Rajasthan in Style reviews
Read holiday reviews by Mountain Kingdoms travellers.
This was our first trip to India and it certainly lived up to all our expectations. The palaces and forts were incredible, and it was wonderful to stay in some fabulous former palaces and castles alongside a memorable home stay. Kishnan, our guide through the majority of the trip was first rate with an in-depth knowledge of the culture and history, and an enthusiasm to share it. We have certainly brought home some wonderful memories of Rajasthan, the Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple.
Absolutely fantastic trip with a superb guide Suraya (apologies if spelt incorrectly!) who had bottomless historical knowledge, he also took charge of a "tip kitty" which took any stress off us! The variety of accommodation was brilliant especially enjoyed the Korta Escape which was a rural farm and Castle Bijaipur Hotel where we were included in the family's Diwali Celebrations. We did an extension to Jim Corbett's Retreat which was superb and we saw a real, live, wild tiger!!
A good mix of heritage and luxury hotels. Covered all the top attractions. Well organised.
We really liked the mix of culture and nature and to see the life of people in the villages.
What a fabulous place! It truly does bombard the senses, with continual reminders of its exotic history, breathtaking desert landscapes, imposing forts and flamboyantly dressed peoples. All thrilling stuff! In addition to sightseeing we had time to immerse ourselves in the culture and haggle for handicrafts, and we had the added bonus of a jeep safari to look for wildlife. Our accommodation was equally wonderful – from romantic palaces, to a stay on a working farm and luxury tents overlooking a picturesque lake, every night was a delight. Rajasthan will live on in my imagination.
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