Shilpgram Crafts Village

Set in the hills on the edge of Udaipur, Shilpgram is a 'rural arts and crafts village' — an open-air museum of traditional huts and dwellings from across Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa and Maharashtra, each authentically built and decorated.

Beyond the architecture, it's a hub of living craft: potters, weavers and artisans at work, folk musicians and dancers performing, camel rides for kids, and a bazaar of handmade textiles, pottery and jewellery. During its famous winter fair, the whole village comes alive with performers and craftspeople from across the country.

• ›The recreated village huts of different regions and communities.
• ›Live folk music, dance and artisan demonstrations.
• ›Shopping for authentic handicrafts direct from makers.

The annual Shilpgram Utsav (crafts fair) around late December is the best time to visit, but the village is worth seeing year-round. It's a great stop for souvenirs.