Jaipur

The Baradari at the City Palace of Jaipur is a smart new restaurant in the royal city of Jaipur, that offers contemporary Rajasthani cuisine alongside continental dishes inspired by the region. Situated inside the beautiful City Palace, the restaurant strips off the paint and plaster to reveal the original stone masonry of the palace. With an intricate chevron inlay floor, a modern take on traditi..

Leave the city behind and explore a local organic vegetable farm, with a live cookery demonstration followed by lunch.  Just a 45-minute drive from Jaipur, the farm has a glorious countryside setting, in the shadow of the Aravali Hills. The organic farm visit begins with a traditional welcome by the local farmers, and a drink of local chai tea before we are taken on a tour of all the produce being..

Discover the ancient art of hand block printing and creating the region’s famous Blue Pottery on your Golden Triangle and Ranthambore tour by taking an optional visit to Sanganer, just a few kilometres outside Jaipur.  The block-printed cotton fabrics of Jaipur have long been highly regarded for their traditional colourings and exquisite patterns, and are created using ancient methods without any..

There is no better way to learn about a nation’s culture than through its people. This morning’s guided walking tour takes you through the heart of the old city of Jaipur, to see people going about their daily lives and to learn about the local trades and crafts as we make our way through the narrow streets.   From polishing gems to bangle making, intricate embroidery and traditional tie dyeing, y..

For a truly authentic taste of local life and Indian dishes, dine with locals in the home of a Rajasthani family, where you will be treated to a cooking demonstration of traditional Indian food followed by dinner in the company of your friendly hosts. JD Rathore’s family belongs to the royal Rajput community, and his great grandfather was a Rajasthani chief prior to Indian independence.  The Ratho..