Introducing Rajasthan
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The Golden Triangle is a great starting point for anyone visiting India for the first time. The journey is made up of three of the most visited cities in north India – Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, offering a fantastic combination of history and culture.
Only after stepping foot in India will you realise that Indian cuisine, as you know it, just doesn’t exist. To paint both the delicate and punchy flavours of India with the same broad brushstroke overlooks the smorgasbord of dishes on offer from north to south. Tried and tested recipes balance coriander, cumin and cardamom with almost scientific precision, guaranteeing a culinary experience you will never forget.
Enjoy a sneak peek into daily life in India by staying at a haveli or in a homestay. If only for a few nights, you will be welcomed into a family, enjoying traditional Indian hospitality, sampling home-cooked food and exploring the path less travelled. Staying at one of these unique lodgings will give you an incredible insight into real India, and you will be welcomed with open arms by hosts whose wealth of local knowledge knows no bounds. Coming in all shapes and sizes, from plantation bungalows to historic houses, majestic forts and charming cottages, a short stay in one of these unique properties allows you to immerse yourself in India rather than simply visit it.
India is a magical country which welcomes travellers with a chaotic and colourful assault on the senses. Never is this more prominent than during one of the many festivals. Below we have listed the dates for the major festivals in India. Speak to one of our specialists about incorporating one of these into a tailor-made itinerary.
With millions of passengers on the move every day, travelling on some 71,000 miles of track, India's intricate network of railways are the arteries of the country, connecting its bustling cities with its sleepy villages and everywhere in between. The sprawling rail network reaches the nooks and crannies of India which are otherwise impossible to find. Amongst the country's miles of train tracks are some of the most picturesque rail journeys in the world, most notable of which are its famed toy trains. Whilst perhaps not the most efficient way of getting from A to B, the experience is an absolute must to add to your India itinerary.
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With the ruggedly beautiful Aravalli Hills as its backdrop, Aman-i-Khas offers accommodation in ten enormous luxury tents raised on concrete plinths that echo the rich Mughal travelling tents a bygone era. Interiors are a soothing mix of cream, beige and wood. Opening out from the central area are three separate sections separated by cotton drapes for sleeping, bathing and dressing. The bedroom area is fitted with a king-size bed flanked by writing desks. The bathing area includes a shower, soaking tub and separate toilet, while the dressing area contains cupboards with closet space and twin vanities. Each tent is air-conditioned and can also be heated depending on the season and time of day. There is also a ceiling fan and a cooler chest for drinks.
There are three separate tents for dining, spa treatments and relaxing. Softly lit by lamps, the Dining Tent serves authentic Indian cuisine and a range of Western dishes mostly prepared with herbs and vegetables grown in the camp’s organic vegetable garden. The Spa Tent has two treatment areas surrounding a central fountain, and offers blissfully relaxing Ayurvedic treatments, massages and scrubs. The focal point of the camp is the fire pit, and every evening log fires are lit to serve as a gathering place and informal lounge and dining area. There is also a lovely swimming pool modelled on the traditional step wells of the area, and surrounded by a sunny terrace and a grove of trees.
Twice-daily guided excursions in open-top vehicles are offered into the core of Ranthambore National Park. As well as Bengal tiger, there are leopard, sloth bear, jackal, mongoose, crocodile, many varieties of deer and a plethora of birdlife to see – the park’s wildlife and setting make it a photographer’s dream. On returning to camp, guests usually gather around the fire pit to discuss the day’s sightings and enjoy a drink as the sun sets over the hills.
December to March is the perfect time to visit Rajasthan and the North when rainfall is minimal and temperatures are pleasant during the day. It can get cold at night, so make sure to pack a few extra layers when visiting at this time. Summer starts mid-March and can get very hot getting into May and June. The monsoon period follows directly after from July to September, where humidity is high and the region receives the majority of its rainfall, although still very minimal amounts. The months of October and November after the monsoon season are also a great time to visit the region as it experiences warm and dry weather during the day with cooler temperatures at night.
A visit to a black pottery workshop to learn about the long and difficult process undertaken to produce this particular style of earthenware.
Heading out in the early morning and late afternoon are the best times to look for the amazing wildlife that Ranthambore has to offer in perfect light. Open jeeps give you an uncluttered view and offer the best chance of sighting the elusive Bengal Tiger.
Ranthambore National Park, India
Best for: Wildlife
Ranthambore National Park, India
Best for: Wildlife
Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan, India
Best for: Family,Honeymoon,Off the beaten track,Wildlife
Ranthambore National Park
Best for: Honeymoon,Wildlife,Spa