Holi in Rajasthan: How to Experience the Festival
Holi in Rajasthan is perhaps the most kaleidoscopically-vibrant scene on earth. It is, after all, the ‘Festival of Colour’. They say there are more festivals in India than days of the year! Yet none are more vibrant, playful and joyous than Holi, and nowhere – in our opinion – are the celebrations more spirited than […]
Our Guide to the Best Festivals in Rajasthan
Rajasthan is a vast region, home to a multitude of different people and cultures. They say that in Rajasthan, the culture, dress and dialect change every 50km! The cities are buzzing with activity, while the rural areas are peaceful. In such a diverse state, there’s one thing that unites the people of Rajasthan: festivals, and […]
How to plan the perfect luxury India tour
India is many things: majestic, beautiful, fascinating, intense – and, at times, even maddening. This diverse country is vast and bursting with a variety of cultures and traditions, languages and cuisines. We know that planning a luxury India tour often confuses and bewilders, especially those who’re travelling to the subcontinent for the first time. Finding […]
Folk and fusions at the Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival)
A heady five-day affair embracing the rich musical roots of Rajasthan, the Rajasthan International Folk Festival – aka ‘RIFF’ – is one of India’s most innovative and intriguing festivals. Co-Founder Madeleine Hann recently spent a night in Jodhpur to catch the 2016 RIFF and here’s how her experience went: Held at the majestic 17th-century Mehrangarh […]