Travel through local history, from maharaja kingdoms to British rule and India’s dynamic present • Explore Jodhpur’s staggering 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort • Gaze out over the Blue City, where indigo-washed houses provide a stunning contrast with the warm desert surroundings • Enjoy a culturally rich bike ride to Bishnoi, stopping at a shimmering lake to admire the region’s animal life, from owls to camels • Settle in and feel at home with a true Indian feast.

Relive a classic Indian form of travel—a camel caravan across desert sand—and spend a night in safari-style tents (with all the amenities, of course) • Pedal past rolling dunes and farmland brimming with crops.

Bike and walk past colorful temples • Hike to the village of Manvar and visit the homes of local farmers • Journey to the ancient trade town of Pali, followed by a walk up Elephant Mountain • Get a taste of daily life in India's isolated hill region on a guided walking tour of Narlai • At an ancient stepwell illuminated by hundreds of floating candles, take in a traditional music performance.

Rise early to salute the sun from your yoga mat • From Ranakpur, a breathtaking 14th-century Jain temple with 1,444 intricately carved pillars, cycle to the opulent Devi Garh, our home for two nights • Venture into the countryside on foot and get a close look at daily life in rural townships.

Cycle past temples en route to the lakes of Udaipur • Treat yourself to some R&R at one of the world’s most luxurious and romantic hotels • Cruise past the Lake Palace and get a new perspective on the city skyline.