Jaipur, steeped in history, boasts magnificent forts, opulent palaces, and intricately designed temples, reflecting the grandeur of Rajasthan's royal past. It is also renowned for its bustling market streets filled with vibrant textiles, exquisite handicrafts, traditional Rajasthani clothing, and charming jewelry. Join us this November as we explore Jaipur, learn about the rich history and tradition of textiles, and enjoy in-depth learning experiences with multi-generation master artisans who are local to the area.

We’ll explore the key sights that define the Pink City—the opulent courtyards of the City Palace, the honeycomb windows and balconies of the Hawa Mahal, and spectacular scenery of the Amer Fort. We’ll get lost in the vibrant colors of the flower market, and we’ll gain deeper insights and understanding about the history of block printing at the Anokhi Hand Printing Museum.

Then, in a four-day, workshop, we’ll dive deep into all aspects of the traditional block printing process. Under the guidance of a master block carver, you’ll start by designing and carving your own block from wood. Then at a working studio in Bagru—the center of block printing in the region—you’ll begin block printing with your wood blocks using natural inks on fabric. You’ll explore resist printing, a process of printing with clay, also known as dabu, and you’ll experiment with a variety of natural dyes, such as indigo and pomegranate. At the end of our workshop, you’ll have a small collection of your own unique, hand-printed and hand-dyed pieces for you to take home.

We’ll also spend some time with local artisans learning Soof embroidery, a traditional embroidery technique practiced by women from the Sodha community, many of whom migrated to India from Pakistan in the 1970s.

Throughout our time together we’ll share our favorite shops and restaurants so you can take home some of the rich textiles of the region and enjoy meals featuring the traditional cuisine of the Rajasthan region.

Full Trip Itinerary below. This workshop is open to all creatives from beginner to advanced.

DATES

10 Days, 9 Nights - November 9 - 18, 2025

PRICE

Shared Twin Room $5,195 USD

Private Room $5,995 USD

Full Rooming + Pricing Details Below

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE

• 4-day, in-depth block carving, printing, mud resist, and natural dyeing workshop with local artisans.

• Full-day Soof embroidery workshop with local artisans.

• Guided tours of Jaipur’s key sights, including the City Palace, the Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, the Johri Bazar, the Jaipur flower market, and a 16th-century stepwell.

• A visit to the Anokhi Hand Printing Museum.

• Hands-on cooking demonstration, complete with take-home recipes.

• Guided shopping experience featuring some of our favorite shops and studios.

• Accommodations at a boutique hotel—a 16th-generation royal family residence.

• Jaipur Airport Transfers (on specified days).

• Transport during included activities.

• Dedicated Ace Camps Travel Host, with you throughout your trip.

• Trip Prep call to meet fellow travelers and talk through schedules, recommendations, and questions.

Learn with Local Artisans

The traditional crafts of wood block and dabu printing are anciently beautiful, but arduous in production. The artisans are most often taught by family and work much the same as the generations before them, going back at least 400 years and printing on long tables covered in cotton. Block prints are aligned by eye, and telltale signs of the human hand, such as drips and printing imperfections, make up the beauty of this incredible craft.

Together with our workshop partner, Wabisabi Project, we will visit an Indian block-printing studio for an multi-day, in-depth learning experience, where we’ll design and carve our own blocks under the watchful eye of a master carver. We’ll block print on fabric with both ink and mud resist, and explore the world of natural dyes. Wabisabi Project is a unique organization whose mission is to inspire consumers to value and appreciate the genuineness of collective discoveries, as manifested in traditional, block printed products.

We’ll also have an opportunity to learn Soof embroidery from local artisans at Nila House, an organization that sits at the intersection of craft, design, sustainability, and community empowerment. A ground-breaking non-profit initiative, the foundation addresses the core needs required for the survival of a progressive, thriving craft industry in today’s global economy.

SHARED ROOM

The fee for this trip is $5,195 per person, paid in two separate installments.

Initial Payment due immediately: $2,195

Final Payment due May 9, 2025: $3,000

Room Notes: You will share a room and en suite bathroom with one other guest. You will each have your own twin bed. The style and layout of every room is unique and may not be exactly as pictured.

PRIVATE ROOM

The fee for this trip is $5,995 per person, paid in two separate installments.

Initial Payment due immediately: $2,195

Final Payment due May 9, 2025: $3,800

Room Notes: You will have your own private room with a double bed and en suite bathroom. The style and layout of every room is unique and may not be exactly as pictured.

Culinary Notes

We are unable to cater to any specific dietary issues or preferences on this trip. Dishes in India are often prepared with garlic, onions, yogurt, and milk to temper spices. All included meals will have vegetarian options. Please contact us before registering if you have any questions.

Accessibility

Excursions may include navigating uneven terrain, including hills, gravel, and uneven pavement. During our wood block carving workshop and our sook embroidery workshop you will be sitting on the floor for an extended period of time. During our block printing workshop you will be standing for extended periods of time. Please bring comfortable clothing and supportive walking shoes.

Supplies

All supplies for your workshop will be provided. However, you will need to create and submit designs for your hand-carved blocks so your design can be reviewed and prepared by the master block carver prior to our block-carving workshop. Closer to the departure date, we’ll send detailed instructions about how to create and submit your designs and during our Trip Prep call, we’ll go over the information in detail to help answer any questions you have.

Who is this Trip for?

This trip is for the open minded and patient traveler, as India can be an overwhelming place to visit. In India, things can both move a little slower and also be very chaotic. You should be eager to learn, work hard during your hands-on workshop sessions, be patient while ink and natural dyes dry, and be curious about regional culture and cuisine. This is an immersive adventure and best suited for those who are flexible and enjoy traveling as a part of a small group.

Travel Health

We recommend consulting a doctor, nurse, health care provider, or travel health clinic once we confirm your booking on this Ace Camps Travel trip so you know what may be required based on your individual circumstances and based on the locations you’ll be traveling to. If you have any health concerns, contact your health care provider for advice prior to booking this Ace Camps Travel trip.

Trip Start + End Locations

This trip starts and finishes in Jaipur, India. Jaipur International Airport, is located about 12 km outside the city center of Jaipur.

For guests arriving on November 9, 2025, you will be picked up from the Jaipur International Airport and brought to our hotel. For those departing from the Jaipur International Airport on November 18, 2025 airport, your airport transfer is included in the cost of the trip.

Weather

November is a nice time of year to travel to Jaipur. The main rainy season has past and the skies should be mostly clear. The average temperature in November is 28°C( 84°F), while the average low is 14°C (57°F).

Included in this Trip

• 4-day, in-depth block carving, printing, mud resist, and natural dyeing workshop with local artisans

• Full-day Soof embroidery workshop with local artisans

• Guided tours of Jaipur’s key sights, including the City Palace, Hawa Mahah, Amer Fort, and the flower market

• A visit to the Anokhi Hand Printing Museum

• Hands-on cooking demonstration, complete with take-home recipes

• Guided shopping experience featuring some of our favorite shops and studios

• Accommodations at a boutique hotel—a 16th-generation royal family residence

• Jaipur Airport Transfers (on specified days)

• Transport during included activities

• 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

• Dedicated Ace Camps Travel Host, with you throughout your trip

• Trip Prep call to meet your fellow travelers, walk through how to approach designing and submitting your block design, share recommendations, and answer questions you may have.

Ace Camps Travel Host

An Ace Camps Travel Host will be with you through your trip, dedicated to ensuring you have the best possible experience. Your Host is there for any questions or concerns, to look out for the health and safety of the group and to help resolve any issues that might arise. This Host is not a local guide but will work with our local partners to ensure the right combination of pace, information, and duration. Our local partners are deeply knowledgable in the culture and customs of the area and will be there to share their knowledge and passion with the group.

Not Included in this Trip

International roundtrip airfare; required Travel Insurance; alcoholic drinks; activities and food and beverages not included in the trip itinerary; hotel incidentals, including but not limited to room service, laundry service, and hotel bar tabs; and all expenses during free time.

Travel Arrangements

Ace Camps Travel will send you detailed Trip Planning information when it’s time to make your travel arrangements. We usually send this information once we’ve reached the minimum number of guests required to run the trip. We’ll also send you an Ace Camps Travel “Preparing for your Journey” document prior to your trip, which will include arrival and departure information, a suggested packing list, useful country information, and more.

Questions + FAQ’s

If you have any questions about this Ace Camps Travel Trip, please feel free to contact us.

You can also read our FAQ’s here.

Travel Insurance

As stated in our Terms and Conditions, we require all guests to have  Travel Insurance that, at minimum, covers both medical emergencies and trip cancellations. Cancellations 180 days or fewer prior to the trip start date will incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the price for the trip. There are no exceptions to this cancellation policy which is one of the many reasons we require all guests to have Travel Insurance.

For full details on our Travel Insurance requirements, visit our FAQ’s and review our Terms and Conditions.

Health + Safety

Our goal is for each of our guests to enjoy the amazing trip we’ve put together. To ensure that happens, we put the health and safety of the group as our top priority. Individual guests are responsible for ensuring they meet all destination and layover country requirements and laws, including any Covid-19 related requirements, providing proof of vaccination, testing before or after entry, masking, etc.

During the trip, if you feel unwell, exhibit signs of, or test positive for an illness, you should be prepared to follow the advice of local health authorities as well as the Ace Camps Travel Host to ensure the health and safety of the entire group. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and/or viral nature of your illness, the Ace Camps Travel Host may determine you need to mask, distance, self isolate, or depart the trip early. You are responsible for any expenses incurred from an illness, injury, or early departure, including testing, treatment, isolation, accommodation, transportation, etc. and you will not be issued a refund for any unused portion of the trip. This is one of the many reasons we require all guests to have Travel Insurance, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions.

For full details on our Health and Safety Policies, visit our FAQ’s and review our Terms and Conditions.

Cancellation Policy

If you choose to cancel your trip for any reason, you must do so via email to hello@acecampstravel.com. If we receive written notice 181 or more days prior to the Trip start date, we will refund your initial payment, less a $1,000 cancellation fee. If we receive written notice 180 days or fewer prior to the Trip start date you will incur a cancellation fee equal to 100% of the price for the Trip. There are no exceptions to this cancellation policy, including for reasons related to weather, terrorism, civil strife, pandemics, illness, personal, family or medical emergencies, or any other circumstances beyond our control. For this and other reasons, we require you to purchase Travel Insurance.

Be sure to read our Terms and Conditions for full details on Booking and Payment, Cancellation by You, and Trip Changes and Cancellations.