Duration : 01 Day
Place Covered : Jaipur
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MealsThe Jaipur Shopping Tour with Block Printing Workshop combines the joy of shopping in Jaipur’s bustling bazaars with a hands-on craft experience that connects you to Rajasthan’s textile heritage. Jaipur is one of India’s most celebrated hubs for block printing, where artisans create beautiful patterns on cotton and silk using wooden hand-carved blocks. This Jaipur private shopping tour gives you the rare chance to learn this centuries-old art in a live workshop while also exploring the city’s best markets for textiles, handicrafts, and jewellery.
Your journey begins with a guided visit to famous markets like Bapu Bazaar and Johari Bazaar, where you can shop for fabrics, jewellery, mojris, and souvenirs. Then, your Jaipur tour driver takes you to a block printing centre in Sanganer or Bagru, both villages on the outskirts of Jaipur known worldwide for textile printing. Under the guidance of master artisans, you will try your hand at printing on fabric and take home your own handcrafted souvenir.
For travellers interested in shopping and culture together, this Jaipur shopping package provides the perfect balance between retail therapy and creative immersion.
Pickup and Introduction (9:00 AM)
Your Jaipur tour driver will pick you up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car. Meet your shopping guide who will explain the day’s plan, focusing on markets and the workshop visit.
Stop 1: Bapu Bazaar (9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
Start your day at Bapu Bazaar, one of Jaipur’s most colourful markets. Shop for block-printed fabrics, cotton suits, sarees, Jaipuri quilts, and leather items. This is also the best place to buy souvenirs and handicrafts at reasonable prices.
Stop 2: Johari Bazaar (10:45 AM – 11:30 AM)
Head towards Johari Bazaar, famous for jewellery and gemstones. Even if you don’t plan to shop for jewellery, walking through this market gives a sense of Jaipur’s royal legacy. Trusted shops are selected to ensure authenticity.
Stop 3: Drive to Block Printing Village (11:45 AM – 12:30 PM)
Leave the markets behind and drive with your Jaipur driver to Sanganer or Bagru, both renowned for traditional block printing. The drive offers views of the Pink City’s outskirts and rural charm.
Stop 4: Block Printing Workshop (12:30 PM – 2:00 PM)
On arrival, artisans welcome you into their workshop. Learn about the process of block carving, dye preparation, and fabric printing. Try your hand at printing designs on a piece of cloth with wooden blocks dipped in natural dyes. At the end of the session, you get to keep the printed fabric as a souvenir.
Stop 5: Return and Drop (2:30 PM – 3:00 PM)
After the workshop, your Jaipur tour driver will take you back to your hotel. If time permits, an additional stop at Nehru Bazaar can be added for mojris and handicrafts.
The workshop is usually arranged in Sanganer or Bagru, both villages near Jaipur famous for block printing.
The session lasts about 1.5–2 hours, including demonstrations and your own practice.
Yes, travellers take home the cloth they personally print during the workshop.
Typically Bapu Bazaar and Johari Bazaar are included, with optional stops at Nehru Bazaar.
Yes, the interactive workshop is enjoyable for both adults and children.
The tour takes 5–6 hours including shopping, workshop, and travel.