Shilpgram: A wonderful combination of art and nature

It was a great fortune for me to be born on the banks of the river Buriganga. The beauty and heritage of this river fascinated me again and again. Boat trips on the river, sitting on the river bank in the afternoon and watching the sunset, and walking on the river bank in the winter morning were my favorite hobbies. My childhood, adolescence, and youth were all spent by this river.

shilpgram Gate

However, the mechanical city of Dhaka was built on the banks of the Buriganga River. Despite the growth of the mechanical city, I had a deep affection for the lifestyle of the rural people, their traditions and culture, and the arts and crafts that emerged.

Hearing from someone about Shilpgram in Udaipur city, an irrepressible interest arose in my mind. I look forward to going there. But I needed my family's permission and enough money to move to this city, located in Rajasthan, India.

After college life, with money and permission in place, I bid farewell to my parents and set off to visit the traditional art village of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Shilpgram Udaipur location

Shilpgram is a small village in the Udaipur district of Rajasthan, India. It is located about 15 km from Udaipur city. Shilpgram is situated on flat land. Mountains surround the village. A small river flows in the middle of Shilpgram.

The geographical location of Shilpgram makes it an important tourist destination. Shilpgram is easily accessible due to its proximity to Udaipur city. Also, the natural beauty and heritage of the village attract tourists.

How to reach Shilpgram

I went to Kolkata first. Then there is a direct train from Kolkata to Udaipur. It takes about 17 hours to travel from Kolkata to Udaipur by train. I hired a taxi to go to Shilpgram from Udaipur railway station.

Shilpgram was located about three to four kilometers on the outskirts of Udaipur city. Here, Shilpgram spread over about seventy to eighty acres of land and showcased various aspects of Rajasthani culture.

Shilpgram Udaipur Ticket Price

For foreigners, a Shilpgram ticket costs 120 rupees. But it's only 55 rupees for adults and 30 rupees for Indian kids. You have to pay an extra 55 rupees if you bring a camera. We had to pay Rs. 175 because we had a camera with us.

The best time to visit Shilpgram, Udaipur

Shilpgram

I traveled to Shilpgram in the first week of December 2018. In the first week of December, Shilpgram was a bit cold. But if you want to participate in the Shilpgram festival, then I suggest you come anytime during the last 10 days of December.

During this time, various festivals are held in Shilpgram, focusing on tourists, and rural traditions are highlighted. By participating in this festival, you will learn more about the beauty and heritage of Shilpgram.

Shilpgram Udaipur art and nature

After entering the art village, I first saw the beautiful and pleasant environment. Surrounded by green plants, flower gardens, and clean streets. After a little further, I saw various types of art exhibits. These include paintings, sculptures, handicrafts, and various types of art. Creative works. These works of art will impress any person, as they are made with great skill.

I was very interested in the paintings here. The painters of this region created paintings on various subjects. Nature, human life, and various social issues. These paintings moved me in many ways.

When we moved a little further, we saw an uncle. He was drawing beautiful pictures slowly and carefully. He was painting perfectly, and I was impressed and collected several pictures.

As we proceeded for a while, we saw musical instruments made of stone and tree wood. We were surprised to see them. Because these were made of wood and very old.

I saw small houses here. They reflect the traditional culture of Rajasthan. The routine dance steps of Rajasthan and the sight of one person lifting another person on their head fascinate me the most.

Local artisans in Rajasthan make and sell a variety of beautiful items, like clay cooking pots and stale water pots. The clay lamps made by them are also very beautiful.

Also, the potters in Shilpgram are known for making a special type of pot that emits an earthy scent when touched by water. These vessels are very rare and valuable.

We came in December. As the weather was very good, there were many tourists here. There are many beautiful locations for making movies, and here we saw many old houses. They are unique examples of the heritage and culture of Rajasthan.

This industrial village in Rajasthan had camels for tourists. Through this, tourists could easily travel from one place to another. In the beginning, I was afraid to get on the camel. But when I got on the camel, I really enjoyed it. Because it was my first camel ride in my life.

Shilpgram has a variety of food options. Here, you will find all types of local and foreign food. There are many restaurants, tea shops, and fruit shops. You can eat as much as you like.

By visiting Shilpgram, we learn about the rich history of local art and culture. We learn about different aspects of local culture through various products made by local artists, local traditional dances, songs, and other cultural events. Also, our knowledge about local people's way of life, environment, biodiversity, creativity, and environmental awareness also increases.