Marieke's Art of Living

This is the ultimate luxury Tour of Rajasthan, now in its fifteenth year and without parallel in the expertly guided way that the mysteries of this colorful, complex destination unfold.

Highlights:Three nights in the Maharaja of Jodhpur's Royal tents, exclusively set up for Marieke’s Art of Living within the ramparts of the impressive and very beautiful Meherangarh Fort in Jodhpur, with our private cook.
Exquisitely restored Palace Hotels in, DeviGarh, Udaipur, Deogarh and Raj Vilas in Jaipur.
The wonderful tented camp at Nimaj with its organic gardens.

Unspoiled desert locations surrounded by traditional village and Bishnoi tribal hamlets.
Authentic tribal performances and entertainment under starry desert skies.
Heritage properties that exude charm, character and enjoy wonderful locations.

Activities and excursions include desert camel safaris and an evocative camel festival, historic and beautifully carved temples, fascinating ancient bazaars, awesome forts, carved temples, a Mewari bush picnic, evening tribal entertainment.
Informal "lectures" on culture, religion, politics.
This is also a dream destination for photographers!

This Tour will be offered again 10 January 2013

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Jaipur Literary Festival Extension dates to be advised January 2013
Directed by the incomparable and illustrious author and India-phile, William Dalrymple, this wonderful Festival that runs third week January is held at Diggi Palace and is gratis for all attendees. Based on last year’s experience, the end of the festival holds some wonderful treats over the weekend including marvellous music performances.
Encompassing film, music and theatre, the festival programme includes readings, talks, literary lunches, debates, performance and interactive activities. The luminary line-up of writers promised in 2012 included Tom Stoppard, David Hare, Lionel Shriver, Annie Proulx, to name a few. .
For those with a bookish bent, we urge you to consider staying a few extra days in Jaipur to enjoy the fruits of this exhilarating festival.
Please also let us know if you may wish to join us for a couple of days at the divine Dera Mandawa to enjoy events at this and the marvellous artisitic Heritage Festival.