Guide to the best hill forts in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is famous for its impenetrable hill forts – imposing structures that tower over the surrounding landscape and create excellent viewing points for surveying the state. With so many magnificent pieces of defensive engineering across Rajasthan, we asked our specialists to pick out their top five hill forts...

Rohet

A traditional farming town in Rajasthan, Rohet is a lovely place to stop for those travelling between Udaipur and Jodhpur. Visitors to Rohet can explore the town and beyond by horse, jeep or foot, discovering the history of the Bishnoi tribe, spotting lakeside birdlife and experiencing a slice of classic rural Rajasthan.

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Rohet, India

Mihir Garh is a serenely indulgent boutique spa hotel sitting dramatically in the Rajasthan desert, south of Jodhpur. A stay at Mihir Garh reveals Rajasthan at its most evocative, and offers a privileged insight into the state’s colourful rural heritage.

Mihir Garh

Rohet, India

Ancestral home to the Singh family for nearly 400 years, Rohet Garh is a charming heritage hotel on the edge of the Thar Desert near Jodhpur, ideal for relaxing, curling up with a book or exploring the cultural riches of rural Rajasthan.

Rohet Garh

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Jaisalmer, India

Explore the Thar Desert using camels which is the experience of a lifetime! Camel safaris are the ideal adventure, which take you through the vast golden dunes of the Thar providing a glimpse of the desert lifestyle.

Camel Safari in the Thar Desert

Jodhpur, India

A tour around the Mehrangarh Fort Museum by the curator after it has closed to the general public. This exclusive and personalised experience ends with dinner on the fort itself.

Private visit to Mehrangarh Fort Museum

Jodhpur, India

A walking tour of the ‘blue city’ of Jodhpur with a local expert guide, visiting bustling bazaars and local craftsmen by walking down interesting alleyways and lanes.

Walk the Blue City

Jodhpur, India

A half day tour of Jodhpur, visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and the silver, textile and handicraft markets in the clock tower area.

Jodhpur City Tour

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Introducing Rajasthan