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Heritage Rajasthan Highlights
Unique heritage hotels, fantastic hospitality and some of the finest forts and palaces in India.
Duration: 12 days
Location: Rajasthan
Highlights: The Taj Mahal, Pink City, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
Price: £2,461pp
Enquire Now!A wonderful collection of unique heritage properties offering fantastic hospitality, this 12 night private tour through the highlights of Rajasthan includes some of the finest palaces & forts in India, bustling city markets, the Taj Mahal, jeep safaris in the Rajasthani countryside and sundowners looking over the romantic lake city of Udaipur.
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: UK to Delhi
Fly overnight from the UK to Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi
On arrival you will be met by your driver/guide and transferred in your private vehicle to the south of Delhi where you will spend 2 nights at Thikana, an owner run gem with first class hospitality, a quiet location and cosy home away from home atmosphere.
Days 3: Delhi
This morning you will be collected by your driver and a specialist Delhi guide for your private tour of New and Old Delhi, including the Jama Masjid (one of the largest mosques in India), a rickshaw ride through the bustling markets of Chandni Chowk and the impressive Humayun’s Tomb.
Day 4: Delhi to Agra
An early start today as you head to the railway station to board the Gatiman Express 2 hours south to Agra. You will be met the other end by your driver and with a local specialist Agra guide you will visit the impressive Agra Fort and one of the most iconic monuments in the world, the stunning Taj Mahal. You will then continue to the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri to enjoy Sunset before heading to Bharatpur to spend 2 nights at The Bagh, an elegant 23 room heritage property set in a peaceful 200 year old orchard.
Day 5: Bharatpur
This morning you will enjoy a guided rickshaw tour of the Keoladeo Ghana National Park, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in India. You will then return to The Bagh for a relaxing afternoon in the gardens, a dip in the pool and maybe even a spa treatment.
Day 6: Bharatpur to Jaipur
Today you will continue west to Jaipur, the Pink City and capital of Rajasthan, to spend 2 nights at Dera Mandawa, a converted Haveli with 9 beautiful suites offering wonderful Rajasthani hospitality from the owner, Thakur Durga Singh, and his family.
Day 7: Jaipur
This morning you will be collected by your driver and a specialist Jaipur guide for your private tour of Jaipur, including the City Palace, the fascinating observatory Jantar Mantar, the Hawa Mahal and one of the finest forts in Rajasthan, Amber Fort. There are plenty of wonderful sights in Jaipur. Talk to us about the different options.
Day 8: Jaipur to Jodhpur
A long drive today as you continue west through Rajasthan to the shimmering Blue City of Jodhpur where you will continue your adventure with 2 nights at the stunning Pal Haveli, the Mughal Palace of three generations of nobles.
Day 9: Jodhpur
This morning you will be collected by your driver and a specialist Jodhpur guide for your private tour of Jodhpur, including a walking tour of the Clock Tower market, the Jaswant Thada cenotaph and one of the finest forts in India, Mehrangarh Fort. Feeling adventurous?? Ask us for more info on the Zip Wire adventure around the fort!
Day 10: Jodhpur to Jojawar
Heading south into the countryside you will drive to the village of Jojawar to spend 1 night at Rawla Jojawar, a wonderful garrison fort which has been lovingly restored and converted into a unique heritage hotel which is now run by the same family who have occupied the fort since 1780. You can explore the surrounding village by foot, jeep or horseback.
Day 11: Jojawar to Udaipur
Continuing south today you will stop for a tour of the stunning Ranakpur Jain Temples before continuing to the beautiful lake city of Udaipur to end your adventure with 2 nights at the Kankarwa Haveli, a family-run heritage haveli built within the Old City walls with fantastic lake views – the rooftop restaurant is a great spot for Sundowners!
Day 12: Udaipur
This morning you will be collected by your driver and a specialist Udaipur guide for your private tour of Udaipur, including the City Palace, beautiful gardens of Saheliyon-ki-Bari and the Jagdish Temple. You will also have time this afternoon to explore the winding streets of the old town.
Day 13: Udaipur to UK
After one last lake-view morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your short flight back to Delhi. On arrival you will connect with your onward flight to the UK.
Welcome Home (with endless adventures in Asia you can always go again!)
Aerial view of Jama Masjid and Old Delhi
The intricate design of the Taj Mahal, Agra
The Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Jaipur
One of the incredible rooms in Dera Mandawa, Jaipur
Mehrangarh Fort, one of the finest in India!
The Blue City, Jodhpur
Lake Pichola & the Lake Palace, Udaipur
This Rajasthan holiday idea costs from £2,461pp and includes – International flights (price based on London), all accommodation on a sharing basis, 11 nights B&B, a private Toyota Innova vehicle with driver/guide for the duration of your trip, local specialist guides in each city and all entrance fees (as outlined above).
Sundowner raw footage
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