Travel through local history, from maharaja kingdoms to British rule and India’s dynamic present • Get to know the Blue City of Jodhpur, 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 Rajasthan’s colorful temples • Share the road with camels, water buffalo and goats as you spin through lush open valleys and tiny villages • 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 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.

Hike through the boulder-strewn hills above Udaipur’s surrounding lakes • 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.