An unforgetable stay in Udaipur where we experienced Holi; both the pomp of the Royal Holika Dahan, at the palace, and the chaos and mayhem on the streets getting covered in coloured paint. This has been the highlight of our tour of India.
Bikaner is on the edge of the Thar Desert, less than 100Km from the border with Pakistan, and is far less visited than some other Rajasthan cities, with tourists seeking the desert-city experience usually opting for Jaisalmer instead. We are doing both as we have the luxury of time and Bikaner was a convenient mid-way stop between Delhi and Jaisalmer. There are 2 must-see attractions here; the Fort and the Rat Temple. We decided to give the latter a…