Journal

Notes from the road

Practical guides, seasons and stories from our drivers and trip managers.

Fleet

Pick a car for your group

Guides 6 min · Oct 2026

Amer Fort at opening time: how to beat the crowds

Why the first hour matters, which gate to use and where to stand for the best light.

Desert 7 min · Oct 2026

Sam dunes or Khuri: choosing your desert camp

A plain comparison of the two dune areas, with notes on crowds, comfort and distance.

Planning 8 min · Sep 2026

Three days in Jaipur for a first visit

A relaxed order for the forts, the old city and a slow evening at the bazaar.

Culture 5 min · Sep 2026

Block printing in Sanganer: what to look for

How to tell hand-block cloth from screen print, and what a fair price looks like.

Planning 6 min · Aug 2026

The best months to travel in Rajasthan

Winter is popular for a reason. Here is what the other seasons offer.

Food 5 min · Aug 2026

Eating in the Pink City, one dish at a time

Pyaaz kachori, dal baati churma, laal maas and ghewar, and when to order each.

Guides 6 min · Oct 2026

Amer Fort at opening time: how to beat the crowds

Why the first hour matters, which gate to use and where to stand for the best light.

Desert 7 min · Oct 2026

Sam dunes or Khuri: choosing your desert camp

A plain comparison of the two dune areas, with notes on crowds, comfort and distance.

Planning 8 min · Sep 2026

Three days in Jaipur for a first visit

A relaxed order for the forts, the old city and a slow evening at the bazaar.

Planning 6 min · Aug 2026

The best months to travel in Rajasthan

Winter is popular for a reason. Here is what the other seasons offer.

Culture 5 min · Sep 2026

Block printing in Sanganer: what to look for

How to tell hand-block cloth from screen print, and what a fair price looks like.

Food 5 min · Aug 2026

Eating in the Pink City, one dish at a time

Pyaaz kachori, dal baati churma, laal maas and ghewar, and when to order each.