escape - tailor made Rajasthan
The Thar desert in Rajasthan covers a huge area to the east of Pakistan. Wild camels and nomadic Lamani tribes roam the desert dunes which are punctuated by small villages appearing suddenly from the shimmering landscape. The area is famous for the colourful fabrics worn by local women and exported all over the world, and its vast elaborate forts and palaces once inhabited by the Maharajas and Maharanis of the Rajput era.
You could visit the lake city of Udaipur once known as the ‘Venice Of The East’; Jodphur with its famous blue city and imposing Meherangarh fort; the bustling capital Jaipur; or you could try a camel safari from the enchanting Jaisalmere and far into the dunes beyond. Rajasthan is one of India's most popular tourist destinations because it encapsulates many expectations of Indian culture and heritage, while being close to the international airport in Delhi, and Agra the home of the Taj Mahal.
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