TEXTILE TOUR INDIAFriday 05.10.2018-Friday 19.10.2018

Lead by Anja Vanal and Sunil Chindalia of Maasa Production Pvt. Ltd.15 days 14 nights group tour by minibus with min. 6 - max. 15 participant

NEW DELHI - AGRA - JAIPUR - BUNDI - UDAIPUR JODHPUR - PUSHKAR - NEW DELHI

We would like to show you the beauty of RajasthanThe meaning of this tour is to get to know about rural handicrafts, about incredibleskills in textiles, ancient forts and temples.You will have the chance to learn about:- Mud resist Indigo block printingin in a workshop in Bagru- Tie and dye - chundri workshop in Udaipur- Block printing workshop in Pushkar- See behind the scene how women`s work on handloom in Kota- and in between all this places there are so many incredible forts and temples where you can see the traditional spirit of Indian handicrafts.

TOUR ITINERARY

Friday - Saturday 05.10.18/06.10.18 October New DelhiPick up from the airport. ( including the night of 05.10 / 06.10. if you arrive at midnight )If you arrive bevor 05. October let us know if you wish to have a booked Hotel. ( with extra fee )Enjoy and relax on your first day in New Delhi. We are here for you for any help.Welcome dinner in the evening of 06. October to get to know each other.Incl. breakfast & dinner

Sunday 7. October Delhi - Agra (4 hours driving time)We will start our journey in the morning and will arrive at noon in Agra.First stop we will make at Tomb of I`timad-ud-Daulah, sometimes called as the„Baby Taj“ and after we will visit the Agra Fort. Free evening

Monday 8. October Agra - Jaipur ( 5 hours driving time)Early morning visit to the famous incredible Taj Mahal for sunrise, a world UNESCO herritage site.On the way to Jaipur we have the chance to visit Fatehpur Sikri which is another world herritage site of UNESCOArrive at Jaipur late afternoon. Have a walk in the“ Pink City“ and enjoy a free evening.

Tuesday 9. October JaipurToday we will go to Bagru, a city a few kilometers outside Jaipur, to learn about mud resist Indigo block printing. Print your own scarf and see behind the scene of this beautiful skill.In the late afternoon /evening we suggest you to see a movie in thefamous Rajmandir Cinema. You will never forget the way how Indians watch movies, babysare crying, phones are ringing and so on...

Baby Taj Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

Bagru Bagru Bagru

Jaipur Amer Fort Anokhi Museum

Bundi Kota Bundi

Wednesday 10. OctoberIn the morning we visit Amer Fort in Jaipur .The famous Anokhi Museum of Hand Block Printing is our next visit.In the afternoon we will have a tour around Jaipur with visiting Hawa Mahal and to see more of the Pink City.

Thursday 11. October Jaipur - Bundi ( 7 hours driving time )A long drive will bring us to Bundi. Bundi is a special city. It din`t became a loud city like other Indian metropolis. It`s easy to walk around with no hassle. It`s a picturesque old town und you feel like 100 years back. See the rural Bundi Fort in the evening and enjoy dinner in our garden restaurant at our hotel close to small lake.

Friday 12. October Bundi - KotaIn Kota, a city southeast of Bundi we will visit local women`s who are working on handloom producing Indian saris. Those people, away from normal tourist attractions are very friendly and happy to show us there beautiful art of weaving. We will get a very special and private insight in there work.Back in Bundi in the evening, we will have again time to enjoy the charm of this city.

TOUR ITINERARY

Friday - Saturday 05.10.18/06.10.18 October New DelhiPick up from the airport. ( including the night of 05.10 / 06.10. if you arrive at midnight )If you arrive bevor 05. October let us know if you wish to have a booked Hotel. ( with extra fee )Enjoy and relax on your first day in New Delhi. We are here for you for any help.Welcome dinner in the evening of 06. October to get to know each other.Incl. breakfast & dinner

Saturday 13. October Bundi - Udaipur ( 6 - 7 hours driving time )We start in the morning to Jodhpur and we will arrive late afternoon.Free evening

Sunday 14. October UdaipurIn the morning we will visit City Palace in Udaipur. It`s the biggest palace complex in Rajasthan. Later onwe can have a walk in the alleyways around City Palace . In the afternoon we have a workshopin a local place about tie and dye fabrics - chundri . The technique involves dyeing a fabric which is tied tightly with a thread at several points,thus producing a variety of patterns.For sunset we will visit Monsoon Palace.

Monday 15. October Udaipur - Jodhpur ( 6 hours driving time )On the way to Jodhpur - the blue city - we will visit the Jain temple of Ranankpur.Ranakpur and villages around are also famous for there handwoven carpets - dhurries. We will be all day on the road and arrive in the evening in Jodhpur.The first night in Jodhpur we will stay in a beautiful Haveli which is about 20 km awy from Jodhpur.Free evening

Jodhpur Ranakpur Jain Tempel

Tie and Dye Udaipur Udaipur

Sunday 7. October Delhi - Agra (4 hours driving time)We will start our journey in the morning and will arrive at noon in Agra.First stop we will make at Tomb of I`timad-ud-Daulah, sometimes called as the„Baby Taj“ and after we will visit the Agra Fort. Free evening

Monday 8. October Agra - Jaipur ( 5 hours driving time)Early morning visit to the famous incredible Taj Mahal for sunrise, a world UNESCO herritage site.On the way to Jaipur we have the chance to visit Fatehpur Sikri which is another world herritage site of UNESCOArrive at Jaipur late afternoon. Have a walk in the“ Pink City“ and enjoy a free evening.

Tuesday 9. October JaipurToday we will go to Bagru, a city a few kilometers outside Jaipur, to learn about mud resist Indigo block printing. Print your own scarf and see behind the scene of this beautiful skill.In the late afternoon /evening we suggest you to see a movie in thefamous Rajmandir Cinema. You will never forget the way how Indians watch movies, babysare crying, phones are ringing and so on...

Wednesday 17. October Jodhpur - Pushkar ( 4 hours driving time )Today we will go to our final destination Pushkar. The holy lake of Pushkar is surrounded by numerous ghats and temples.The lake was formed when Lord Brahma dropped a lotus flower here and it`s an importantpilgrim for Hindu people. It has world`s only temple of Lord Brahma ( God of creation )First evening walk around in town and let`s meet for dinner at the lake restaurant.

Thursday 18. October PushkarIn the morning we can have a walk up to the hill for sunrise, a lovely great experience with a breathtaking view over Pushkar and the surrounding landscape. Little bit outside of Pushkar, in a family run company, we will have our last block print workshop. It`s one of the place where we printour own block print fabrics. In the evening we will have a bye bye dinner with local gypsy music.

Jodhpur Jodhpur Jodhpur

Pushkar Pushkar Pushkar

Friday 19. October Pushkar - New Delhi ( 7 hours driving time )We will start early in the morning to drive back to New Delhi. Arrival time about 17.00We will drop you to your hotel for your last night ( if you booked aditional nights in New Delhi)or directly to the airport.End of out service Friday evening 19. October

Tuesday 16. October JodhpurIn the morning we will visit the Mehrangarh Fort. It`s one of the most magnificant forts in India and we havea great view over the blue city. After the fort you can discover by walk the blue city.In the evening we can have dinner toghter in the famous restaurant On The Rock.

Impression of our tour

Monday 15. October Udaipur - Jodhpur ( 6 hours driving time )On the way to Jodhpur - the blue city - we will visit the Jain temple of Ranankpur.Ranakpur and villages around are also famous for there handwoven carpets - dhurries. We will be all day on the road and arrive in the evening in Jodhpur.The first night in Jodhpur we will stay in a beautiful Haveli which is about 20 km awy from Jodhpur.Free evening

This tour includes:- Pick up from the airport for arrivals on the first day- Departures on last day on tour- All accommodations which are in mid-range hotels and where it`s possible in heritage hotels. All the hotels are clean with western bathrooms and friendly staff.- All transportation, road taxes and fuel- All breakfast and most lunch meals during travelling and on workshop days, dinner instaed of lunch on arrival day and the last day before departer- Welcome dinner and farewell dinner- All entrance fees for sightseeing ( including fee for camera )- All workshop fees- Botled water all the time during traveling

You need to cover:- Airfares ( latest departer to India Friday 05.10.2018 )- Travel insunrance- Visa for India- Dinner meals- All drinks- Laundry- Your personal shopping

Tour cost for 1 PersonEUR 3600.00 for room sharingEUR 4050.00 for single roomUS DOLLAR:US 3950.00 for room sharingUs 4450.00 for single room

Wednesday 17. October Jodhpur - Pushkar ( 4 hours driving time )Today we will go to our final destination Pushkar. The holy lake of Pushkar is surrounded by numerous ghats and temples.The lake was formed when Lord Brahma dropped a lotus flower here and it`s an importantpilgrim for Hindu people. It has world`s only temple of Lord Brahma ( God of creation )First evening walk around in town and let`s meet for dinner at the lake restaurant.

Thursday 18. October PushkarIn the morning we can have a walk up to the hill for sunrise, a lovely great experience with a breathtaking view over Pushkar and the surrounding landscape. Little bit outside of Pushkar, in a family run company, we will have our last block print workshop. It`s one of the place where we printour own block print fabrics. In the evening we will have a bye bye dinner with local gypsy music.

What is good to know about India in general:

Tipping:It`s very normal to give a tip to boy`s who are carrying your bag, if you are ordering a cup of teain your hotel room and so on... ( just ask us what is everage to give) and keep something aside for our driver at the end of our tour.

Begging:This can be a big challange for you if you stay the first time in India.It`s nice to give money to old or handicappet people because if they are begging there is no family behindthem who support them. Giving money to kids on the street it`s not a good idea because they should learn,or there parents should learn that they have to send them better to scool instead of begging.

Weather:In the daytime it`s everywhere warm till hot.A long jumper is enough for evenings and for air-conditioned rooms.

Money:There are many ATM`s where you can get easy money with most common credit or debit cards.One good thing what you should know, ATM`s in India give only 10 000 rupies cash in one time.Check out the day limit of your card in your country. Money changes can be found to change travellers cheques or currency.

Clothing:India is also becoming modern in the big cities. Girls are starting to wear western fashion.But if you like to feel comfortable, respect locals and wear mid-calf lenght at least.

Contact Switzerland :Anja VanalmaasaGrünaustrsasse 138820 Wädenswil CH

mail@maasa.chwww.maasa.ch +41 79 717 72 07

Contact India :Sunil ChindaliaMaasa India TourismShop No. 61Gole Market110001 New Delhi IN

info@maasa-indiatourism.comwww.maasa-indiatourism.com+91 9891185944

We are looking forward to have a great tour with you !