1. How to book a tour to Rajasthan?
You can book a tour to Rajasthan through the Padharo platform. Padharo is a concierge where you get all options like Travel packages, Hotel bookings, bike, taxi and car rental’s for both in-city and out-city locations, events bookings and activities.
2. If I do not want the tour packages as mentioned on the website how do I make my own tour?
Padharo is a concierge platform where you can opt for the do it yourself option. You can customize your tour packages according to your preferences. And the operation team can assist you in doing the same.
3. I am visiting Rajasthan for the first time how should I prepare myself?
There are some things you should carry if you are planning a trip to Rajasthan. Carry your KYC documents, Sports shoes, mosquito repellent cream, shades, cap, sunscreen lotion and wear clothes according to the season when you are visiting. It is amazing to try local cuisines and be open to new things but take care of food hygiene, which is apt for your stomach.
4. How advance should be my travel booking?
Book your travels at least one month before the date so that there is no last-minute rush and disappointment. Stick to this advice if you are travelling between August to February which happens to be the peak season.
5. How will I be picked up from the Airport or Railway Station in Rajasthan?
You can book for pick up and drop services with Padharo, to travel hassle-free without worrying about the destination or bargaining with local vehicle drivers.
6. Can I book the hotels only with you and not the complete tour?
Yes, you can book an only hotel or only vehicle also without opting for tour packages.
7. What do you recommend about hotel reservations? What else should I keep in mind while staying at the hotels in Rajasthan?
During the peak season, we will advise you to get the bookings done before at least 30days to get better prices. Confirm your bookings before arriving. In case you opt for a hotel in the old city location in all the major tourist destinations like Udaipur, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, kindly ensure that they have personal parking space for your vehicle. Plan your travel according to the standard check-in and check-out time of the hotel to avoid any inconveniences.
8. If I only want to take the vehicle during my tour and not the complete tour, then what do you suggest?
If you book through Padharo than you can opt for booking vehicles without taking the complete tour package.
9. What is the best time to visit Rajasthan?
The best time to visit Rajasthan is from September-March. If you plan to visit Jaisalmer and Jodhpur than winters will be best.
10. I want to visit the temples, mosques and churches in Rajasthan. What are the different options for me?
Rajasthan is better known for Jain temples like Dilwara temple of Mount Abu and Ranakpur. Jagdish temple, Brahma temple in Pushkar, Karni Mata in Bikaner, Eklingji temple in Udaipur are dedicated to Hindu gods. The Ajmer Sharif dargah in Ajmer and Adhai din ka Jhopda in Ajmer are some mosques one can pay a visit once you are in Rajasthan.
11. Is there anything important while visiting temples and mosques in Rajasthan?
You can’t wear slippers or short dress when you enter the temple and mosques. You need to cover your head when you enter mosques. In almost all temple’s there is no restriction on people of other faith entering the temple.
12. What should I wear while on my tour to Rajasthan?
You can wear western outfit or Indian dresses when you visit Rajasthan. We will advise you to take outfits according to the season when you are visiting Rajasthan. Since you may be visiting many forts or sanctuaries in Rajasthan, informal light, simple and easy to carry apparel to make your journey comfortable.
13. I want to visit the wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in Rajasthan. Give me some information about them?
Rajasthan has many options like Ranthambore National Park, Sariska National park, Keoladeo bird sanctuary Bharatpur and Desert Sanctuary Jaisalmer are the most important among them. Animals and birds native to Rajasthan are: The blackbuck, Asiatic wildcat, chinkara, White-footed fox, The Great Indian bustard and Nilgai
14. Are there any restrictions for Photography in Rajasthan? Is there anything I need to consider while doing photography in Rajasthan?
Photography is restricted or is charged in most of the famous temple’s and palace turned museum’s in Rajasthan
15.. How safe is travelling in Rajasthan?
Rajasthan is very safe to travel as long as you don’t get too adventurous. Kindly don’t befriend strangers and dial 100 once you find yourself in unanticipated trouble. Don’t loiter around alone without reason during late nights in dark isolated places. Drinking and driving or drug abuse in public places is a punishable offence here.
16. What shopping I can do in Rajasthan?
Rajasthan is very popular for its local dyed fabric like bandhani, meenakari jewellery, carpets and durries, Rajasthani handmade quilts, mojari's(shoes/jutti), Rajasthani paintings, blue pottery craft, wooden furniture and mirror work. One can also opt for marble and stone carved items and terracotta. Rajasthan is also popular for Bikaneri namkeen and some sweets like Ghevar, Churma ladoo, Mawa Kachori, Moong dal halwa and doodhiya kheench.
17. How do I get the medication in Rajasthan in case of necessity?
You can go to any government or private hospital in case of a medical emergency. You can always call 24*7 free ambulance service 108.
