DESCRIPTION:

Discover the main highlights of North India and Rajasthan, including the Taj Mahal, Meherangarh Fort, and ending your trip at Udaipur.

 

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Accommodation for 14 nights (on a twin-sharing basis)

• Meals: Breakfast in all destinations

• All internal flights on economy class (If any)

• All standard and special activities throughout the trip

• All airport and hotel transfers

• An air-conditioned Vehicle with chauffeur throughout your travel in India

• Flexible sightseeing with an English-speaking, Private Local Tour Guide in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur

• All entrance fees and activities when accompanied by our tour guide

• Your Trip Coordinator: a 24/7 point of contact, supporting you during your trip

• Fees and taxes.

 

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES

• Walking tour of Old Delhi with Rickshaw ride.

• Spend most of the nights in beautiful Heritage hotels & experience the real luxury.

• Evening cultural dance performance at Kalakriti Agra

• Visit beautiful Abhaneri Stepwell enroot Jaipur with camel cart ride (Seasonal).

• Elephant ride at Amber fort, Jaipur

• Folk dance performance at Jaipur hotel.

• Spend time in luxury palaces now converted into hotels.

• Bird watching at Chhatra Sagar

• Spice market tour of Jodhpur

• Romantic sunset cruise at Lake Pichola, Udaipur.

 

OUR TIPS:

Your best friend is your Driver who will be with you throughout the trip, avoid commission shopping - politely saying NO to the guide will work. Exploring Food and culture will be your best memory. 

Do not forget to tip your driver in the end.

 

ITINERARY

 

Day 01:- Arrive Delhi

Fly overnight to Delhi. You will be met on arrival in Delhi and be and taken to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure if you would like to explore then why not head to Lodi Gardens, a relaxing place to enjoy Delhi`s green spaces and uncover Mughal tombs.

 

Day  02:-  Delhi

Your private guided tour of the capital today highlights the remarkable contrast between Old and New Delhi. Your excursion includes the Jama Masjid, the largest Friday mosque in India. From here we suggest a walk in the heart of Old Delhi - a great way to absorb the sights and sounds. You will also see the monumental buildings set along wide boulevards of Lutyens` New Delhi, including India Gate and the President`s residence.

 

Day 03:-  Delhi  - Agra

This morning you will rise early and drive to Agra. Here you will enjoy a guided tour of the city, including a visit to the legendary Taj Mahal, built as a memorial to the wife of Shah Jehan. You will also see the Red Fort, where Shah Jehan spent the last few years of his life imprisoned here by his son, looking across the Yamuna River at his accomplished Taj Mahal, and I`tma-ud-daulah, sometimes known as the "Baby Taj". In the late afternoon head to Metah Bagh for a wonderful view of the Taj Mahal at sunset.

 

Day 04:-  Agra - Jaipur

Drive from Agra to Jaipur stopping en route to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the enigmatic and beautiful deserted capital of Emperor Akbar which was abandoned when water supplies dried up.

 

Day 05:-  Jaipur

Full day sightseeing in and around the `Pink City` of Jaipur. In the morning you will visit the magnificent Amber Palace with your guide. Capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs until 1727, this fort complex can be ascended on elephant back and there are great views from the top. Later, back in Jaipur, you will discover the treasures of the City Palace which houses an important museum, the intricate facade of The Palace of the Winds, and the fascinating observatory.

 

Day 06:- Jaipur - Chhatra Sagar

Head into rural Rajasthan to Chhatra Sagar. The afternoon is free to relax and enjoy the camp`s stunning setting.

 

Day 07:-  Chhatra Sagar

Today you can explore the small village, seeing small-town life in India which is away from the usual tourist trail. Nearby to the reservoir, there is a wonderful 7th-century temple and an old Aodhi (hunting tower), which is now used for birdwatching. There is a variety of wildlife, in particular antelope and birds of prey.

Things to do while at Chhatra Sagar:

• Birdwatching at Chhatrasagar. Capture the feathered residents of a seasonal wetland. Chhatra Sagar.

• Village Walks & Jeep Safaris. Tap into the routine & rhythms of Rajasthan's desert folk. Chhatra Sagar.

 

Day 08:- Chhatra Sagar - Jodhpur

This morning you will leave the countryside behind and continue by road to Jodhpur. The afternoon is at leisure.

 

Day 09:-  Jodhpur

Today you have a tour of the imposing Meherangarh Fort, which has been restored to an excellent standard and also explore Jodhpur`s markets. The afternoon is at leisure.

 

Day 10:- Jodhpur – Deogarh

Majestic royalty revisited! Deogarh was a feudal estate in Mewar, the premier state of Rajasthan. Their chieftains were titled Rawat's (feudal barons) and their estates were called ‘thikanas’. The thikana of Deogarh lies on the border of Mewar, Marwar, and Merwara and is an authentic Rajasthani village experience.

 

Day 11:- Deogarh - Narlai

Head south to Narlai. En-route, you will visit the beautiful Jain Temples at Ranakpur which have been intricately carved and offer a tranquil stop.

 

Day 12:- Narlai

At leisure today, there are plenty of excursions to explore this small town and if you are feeling active you can climb up to the huge rock that dominates the town for wonderful views. Also, you can opt for optional activities like Leopard Safari in Narlai, and Stepwell Dinner at Narlai Step Well. We certainly suggest the Leopard Safari tour, as it is worth it.

 

Day 13:- Narlai - Udaipur

Continue south by road traveling through the scenic Aravalli Hills to Udaipur.

 

Day 14:- Udaipur

This morning you have a tour of the vast City Palace, Udaipur`s narrow and charming streets, and the relaxing Sahelyon ki Bari gardens. The afternoon is at leisure.

 

Day 15: - Udaipur – Delhi (Fly)

An early start, you will fly to Delhi before connecting to your return flight arriving home the same day.