Rajasthan and Taj Mahal tour

Planet

We aim to make practical choices that reduce unnecessary resource use during this journey and encourage travellers to experience Rajasthan at a local level.

For suitable sections of the itinerary, we use trains between destinations. Where a destination or part of the itinerary is not conveniently accessible by rail, we arrange road transport.

Many of Rajasthan's historic city centers have narrow streets and are best explored on foot. We encourage guests to walk through traditional bazaars and historic neighborhoods where this is practical. In parts of Jodhpur's old city, horse-drawn carts can also be used as part of the local sightseeing experience.

Where appropriate, we use family-run hotels, heritage properties and smaller locally operated accommodation. Specific accommodation practices vary between properties, so we provide details according to the hotels selected for each itinerary.

We encourage guests to avoid unnecessary single-use plastics, use refillable water bottles where facilities are available, and take care not to leave waste when visiting historic sites, countryside areas and other places of interest.

We can provide itinerary information, travel details and other documents digitally where practical, reducing the need for unnecessary printed material.

People

We encourage our guests to experience Rajasthan through its local markets, traditional crafts and everyday life.

During the tour, travellers can visit the bazaars of Jaipur and Jodhpur, where local crafts include block printing, appliqué and tie-dye textiles, jewellery, traditional juttis, wooden puppets and other handmade products.

Many of these crafts are produced by artisans and family businesses in Rajasthan. Guests have the opportunity to meet local sellers, learn about traditional products and purchase items directly from local markets.

When staying in heritage properties, forts and havelis in smaller towns and villages, we also encourage guests to explore the surrounding markets and businesses, where they can discover local sweets, spices, crafts and other regional products.

Using local shops, guides, craftspeople and other services provides opportunities for tourism spending to reach businesses in the destinations visited.