Hello, my name is Alessandra and I got back a few days ago from a trip to Rajasthan. I organised everything by email and, after quite a few doubts, I decided to accept the tour proposed by Karni. I made clear the points that mattered to me, such as food and lodging for the driver, and then the flexibility to change the tour in part according to whatever needs might come up during the trip itself. I don't want to talk about Rajasthan; everyone has to dream it and then live it according to their own emotions and their own experiences. In short, I just wanted to give a bit of courage to anyone who is unsure about booking a trip with Mr Karni. I found him professional, I had no problems, and the car, the Tata Indigo, was super comfortable. The other one, the sixties one – I don't remember the name – I was told is very uncomfortable, you bounce around too much, and given the state of the roads it isn't advisable.
Another tip: in India there is the custom of tipping, so get a wallet ready with some small change… 5, 10, 20 rupees…
Another practical tip: given the spicy and sometimes rather heavy food, bring something for your stomach… acidity, heartburn, heaviness… I'm used to eating anything but even I had a few problems.
Then enjoy the trip, and keep in mind that you're in India, and hitches, delays and rip-offs are just around the corner… but don't let it get to you, take it easy and enjoy yourself!!!!
Namaskar
Alessandra
MY ITINERARY – ARRIVAL – 22 December 2010 [Wednesday] 10.10 hrs on AI 12
22 December [Wednesday] – Arrival and night in Delhi
23 December [Thursday] – Jaipur
24 December [Friday] – Amber / Jaipur
25 December [Saturday] – Deshnoke / Bikaner
26 December [Sunday] – Kheechan / Ramdeora / Jaisalmer
27 December [Monday] – Khuri / Jaisalmer
28 December [Tuesday] – Osian / Jodhpur
29 December [Wednesday] – Ranakpur / Kumbhalgarh / Udaipur
30 December [Thursday] – Udaipur
31 December [Friday] – Chittaurgarh / Pushkar
01 January [Saturday] – Fatehpur Sikri / Agra
02 January [Sunday] – Gwalior / Orchha
03 January [Monday] – Khajuraho (Drop)
Written by the traveller and first published in Italian on our former Italian website. Translated from Italian.