Royal Rajasthan

Day 1-2: Meet in Delhi

Enjoy a tour of Old and New Delhi, including Red Fort, Gates of India, Qutab Minar, and a rikshaw ride through the fascinating market in Old Delhi.

Day 3-4: Udaipur

Visit the lovely lakeside capital of Mewar, Udaipur is a quaint town with cobblestone streets, plentiful bazaars, marble palaces, lakeside gardens, havelis and art galleries. This is is the city of lakes, palaces and gardens. Experience a sunset boat rise on Lake Pichola. Visit the City Palace, the Crystal Gallery and the Museum of Rajasthan

Day 4-5: Ranakpur Temples - Naralai

Visit the magnificent Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 1439, surrounded by tangled forests with monkeys abounding in the courtyard. Enjoy lunch at the Maharaja's Mango Orchard en route to serene Udaipur. Visit Naralai, an enchanting village amidst dramatic boulders and ancient temples.

Day 6-7: Jodhpur - Manvar

Tour of Jodhpur, including the 15th century Mehrangarh Fort perched majestically on a high hill. Browse the bazaars with abundant traditional crafts.
Explore Indian desert life, culture and landscape of breathtaking beauty. It offers a stark contrast to the desert experience.

Day 8-9: Jaisalmer - Desert Festival

Enjoy the Desert Festival, a 3 day extravaganza of color, music and festivity, held at the golden city of Jaisalmer. Be dazzled by this mystical town in the Thar Desert. A pleasant walk around the the daunting 12th century Jaisalmer Fort, lavishly decorated hugel havelis and ancient Jain Temples. Sunset camel ride in the sand dunes.

Day 10-11: Khimsar - Naguar - Pushkar

Visit the 15th century Khimsar Fort. Visit Naguary, this ancient, heavily fortified desert city. Visit Pushkar, a holy town that surrounds a holy lake. We shall walk through the town to the famous Brahma Temple and meet at the main ghat, steps leading into the lake with locals drumming as the sun sets.

Day 12-14: Jaipur

A full exploration of Jaipur, built in the 1720s and popularly known as the Pink City, includes the City Palace complex, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and Jal Mahal (Water Palace). We also visit 11th century Amber, the ancient kingdom of Jaipur, and the quaint Samode Village with its ornate Palace.
Enroute, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the capital of the Great Mughul Empire from 1570 to 1586, a unique architectural concept.

Day 15: Agra - Delhi

Visit the famous Taj Mahal and the red sandstone Agra Fort. Meet the descendants of the original artists who worked on the in lay marble technique. Later drive to Delhi.

Transfer to hotel near airport for flight home.

Trip Length

Feb Tour: 15 days trip begins and ends in Delhi
Nov Tour: 18 days trip begins and ends in Delhi

Dates

October 27-November 13, 2022 with Pushkar Camel Fair & Leopard Camp
February 2-16, 2023 with Jaisalmer Desert Fair

Land Cost

Nov 2022: $4780 per person based on minimum 4 people; Single Room Supplement: $1516
Single Room Discount: 2 single room supplements on first come basis if group size is 6 people.

Feb 2023 TBA

Accommodations

5-star, heritage & palace hotels

Group Size

6-12 guests

Included Meals

All breakfasts 7 lunches, 9 dinners

Reading List

Suggested Reading - Rajasthan
Suggested Reading - India General

Trip Preparations

Trip Preparations