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Rajasthan is India's largest state and is home to some of the country's most beautiful, and famous destinations, including the famous pink city of Jaipur, the stunning Thar Desert, historic palaces and Ranthambore National Park. Within easy reach of Delhi an exploration of India's largest states – whether it be a whistle stop tour or a more in depth itinerary – is perfect for both first time and return visitors to India

  • A tour of India's Golden Triangle will include time spent travelling through Rajastan's desert landscape on route to the beautiful city of Jaipur
  • This state has an abundance of heritage hotels - what better way to experience the grand cities than a stay in a former palace or haveli?
  • Rajasthan is home to India's most famous wildlife park Ranthambore, a visit to which can easily be added to your North India itinerary
  • Train journeys are a great way to experience the state, travelling between cities in comfort, and often in style for those choosing a luxury train
  • Car and driver tours allow flexibililty and the chance to create your own Rajasthan itineraries

Areas in Rajasthan

Jaipur
  • The ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and remarkable among Indian cities for its wide, regular boulevards, grid-plan streets, labyrinthine bazaars and opulent palaces. Tradition and modernity seem to exist side by side. Highlights of a visit include the beautiful Hawa Mahal, or ‘Palace of the Winds’ and the Nahargarh and Amber Forts.
  • A self-guided walking tour of the Old City is one of the best ways to discover the major attractions of Jaipur such as the Palace of the Winds and the City Palace
  • The spectacular hill-top Jaigarh Fort is located to the north of the city and offers far reaching views of the surrounding countryside
  • There are plenty of shopping opportunities in the 'Pink City' with a number of vibrant street bazaars to be explorer
  • The Amber Fort, located 7 miles north of the city, is Jaipur's crown jewel built in the late 16th Century
  • You can visit Jaipur as part of an escorted tour or on a tailor made car and driver itinerary
Jodhpur
  • Founded in 1459, the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur is Rajasthan’s second largest city after Jaipur. With its striking signature colour, which it gets from the many painted houses, this historic walled city is a destination blessed with majestic palaces and vibrant bazaars – all towered over by the magnificent and wondrous Mehrangarh Fort.
  • The Mehrangarh Fort is one of India’s largest forts and romantically described by Rudyard Kipling as ‘the creation of angels, fairies and giants’
  • You can shop for jewellery, spices, fabric and more at Sardar Bazaar, located in the heart of the walled old city and punctuated by a clock tower
  • We recommend a stay at Taj Umaid Bhavan Palace, a spectacular pink building made of sandstone and marble. Now a hotel, the opulent palace’s museum displays furniture, weapons, paintings and more
  • You can travel to the city in style during a rail journey on board the majestic Maharaja's Express
  • Photographers will love wandering through the city's old quarter capturing the city's famous blue houses
Other Rajasthan
  • Rajasthan’s lesser-known destinations can be just as magical as its larger, famous regions, and promise you a taste of authentic Indian life. In cities such as Bikaner and Jaisalmer meet welcoming locals, explore forts and palaces, browse vibrant bazaars and enjoy stunning views.
  • Take a wander through the old atmospheric centre of Bikaner and the 16th Century Junagarh Fort
  • The fort in Jaisalmer is one of Rajasthan's most impressive structures and one of the largest forts in the world
  • The traditional village of Rohet is a peaceful spot on the edge on the edge of the Thar Desert, and home to the renowned Rohet Garh
  • Another of Rajasthan's incredible forts can be found in the Aravalli Hills south of the village of Deogarh
Samode
  • Samode is an enchanting village in the Aravalli Hills, with a simple landscape of cauliflower and mustard fields, an intricate royal history and a tiger reserve nearby. With its magnificent palace, it is a delightful destination to explore as well as a peaceful base from which to venture to the hectic city of Jaipur, 25 miles to the south.
  • The beautiful palace that makes the town famous dates back to the 16th Century and is an exquisite place to explore and an indulgent place to stay
  • At just 25 miles north of Jaipur this is the perfect place if you are looking for somewhere a little quieter to stay
  • You can experience the best of rural Rajasthan here and the beauty of the Aravalli Hills
  • Be sure to climb the 300 steps up to the ruins of the Samode Fort for incredible views
Udaipur
  • Udaipur is a former royal capital showcasing an extravagant selection of Rajput-era palaces and a beautifully romantic lake-side setting, with many of the exquisite palaces jostling against evocative ghats, temples and lively bazaars along the picturesque lake front.
  • Visit Udaipur City Palace, a sprawling, fortress-like structure that stretches along the eastern shore of Lake Pichola
  • The 18th-century Jag Niwas, or ‘Lake Palace’, is a former royal summer retreat. Today it’s an opulent hotel, and has appeared in films including James Bond blockbuster ‘Octopussy’
  • Explore the walled old city, strolling along its narrow lanes and browsing bazaars for textiles and jewels
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