Jaisalmer

Starting with the pink city of Jaipur, interlude with a Tiger park and the first wonder of the world, ending with the capital of India, this one is one trip to take. Jaipur, the majestic home to erstwhile royals is complete with old-world charm surrounded by colourful markets and chaotic streets.

The 'City of Lakes', Udaipur, with its contiguous artificial lakes and small islands, presents a fairly contradictory picture to what arid Rajasthan is presumed to be. The banks of serene Lake Pichola are dotted with impressive palaces. The Lake Palace, stark white with beautiful courtyards and magnificent lawns, is now run by the Taj group.

What makes India unique is its ability to carry forward the best part of its past into the present. A 'land beyond time', the subcontinent has managed to preserve its varied cultural heritage from magnificent forts, sprawling palaces and majestic tombs to vibrant art and dance forms accompanied with rich cuisine.

Beautiful indigo blue ink-spill patterned buildings make picture-perfect Jodhpur everything it's made out to be, and a little more. The fabled city of Jodhpur, bathed in blue, is viewed at its spectacular best from the looming Mehrangarh Fort. The beautiful white-marble Jaswant Thada, close to the fort, offers stunning sunrises and sunsets so get here early.

Take a leisurely stroll in the lanes of Jaisalmer's fort discovering everything from ornaments to dresses and from art to food. Go on a relaxed trip to the golden sand dunes of Jaisalmer riding on a camel. Sit around a small bonfire and camp under the stars.

Jaisalmer has welcomed the modern influences without letting go of the older traditions and customs. The living fort provides a glimpse into the culture with the finest display of their clothes, ornaments, handicrafts and art. The villages around the desert are perfect spots to witness authentic Rajasthani desert culture.

Take a leisurely stroll in the lanes of Jaisalmer's fort discovering everything from ornaments to dresses and from art to food. Go on a relaxed trip to the golden sand dunes of Jaisalmer riding on a camel. Sit around a small bonfire and camp under the stars.

Jaisalmer has welcomed the modern influences without letting go of the older traditions and customs. The living fort provides a glimpse into the culture with the finest display of their clothes, ornaments, handicrafts and art. The villages around the desert are perfect spots to witness authentic Rajasthani desert culture.

The 'Golden City' is unique in many aspects - A living fort which is home to a lot of people with hotels, cafes shops and even temples inside its walls. The havelis here depicts the finesse of Rajasthani architecture. The perfect sand dunes at its outskirts are perfect to get to on a camel and camp under the stars.

The dunes of the Thar Desert in Jaisalmer, provides adventure enthusiasts with an array of offbeat activities. Try dune bashing, camel safaris and even hiking on the dunes. You might even spot some wildlife while at it.