Indian art in the streets of Bundi, India

Indian art in the street of Bundi, India. Photo by Simon Raven

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India - Rajasthan

It is said there is more history in Rajasthan than in the rest of India put together. Welcome to the Land of the Kings – a fabled realm of maharajas, majestic forts and lavish palaces.

- search for tigers in the forests and fortresses of Ranthambhore National Park

- explore the sandstone alleys of the magical fort at Jaisalmer, then ride your camel into the desert dunes

- take in the views of the Blue City from the imposing ramparts of Mehrangarh, Jodphur’s mighty fortress

Coverage includes: Eastern Rajasthan, Jaipur & around, Bharatpur, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Alwar, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Ajmer, Pushkar, Ranthambhore National Park, Southern Rajasthan, Bundi, Kota, Chittorgarh (Chittor), Udaipur & around, Mt Abu & around, Nawalgarh, Jhunjhunu, Fatehpur, Mandawa, Western Rajasthan, Jodhpur & around, Jaisalmer & around and Bikaner & around.

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