Tribal village walk and Taragram Project visit from Orchha

• One bottle of water. • Fuel, vehicle taxes, and parking charges. • Government taxes and surcharges. • Trip to Tribal Village and Taragram. • Private driver in a comfortable vehicle. • Local guide for personal assistance.

• Gratuities and tips • Any items that are not listed in the inclusions.

• Nearby public transportation options can be accessed. • Infants must sit on an adult's lap. • All levels of physical fitness can participate. • Modest clothing is recommended for visits to local families in the Village. • It is advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes.

To receive a full refund, cancellations must be made a minimum of 24 hours prior to the departure time.

Pickup occurs from the hotel lobby in Orchha. It is necessary to include the complete name and address of the hotel when making a reservation.

• Begin the itinerary with a meeting at your hotel lobby in Orchha where you will meet your personal guide. Travel 4 kilometers from Orchha to Azadpura in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated chauffeur to visit the Chandra Shekhar Azad Memorial. This monument honors one of the most revered freedom fighters, Chandrashekhar Azad, and features a life-size bronze statue representing his legacy. • Explore a nearby tribal village to observe the family homes and their way of life. Notice how cow dung and clay are utilized to create smooth surfaces around the homes. Inside, the houses are sparsely furnished with clothes hanging on a line and bedding; beds are placed outside during the summer months and moved indoors during winter. Cow dung also serves as a cooking fuel. • Participate in a demonstration of clay pot making, where pots are crafted for water and oil storage or sale. Some pots are designed with a small slit to function as money boxes, requiring them to be broken open to access the money inside. The clay is sourced from the bank of the Betwa River, and the potter's wheel is turned by a stick in a groove on the outside. • Visit the local school where the names of teachers and the student count are painted on the walls, along with a chalkboard area for class activities. Daily meals are provided to encourage student attendance. • Proceed to another group of homes situated near the farms to see crops like wheat and mustard seeds being cultivated. Observe women weaving baskets from palm leaves and bamboo reeds, using natural dyes for coloring. • Tour the Taragram paper-making factory, an NGO that repurposes waste from the clothing industry throughout India to produce paper from cotton fibers. The process involves creating pulp, forming layers, pressing, drying, rolling to a thinner consistency, and cutting to the desired size. The factory produces specialized watermarked paper for degree certificates, as well as books, photo frames, lampshades, and waste bins. This initiative also provides employment opportunities for local women, improving their livelihoods. • Conclude the day by returning to your hotel in Orchha with fond memories.