Discover Rajasthan, beyond the ordinary
Forts, dunes and living traditions, explored through researched, honest travel guides.
Featured destinations
From the Golden City on the edge of the Thar to the lakes of Udaipur: city guides with their forts, palaces, food and how to get there.
The Golden City
The Blue City
City of Lakes
The Pink City
Dunes and camps
Curated experiences
Rajasthan is more than a list of monuments. It is a way of seeing the desert, the people and yourself.
Dunes, camel rides and nights under the stars.
Fort lanes, palaces and carved havelis on foot.
Music, crafts, festivals and the food of the desert.
Feature story
Some of Rajasthan’s best stories happen between the cities. Follow the old caravan country west, from the Pink City to the golden sands of the Thar.
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Every guide on Destination Thar is researched from official and reputable sources, cited at the end, and dated when its facts were checked.
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