North Delhi is home to one of the most creative and unique neighbourhoods in the world. Kathputli Colony is where thousands of magicians and artists live and work. This neighbourhood inspired the book Midnight’s Children by Salman Rushdie – and it really is full of fire-eaters, acrobats, and puppeteers. It is one of the most memorable tourist experiences you can imagine.
Come celebrate and support the long-term viability of this wondrous subculture in one of Delhi's most dynamic neighborhoods.
Impact of this experience
You'll become part of the local culture and artistic community by making music and other crafts.
You'll support the work of the Kathputli Colony by taking part in a variety of services that this experience includes.
You'll help to boost the local economy.
You'll support the work of a social business focused on responsible tourism and make a difference.
Thanks to this experience it has been possible to achieve:
Connect people through this experience
Promote local economy initiatives
Discover beauty
Invest in the local economy
Share cultural heritage stories
Plant a seed of tolerance
Includes
• Time: 2h
• Guide: Private guide
• Languages: English
• Frequency: Everyday at 10:00 and 16:00
• Good for: Adults, families and professionals
• Participants: 2-20
This is a hands-on experience of India, this tour will take you on an exploration of a colony of more than 3000 artists from all over Rajasthan who are currently living in Delhi.
Both artistic and passionate, this community will impress and entice you with its diverse talents and traditions, including a puppet show, body aCapella music, traditional folk music, a walk through the Kathputli Colony and lovely hot chai in a local home.
Your visit will help ensure that future generations will be able to continue the ancient traditions of this singular culture.
