Rajasthan, situated amidst the rugged terrain is known for its stories of courage, bravery, royalty, romance, and resilience. And the state is filled with majestic palaces, massive forts, dessert, and rich cultural legacy that are thousands years old; you will have an exciting time exploring and knowing about it.
To make your trip to Rajasthan extraordinary, with customized Rajasthan tour packages you can choose to stay from many options. Rajasthan offers a blend of unique stay experiences, whether you are hoping to stay in a luxury palace, heritage stay in a haveli, camp stay amidst the Thar Desert, or staying in a traditional village cottage, you have many options to choose from.
What you can expect from the Best Tour Packages in India like Rajasthan packages? Since Rajasthan is a vast state, moving from one place to another, visiting the sightseeing places, getting entrance ticket to the tourist attraction spots, booking hotels, etc can be tedious, so book a personalized all-inclusive tour package.
The Majesty of Palaces and Forts
Rajasthan is often imagined as the state with majestic forts, and grand palaces that reflect the state’s royal past. The moment you land in Rajasthan, you will know what was said about it is true. The land is filled with architectural wonders and is a living museum, till date the people have preserved their royal heritage, art, craftsmanship, and stories of Rajput dynasties.
With customized Rajasthan tour packages you will have a wonderful time exploring this state, transported back to the ancient era. Your Rajasthan tour will start in Jaipur, the capital city of the state, home to several iconic landmarks. From the magnificent Amber Fort (situated on a hill top) to the City Palace (is still the residence of the royal family), Hawa Mahal and the bustling local market, every moment in Jaipur is filled with royal experiences.
Next on your itinerary is the famous city of Jodhpur, known as the Blue City for its blue buildings in the Old City. Here the major attraction site that attracts the attention of the visitors all around the world is the gigantic Mehrangarh Fort perched on a rocky hill top watching the Old Blue City. Other iconic landmark includes the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Toorji Ka Jhalra, Mandore garden and Jaswant Thada. You must know that Umaid Bhawan Palace is the residence of the royal family of Jodhpur and a part is converted into museum and another part functions as a luxury hotel.
The city of lakes that is Udaipur welcomes you with its spectacular City Place located on a hill top near the lakeside of Lake Pichola. This lake is also famous for the stunning Lake Palace, situated in the midst of the lake.
The Mystique of the Thar Desert
No trip to Rajasthan is completed without visiting the Thar Desert. As you travel westwards, the landscape is changed into vast desert with arid vegetation, sun-baked sand dunes and ancient settlements. With the Best tour packages in India like Rajasthan packages, don’t miss to include the top desert cities like Jaisalmer and Bikaner and Osian town.
Start your desert adventure in Jaisalmer, often called the Golden City, which can be said as the gateway to the Thar Desert. This ancient city is known for its Jaisalmer Fort, situated on a hill top, overlooking the city. Inside the fort complex, you will find the Maharaja Palace, residence, shops, restaurants, hotels and ancient temples. But for the real desert experience you will have to visit the Sam Sand Dunes or Khuri. Here you can enjoy desert safari that includes camp stay in the desert, dune bashing in jeeps, camel ride, campfire, traditional Rajasthani cultural performances and traditional Rajasthani cuisines for meals.
Bikaner and Osian also offer desert experiences; here you can indulge in activities like desert safari, visit camel breeding farms, ancient temples, and local villages for a more authentic taste of life on the desert.
The Soul of Rajasthan: Culture and Traditions
Beyond the royal grandeur of Rajasthan, the soul of the state lies in its rich culture and tradition. For an immersive travel experience, in your Rajasthan Tour Packages include the cultural activities.
- Watch the folk dance and music, see the colorful attires, intricate crafts, and be a part of the vibrant festival of the state. You will be surprised to know that each city in Rajasthan has their own cultural identity.
- Jaipur is famous for the Rajasthani puppet shows and the artisans practicing block printing or gemstone crafting, till date following the age old methods of making.
- Pushkar is known for the holy Pushkar lake, Brahma temple and the Pushkar Camel Fair (tourists from around the world attends it)
- Jodhpur is famous for making blue pottery, tie and dye vibrant textiles, handmade furniture’s and handmade leather goods, which are prepared using centuries-old techniques.
- Udaipur is known for traditional marble carvings, handcrafted items, and Pichwai paintings, some which are till now prepared using traditional techniques.
- Savor the traditional Rajasthani cuisine, dal baati churma, laal maas and for sweet ghevar.
- Attend the vibrant festivals like Desert Festival in Jaisalmer, Diwali in Jaipur and Holi in Pushkar.
All these cultural experiences will make you feel like you have landed in another dimension. Being a part of these unique experiences will surely make your trip extraordinary.
Why Tailoring Your Rajasthan Tour is important?
The advantage of having a personalized or tailored trip is that it will let you travel at your own pace, and visit destinations that you have wished to include. A personalized tour package will not just let you see the state, but will let you fully experience it.
First decide whether you want to plan a short or long trip to Rajasthan. A short Rajasthan trip usually comprises of 5-7 days, and covers the important cities of Rajasthan like Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. In 10–14 days trip package, it lets you explore other important regions of Rajasthan like Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Pushkar, along with the popular cities of Rajasthan.
Next, think about your travel style, are you ready for a luxury tour or a mid-range budget friendly trip.
Do you want to have an immersive or experiential travel experience in your trip like learning folk dances, helping locals in traditional kitchens, visiting villages, etc?
Would you like to include adventure activities like desert safari in Jaisalmer, hot air ballooning over Jaipur and zip-lining across Mehrangarh Fort.?
Are you ready? Why not plan your trip to Rajasthan to immerse yourself in the royal heritage and culture of the state and engage in unique experiences.
