Festivities of Rajasthan

Royal celebrations that indulge all the senses

Festivals

of Rajasthan

Festivals

of Rajasthan

Rajasthan gives travelers a reason to celebrate, all year round. There is always a festival to participate in and share an experience with locals.

Rajasthani festivals range from religious celebrations of deities, marked by colorful processions, rituals, and folklore, to community festivals showcasing local culture and arts. From festivals of reverence to the desert, with camel trading and races, to grand elephant processions alongside cultural displays. In modern times, it also plays host to the nation’s most anticipated literary festival. In Rajasthan, there is something for everyone.

Celebrate a local festival with a Rajasthani family, and experience first-hand all the traditions of this culturally rich community
Spend the day with elephants at the Jaipur Elephant Festival
Witness the one-of-a-kind Bikaner Camel Festival
In January, attend the premier literary fest in India - the Jaipur Literature Festival, which hosts some of the greatest writers of our time

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Rajasthan

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Served over 23000+ happy travelers

The theme of the trip was the flora and fauna of South India and it was in line with our expectations in this regard. It was a beautiful trip, very exotic, a beautiful first discovery of India, with beautiful landscapes especially in the Ghats, the tea plantations, the backwaters and Kochi and beautiful encounters with the Indians who are very welcoming. The Travel XS agency and in particular our correspondent Kalanithi were very professional, calling us several times to find out if everything was going well and very responsive to any requests. Our driver and the local guides we met were efficient and friendly.

Yves Marino
France
 Yves Marino

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Served over 23000+ happy travelers

We entrusted the organization of our trip in Tamil Nadu and Kerala to the agency of Travel XS. They perfectly respected our wishes, the rhythm, the hotels we wanted. In addition, the choice of our driver, who assisted us from the first to the last day was perfect. Very good driver, because the traffic is very particular and intense, very nice, very helpful. Two very different regions, Tamil Nadu more focused on temples, Hinduism and its history, a very smiling, welcoming, and very spontaneous population. Kerala is very green, with its various crops of rice, pineapple, rubber... Catholic fervour, its backwaters, its beaches, but a more restrained population accustomed to tourists. A magnificent trip, and beautiful encounters.

Christian Niquet
France
 Christian Niquet

Guest Experiences

Served over 23000+ happy travelers

It was a 10-day tour of South India. The local Indian agency is very efficient and very responsive. The tour was tailor-made considering our remarks and requirements. The stay, the transport, the visits were in line with our expectations.

Jean-Paul David
France
Jean-Paul David

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Served over 23000+ happy travelers

Everything was well arranged in the short term by the local partner, handy app that could also be viewed offline, nice and fast communication. Enjoyed Kaziranga NP, Gibbon wildlife Sanctuary, Kabini Forest and Bandipur NP

Sandra Timmermans
Dutch
 Sandra Timmermans

Guest Experiences

Served over 23000+ happy travelers

The local agency was able to translate our idea of ​​travel into activities that met our tastes well. Drivers and guides: punctual and available. The local agency was in constant contact with us via WhatsApp. The flexibility on the planned activities was also good. Excursion to Periyar, during the monsoons - it is better to do it with rubber boots. The idea of ​​not limiting yourself to the north (Rajasthan) and including the south (Kerala) is excellent, you go fast and take internal flights but it is worth it. Recommended houseboat in Kerala and tea plantations in Munnar, all the classics of the north including Amber Fort in Jaipur were good. Good idea of ​​dinner with a family in Jaipur.

Fabrizio marino
Italy
 Fabrizio marino

Guest Experiences

Served over 23000+ happy travelers

India has always been in my heart for many years, this is the third time I've been back, even if the last one dates back many years ago. This year I entrusted myself to the agency and I wasn't wrong, they packaged the tour well, with some modifications of my own to shorten the hours in the car. Excellent driver (shish pal), guides all in Italian and very competent, hotels - especially those outside Delhi (historical residences), dinner with a family from Rajasthan (really interesting), traditional dance in Udaipur and visit to the monuments.

Pasqualino Gerlando
Italy
 Pasqualino Gerlando

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Served over 23000+ happy travelers

The organization of the agency was very well structured. The choice of hotels, the stops, our drivers of incredible kindness and caution. This trip was exotic, the guides very well selected. We loved Cochin, Madurai, Bandipur, Munnar, Marrari etc. If all the tours are organized in the same way, it makes us want to travel again via Travel XS.

Kakie Wenner
France
 Kakie Wenner

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Served over 23000+ happy travelers

We have just come back from a trip to Tamil Nadu (India). Our experience with Travel XS has been really good. We wanted a very specific trip and organization because we had a friend's wedding in the middle of the trip. They knew how to adapt the trip to our needs very well. The drivers we had were really professional, punctual and clean, as well as friendly. Our communication with the travel agent was clear and he always answered very quickly to our questions or needs. The guides were amazing, the trips, the temples... we are really happy with this experience and for sure we will use Travel XS services in our future trips. Thank you!

Sandra Morales Cervera
France
Sandra Morales Cervera

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Served over 23000+ happy travelers

It was a wonderful little spiritual tour (Chennai, Thiruvannamali, Auroville). As a 60-year-old first-time traveler to India, Christina helped me overcome all my concerns and uncertainties beforehand, gave me competent advice, always responded promptly, and spared no effort to make changes to the planning. I had a safe feeling from the start and was impressed by the high level of service. This was confirmed during the trip: everything went perfectly and I had an extra-prima-good time in colorful India. In any case, my driver Seenu and my Auroville guide Anantha Subbarayan also contributed to the unusually good success. I give both of them a standing ovation. Last but not least, my thanks also go to the local agency in Mamallapuram, Travel XS, with whom I hardly had any personal contact.

Beate Latz-Becker
German
Beate Latz-Becker

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Served over 23000+ happy travelers

First time in India and everything went wonderfully. (4 weeks in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra, Varanasi). With a very safe driver who transported us through traffic that is indescribable for Central Europeans. Fascinatingly beautiful and interesting accommodations, each hotel is an experience in itself. The local guides were competent and very flexible to our wishes. The agency was always available. Christina did a great job right from the start. Not to mention the price-performance ratio.

Sabine Bohm
German
Sabine Bohm

Guest Experiences

Served over 23000+ happy travelers

Excellent trip to India. Everything was perfectly prepared and the trip went off without a hitch. Total responsiveness of the local agency. Very good drivers. Not only in terms of driving but also in terms of hospitality and kindness. All people are very effective. Truly a top local agency. I completely recommend her.

Christian Iscovici
France
Christian Iscovici

Guest Experiences

Served over 23000+ happy travelers

Thanks to Travel XS we have had a wonderful trip. A perfect organization both in the preparation and throughout the trip. We were welcomed at the airport and then always taken into account in a secure and punctual way, by the guides and drivers who were very friendly and attentive. They made sure of our safety throughout the visits and pick-ups at the different hotels. The different class hotels were always very good or beautiful, we were never disappointed. The hotel staff always very friendly. The tours, well organized, were very interesting and well accompanied by the guides. We learned a lot about India and its history.

Sonia Le Guennec
France
 Sonia Le Guennec

Guest Experiences

Served over 23000+ happy travelers

Our three-week trip with our five-year-old son took us first through the tropical south in Kerala and then along the 'Golden Triangle' in the north, including detours to several national parks. This enabled us to get to know two parts of the country that were very different in terms of culture and landscape and to experience at least some of India's diversity. We will always remember the impressions of the lives of the people and nature. Despite the intense experiences, we were able to relax thanks to the accommodations (oasis of peace) that were well-selected by the travel agent. The conversations with our two drivers and the people in the host families were enriching. We hardly came across any Western families. With a little travel experience, however, even small children are no obstacle to traveling to this exciting country.

Jürg Bickel
German
 Jürg Bickel

Guest Experiences

Served over 23000+ happy travelers

During a 5-day stay in northern India, we visited Delhi and Agra including the Taj Mahal and Jaipur. Especially for our first stay in India, we were very happy with our driver and the individual local guides who were always there to help and advise us. Without this great support, the trip would not have been as eventful and safe as it was. We really enjoyed the exchange and the hospitality in the guesthouses. Highlights were the visit to the Baby Taj and the Taj Mahal in Agra. As well as the multifaceted city tour of Delhi. In addition, the Holi Festival was taking place in Jaipur during our stay, which we were able to celebrate in a festival specially set up for tourists. We are traveling on with many impressive memories and new experiences.

Sebastian Niedermeier
German
Sebastian Niedermeier

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

The theme of the trip was the flora and fauna of South India and it was in line with our expectations in this regard. It was a beautiful trip, very exotic, a beautiful first discovery of India, with beautiful landscapes especially in the Ghats, the tea plantations, the backwaters and Kochi and beautiful encounters with the Indians who are very welcoming. The Travel XS agency and in particular our correspondent Kalanithi were very professional, calling us several times to find out if everything was going well and very responsive to any requests. Our driver and the local guides we met were efficient and friendly.

Yves Marino

France

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

We entrusted the organization of our trip in Tamil Nadu and Kerala to the agency of Travel XS. They perfectly respected our wishes, the rhythm, the hotels we wanted. In addition, the choice of our driver, who assisted us from the first to the last day was perfect. Very good driver, because the traffic is very particular and intense, very nice, very helpful. Two very different regions, Tamil Nadu more focused on temples, Hinduism and its history, a very smiling, welcoming, and very spontaneous population. Kerala is very green, with its various crops of rice, pineapple, rubber... Catholic fervour, its backwaters, its beaches, but a more restrained population accustomed to tourists. A magnificent trip, and beautiful encounters.

Christian Niquet

France

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

It was a 10-day tour of South India. The local Indian agency is very efficient and very responsive. The tour was tailor-made considering our remarks and requirements. The stay, the transport, the visits were in line with our expectations.

Jean-Paul David

France

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

Everything was well arranged in the short term by the local partner, handy app that could also be viewed offline, nice and fast communication. Enjoyed Kaziranga NP, Gibbon wildlife Sanctuary, Kabini Forest and Bandipur NP

Sandra Timmermans

Dutch

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

The local agency was able to translate our idea of ​​travel into activities that met our tastes well. Drivers and guides: punctual and available. The local agency was in constant contact with us via WhatsApp. The flexibility on the planned activities was also good. Excursion to Periyar, during the monsoons - it is better to do it with rubber boots. The idea of ​​not limiting yourself to the north (Rajasthan) and including the south (Kerala) is excellent, you go fast and take internal flights but it is worth it. Recommended houseboat in Kerala and tea plantations in Munnar, all the classics of the north including Amber Fort in Jaipur were good. Good idea of ​​dinner with a family in Jaipur.

Fabrizio marino

Italy

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

India has always been in my heart for many years, this is the third time I've been back, even if the last one dates back many years ago. This year I entrusted myself to the agency and I wasn't wrong, they packaged the tour well, with some modifications of my own to shorten the hours in the car. Excellent driver (shish pal), guides all in Italian and very competent, hotels - especially those outside Delhi (historical residences), dinner with a family from Rajasthan (really interesting), traditional dance in Udaipur and visit to the monuments.

Pasqualino Gerlando

Italy

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

The organization of the agency was very well structured. The choice of hotels, the stops, our drivers of incredible kindness and caution. This trip was exotic, the guides very well selected. We loved Cochin, Madurai, Bandipur, Munnar, Marrari etc. If all the tours are organized in the same way, it makes us want to travel again via Travel XS.

Kakie Wenner

France

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

We have just come back from a trip to Tamil Nadu (India). Our experience with Travel XS has been really good. We wanted a very specific trip and organization because we had a friend's wedding in the middle of the trip. They knew how to adapt the trip to our needs very well. The drivers we had were really professional, punctual and clean, as well as friendly. Our communication with the travel agent was clear and he always answered very quickly to our questions or needs. The guides were amazing, the trips, the temples... we are really happy with this experience and for sure we will use Travel XS services in our future trips. Thank you!

Sandra Morales Cervera

France

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

It was a wonderful little spiritual tour (Chennai, Thiruvannamali, Auroville). As a 60-year-old first-time traveler to India, Christina helped me overcome all my concerns and uncertainties beforehand, gave me competent advice, always responded promptly, and spared no effort to make changes to the planning. I had a safe feeling from the start and was impressed by the high level of service. This was confirmed during the trip: everything went perfectly and I had an extra-prima-good time in colorful India. In any case, my driver Seenu and my Auroville guide Anantha Subbarayan also contributed to the unusually good success. I give both of them a standing ovation. Last but not least, my thanks also go to the local agency in Mamallapuram, Travel XS, with whom I hardly had any personal contact.

Beate Latz-Becker

German

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

First time in India and everything went wonderfully. (4 weeks in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra, Varanasi). With a very safe driver who transported us through traffic that is indescribable for Central Europeans. Fascinatingly beautiful and interesting accommodations, each hotel is an experience in itself. The local guides were competent and very flexible to our wishes. The agency was always available. Christina did a great job right from the start. Not to mention the price-performance ratio.

Sabine Bohm

German

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

Excellent trip to India. Everything was perfectly prepared and the trip went off without a hitch. Total responsiveness of the local agency. Very good drivers. Not only in terms of driving but also in terms of hospitality and kindness. All people are very effective. Truly a top local agency. I completely recommend her.

Christian Iscovici

France

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

Thanks to Travel XS we have had a wonderful trip. A perfect organization both in the preparation and throughout the trip. We were welcomed at the airport and then always taken into account in a secure and punctual way, by the guides and drivers who were very friendly and attentive. They made sure of our safety throughout the visits and pick-ups at the different hotels. The different class hotels were always very good or beautiful, we were never disappointed. The hotel staff always very friendly. The tours, well organized, were very interesting and well accompanied by the guides. We learned a lot about India and its history.

Sonia Le Guennec

France

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

Our three-week trip with our five-year-old son took us first through the tropical south in Kerala and then along the 'Golden Triangle' in the north, including detours to several national parks. This enabled us to get to know two parts of the country that were very different in terms of culture and landscape and to experience at least some of India's diversity. We will always remember the impressions of the lives of the people and nature. Despite the intense experiences, we were able to relax thanks to the accommodations (oasis of peace) that were well-selected by the travel agent. The conversations with our two drivers and the people in the host families were enriching. We hardly came across any Western families. With a little travel experience, however, even small children are no obstacle to traveling to this exciting country.

Jürg Bickel

German

Guest Experiences

"Served over 26000 travellers to India.."

During a 5-day stay in northern India, we visited Delhi and Agra including the Taj Mahal and Jaipur. Especially for our first stay in India, we were very happy with our driver and the individual local guides who were always there to help and advise us. Without this great support, the trip would not have been as eventful and safe as it was. We really enjoyed the exchange and the hospitality in the guesthouses. Highlights were the visit to the Baby Taj and the Taj Mahal in Agra. As well as the multifaceted city tour of Delhi. In addition, the Holi Festival was taking place in Jaipur during our stay, which we were able to celebrate in a festival specially set up for tourists. We are traveling on with many impressive memories and new experiences.

Sebastian Niedermeier

German

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