
- English-speaking guide for the entire stay
- 24/7 concierge service, we are in constant contact with you.
THE TRIP PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Any arrangements not included in the program that result in additional costs
- Any personal expenses
- Tips
- Anything not listed in the “included” list
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Day 1
Arrival in Barmer - Check-in at the hotel
Padharo! Welcome to Barmer for an immersion in Mallani culture.
Check-in at Sanchal Fort, a 4-star Rajput palace offering impeccable hospitality. Free time.
Day 2
Kiradu Temples - Clay Jewelry Making Workshops
In the morning, you will visit the Kiradu temples, 40 kilometers from Barmer. These five Hindu shrines are believed to have been built around the 11th and 12th centuries CE by the Rajput Paramar clan, vassals of the Solankis of Gujarat.
Lunch, then you will meet a family of potters in a nearby village where you will participate in a clay jewelry making workshop. They are the last family in Barmer to continue this tradition.
Return to the hotel - Free time
Day 3
Visite de Barmer et atelier d'Ajrakh
Today, you will visit Barmer Fort, the residence of the Mallani royal family (subject to availability), followed by the Jogmaya Devi Temple, whose steps lead from the fort to the top of the hill. It is one of the most sacred shrines in Barmer, dedicated to "Shakti," or feminine power.
Lunch, then in the afternoon, you will participate in an Ajrakh (woodblock printing) workshop.
Ajrakh is believed to date back to the Indus Valley civilizations, nearly 3,000 BC, but this printing technique flourished under the patronage of the Maharajas in the 12th century AD. It's a demanding art, with no fewer than twenty steps required to create the final print.
Return to the hotel - free time.
Day 4
Embroidery Workshop - Introductory weaving workshop
In the morning, you will visit an embroidery workshop run by an NGO that trains and employs around fifty women from different villages in the art of embroidery. You will spend some time with them.
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Appliqué is the most renowned form of embroidery in Barmer. The most popular appliqué motif is the tree of life depicting a banyan (ficus bengalensis), the national tree of India.*
Then depart for a weaving village tucked away in the Aravalli Mountains, 30 km from Barmer. The workshop also trains around thirty women in traditional weaving. You will meet the friendly weavers who will introduce you to the art of weaving. Lunch on site.
Return to the hotel at the end of the day.Day 5
Meeting with the Manganiars musicians / Musical workshop
Today, on your last day in Mallani country, you will meet the Manganiar musicians in their village around Barmer.
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The Manganiar musicians are professional musicians. They live in western Rajasthan (Barmer, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur) and in the region of Kutch in Gujarat. The art of music is passed down from generation to generation from early childhood. These renowned musicians perform at the most prestigious festivals in India and abroad.*
A musical workshop will be held, followed by lunch and a private concert on site.*
Return to the hotel, then, in the evening, you will enjoy typical Mallani dishes at a famous restaurant in the city. END OF THE TOUR - NAMASKARAM!