In the Thar Desert in remote Rajasthan, lies Churu – a small town that’s not on any tourist map and at first glance holds little appeal. It’s hot and dusty, arid and crumbling down around itself. Old havelis – the … Continue reading →
In the little-known town of Churu, in northern Rajasthan, you can find many craftsmen making jewellery, arts and crafts using traditional techniques which appear destined to be lost in India’s rush to modernise. These artisans seem like everyday people, yet they have exceptional … Continue reading →
There’s no better way to see and experience Rajasthan’s grand forts than by spending the night within the walls of one. Ahhichatragarh Fort, also known as Nagaur Fort, is about a three-hour drive from Jodhpur in the Thar Dessert. The … Continue reading →
The semi-arid region of Shekhawati is a highlight of travel in Rajasthan. Located in the northeast part of the state, in the roughly triangular area between Delhi, Jaipur and Bikaner, it is famous for its ‘painted towns’. Often referred to … Continue reading →
Just one of the highlights of our tours to North India is a visit to the magnificent – and mysterious – Khajuraho. A capital of the Chandela rulers – a dynasty of Rajput warriors that came to power at the … Continue reading →
Over the last 12 months we have been working on a very special new itinerary. In a sense it’s a way of marking the (nearly) 20 years since my first visit to India, and the 10 years since India Unbound … Continue reading →
I continue to be amazed by how many wonderful heritage hotels dot the Rajasthan countryside. One such property is Castle Bera, which sits conveniently between Jodhpur and Udaipur. I first used this property earlier in the year when all the … Continue reading →
Late last year we organised a tour in Gujarat for travel and food writer Kendall Hill. By his account Kendall had a fabulous time eating his way through Gujarat, while – thankfully – finding time to write about it. One … Continue reading →
At India Unbound we love to coming up with interesting and innovative new tours for travel in India and I think this is one of our most imaginative itineraries to date. It is based on one of India’s comfortable, air-conditioned … Continue reading →
While I have always been keen for India Unbound to provide new/different/interesting tours, I also understand the need to do the basics well. For India this means the Golden Triangle. In recognition of its place as a perennial favourite amongst … Continue reading →
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