ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
LIBRART Nawalgarh is a 4-day creative immersion into India and the world’s rich artistic and cultural heritage. Experience a journey through history, art, craftsmanship, storytelling, and living traditions amidst the magnificent havelis, frescoes, artisans, and cultural spaces of Nawalgarh.
Immerse yourself in the living heritage of the region, be impacted by collaborating with artisans, artists, and cultural practitioners, and emerge by creating something of your own — inspired by the traditions, stories, and skills you encounter along the way.
Experience real India, living heritage & authentic journeys up close. Each trip is customised to your India wish list. Add on an optional tour to the Taj Mahal, Amber Fort, or Qutub Minar – each tour is tailored to your group, available at competitive price points.
LEARN
Immerse yourself in the art, stories and traditions of Nawalgarh. Discover historic havelis, magnificent frescoes, local crafts, and the living heritage of Rajasthan and choose your passion.
CREATE
Explore your creativity freely, transforming traditional skills, stories, and ideas set against the backdrop of heritage walls, untold stories, and magic waiting to happen.
Contribute to leaving something behind that helps keep culture alive. Document, reinterpret, and contribute your creation to LIBRART — a growing library preserving the arts, stories and traditions of India and the world for generations to come.
ABOUT NAWALGARH
Nawalgarh is a heritage city in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, known as the "Golden City" for its frescos and havelis, and India's 'open-air art gallery'.
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Location: Midway between Jhunjhunu and Sikar.
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Connectivity: 5.5 hours drive from New Delhi, 2.5 hours from Jaipur.
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Climate: Arid/Semi-arid. Hot in Summers, Cold in Winters.
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Known For: Forts, palaces, diverse ecosystems, and craftsmanship.
To contribute to education in a young India, great visionaries and philanthropists: Pandit Madan Mohan Malviyaji, Shri Jamnalal Bajaj and Shri Anandilal Podar came together to establish the Anandilal Podar Trust in 1921. It is of utmost pride that Mahatma Gandhiji himself was the Chairman Trustee of the trust. Anandilal Podar Trust is honoured to be amongst the two private trusts that Bapuji ever accepted to be trustee during his life. Following this, the Trust has been committed to giving back and providing quality education to learners in rural and urban areas across the nation for over 100 years. The Trust has established over 37 charitable schools, colleges, management institutes, hospitals, and vocational training centres across India - including the first Institute of Management in Rajasthan, bearing the Podar name. Currently, over 30,000 students are studying in these institutions as the Anandilal Podar Trust continues growing to enrich more lives and contribute to lifelong learning.
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LOCATIONS
PODAR COLLEGE CAMPUS
RAMNATH A. PODAR HAVELI MUSEUM
BOTANICAL GARDENS CAMPUS
WHAT'S INCLUDED
ACCOMMODATION
Participants stay in nearby hotels with spacious rooms with close proximity to the venues. Options of twin-sharing, single rooms available. Stay in Nawalgarh is included in top properties in the region.
TRANSPORTATION
Internal transportation for the programme is included. Personal travels on own expense.
FOOD
3 meals a day: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are included. Snack options provided with an in-room kit.
ACTIVITIES
All tourism, activities, and tours part of the LIBRART Nawalgarh packages are included as planned in advance with the group prior to departure.
OPTIONAL TOURS
Podar offers AT ADDITIONAL COST, add-on tours for sightseeing in Delhi, Jaipur, Agra (Taj Mahal), Mumbai and any other city close to port of landing.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare/travel to India, optional tours, other costs such as room service, personal shopping, leisure, alcohol, etc. Zero tolerance policy for narcotics, bullying, and illegal behaviour.
ITINERARY TO ART
LIBRART NAWALGARH
What is Living History?
Art is living history. Rajasthani traditions have stood the test of time. This immersion allows you to choose your interaction – learn, create, and preserve to the LIBRARY of ART: LIBRART – Art that endures.
What can you choose to do?
Freedom of expression is an unalienable right of humanity. We welcome you to let us customise a day for you to experience artistic liberation.
Paint the picture: What does the day look like?
Spend the day practicing photography in the museum. OR Bask in the sunlight and paint the fresco OR Work with an artisan to uplift their cause OR Study an aspect of India that has always piqued your interest.
Choose our curated art day in Nawalgarh that revives your soul and gives back to the world.
DAY 1
LEARN:
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Welcome
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Museum Tour
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Expert Sessions on Heritage Arts
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Sunset Samellan (Gathering)
DAY 2
CREATE:
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Heritage walk across Nawalgarh, Traditional Workshops, be inspired!
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Arts Workshops on fresco, pottery and more! Any unique crafts can be organized as well upon request.
DAY 3
PRESERVE
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Reflections and active project for conserving chosen art form
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Add to LIBRART
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Contribute your own creativity
DAY 4
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Festivities in the Museum
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Artisan Bazaar
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Farewell
GALLERY
Customise your Journey
IMMERSE. IMPACT.
As someone from the world of education, Destination Eduspace programmes are the most immersive, up close, and comfortable journey a student can have to a new place. Plan your visit to uncover the beauty of India, reconnect with your roots, or give back with all of us here at Podar.
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