Cultural Tour – Rajasthan Desert Adventure, North India

Country(s) visited

INDIA

Trip Activities

Desert

People & Religion

Festivals

History

Tigers

Grade 3

Description

Exploring the forts and palaces of India's colourful desert state, plus tiger-watching and the magical Taj Mahal

Exotic Rajasthan, the 'Land of Princes' is blessed with awe-inspiring monuments to a fierce warrior past. The magnificent forts of Jodphur, Jaisalmer and Jaipur bear testament to the battles that once raged across this desert land, whilst the romantic palaces in Udaipur, Fatehpur Sikri and the world famous Taj Mahal offer a glimpse of a softer side to North India's rich history. Shekhawati is full of colourful havelis (merchants' houses), and an ideal place to explore by bicycle. The camel journey across the shimmering sands, camping under the desert stars and visiting temple ruins and villages is another experience not to be missed. There is also a chance to see Kipling's elusive tiger at Ranthambore. Selected departures are timed to visit the world-famous Pushkar Camel Fair.