rajasthan

I have been on many treks in the Himalayas but never had a chance to venture into the Thar desert of Rajasthan. I wonder if people go desert trekking in Rajasthan or parts of Gujrat where there is mostly desert. Do you know of any desert treks in Rajasthan that I can go to? I am not looking to...

Could someone please tell me if lunch is served on Ajmer shatabdi as it reaches Ajmer just after noon. Food on shatabdi trains these days has gone from bad to worse but what can us poor passengers do about it? Nothing I guess. I hope the new rule of food being handled by Indian railways staff...

During my research on India, I came across this picture and would really like to know where it is. It looks to be in the warmer climate of Southern India but I have no idea where. Anyone?

I'm fascinated by everything astronomical and was reading about Jai Singh who built an astronomical observatory, out of stone, in New Delhi. He also built the largest and most accurate sundial, the Samrat Yantra, in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It is at least 75 feet tall. Has anyone seen this huge...

Jaipur combines elegance and sophistication with incredible forts, picturesque gardens and several palaces that stay in memory long after the tourist has left the city. Founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh back in 1727 who was the ruler at the time, Jaipur still includes many signs of the old...

Planning to go Pushker for 2 days, any suggestions for nice place to stay

Has anyone ever visited Bhangarh fort shop ruins before? I would like to go to see the ruins. I am wondering if there is a day tour and what we can see on this tour.

One of the points of interest we would like to see is Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan. Built in the 17th century, the Fort is said to be haunted, this peaked my interest. They also say no one is allowed to stay at the fort between sunset and sunrise. I read that people who stay in the Fort at...

I came across a list of the 25 best destinations in India and Jaipur topped the list at #1. Linked with that article was another with almost 500 things you can do in Jaipur -- wow! Has anyone here traveled to Jaipur? Would you agree that it's one of the best places you can visit in India?

I just read a reply where I found out that Sariska is very close to Bhangarh which I am planning to visit on my upcoming visit so I am kind of confused if I should drop Ranthambore and go to Sariska instead. I am mainly after spotting tigers if I am lucky and I would appreciate if some one...