Indian Subcontinent

Rajasthan

A vast land stretching almost from Delhi westwards through the Thar Desert and to the border with Pakistan, Rajasthan was the land of the great Rajput kings and their warriors. For centuries the Rajputs fought to stay in control of this region, until finally the British forced them into submission.

The Maharajahs were allowed to stay on as leaders in their own princely states until modern times, when socialist India forced them to give up their often outrageously extravagant lifestyles.

However their cultural and architectural legacy in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Jaiselmer is unparalleled and the forts, temples and palaces of the area make Rajasthan one of the most attractive regions of India.

The Palace of Winds in Jaipur, the Meherangarh Fort of Jodhpur, the Lake Palace of Udaipur and the fort of the Golden City of Jaiselmer are just a few of the gems that await any visitor. On account of its proximity to the Thar Desert and its rich tradition of festivals and fairs, Rajasthan can offer a number of other exciting options. Jeep or camel safaris into the desert can be arranged with mobile deluxe camps, as can visits to the Camel Fairs in Pushkar or Bikaner to witness two of the world's most extraordinary and colourful trading events.

Jaipur - our preferred hotels include:

Oberoi Rajvilas
Jai Mahal Palace
Samode Palace
Samode Haveli
Samode Bagh
Rambagh Palace
Amanbagh

Jodphur - our preferred hotels include:

Umaid Bahwan Palace
Taj Hari Mahal
Ajit Bahwan
Chhatra Sagar
Mihir Garh
Raas

Udaipur - our preferred hotels include:

Oberoi Udaivilas
Lake Palace
Devi Garh
Shiv Niwas Palace

Jaiselmer - our preferred hotels include:

The Serai
Rajwada Palace
Taj Rawalkot
Gorbandh Palace

Other properties in remote Rajasthan:

Shahpura Bagh (between Jodphur and Udaipur)
Dera Dunes Retreat (Jamba)