Tour India’s Gujarat and Rajasthan States: Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Khimsar, Pushkar, Jaipur, and ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The states of Gujarat and Rajasthan, located on the western border of India, are rich in tribal arts, resplendent architecture, and ancient remains of the many civilizations that have crossed this land, including the Mughals who ruled much of India from the 16th to the 19th century. And along with various diverse and interesting cultures, a multitude of religions call this area home.
Far Horizons’ 18-day journey includes ten breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage sites: Victoria Terminus, Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble, and Elephanta Cave in Mumbai; the ancient walled city of Ahmedabad; the dazzling Rani ki Vav stepwell in Patan; magnificent Jaisalmer Fort; Amber Fort and The Jantar Mantar Observatory in the Pink City of Jaipur; and the imposing Red Fort and beautiful Tomb of Humayun in Delhi.
But there’s more! See Gujarat’s prehistoric Lothal, more than 4,000 years old. View Jain sanctuaries, Hindu temples, Sufi shrines, and glorious mosques. Walk through stunning royal palaces, ornately decorated step wells, and impressive fortresses towering over the countryside. Travel by bus, 4×4, and camel through the Great Thar Desert to see small traditional villages. And enjoy the vibrant local markets bursting with hand-woven carpets, traditional paintings, tie-dye fabrics, embroideries, appliqué work, and so much more.
Won’t you join only 13 others for this truly unique sojourn?
Why take this Archaeology Tour of Gujarat & Rajasthan?
- Travel with Dr. Cynthia Packert who received her MA and PhD from Harvard University in Fine Arts.
- Visit ten UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Journey by 4-wheel drive through the Great Thar Desert to visit traditional villages
- Like royalty, climb to Amber Fort by elephant
- Ride a camel into the desert sand dunes to watch sunset
- Spend nights in heritage hotels, former palaces, fortresses, and luxurious spa resorts
- Limited to a maximum of 14 participants
Highlights of the Gujarat & Rajasthan trip:
Kick off with the Elephanta Caves and Victoria Terminus in Mumbai, then dive into Adalaj Stepwell, Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, and Lothal’s ancient ruins. You’ll also explore the Modhera Sun Temple, Rani ki Vav, and the City Palace in Udaipur. Next up: Rajasthan, where you’ll visit Ranakpur Temple, Mehrangarh Fort, Jaisalmer Fort, and even enjoy a Jeep safari on the Panchala dunes. Over in Pushkar, check out Jagatpita Temple and Sarafa Bazaar. Jaipur brings you the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Amber Fort, while Delhi wraps it up with Humayun’s Tomb and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.
