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This tour retraces the steps of a British Army officer from a hundred and fifty years ago. Equipped with rare photos & documents, you will time travel through Jaipur’s glorious past.
An all outdoor tour dipping into Jaipur’s rich history of more than 1000 years through ancient structures, spellbinding stories and facts. This 1.5 hour long curated tour sheds light on the Dam’s spiritual beginning, enduring architecture, sophisticated engineering, political intrigue and its monumental impact on Jaipur for over a hundred and fifty years. For the first time, our guests will learn about British colonial influence on the erstwhile Jaipur State.
Details
- Commissioned in 1897, Ramgarh Dam created one of the biggest man-made lakes in the world. The Lake is spread in 16 sq. kilometres with the catchment of 831 sq. kilometres. In the tour, guests will see 1500-2000 year old temples, meditation shrines and other historic points while enjoying a walk in nature (Jamwa Ramgarh is a declared wildlife sanctuary). The tour ends inside the historic Taj Ramgarh Lodge followed by Breakfast / High Tea. The property was originally designed as a hunting lodge for the Royals of Jaipur.
- It is our earnest attempt to present this ‘unique side’ of the desert state. One wonders, how did this barren dead place evolve into a thriving and beautiful culture visited by millions every year?
- The single word answer is “Water”. This transformation, which is nothing short of a miracle, happened due to our unique relationship with water. We celebrate water in every aspect of our lives, be it our beliefs & traditions, food, language, art, and architecture, music, or dance. In essence, water is our collective cultural repository.
- Rajasthan is a ‘water civilization in the Desert’ and we want to tell beautiful stories from this place which will keep you riveted for the two hours that you will spend with us. Our walking tours are multi-layered just like the place. We cover a vast range of themes from history, architecture & engineering, local traditions & beliefs, politics, intrigue, and more.
Good to know
- Min.2, Max.8
- Kids below 5 can join free of cost, kids aged b/w 6-10 are charged Rs. 1,800/person, 11-14 years of age - Rs. 2,000/person, 15+ years at full cost.
- Carry a cap & please ensure you have adequate sun protection.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Carry a water bottle.
- 48 hours prior booking notice is mandatory.
- Meeting point - Jamway Mata temple
What's included
- An expert guided tour
- High Tea / Breakfast
What it's worth
- Price - Rs 3,000/person
- Price for kids (6-10 years) - Rs 1,800/person
- Price for kids (11-14 years) - Rs 2,000/person
Where it is
Address : Jamway Mata Temple, Jamwa Ghat, Rajasthan, India
