What to do in Rajasthan, India

At Travel Kinship, we are all mad keen on India. Helena in particular has spent a huge amount of time exploring every corner of India and would love to work with you to design a tailormade trip to India.

In this post, Helena highlights a few key things to do and see when visiting one of the more popular and famous areas of India - Rajasthan. Do check out our blog for more ideas on other areas of India and get in touch for a consultation about a tailormade trip to India.

Delhi – 3 nights

STAY AT: The Imperial

 THINGS TO DO IN DELHI:

• Cycle through the backstreets of the Mehrauli District to discover ancient Mogul Palaces, Mosques, Jain Temples and local wholesale Vegetable Markets

• Help in the community kitchens of the Sri Bangla Sahib Sikh Temple for the Gurudwara

• Stroll through the private gardens of the President’s Palace

• Explore Old & New Delhi on foot and by rickshaw

Agra – 1 night

STAY AT: Amarvilas 

 THINGS TO DO IN AGRA:

• Visit the delightful I’timad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj)

• Be first through the gates at sunrise at the iconic Taj Mahal

• Enjoy sundowners at the Metah Bagh (Mogul Garden site overlooking the Taj Mahal)

• Experience a Son y Lumiere show at the fascinating Agra Fort

Jaipur – 3 nights

STAY AT: Taj Rambagh Palace and Samode Haveli

 THINGS TO DO IN JAIPUR:

• Take drinks in the Maharajah of Jaipur’s private apartments at City Palace

• Experience a private Hindu Puja Ceremony in a local Temple

• Glide over Amber Fort in a hot air balloon at sunrise and enjoy breakfast in the little-visited Amer Village

• Visit a very special elephant sanctuary with the option of staying the night in their luxury glamping.

 Jodhpur – 3 nights

STAY AT: Raas

 THINGS TO DO IN JODHPUR:

• Visit the mighty Amber Fort after it is closed to the public enjoying a tour with the curator and champagne

• Wander through the bustling streets of Sadar Bazaar and visit the recently discovered and renovated step well

• Take a jeep ride out to the authentic Bishoi Villages

• Go horse riding in the Aravali Hills

Udaipur – 3 nights

STAY IN: Taj Lake Palace  or Raas Devi Garh 

THINGS TO DO IN UDAIPUR:

• Take a privately guided cycle ride around Lake Pichola

• Get involved in a cookery demonstration and lunch with a local family

• Enjoy a private dinner on the roof of Shiv Niwas Palace

• Explore Udaipur on foot and revel in the comfort of the world-renowned Taj Lake Palace