RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan evokes enduring images of a vibrant and colourful past, with gigantic forts and magnificent palaces gracing every horizon. A thriving folk culture expresses itself in an abundance of pageantry and colour, with exuberant festivals, dances and music. This unusual tour captures the unique spirit of the beautiful desert and also includes an exciting two day trek in the Aravalli hills, venturing off-the-beaten-track to remote rural areas and through Kumbalgarh Sanctuary; where local traditions and costumes have been untainted by the passing of time (you will not have to carry more than a daypack). The trip also includes a two day camel safari in the Thar desert, visiting remote desert villages. Explore the majestic architecture of mighty forts and marble palaces; And ornate Hindu temples, while passing through teeming cities and serene villages. The journey concludes at the romantic lake city of Udaipur, a perfect place to relax and unwind, before returning to Delhi.
Duration: 21 days
Best time: mid October to mid March
Highlights: 2 days trekking in Aravalli Hills; 2 days camel safari in Thar desert; Taj Mahal; Tigers at Ranthambore
Physical challenge: moderate overall: some long drives; camel safari can be exhausting for some
Route: Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Khuri – Jodhpur – Narlai – Kumbalgarh – Thandiberi – Bagh-ka-Bagh – Ghanerao – Udaipur – Delhi