If you are planning to travel to India and spend the holidays there, don’t forget schedule a few days in the state of Rajasthan. This is the largest state and is considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the country, which makes it a popular destination for cheap holidays. There are a lot of things to see and do here that most travelers simply don’t know where to start. An ideal solution to this dilemma would be to book Rajasthan holiday packages that offer different activities to choose from.
A lot of packages feature the different desert safaris that tourists can join in. One of these is the jeep safaris to different villages. A popular safari route is one that passes through the Bishnoi villages. You can also opt to go on foot and take a guided hike to the Aravalli Mountains where several wildlife sanctuaries are located. Those who are raring for an unusual adventure and are experienced horse riders should definitely sign up for the horseback safaris across the Thar desert. Depending on one’s schedule, the safari duration can be half a day to three weeks.
As mentioned, Rajasthan is one of the most beautiful places in India. If one’s schedule cannot allow for a thorough exploration of each city in this state, the Palace On Wheels offers a way to see the notable destinations of the state in luxury and comfort. This palace is actually a luxury train furnished with all the amenities and replicas of things that that Indian kings and maharajas have in their palaces. The train ride starts at Jaipur and ends in Delhi, passing through Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Chittaurgarh, Udaipur, Bharatpur, and Agra.
Slow travelers often stay in a particular destinations for a few more days than the usual tourist holiday duration in order to soak up everything. If you have a lot of time to spare, you can sign up for various classes in order to fill up all your days in Rajasthan. The ashtang yoga ashram located in Raiba House in Udaipur holds hatha yoga classes. In Jaipur, a music school accepts foreign students who want to learn about Indian dance and play musical instruments such as the tabla and the sitar. There is also an art center in Jaipur where artist Kripal Singh holds free lessons in Indian art.
With many things to see and do, it is no wonder that travelers always come back to Rajasthan. There is simply a lot to do as one can see from the abovementioned examples. One does not have to worry about expenses going out of hand during cheap holidays because there are affordable options on how to spend the holiday such as the free art and yoga classes.
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