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Rajasthan

Palaces, desert light and living traditions

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Your journey through Rajasthan

Palaces, desert light and living traditions

Rajasthan combines remarkable architecture with a very personal kind of hospitality. Link the great cities with a smaller town or countryside stay, leaving space for craft, markets and conversations along the way.

Places to explore

Jaipur

Discover Amber Fort, the City Palace and Jaipur’s colourful bazaars. Add a craft encounter or a relaxed regional meal.

Jodhpur

Explore Mehrangarh Fort and the Blue City’s lanes, with a pause for local food around the old market.

Udaipur

Visit the City Palace and wander the old town. Leave the late afternoon free for the lake and its changing light.

Jaisalmer

Discover the living fort and carved havelis, then head into the desert landscape for a different view of Rajasthan.

Bikaner

Explore Junagarh Fort and the old city, discovering a less hurried chapter of Rajasthan’s desert heritage.

Narlai

Stay in a small village between Jodhpur and Udaipur, exploring rocky countryside and the rhythm of rural Rajasthan.

Ranthambore

Explore the reserve with an approved naturalist and safari arrangements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed; quieter forest moments are part of the experience.

Bundi

Explore painted palace rooms, stepwells and the old town beneath the fort, with time for quiet lanes and local markets.

Nagaur

Discover Ahhichatragarh Fort and its courtyards, with an unhurried look at a historic town on Rajasthan’s desert routes.

Shahpura

Make time for village walks, lakeside landscapes and a heritage stay that brings rural Rajasthan into the journey.

Jawai

Explore granite hills and the countryside with a local specialist, looking for wildlife while respecting the communities who share this landscape.

Nimaj

Enjoy a countryside pause in Rajasthan, with village visits and time beside the lake around your chosen stay.

Karauli

Explore a quieter Rajasthan town through its palace heritage, temples and market streets, guided by local context.

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Places to stay

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