Top 5 Places to Visit in Rajasthan – Expert Picks for Unforgettable Journeys

Customer Review: “As someone who’s visited Rajasthan multiple times, this guide revealed so many hidden gems I’d never discovered before. The festival timing information was invaluable for planning my trip during Diwali.”

Customer Review: “The palace architecture descriptions brought the history to life in ways other guides couldn’t. Perfect for history buffs visiting Rajasthan.”

Customer Review: “Found three amazing viewpoints in Rajasthan that were completely empty of tourists. The maps were incredibly detailed and easy to follow.”

Customer Review: “The local guide contacts were invaluable. We had a private cultural experience in a remote village that would never have been possible without this guide.”

Customer Review: “My wife and I try to travel to Europe every year. Sometimes we cruise and sometimes we rent a car and travel on our own. I wish I had read International Travel Secrets many years ago. It is like having a travel assistant in your pocket to supplement your travel agent. It is filled with tips and tricks that not only save money, but help you have a safer and more enjoyable trip. We are going to rethink our credit cards, use of cash, how to book flights and hotels, and the use of layovers. Some of our most stressful flying experiences could have been avoided had we turned airline changeovers into layovers–one of the great ideas in the book discussed extensively. One thing we have been doing that is recommended in the book is to do a quick city tour the first day of a stay in a major city. As recommended in the book, we find the Hop On, Hop Off tours to be reasonable and well done. We even used it once in Seattle to get around much cheaper than any other option (I left my Tahoe parked at the Ferry and avoided terrible traffic and parking in Seattle). I found the book to be easy reading and direct–very little fluff, but detail where needed. Some topics are covered that I have not seen anywhere else such as socializing with locals and specifics about travel in various countries. This book told us a lot of stuff our travel agent never could.”

Customer Review: “I have been to over 100 countries, and I didn’t learn anything new in this book. Still it was wonderful to remind myself of all my options after COVID lets me travel again. For most people this is a well organized collection of knowledge that can save a lot of money and hassles. I would add that a lot of the services he advocates have senior discounts. Doesn’t hurt to ask.His descriptions of the old Soviet countries make me want to take a trip to that region. I don’t party into the night at his level but sounds like he had a great time.I take exception to his distaste for airline credit cards. I charge everything and pay it off every month. I start with a credit card that has a sign on bonus, like 50,000 miles, and change to a new card every few years. The miles earned have allowed me to fly to Buenos Aires, Africa (twice), Europe (twice), and Hawaii (three times), plus other shorter trips.I also would not be so quick to refuse cancellation insurance. You don’t need it on your own since a credit card with travel benefits will reimburse some things, but If I’m going on a pricey tour as part of my itinerary, I get cancellation insurance. I have used it four times: when they bombed the US embassy two days before I was supposed to leave, when a volcano erupted next to the town I was flying to, and when I broke my leg, and when I came down with horrible abdominal pain the night before I was supposed to go to the airport, which turned out to be shingles. The tours were not cancelled, but I didn’t have to worry about going into an uncomfortable situation and was reimbursed the full cost of the trips. I also paid $700 for cancellation and evacuation insurance for a 2 1/2 month cruise around South America and Antartica. COVID emerged during that time, and I got back four days before lockdown. I didn’t need to use the insurance, but a lot of things could have happened.I worked for an insurance company and we often had to pay $50,000 or more to repatriate people who had medical problems overseas. For $200 you can get an annual policy that will evacuate you from anywhere in the world. I haven’t bought one, but now that I’m older I will consider it if I go back to traveling several months a year. It’s important to read the fine print and know what your carrier, travel and insurance companies will and won’t do for you and decide if you need a little more peace of mind. World Nomads is inexpensive insurance that will cover even extreme sports activities.”

Customer Review: “The cultural etiquette section was incredibly helpful. I felt much more confident and respectful during my interactions with local communities in Rajasthan.”

Customer Review: “Loved learning about the local artisans and their crafts. The sustainable tourism tips were practical and eye-opening.”

Customer Review: “The 7-day golden triangle itinerary was perfect for our time constraints. We saw all the highlights without feeling rushed.”

Customer Review: “Loved having multiple itinerary options. We chose the desert camping route and it was absolutely magical – the guide’s recommendations for stargazing were spot on.”