- Day 01: Delhi - Walvanda
Fly from Delhi to Mumbai on a 2 hour 15 min flight across 1163 km. Our representatives will receive you at the airport and transfer you to Walvanda by travelling across 125 km within 3 hours. Meet and greet your host family in the village. Unpack and make yourself at home. Interact with the family which is hosting you; go for a walk in the village and interact with the villagers. Try cooking while your dinner is being cooked so that you get lessons in preparing a typical Maharashtrian cuisine. Maybe, you can learn to make a nice round bhakri (flat bread). Sleep for the night.
- Day 02: Exploring the Walvanda Village
Wake up early morning and have a sumptuous breakfast. Situated in the Warli district in Thane, the natives of Walwanda are the Warli tribes. Today you’ll be interacting with the Warli people. These people make art work by minimalistic use of geometric forms to showcase scenes from daily life of the villages. The homes of the Warli tribes are decorated with this artwork. We’ll be visiting a Warli home to appreciate this indigenous artwork of the Warli tribe which is well known as ‘Warli art’. We have organized for you to get a few warli art lessons from an artisan, so that you get the knack of the art. The Warli art can be used to decorate walls, fabrics, pottery, and many other surfaces, and is much in demand. Have lunch and tour the fields in the village. Later in the evening enjoy the Warli people’s folk dance done on a tarpa instrument with a bonfire. Have a traditional dinner in Warli house, and return to your host house for sleep.
- Day 03: Exploring the Dehna Village
Early morning after breakfast, we leave for our next destination which is Dehna by travelling 106 km within 3 hours. Dehna has a rustic charm to it and is a village situated much in the interior. This village is blessed with emerald green forests and fields, the gushing and frothing river Sai, and warm inhabitants which make for a great stay here. Upon arrival, meet the family with whom you will be staying. The simplicity and affection of the people here is sure to get your heart. After lunch, go around the village talking with villagers, ask the people of their daily lives and experiences, find children to play some fun games, may be learn one or two folk songs from them, find the old people to know about the history of the village, The Western ghats surrounding the village are covered in forests make for a great hike. You can also go for swimming in the Sai River and/or compete in tree climbing with the locals. Or simply walk along the natural trail in the forest. There is Samadhi of Saint Valmiki situated here which can be visited. And do try to learn to dress up in traditional attire. At the end of the day enjoy bonfire and traditionally cooked food, and have a sound sleep.
- Day 04: Dehna - Purushwadi
Wake up in the fresh air of Dehna to Travel for about 4 hours, crossing 132 km to reach Purushwadi. Purushwadi literally means a place of ‘purush’ i.e. ‘men’ is a matriarchal village and is ruled by Goddess Zakobai. This village is adopted by an NGO called Grassroutes, which promotes eco-tourism here, thereby providing the rural folks of this village a source of income. Thus, in Purushwadi, undoubtedly you’ll be welcomed with warmth and smiles from the Mahadeo Koli tribe which is the occupant of this village. After lunch, you can meet with the person who has knowledge of the local flora and fauna, so that he’ll tell you information about the varieties of endemic trees and plants in the village. If you are visiting Purushwadi, during the end of May or first two weeks of June, this is the time for fireflies’ festival and you can spot a number of fireflies while touring the village late in evening and at night. Have dinner and rest for the night.
- Day 05: Exploring the Purushwadi Village
Wake up early morning and visit Zakobai temple. Getting the early morning ‘aarti’ is a must. You can go trekking along the mountain near the Kurkundi river, the mountain slopes are lined with mango trees and one can indulge in mango plucking if you are visiting during summer in May. On the way back, go for a swim in Kurkundi. One can also indulge in crab catching. After lunch, pack your bags and leave for travelling 232km within 6 hour 45 minutes to reach the Bajarwadi village in Pune, Maharashtra. Meet your hosts in the village, have a refreshing traditional dinner, and rest for the night.
- Day 06: Exploring the Bajarwadi Village
After breakfast in the morning, you’ll be exploring this beautiful village of Bajarwadi. Far away from the hustle of the city, you can take your time, breathing in lungfuls of fresh air and interacting with locals. Go for a bullock cart ride to tour the agricultural fields and get involved in the agricultural activities that are being carried out. Rice is the main staple food here, so that a visit to the paddy fields is not to be missed. Visit a poultry farm, and also visit ‘Akhada’ and witness ‘Kusti’. Visit Mr. Shankar Shinde who has invented various indigenous tools which can be helpful for the villagers in farming. You can visit his place and learn about his inventions. Whole day long you can just soak in the beauty and simplicity of this village.
- Day 07: Bajarwadi - Delhi
In the morning wake up, have a fulfilling breakfast, thank your hosts and leave to reach Pune airport by crossing 71 km within 2 hours 10 minutes. Our representatives will drop you at Pune Airport, from where you’ll catch a 2 hours 10 minutes flight back to Delhi crossing approximately 1160 km
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Friday, June 16, 2023
Rural Village Tours In Maharashtra - ryasktourism.com
RURAL CRAFT & TEXTILE TOURS OF WEST BENGAL-RARE ARTISANS - ITINERARY
Kolkata 4N, Murshidabad 2N, Shantiniketan 2N,Bishnupur 2N
- Explore the rich treasures of Indian arts, traditions heritage
- Visit some of India’s most fascinating museums
- Interact with a contemporary artist and visit their studio
- Group photograph
- Surprise gift during the journey
Day-1 Morning flight to Kolkata. Afternoon visit to the Victoria Memorial. This domed Classical structure was completed in 1921 and features beautiful gardens, elegant sculptures of British notables and a rare collection of lithographs by Thomas and William Danielle. Today we will also visit the romantic Park Street Cemetery, which dates back to 1767 and contains the remains of many famous residents of Kolkata.
Day-2 Kolkata Heritage Walks
Start your day with a walking tour of the city. Morning visit to the Pareshnath Jain Temple, a mosaic garden built in 1867 featuring extensive stone and mirror inlay work, stained glass, and European-style sculptures and fountains. Next we will visit Kumartuli, Area of the Potters, where intricate figures of Hindu gods and goddesses are made. Afternoon tour of BBD Bagh, the heart of old Kolkata. This area contains a number of British colonial buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, including St. John’s Church, the General Post Office, the High Court, the Government House and the Writers’ Building. Enjoy a short ride in the iconic Tram .This will be followed by a walking tour through New Market, with its myriad of tiny shops selling everything from vegetables and meat to china, DVDs, perfume, jewellery and flowers. Have dinner in authentic Bengali Restaurant.
Day-3 Murshidabad,Bharampur(Shantipur,Phulia Saree u0026amp; former capital of Bengal)
Today we will begin our exploration of the rich textile and craft heritage of West Bengal. After the partition of India, a number of skilled weavers from Bangladesh settled in villages around Baharampur in the eastern part of the state. As we drive north from Kolkata, we will visit a number of these villages, such as Shantipur , Phulia and Beldanga, known for their silk and cotton hand woven saris, dhotis, jacquards and jamdani (muslin) of superfine texture.
Arrive in Baharampur in time for dinner. Baharampur 1 GI means that the textile or craft has been given a Geographical Indication by the government of India. A GI identifies a good as originating in a specific locality where a given quality, reputation or characteristic of the good is essentially attributable to its geographic origin, e.g., Darjeeling tea.
Day 5 Morning visit to one of the largest silk thread production cooperatives in India, where we will watch silk being extracted from silkworm cocoons and spun into fine thread for weaving. Afternoon tour of Murshidabad, former capital of the nawabs of Bengal. The city was founded in 1704 by Nawab Murshid Quli Khan, governor of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. We will visit the site of the Nawab’s burial, Katra Mosque, which was built in 1724 and was modeled after the great mosque at Mecca. We will also visit Hazarduari, or “A Thousand Doors. Murshidabad is also a centre for shola pith (Indian cork) carving. Artisans create beautiful decorative objects and bridal headwear from this unique, light-weight material, which is also the plant used in the sola topi, or European colonial pith helmet. Baharampur
Day 6 Shantiniketan (Kantha Stich, Dying, Baul Folk Songs u0026amp; Tagore’s Viswa Bharati)
Morning departure for Shantiniketan, founded in 1921 by Rabindrinath Tagore, a revered poet, writer, musician and playwright. In 1913, Tagore became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature, and he is the author of the national anthem of both India and Bangladesh. Tagore founded Shantiniketan (now Visva Bharati University) with the goal of creating a traditional Indian system of education in which gurus teach their disciples in open air, with an emphasis on the arts, humanities and Bengali culture. After lunch we will visit some of the textile villages around Shantiniketan, including those known for elaborate batik work and tasar silk weaving. We will also watch women doing traditional kantha (GI) embroidery on quilts, garments and other household items. This art form blends floral, animal and geometric thread designs with images depicting the day-to-day life and culture of the rural women of West Bengal. Shantiniketan
Day 7 Morning visit to the Uttarayan Complex at Shantiniketan, where Tagore lived and worked. Here we will view outdoor artwork by contemporary masters such as Nandalal Bose, Ram Kinkar Baij and Binod Bihari Mukherjee. We will also visit the Vichitra Museum, which houses a collection of artifacts from Tagore’s life, including his many sketches and paintings. Afternoon visit to a community workshop for embossed leather goods (GI) and to a local jeweler who utilizes only organic plant material in his fanciful designs. Shantiniketan
Day 8 Bankura–Bishnupur (Dokra,Terrocatta pottery,Dash Avatar Cards,Lantern )
Morning drive to Bishnupur, stopping en route at the village of Bikna, where they create primitive metal sculpture using the dhokra technique, a form of lost-wax casting. Afternoon tour of Bishnupur, known for its jewel-box terracotta temples. The Shyama Raya temple was built in 1643 and is completely covered with terracotta friezes depicting scenes from the Ramayana and the Bishnupur life of Lord Krishna. The Rasa Mancha temple resembles a flattened pyramid and features 108 symmetric pillars around its base. Other temples to be visited include Jor Bangla, Madan Mohan and Shridhara. After dinner we will return again to these temples, which are beautifully illuminated every evening.
Day 9 Midnapore(Patachitra)
Morning visit to a village of potters that create the region’s famed Bankura horse votives out of red terracotta. This will be followed by a visit to local Baluchari sari weavers (GI), whose magnificent silk-on-silk embroidered textiles and garments are sought after by women all over India. We will next meet several artisans that carve intricate blowing shells and bracelets out of conch shell. The bracelets, which are often inlaid with red lac or gold, symbolize in West Bengal that the wearer is married.
Afternoon drive back to Kolkata, passing through Midnapur, a center for maslond grass mat weaving. These mats feature subtle patterns created using the natural pigments of the grass and can be as soft as woven cotton. You will also meet a group of patuas, artists who create patachitra scroll paintings on cloth or palm leaf. This ancient art form uses natural vegetable and mineral colors to create detailed paintings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and everyday village life. Arrive in Kolkata in time for dinner. Kolkata
Day 10 Kolkata Heritage Walks
Morning visit to the Agri-Horticultural Society of Calcutta, the oldest horticultural society in India, founded in 1820. This will be followed by a visit to Kalighat, a crowded and chaotic Kali Temple that is also Kolkata’s oldest pilgrimage site. Early evening visit to Belur Math, headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission. The site was built in 1938 and embodies Ramakrishna’s philosophy of the unity of all faiths. The ground plan is in the shape of a cross, and the architectural elements borrow from Mughal, Buddhist and Hindu aesthetics. Kolkata
Day 11 Kolkata Heritage Walks
Morning visit to the bustling Malik Ghat flower market along the banks of the Hooghly River. Next we will visit the Indian Museum, the oldest and largest museum in India which houses an array of ancient artefacts, sculptures, coins and paintings. Afternoon flight to Mumbai or Delhi to catch your return flight.
Your trip cost includes:
- All accommodations (based on double occupancy);
- All meals
- Ground transportation (car/train/boat);
- Flights within the Indian subcontinent, including all required taxes and fees;
- All airport transfers;
- Baggage handling and porterage;
- The services of experienced, English-speaking guides;
- All monument/museum/site entry fees;
- All gratuities except for senior tour guides;
- 24/7 emergency medical/security evacuation services;
- Bottled water in all vehicles; and,
- All required local taxes and fees
- GST
Your trip cost does not include:
- International flights from the U.S. to the Indian subcontinent;
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls, Internet/business center expenses, spa/salon services and room service;
- Alcoholic beverages;
- Excess baggage charges;
- Trip cancellation/interruption, baggage delay/loss and supplemental medical expense insurance – highly recommended;
- Visa/passport processing costs; and,
- Immunizations and prescription medications required for travel.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Madhya Pradesh best Heritage Tour 4 Night / 5 Days
Madhya Pradesh best Heritage Tour 4 Night / 5 Days
Tour Plan
Day 1 Arrival at Gwalior + Gwalior City Tour
Arrival & Transfer to Gwalior Hotel and Afternoon sightseeing tour of the historic Gwalior fort. This fort was built in 8th century CE by Raja Maan Singh Tomar. Important buildings housed inside are Gurjari Mahal and Man mandir. This fort is built on a steep hill called Gopachal .Gurjari mahal was built by Raja Man Singh for his gurjari wife called Mrigyanayani. This palace has been changed into a museum and it contains artifacts of Jain and Hindu religion. Man Mandir was also built by Raja Man Singh and has beautiful art work on its walls. Other note worthy structures are Hathipol,Teli ka mandir,Sas bahu ka mandir,Garuda monument,Karan mahal,Vikram mahal and a magnificent Sikh temple built in memory of sixth Sikh guru Sri Guru Hargobind sahib. overnight at Hotel
Day 2 Gwalior To Orchha Via Datia & Jhansi Fort
Datia Fort -:
Datia Palace, also known as Bir Singh Palace or Bir Singh Dev Palace.The specialty of this palace is that it is of 7 floor. However neither member from the royal family did ever lived here. The founder of the Datia State in Bundelkhand. Maharaj Birsingh Deo built many monuments all around India. Datia’s Palace or the Satkhanda Palace is also called Purana Mahal or the “Old palace“, Historian Abdul Hamid Lahori came to this city with Shah Jahan on 19 November 1635. He said that the palace was nearly 80 meters long and was also this much broad. He said this as a very beautiful and strong palace.
This Palace was made by spending 35 Lakh Rupees (78 thousand us dollars) and it took nine years to build it. It is situated on an isolated rock on the western side of the city Datia. It represents Mughal architecture along with Rajput architecture. It is the biggest and most famous of all the 52 palaces build by Raja Birsingh Deo and it can be seen easily from a long distance.It is said that Maharaja Bir singh Dev, while on his visit to Mathura in A.D. 1614, got himself weighed with gold and subsequently started constructing this palace.Lord hasting, British Governor Generalstayed in the fort in the year 1818 and an event to welcome Lord Curzon, the viceroy was held in the year 1902.This fort presents a very beautiful insight in Rajputana Architecture.
Jhansi Fort
Jhansi Fort -:The construction of the fort is ascribed to the Bundela Rajput chief and the ruler of the kingdom of Orchha Veer Singh ju Deo Bundela in 1613.It was one of the strongholds of the Bundelas. Jhansi Fort had a Nominal face value before 1857.The fort standing in the hilly area shows the north Indian style of fort construction, where most of the forts were built upon rocks,as Their primary defence.There are 10 gates giving access to the fort. Some of these are Khanderao Gate, Datia Darwaza, Unnao Gate, Jharna Gate, Laxmi Gate, Sagar Gate, Orchha Gate, Sainyar Gate and Chand Gate. Notable sights in the fort are the Shiva temple, Ganesh temple at the entrance, and the Kadak Bijli cannon used in the uprising of 1857. The memorial board reminds one of the hair-raising feat of the Rani Lakshmibai in jumping on horseback from the fort. Overnight at orchha
Day 3: Orchha Sightseeing & Khajurho ( 180 Km )
After breakfast drive To Orchha Another historical city is Orchha. It is famous for ancient architectural monuments, historical palaces and beautiful temples. Orchha Fort Complex is a must visit here; it comprises of the Jehangir Mahal, Raja Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Rai Praveen Mahal, Laxminayaran Temple and Phool Bagh, which are well-known for their rich history. You can also pay a visit to the Chaturbhuj Temple and the Chhatris of Orchha, which are Cenotaphs situated on the banks of river Betwa. Those who love wildlife and boating, will really enjoy their time at the Orchha Nature Reserve etc
Day 4 Khauraho City Tour
After breakfast visit for western group of temple and eastern group of temple.
Western Group of Temple: On the main road, beside the path leading to the Matangeshwar Temple is the A.S.I counter where you must purchase a ticket to visit the western group of temples in this complex and the museum on the opposite side. A boundary wall surrounds and protects the temples within this large rectangular complex and there is only one entry point. Here at the Western Group you will see some of the most sensational temples in the world.
Eastern Group of Temple: A kilometer towards the east from the western group of Temples is the khajur sagar and the old village of Khajuraho. On one of the paths to the village is a modern whitewashed structure with a large orange - red statue within. The statue is still worshipped but is one of the oldest images to be found in khajuraho.The images is of hanuman, the monkey king who assisted Ram (of the Ramayana) through his travails in exile. The rest of the evening is at leisure to explore the local shops and market, Night stay at Hotel.
Day 5 Khajuraho To Jhansi Drop
On the last day after breakfast, we will check-out from the hotel and Drop at Jhansi / Khajuraho Rly Station for onward destination.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Saturday, June 3, 2023
Sunderban Hilsha Festival 2023 | Sunderban National Park
SUNDARBAN HILSHA FESTIVAL – 2023
Date Of Journey -
2 Night 3 Days Package
July – 7-9 / 14-16 / 21-23 / 28-30
August – 4-6 / 11-13 / 18-20 / 25-27
September – 1-3 / 8-10 / 15-17
Date Of Journey -
1 Night 2 Days Package
July – 8-9 /15-16 / 22-23 / 29-30
August – 5-6 / 12-13 / 19-20 / 26-27
September – 2-3 / 9-10 / 15-16
Itinerary -
https://sunderbannationalpark.
Food Menu -
Day 1:
Breakfast (Packed to Be Served on Bus)
Veg Sandwich, Pastry, Banana, Bhujia, Sweets, Tea & Cookies, Mineral
Water.
Lunch
Basmati Bhat(Rice), Green Salad, Ilisher Tel, Sona mug Dal, Beguni, Ilish
Kachur Sak, Hilsa Paturi, Sweet Curd, Chatni, Papad. (For Vegetarian
Participants replacement dishes will be served).
Evening Snacks
Veg/Paneer Pakora, Tea/Coffee.
Dinner
Monsoon Special Khichuri, Papad, Omlet, Hilsa Fry, Sweets.
Day 2:
Bed Tea with Biscuits
Breakfast
Luchi, Alu Dam, Sweets, Tea/coffee.
Lunch
Basmati Rice, Green Salad, Dal, Alu Fry, Ichor/Potol Chingri, Sorse Ilish
Bhapa, Sweets, Chatni, Papad.
Evening Snacks
Amudi Fish Fry, Tea/ Coffee.
Dinner
Mixed Fried Rice, Chili Chicken, Chatni.
Day 3
Bed Tea with Biscuits
Breakfast
Alu Parota, Curd, Boiled Egg, Tea/Coffee.
Lunch
Rice, Green Salad, Dal, Hilsa Fry, Doi Ilish, Chatni, Papad Vaja.
Tariff Rate -
2 Night 3 Days Sundarban Ilish Utsav 2023 Tour
Non A/C Accommodation- Rs 5200/- per head
A/C Accommodation- Rs 6200/-
Premium Category A/C Accommodation- Rs 7500/-
1 Night 2 Days Sundarban Ilish Utsav 2023 Tour
Non AC Accommodation – 4100 per head
AC Accommodation - 4900/- per head
Premium Category A/C Accommodation- Rs 6300/- per head
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