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Rajasthan, a multi-faceted word – of colours, culture, architecture, nature, people, arts, crafts, wildlife, turbans, bangles, music, dance – is the largest state of the Republic of India. Rajasthan reaches out to most of the Great Indian Desert also known as Thar desert, the great Aravallis nestles the only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu, the tow national tiger reserves stretch across Rathambore and Sariska.

For all its worth, for all its charm, for all its history, Rajasthan continues to be a frequently visited destination in India. But the Blue Yonder, wants to offer a different Rajasthan tour to its guests. A Rajasthan full of stories, myths and legends, led by the people who know it best – a    window into the lives of people living there.

The ancient Indian way of life is reflected in their art, music and architecture. There is a versatile range of folk culture, tradition and rituals which differs from village to village which carries on to date. These practices can be overwhelming, mesmerizing and rare. Deep rooted in classical music, the lyrics speak of day to day existence, memories of what was and dreams they aspire.   From the Ghoomar dance of Udaipur to the Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer to traditional puppetry of Jaipur to the terracotta pottery in Pokaran to the leather work and coloured block prints.. a brimful of arts and crafts. You are not just a consumer or a customer when you travel with The Blue Yonder, you see how your souvenir was made, you learn a few dance steps, you understand the songs and stories, you learn to pull the strings of the puppet… you are not an outsider when you leave Rajasthan.

Rajasthan will never allow you save a penny. You really will shop till you drop. The colourful garments filled with mirror work and intricate embroidery, bells, carved wooden accessories, jewellery, antiques and what not. You'll be so inspired - you might spend more shipping them back to where you stay! The Blue Yonder ensures that the money you spend on all your shopping goes directly to the people who made it.

Heritage walks, fort trails, haveli hopping is unavoidable. You'll see the entire colourwheel of architecture spin across the state. The Blue Yonder allows you to experience the different shades of Rajasthan through its unique, responsible and experiential tours – the desert side, the greener side, the colourful side, the real sides.

The Blue Yonder promotes responsible tourism in rajasthan in a sustainable way that is economically, ecologically and socially just. When you travel next time to India and plan to either take a golden triangle tour, or tour the length and breadth of rajasthan deserts, havelis, forts and lakes, ensure that you have selected a tour operator who promotes responsible tourism by offering you accommodations that employ and pay fair wages to local community people, buy local produce and have taken steps to promote renewable energy alternatives and water conservation.