Yoga and introduction to Rajasthan's frescoes
Northern India trip
Discover the little known Shekhawati region in the North of Rajasthan and its beautiful fresco paintings. Based in a restored palace, start the day with a yoga practice, then learn fresco technique while creating your own painting, discover traditional cultural life, visit local cities and their fresco-decorated buildings depicting daily life and Hindu mythology.Discover the little known Shekhawati region in the North of Rajasthan and its beautiful fresco paintings. Based in a restored palace, start the day with a yoga practice, then learn fresco technique while creating your own painting, discover traditional cultural life, visit local cities and their fresco-decorated buildings depicting daily life and Hindu mythology.
Presentation
8 days package from 1 475€ per person, full board (flight non-included).
Early bird booking rate: 1 325€ per person before February 22nd 2020.
Up to 12 people
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Booking is mandatory before March 15th 2020, 300€ down payment for booking:
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Residence at Haveli Le Prince in Fatehpur (Rajasthan) including full board, visits & local transfers from and to Jaipur
Hatha yoga course training with Anaïs Joseph, qualified teacher
Introduction to fresco technique with Sabine Cotte, paintings conservator.
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During your visit: yoga lessons, meditation and cultural activities
You will participate in an international cultural project.
The benefits from these stays will allow the Association « The Shekhawati Project » to carry on its endeavors in the region.
In connection with the fresco restoration activities, the Association offers workshops based on two essential themes:
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Sustainable development : demonstrating the close ties between the conservation of historic monuments and harmonious urbanisation by means of preserving the sites and handling waste management.
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Women: teaching young Indian women the techniques of conservation/restoration, helping to find a career them in this field.
Highlights
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Supporting an international cultural project: profits will be donated to The Shekhawati Project, an association involved locally in sustainable development and women empowerment through the conservation of the wall paintings
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Daily yoga practice at sunrise when the peacocks fly off (all levels /certified yoga teacher)
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Meditation on the roof terraces at sunset
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Comfortable accommodation in a Haveli with a historic atmosphere: a newly restored ‘Thousand and one Nights’ palace, richly decorated with wall paintings
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Full immersion in a culturally rich area, old trading posts on the Silk Road, off the beaten tracks
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Introduction to the ancestral fresco technique and possibility to create your own painting to take home at the end of the stay
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Visit of traditional villages and cities
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Discovery of Rajasthan’s food, music, arts and local customs
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Practical Information
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Airport
Jaipur, (Rajasthan– India)
Flights Paris-Delhi-Jaïpur with Air India or Oman Air, or other companies from Paris.
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Language
French and English
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Climate
The average temperature in Jaipur in October is 33°C (maximum 35°C, minimum 31°C)
Ideal climatic conditions, October is a month recommended by travel agents.
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Formalities
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From France
Valid Passeport, valid for 6 months after the return date, for French, Belgian and Swiss tourists.
Visa (around 45 € / person) – E-VISA : from 01/05/2015, France is on the list of 31 new countries accepted for E.visa ! Warning : it is not a visa on arrival, some necessary steps must be taken in France prior to departure.
For your visa application, see: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html
There are 4 steps :
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application on the website
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on line payment
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reception of e-visa
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flight to India (you must show your e-visa to Indian customs officers on arrival).
For other countries, please inquire to your country’s Indian embassy
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Pricing
Included
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Pick up at Jaipur airport, Rajasthan and transfer to Fatehpur Shekhawati
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8 nights with full board (3 meals/day)
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8 yoga sessions and 8 meditation sessions (accessible to all levels) with a qualified yoga teacher
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Guided tours in Shekhawati (French and English) in air conditionned vehicle
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8 initiations to Indian fresco sessions
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One Rajasthani musical performance
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Not Included
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International flights
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Personal expenses and optional activities (ex : massages, bar etc..)
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160 € Extra for room upgrade (suites Le Prince, Rajput, Marwari and Master),
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Travel insurance
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Visa (see country information)
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More informations
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Haveli Le Prince : www.leprincehaveli.com
Cécile Charpentier : +33 6 84 98 27 38
theshekhawatiproject@gmail.com
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