ALILA MOMENT
Back to the Roots—A Tour of Rajasthan’s Artisanal Heritage
Price
INR 3000++ per couple
Duration
60 - 70 minutes
Recommended Dress
Resort casual attire is appropriate; guests are encouraged to dress with seasonal temperatures in mind
Additional Details
Guests are encouraged to support local craftsmanship through small donations or by purchasing locally made crafts. A bag will be provided should you wish to take home a piece. Please note that pottery activities may result in dirty hands—your facilitator will be happy to offer a fresh towel and hand sanitizer following your session.
Experience
Unleash your inner artist on a journey through Rajasthan’s most storied crafts. In Shahpura, you’ll get hands-on appreciation in the intricate creation of Lac bangles—vibrant resin jewelry made with vegetable dyes. From there, get your hands dirty shaping clay into your own pottery under a local expert’s guidance. Learn the symbolic patterns of carpet weaving from local women through the female-founded, owned, and empowered Jaipur Rugs social enterprise. Back at the fort, your day of artistry ends with a traditional champi head massage—deeply relaxing and rooted in Ayurvedic tradition. A tactile, thoughtful experience that reconnects you to the magic of making.
Itinerary
Village Gateway
Travel from Alila Fort to Manoharpur while hearing legends of the Shekhawat clan and the origin of this historic artisan village.
Bangles of Legacy
Observe the colorful tradition of Lac bangle-making using natural resin and dyes—then create one to take home.
Clay in Your Hands
Join a local potter to shape your own vessel from rich Rajasthani soil, using age-old techniques passed down for generations.
Weaving Futures
Experience carpet weaving with the Jaipur Rugs Organization and discover how tradition is providing new opportunity for local women.
Crowning Moment
Back at the fort, enjoy a soul-soothing champi massage—believed to harmonize energy and clear the mind.
Alila Moments
ALILA MOMENT
Daya ki Rasoi—A Culinary Excursion
Witness the art of authentic Rajasthani cooking in a rural village home. Grind spices, cook over a wood-fired stove and share stories with local villager Daya as she explains her family's traditions and her secret recipes.
ALILA MOMENT
The Fortress Kitchen: A Rajasthani Cooking Experience
From harvesting honey and vegetables to milking goats and mastering spice blends, this hands-on cooking journey connects you with the land—and the locals who live from it.
ALILA MOMENT
Forgotten Trails—A Jeep Adventure through Rajasthan’s Outback
Hop into a 4x4 and explore Bishangarh’s sun-bleached landscapes, ancient legends, and candlelit ruins on a journey that feels timeless—and thrilling.