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As well as visiting some of the best preserved (and abandoned) painted havelis, wander the narrow streets of Nawalgarh’s small town bazaar / market photograph galloping Indian horses as they return late afternoon to their stables from the paddock at a 1920’s rural house/ stud farm. Stay 2 nights in 19th century beautifully restored haveli hotel in small village. While many of Shekhawati’s grand havelis built in the 18th and 19th centuries by wealthy merchant families and ornately decorated both inside and out with painted murals depicting an array of subjects and mythological figures, have crumbled and been abandoned, a few of these painted mansions are being preserved. * Shekhawati - Spend 2 days exploring some of these fascinating small towns including Fatephur and Nawalgarh, in this untouristy area of Rajasthan - known as the painted haveli outdoor galleries.
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Watch a Bollywood movie along with local movie goers at famous Art Deco cinema - one of the most beautiful cinema's in the world! Immerse yourself in colours, patterns, block carving and printing when we visit the artisan workshops and small town of Bagru. Spectacular 16th century architectural stone stepwell with eight story high symmetrical pattern steps and pool. Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing - set in a lovely restored haveli house. Majestic Amber Fort, and the stunning glittering Hall of Mirrors. Morning local flower market - a hive of activity with few tourists - where piles of orange marigolds and fragrant pink rose petals tumbling out of gorgeous coloured sari sacks with hard working vendors delivering the flowers to the market - so much vibrant colour everywhere. Have your portrait photo taken, and a souvenir black and white print, by well known local photographer using his grandfather's 150 year old wooden Carl Zeiss camera. Colourful temple ceremony attended by devotees offering flowers and fruits to Krishna idols. City Palace - a complex of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural buildings and gardens, and the iconic Palace of the Winds with its latticed honeycomb windows. * Jaipur - Old Pink City explore narrow streets - bazaars and markets, traditional craftsmen and artisans which this city is famous for (Lots of great photo opportunities). With the help of local guides / tour agency and Sarah’s photographic and travel knowledge of Jaipur and the towns of the Shehawati area, this unique small group tour (max 8 people) will show you more than just the usual tourist sights, but also hidden photographic treasures.
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A week of not only practising your photographic skills and capturing some amazing travel photos with a professional photographer / instructor/ experienced traveller to India - Sarah Jenkins, but an opportunity to immerse yourself in all things Rajasthan - colour, pageantry, history and culture, Indian ceremonies, delicious food, horses, camels, textiles, gems, chai, block printing and more. Your camera will be in over-drive by the wealth of photography. Whether you are a seasoned traveller to India or this is your first time but not sure where to start, this 8 day photo tour is the perfect introduction to experience the incredible Pink City of Jaipur and the untouristy area Shekhawati.Ĭapture stunning images of magnificent palaces and forts, painted frescoe havelis, beautiful Art Deco cinema, traditional artisans, flower and vegetable markets, colourfully dressed locals, street life. Rajasthan in Northern India is a photographers paradise - a sensory overload of colour and culture.