The Abode of Kings - is perhaps the best known state in India. Its main towns are Jaipur, the state capital Udaipur with its famous lake and city palaces; Jodhpur; Jaisalmer and Bikaner in the Great Thar desert. Rajasthan is made up of dozens of princely states which were combined in 1947 and the state’s...
UDAIPUR is a city in the north-western Indian state of Rajasthan. Udaipur airport is well connected to the International airports of New Delhi and Mumbai. Udaipur is built around two lakes - Pichola and Fateh Sagar. Lake Pichola is home to the world famous Lake Palace Hotel. A second island on Lake Pichola contains Jag Mandir...
Jaisalmer, the Golden City, is about 250km west of Jodhpur, further into the Great Thar Desert. The area is famous for its desert landscapes and sand dunes. In spite of its arid surroundings Jaisalmer is home to the Amar Sagar lake/oasis and the stunning Amar Sagar palace which was built right on the lake side....
Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It is at a distance of 280 kms from New Delhi. Jaipur, also known as the Pink City, is home to the famous Jantar Mantar observatory, the Rambagh Palace hotel, the City Palace and the Hawa Mahal (Hall of Winds). The private apartments at the City Palace contain...
Bhangarh, about an hour from Jaipur, is a deserted village. Said to be the most haunted place in India, we usually have the site to ourselves! The palace towers over the village and the temple to Shiva has exquisite stone carvings. There are some beautiful banyan trees and monkeys galore. Step wells are most often...
Sambhar Salt Lake is situated at around a 100 kms from Jaipur. It is an extensive salt lake. There are temples and shrines dotted around the countryside around the lake. The views are wide and other-worldly. Visually it offers many different options and the quality of light is unique.
The Blue City, is on the edge of the Great Thar Desert. Jodhpur airport is well connected too Mumbai and New Delhi International airports. With sand dunes and desert villages within easy reach. It is best known for the Mehrangarh Fort which contains the maharaja’s palace. In 1943 the maharaja’s family moved to the Umaid Bhawan...
Near Ajmer, about 3 hours from Jaipur, is best known for its Camel Fair which happens late October/early November. The camel fair is amazing - hundreds of thousands of camels and their owners camp in the sand dunes around the town. The light of their fires as the sun sets over the desert creates an...
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Many visitors to Jaipur have seen Nahargarh Fort on the hills dominating the city. However, it is less visited than the Amer Fort. Not only does the fort offer amazing views over the city, but the fort’s architecture is stunning –...