Pushkar Camel Fair Photography Tour
by Donna DeMari
“In collaboration with Indian Moments, I am excited to present an extraordinary photo tour which promises to tempt the romantic in all of us.”
Traveling with Indian Moments, over the last six years has opened my heart and mind to the extraordinary and indescribable world that is India. They have become my dear and trusted friends and I am honored to partner with them. They shine with kindness and caring and are humble in their expertise and hospitality. Most of all they fully understand the heart of a photographer which is evident in the itinerary before you.
Under their intuitive guidance, we will weave our way through visual centuries of India and learn to focus on the images that matter most.
I have spent my life working as a fashion photographer for the best magazines in the world for which I have traveled from one corner to the next. But I can truly say there is no place that has found it’s way into my soul like India. I promise that you will never want to put your camera down and will regret it if you do. I cannot explain the magic that India holds over everyone who opens their eyes to it’s immeasurable beauty but I promise that beauty exists in every corner and every face you will meet. More than that, I hope to fine-tune your ability to detect a great shot in the midst of a swirling cornucopia of visual magic that can opentimes be overwhelming. Instead we will make it easy.
Donna DeMari
THE ITINERARY
November 01-02, 2024
DelhiThe first day after arrival will be kept free at leisure. The hotel is located adjacent to the famous Khan market which has some very nice textile shops and many shopping opportunities. On the 2nd day in Delhi there will be walks and rickshaw rides in the heart of Old Delhi. There we will explore the bustling Spice Markets and the famous food streets. The busy streets of Old Delhi are a photographer’s dream.
November 03-05, 2024
Mukundgarh
The 3 days of stay in the Haveli of Mukundgarh will be an intimate introduction into daily Indian life. These days will be full of celebrations and festivities.There will be
elaborate Indian meals by candlelight, local outings to craftspersons and textile dyers and walks to the local bazaars. The guests will be staying in beautiful rooms around elaborate courtyards from the 19th century. Mukund Haveli is a labyrinth of beauty and mystery under the stars.
November 06, 2024
JodhpurThe first day after arrival will be kept free at leisure. The hotel is located adjacent to the famous Khan market which has some very nice textile shops and many shopping opportunities. On the 2nd day in Delhi there will be walks and rickshaw rides in the heart of Old Delhi. There we will explore the bustling Spice Markets and the famous food streets. The busy streets of Old Delhi are a photographer’s dream.
November 07-09, 2024
UdaipurAnother beautiful drive through desert and forested hills will bring us to Udaipur. On the way there will be several stops to see the carved marble temple, rug weavers, tribal herdsmen and even a motorcycle temple. In Udaipur, we will explore the beautiful City Palace Fort and take a boat ride over Lake Pichola past the famous Lake Palace , as well as the beautiful facades of so many palaces adjoining the Lake. The Old City of Udaipur which is a magnificent mix of winding lanes is great for exploring and buying various textile crafts and souvenirs.
November 10-12, 2024
Pushkar
The stay in Pushkar will coincide with the best days possible of the Pushkar Fair. Here, every spectacle from morning till late evening will be fascinating and worthy of experiencing.
There will be lots of walks through the stretch of sand dunes where camels and horses are brought for trading. These walks will be entertainingly punctuated with interesting chai stops, folk entertainment and many handicraft shops.. The adjoining ancient holy town of Pushkar which is spread around a beautiful lake is a great place to wander for hours together and take pictures.
November 13-15, 2024
JaipurJaipur is famous for everything related to India’s great cultural heritage. Jaipur’s legendary Old Bazaars are well known for very high quality related to everything from textiles to jewellery to carpets and handicrafts. Some favorite shops for women’s clothing and jewelry are Anokhi, Amrapali, Gem Palace, Cottons and Fabindia. There will be also lot of exploring of Jaipur City because Jaipur has no dearth of interesting places like palaces, monuments, hill forts and old temples. While we are in Jaipur, we will make a special trip to the little town of Bagru, famous for the artisans who use organic natural colors in their fabric dying and block printing work.
November 16, 2024
DepartureThere will be 4 hours transfer to Delhi airport using the Expressway for the guests to board their return flights. The tour ends at Delhi international airport.
JOINING THIS ADVENTURE
Our photo group will comprise 8 participants. The hotels in India, especially those in this tour, are truly fabulous places to stay and it works well to share the room. There is also an option of having exclusive room by paying a supplement. Our drives will be done through a very roomy air-conditioned vehicle and having a full time Indian Moments professional will help enriching the experience.