About this trip
Eighteen days across Rajasthan and beyond, taking in the forts, palaces and colours that give this part of India its reputation. You start and end in Delhi, with the Taj Mahal, desert cities and hilltop fortresses filling the days between.
This is a proper sweep through the region — pink city, blue city, and the desert towns of Jaisalmer and Bikaner, with time in the lesser-visited heritage sites of Chittorgarh and Kumbhalgarh as well. It's fully guided throughout, so the history and context come with you at each stop.
Expect a mix of grand architecture, markets, and a couple of proper desert experiences thrown in along the way.
What you'll do
- See the Taj Mahal at Agra
- Explore the pink city of Jaipur
- Visit the hilltop forts of Chittorgarh and Kumbhalgarh
- Wander the blue city of Jodhpur
- Take a camel ride in the desert around Bikaner
- Watch cultural dance performances in Jaisalmer and Bikaner
- A long trip with a lot of ground covered — expect frequent moves between cities
- Fully guided throughout, so good if you'd rather not plan the logistics yourself
- Suits those wanting a thorough, history-led look at Rajasthan rather than a slow-paced holiday
Worth it if you're passionate about Indian history and architecture. Think twice if you need downtime or dislike shopping pressure tactics.
- Guides consistently brought historical sites alive with passionate, knowledgeable storytelling across Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Udaipur, and Chittorgarh.
- Driver quality stood out repeatedly—experienced, professional, and unruffled by India's chaotic traffic, making long drives genuinely enjoyable.
- Every guide took groups to local businesses where travellers felt pressured to buy; back-to-back touring with no rest days exhausted some.
- Hotels varied in luxury; long drives between towns are tiring, but scenery and cultural immersion compensate for most travellers.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in New Delhi · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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