Royal Rajasthan

Trip highlights

1. The Taj Mahal at Agra.
2. The Pink City of Jaipur.
3. The desert city of Jaisalmer.
4. The impressive Jain temples of Ranakpur.
5. Some amazing accommodation options in heritage hotels and palaces.

Itinerary

1. Day 1:
   Arrive in Delhi. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Stay in The Claridges.
2. Day 2:
   A tour of Delhi will be arranged for the morning, driving to the small town of Samode in the afternoon to stay in Samode Palace.
3. Day 3:
   A free day to relax or explore Samode and the surrounding countryside.
4. Day 4:
   Leave Samode early in the morning to drive to Khimsar, with the chance to visit the rural communities along the way. Stay in Khimsar Fort.
5. Day 5:
   Spend the morning exploring Khimsar, continuing by road to the desert city of Jaisalmer in the afternoon. Stay in Fort Rajwada..
6. Day 6:
   A full day tour of Jaisalmer and the nearby sand dunes will be arranged for today.
7. Day 7:
   Drive from Jaisalmer to the small town of Rohet, about 45 minutes from Joghpur to stay in Rohetgarh. Spend the afternoon relaxing or exploring the local community. 
8. Day 8:
   A full day's tour of Jodhpur and the surrounding Bishnoi villages will be arranged for today, returning to Rohetgarh in the afternoon.
9. Day 9:
   Drive to Ranakpur in the morning with time to explore the beautiful Jain temples before continuing to Udaipur to stay in Fateh Prakesh with the City Palace complex.
10. Day 10:
    A full days tour of Udaipur including a boat trip on Lake Pichola will be arranged for today.
11. Day 11: 
    Leave Udaipur in the morning for the bumpy but scenic drive to Bhainsrogarh, with the opportunity to visit the vast fort at Chittorgarh on the way. Stay in Bhainsrogarh Fort. 
12. Day 12:
    A free day to relax or explore the villages and temples around Bhainsrogarh.
13. Day 13:
    Drive from Bhainsrogarh to Jaipur, visiting Bundi en route. Stay in Samode Haveli.
14. Day 14:
    A full day tour of Jaipur and nearby Amber will be arranged for today.
15. Day 15:
    Drive to Agra, visiting Fatehpur Sikri en route. After checking into the Trident Hotel, visit the Taj Mahal at sunset.
16. Day 16:
    Return to the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then spend the day exploring the Red Fort and Baby Taj before driving back to Delhi for a final night in the Claridges.
17. Day 17:
    You will be taken to the airport in time for your flight home.

Price

Our trips are tailor made for you and prices vary according to the accommodation used and time of year. As a guide price using the accommodation shown this itinerary would cost from £2,455 per person, based on two people sharing a twin/double room.

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Duration and details

17 days

Is it for you?

This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. Some of the drives can be long and bumpy, but the scenery is beautiful and you can stop as much as you want to take photos and explore on the way.

Best times to go

The best time to travel is around October to mid-April. The monsoons season is normally from June to September. The temperature should range from a low of about 22°C to a high of 32°C.

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Included

Guided tours of Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur and Agra, all transport in private air conditioned vehicle; all accommodation in double/twin room on a bed and breakfast basis; all entrance fees.

Getting there

Flights from London to Delhi cost in the region of £550 to £700 per person.

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