Local musician | India
FROM: USD $2,995 pp

PRIVATE TOUR: Delight your senses in colourful Rajasthan on this classical itinerary of the North. Visit the famous Taj Mahal, spot a tiger in Ranthambore, discover opulent palaces and explore ancient forts - all this whilst lapping up legends of the Rajputs!

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Trip Highlights

Old and New Delhi - The magnificent Red Fort, India's largest mosque Jama Masjid, and Gandhi's crematorium Raj Ghat
Fatehpur Sikri - An ancient abandoned Mughal city
The Pink City of Jaipur - The lofty Amber Fort, the very regal City Palace and the ancient observatory of Jantar Mantar
The spectacular Taj Mahal - India's most famous monument in all its glory at sunset
Ranthambore National Park - Beautiful Indian wildlife and keep your eyes pealed for tigers!
Udaipur - An oasis of cool by Lake Pichola

Included

Breakfast daily, 1 lunches and 2 dinners
Touring, excursions and game drives as per itinerary
Travel by jeep to the Amber Fort in Jaipur
Services of English-speaking Indian specialist guides for all included sight-seeing
2 economy class flights: Jaipur to Udaipur and Udaipur to Delhi
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 11
10 nights SUPERIOR hotels. STANDARD and DELUXE hotel options are also available upon request. Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
Boat cruise on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
3 game drives in Ranthambore National Park
Entrance fees and game park permits at all included sights
Train journey Bharatpur to Ranthambore on the Kota Jan Shatabdi Express (2nd class air-conditioned seater)
All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern Chauffeur driven air-conditioned vehicles (game drives are not air-conditioned)

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Itinerary

Day 1

Delhi

Once you arrive into Delhi, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Overnight: Delhi

Day 2

Old Delhi

This morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi taking in the impressive Red Fort - dating back to India’s Mughal period; Jama Masjid mosque - the final architectural extravagance of Emperor Shah Jahan and the colourful, if crowded, Chandni Chowk bazaar. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of New Delhi. Offering a real contrast to the congestion of Old Delhi, open and relatively streamlined New Delhi was built as the imperial capital of India by the British.

Highlights include the majestic India Gate, Rajpath and bustling Connaught Place. A visit is also made to Qutab Minar, a massive tower built to proclaim the arrival of Islam in India in the 11th century and a carpet emporium.
Overnight: Delhi  |  Breakfast

Day 3

Agra

Delhi - Agra. Today, journey to Agra, once capital of India under the Mughals. We take an exotic horsecart or rickshaw ride to the legendary Taj Mahal. Built entirely of white marble it has no peers. Witness first-hand, the efforts Emperor Shah Jahan went to in constructing the immense mausoleum, stunningly studded with semi-precious stones for his beloved wife, Mumtaz. Visit Agra Fort, which has some of the finest Mughal buildings in India behind its walls, followed by a tour of a marble craftshop.
Overnight: Agra  |  Breakfast

Day 4

Ranthambore National Park

Agra - Bharatpur - Ranthambore. This morning tour and explore the fascinating former Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar’s vision in red sandstone. Early afternoon board the train Kota Jan Shatabdi Express (air conditioned chair car) to Sawai Madhopur station and onward transfer to Ranthambore National Park. The remainder of the afternoon at leisure.
Overnight: Ranthambore National Park  |  Breakfast, Dinner

Day 5

Ranthambore National Park

Ranthambore National Park is one of the prime examples of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts in Rajasthan. Sprawling across an area of some 1334 sq. kms, Ranthambore is scenically beautiful. Set amidst a landscape of hills, lakes and rivers, the park boasts an impressive 10th century fort. The park terrain fluctuates between impregnable forests and open bush land. The entire forest is peppered with ruined pavilions and small domed, Mughal kiosks known as chhatris. In addition to the Bengal tiger, Ranthambore is home to wild boar, nilgai, sambar deer and a variety of birds. Tiger spottings are more common in the morning or late afternoon, especially if hunting or tending to their young. Venture on morning and afternoon game drives in shared jeeps or Canters.
Overnight: Ranthambore National Park  |  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Jaipur

Ranthambore - Jaipur. Indulge with a final game drive this morning before our afternoon transfer to UNESCO-listed Jaipur. Jaipur is affectionately known as the ‘Pink City’ as Maharaja Ram Singh had all of the Old City painted a welcoming pink in 1876 to herald a visit by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), it is also the bustling capital of the state of Rajasthan.
Overnight: Jaipur  |  Breakfast

Day 7

Jaipur

This morning, travel beyond Jaipur to the 16th century Amber Fort. a jeep transports us to the lofty fort, where we’ll enjoy a tour of this Rajput extravaganza. Later in the afternoon we tour the City Palace, which boasts an interesting museum of regal attire and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory. The 18th century observatory is the largest and best preserved of five observatories built by the astronomer prince, Jai Singh II. He had the huge stone structures built to measure time, chart the declination of celestial bodies and predict eclipses. The observatory complex is remarkably fascinating.

Jaipur is additionally renowned for its wonderful silks, saris and intricate beading. This evening there is time to shop in the colouful local markets or visit a tailor. Good quality tailors are very capable of whipping up European-style clothing and other garments meeting your specification, at a fraction of prices charged for tailoring in the West. Also, most will often deliver your freshly sewn garments to your door.
Overnight: Jaipur  |  Breakfast

Days 8-9

Udaipur

Jaipur - Udaipur. Take a mid-morning flight south to Udaipur, which was founded in 1568 by Maharana Udai Singh II. An oasis of cool, with its massive and Venetian-like appearance, Udaipur is one of the most romantic towns in Rajasthan. A favourite amongst the wealthy and the elite, Udaipur is full of palaces and temples. Spend the afternoon at leisure enjoying our wonderful hotel facilities. On Day 9, you'll enjoy a cruise on Lake Pichola, plus touring of the imposing City Palace, a vision in soft yellow stone on the northeast promontory with breathtaking views of the lake. The City Palace is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan.

Free time to explore the palace or perhaps shop for colourful Rajasthani arts and crafts and Indian spices.
Overnight: Udaipur  |  Breakfast x 2

Day 10

Flight to Delhi

Udaipur - Delhi. Departure transfer to the airport for our morning flight to Delhi. The afternoon is free for you to relax by the hotel pool and bar or consider venturing out to further explore this vibrant city.
Overnight: Delhi  |  Breakfast

Day 11

Delhi

Hotel check-out and included onward transfer to airport.

If you'd like to extend your stay, we offer a variety of hotels, short stays and add-ons for you to choose from. Please read our best places to visit or best things to see each month for suggested places to visit on your holiday. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, please let us know so we can accommodate your request.

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Prices & Dates

Prices shown are per person when there are 2 persons sharing a room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The 'Single Room' price is applicable when a single room is required. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply.

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Single Room
USD $2995
USD $4015

In Brief

Range
Trip Type
Starts
Delhi
Ends
Delhi
Departs
Any day of the year
Hotel Rating
Our rating: Superior
Tour Guide
Yes - for all included sightseeing
Meals
Breakfast: 10, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 2
Visiting
Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Jaipur, Udaipur, Old Delhi
Countries
The Taj Mahal reflected in the water in Agra
Ranthambore tiger in tree - New Web Image - On the Go Tours
Udaipur - New Web Image - On the Go Tours

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