Overview
With traditional desert tribes, camels painted with henna, and airy Mughal palaces of marble and onyx, our Rajasthan adventure brings an unforgettable taste of India. We’ll have sunrise and sunset visits to the Taj Mahal, a camel ride and sunset dune walk amid the herders’ camps at the Pushkar or Nagaur fairs, and a rickshaw ride through Jaipur, where our accommodation is the atmospheric Rambagh Palace—once the home of the Maharaja of Jaipur. We’ll also visit the peaceful village of Rohet, with its folk ceremonies, and Ranakpur’s fine Jain temples. Our grand finale finds us in romantic Udaipur, exploring whitewashed havelis (mansions), parks, and temples on the shores of Lake Pichola.
Our Trip Leader shared his enthusiasm for the history and beauty, was sensitive to the needs of each individual, and had an unfailing sense of humor along with tremendous knowledge. It was a splendid experience all around. I did not want to come home!
— Elizabeth P., Santa Fe, NM
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1-4
Delhi / Agra / Fatehpur Sikri / Jaipur
We’ll make both a sunset and sunrise pilgrimage to the glorious Taj, “a poem in stone,” and at the haunting desert ruins of Fatehpur Sikri, we explore the sandstone palaces of an ancient Mughal city. In Jaipur, we’ll find the walled quarter a showcase for elegant Rajasthani craftsmanship, and our stay at Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace gives us an unforgettable taste of royal life.
Days 5-6
Pushkar or Nagaur Fair
Rajasthan’s flamboyant camel and cattle fairs are a whirlwind of color, song, and dance. We enter the fair a unique way—by camel!—and enjoy sunset walks among the traders and camel camps. Families attend from far and wide, dressed in dazzling Rajasthani festival attire. Our overnights are at a tented camp or hotel.
Days 7-10
Jodhpur / Rohet / Ranakpur
We roam Jodhpur’s spice and textile markets, and at the illustrious Mehrangarh Fort, experience the heritage of Rajasthan on a princely scale. Heading to the small village of Rohet, we’ll witness folk ceremonies and artists at work, and at Ranakpur, we walk among breathtaking Jain temples dating to the 15th century.
Days 11-13
Udaipur / Delhi
Set around a series of lakes, Udaipur captures India at its most quintessentially romantic, with its ring of craggy green hills and bathing ghats clustered around idyllic Lake Pichola. We’ll visit the city’s grand palace, the largest royal complex in Rajasthan. Depart on Day 13 via Delhi.
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