India: Rajasthan by Rail, Rickshaw & Rooftop
Note: This is a sample itinerary
On the ground...
Max 16 travelers. Indigo groups tend to attract experienced travelers, but first-time India visitors, who want to explore with great guides and a group that is lively, curious, and always up for an unplanned chai stop. Expect group dinners that run late and a WhatsApp group that stays active after the trip ends.
Group Vibe
Heritage havelis and boutique hotels throughout , chosen for character and location. The desert camp in Jaisalmer is a highlight: permanent tented accommodation with proper beds, private bathrooms, and a fire pit under the stars. Double occupancy standard; single supplement available.
Accommodation Details
Balanced but full. Fort visits involve significant walking on uneven terrain, and long train journeys should be embraced as part of the experience, not endured. Camel safari in Jaisalmer is gentle. The sensory intensity of Indian cities is its own kind of exertion — there's a lot to process.
Activity Level
Why we love it:
India is one of the most misunderstood destinations, and Indigo Collective will help you start understanding. Their ground team is exceptional — local guides in every city who have been working with Indigo for years and bring access that no independent traveler could replicate. The Rajasthan Golden Triangle is a well-worn route, but this itinerary earns its reputation by going deeper at every stop.
Itinerary highlights:
Overnight train journey from Jaipur to Jodhpur in reserved compartments
Sunrise at the Mehrangarh Fort before it opens to the public
Camel safari into the Thar Desert with a camp dinner under the stars
Block printing workshop with a fourth-generation artisan family in Jaipur
Private boat at dawn on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
Good fit for:
Experienced travelers tackling India for the first time
People who love chaos, color, and sensory overload in the best possible way
Solo travelers who want a confident, well-managed entry point into India
Anyone who has put India in the "too hard" pile and needs a reason to finally go
In our view...
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India: Rajasthan by Rail, Rickshaw & Rooftop
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