Sanganer - A Visit to an Artisan Community with Private Transfer

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5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Sanganer is located about 10 miles from Jaipur. It is known for its handmade paper, hand block printed textiles and blue pottery. On the way to Sanganer, you will drive past two of the four massive Tripolias (Triple Gateways) forming the entrances to the city. Sanganer also has magnificent palace ruins and Jain Temples, which are carved with amazing refinement.
NOTE: (Expect More People on Ground / Monuments / Public Places During the Tour). You will have Private tour Guide during the Sightseeing Tour.

Highlights
• Sanganer Fort
• Digamber Jain Temple
• Kagzi Mohallah - famous handmade paper
• Block Printing on fabrics

What's Included

English Speaking Local Guide
Bottled water
Return transfers from the hotel to Sanganer in an air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Any Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We may pick up travelers from city center hotels / fixed point wiithin city limits. In case pick up is outside central points extra cost shall applicable subject to distance applicable.

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Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You will be picked up from your hotel in Jaipur and driven to Sanganer in an air conditioned vehicle. Here, you can see the Sanganer Fort. It is mostly in ruins but it can still be visited for its delightful interiors. There are also Jain Temples in Sanganer. The beautiful Digamber Jain temple has complex carvings. It was built in the 10th century and is regarded as the abode of the idol of Parshwanath. Another interesting temple is the Sanga Baba Mandir, built in-between one of the tripolia gates.

    Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Sanganer is an interesting destination to visit because it is a center for traditional arts and crafts. The Kagzi Mohallah community is famous for skilled artisans, who create exotic handmade paper that is sought after around the world. Also spread throughout the city are showrooms and factories of hand block printing and blue pottery. The Sanganer textiles with their hand printed designs and bright colors are well known and very popular. Sanganer prints are distinct due to their use of a wide range of colors on a white background. Another popular traditional art is Block Printing designs on fabrics. You will watch the artists create these beautiful wares and you will have an opportunity to purchase these unique designs. After the tour ends, you will be brought back to your hotel in Jaipur.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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