As well as visiting the unmissable Taj Mahal, we can organise plenty of other activities in Rajasthan, including tours of some wonderful forts and palaces, riding excursions, zip lining, and an expert-led journey to experience the RIFF festival.
Things to do in Rajasthan & Agra
What to do in Rajasthan & Agra
Forts and Palaces
Rajasthan is justifiably famous for its wonderful forts and palaces
Zip Touring
This is a heritage tour with a difference; fly down from ridge tops and hill forts on a series of zip wires seeing views over the Mehrangarh...
Taj Mahal
In our humble opinion, this might just be the classic site anywhere worldwide that most lives up to expectations.
Riding
One of the best ways to explore the beautiful Rajasthani scenery is on horseback, riding through small villages and experiencing the culture close up.
Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF)
The Rajasthan International Folk Festival, more affectionately known as RIFF, descends on Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur for four nights every October....
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Mihir Garh
This small mud fort is perched on a sand mound, surrounded by scrub desert, just south of Jodhpur.
Sher Bagh
Just minutes from the gateway into Ranthambore National Park, Sher Bagh is a charming and romantic jungle camp that remains probably our favourite...
Rawla Narlai
This delightful 17th century property, surrounded by forested hills, represents a Rajasthan that few see today and is in one of the most beautiful...
RAAS Devi Garh
The ingenious owners have given life back to what was a derelict hilltop palace and it is now a luxury 'palace' hotel, the epitome of modern...
Oberoi Amarvilas
The Oberoi Amarvilas - Sanskrit for ‘Eternal Haven’ - is set among lush and serene Mughal-inspired pools and terraced gardens.
Oberoi Udaivilas
Oberoi Udaivilas stands on the banks of Lake Pichola facing Udaipur and with views across the water to the 17th century palaces of Jagmandir...
RAAS Jodhpur
RAAS is situated at the foot of the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, in the heart of Jodhpur’s (Blue) Walled City.
Samode Haveli
Built over 150 years ago as the Samode royal family’s suburban house, the hotel stands as a reminder of the past, beautifully restored.
Taj Lake Palace
Built on top of a small island in 1746, the structure was purposely designed without any land visible beneath or around it, creating a surreal...
Amanbagh
Amanbagh, or ‘peaceful garden’, was previously the site of the Maharajah of Alwar’s tiger hunting lodge and pleasure garden and is now...
Samode Palace
The hotel offers a quiet, elegant and luxurious atmosphere, and the owners, (the existing royal family of Samode) play a very active role in...
Shahpura Bagh
This beautiful 45-acre heritage estate was a summer residence of the rulers of Shahpura and is now an elegant heritage hotel.
Rohet Garh
Very much a family concern; the Singh family still reside here and run the hotel, which has been restored in the traditional Rajput style.
Chhatra Sagar
Nestled in the heart of rural Rajasthan, overlooking a lake teeming with birds, Chhatra Sagar is an idyllic haven, comprised of a collection...
The Serai
The Serai is a romantic Relais & Châteaux collection of luxury tents in the heart of the majestic Thar desert, near the beautiful city of Jaisalmer.
Ramathra Fort
Set within a 350 year old fort, the accommodation includes luxury tents and has fantastic views out to rural India.
Umaid Bhawan
Perched high above the desert capital of Jodhpur, the palace offers guests a taste of royal living, once only available to kings and princes.
Rambagh Palace
Located in the heart of Jaipur, this palatial hotel has the best of both worlds – a central position yet set in 47 acres of gardens. It captures...
Jawai
Jawai pioneers a new age of camping in India. Sujan’s latest ‘glamping’ experiment is located in the remote wilderness of the Aravalli...
Rajmahal Palace Jaipur
One of the oldest buildings in Jaipur, the Rajmahal Palace has been carefully restored to its former glory in a regal yet contemporary style
Tented Camp at Dera Amer
The Tented Camp at Dera Amer is nestled in the foothills of the Aravali Range, and provides a 'glamping' experience quite unlike any other.
Bujera Fort
The lovely Bujera Fort in Udaipur is set on the edge of a tiny village in the Araveli Hills; with views down to Lake Pichola, the Lake Palace,...
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