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...

Heritage Havelis of North India

This itinerary takes you on a two week journey to discover the beauty and history of north India, whilst staying at some of our favourite heritage properties and homestays along the way.

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

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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

Jaisalmer, India

Enjoy a camel ride through the endless stretches of sand dunes that surround Mihirgarh. During the trip, there are plenty of opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including the neelgai (blue bull), wild boar and the desert fox.

Camel Ride from Mihir Garh

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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