Princely Rajasthan is full of lavish palaces, colourful temples and ancient forts, set to the backdrop of desert, mountains and picturesque lakes. This is a journey exploring these cultural treasures, travelling through fantastic scenery and learning a little about Indian culture with visits to markets and villages along the way.
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Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Hans Plaza Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Hans Plaza Hotel
In the centre of Delhi, this modern hotel offers well-appointed rooms, most with views over the city. The two dining options have international cuisine. Due to its location at Connaught Place, it’s an excellent place to stay in India’s capital.
Day 2:
Delhi
Take a tour of Old Delhi, including the Jama Masjid mosque and an exciting rickshaw ride through the town’s frenetic streets.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Hans Plaza Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Hans Plaza Hotel
In the centre of Delhi, this modern hotel offers well-appointed rooms, most with views over the city. The two dining options have international cuisine. Due to its location at Connaught Place, it’s an excellent place to stay in India’s capital.
Day 3:
Tour of Delhi
New Delhi was the creation of the British Raj in the 1930s. You will visit the major sights including the elegant parliament buildings designed by Edward Lutyens and famous landmarks such as India Gate, the Rajpath, Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. After your sightseeing, take a train to Agra.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Mansingh Palace Included meals: Breakfast
Mansingh Palace
The Mansingh Palace is a delightful hotel, named after Rajput Emperor Sawai Mansingh. Centrally located in Agra, the property offers a swimming pool and health club, large restaurant and bar, lawn tennis and squash courts. Rooms are tastefully decorated and a good size.
Day 4:
Taj Mahal
Take a rickshaw ride to the Taj Mahal at sunrise and discover Agra’s fort.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Mansingh Palace Included meals: Breakfast
Mansingh Palace
The Mansingh Palace is a delightful hotel, named after Rajput Emperor Sawai Mansingh. Centrally located in Agra, the property offers a swimming pool and health club, large restaurant and bar, lawn tennis and squash courts. Rooms are tastefully decorated and a good size.
Day 5:
Jaipur
After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, stopping at the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. On your arrival at the ‘Pink City’, you’ll visit the lavish and well-preserved City Palace with its fine collection of textiles, costumes and armoury, and 17th century observatory with a sundial 30metres high.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Alsisar Haveli Included meals: Breakfast
Alsisar Haveli
This restored family ‘haveli’ (mansion) is tucked away in the heart of Jaipur’s Pink City. The rooms are still very much like those used by the royals of Alsisar with antique furniture and intricately carved poster beds.
Day 6:
Amber Fort
Take an elephant ride to Amber Fort, which is on the outskirts of Jaipur. There are magnificent views from the top. Afterwards, continue to the Hawa Mahal, a magnificent five-story structure.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Alsisar Haveli Included meals: Breakfast
Alsisar Haveli
This restored family ‘haveli’ (mansion) is tucked away in the heart of Jaipur’s Pink City. The rooms are still very much like those used by the royals of Alsisar with antique furniture and intricately carved poster beds.
Day 7:
Pushkar
After an early morning breakfast in hotel, drive to the holy town of Pushkar. Here, you’ll visit the only Brahma temple in India, the Savitri temple, and Pushkar’s three sacred lakes.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Jagat Palace Included meals: Breakfast
Jagat Palace
Jagat Palace Hotel is has a backdrop of the Thar Desert and Snake Mountain, with views from your room. All rooms are air-conditioned. You can relax at the hotel with a massage, in the Jacuzzi or swimming pool, and enjoy international cuisine at the hotel’s two restaurants.
Day 8:
Bikaner
Today, you depart for Bikaner. Upon arrival, there’s time to enjoy a city tour including Junagadh Fort, a massive fort with a 986m wall, 37 bastions and two entrances. Next you will visit Bhand Sagar Jain Temple. Dating back to the 16th century, the temples are beautifully carved and the walls are covered with intricate religious pictures.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Lalgarh Palace Included meals: Breakfast
Lalgarh Palace
Lalgarh Palace is an imposing, yet graceful, red sandstone building, with rooms set around beautiful landscaped gardens. Facilities include a swimming pool and tennis courts, and rooms are tasteful with mini-bar.
Day 9:
Jaisalmer
Drive to Jaiselmer and check-in to your hotel. This afternoon, there’s time to look around the colourful, lively local market.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Gorbandh Palace Included meals: Breakfast
Gorbandh Palace
This is a heritage hotel with many of the traditionally decorated rooms having balconies overlooking the grounds. Facilities include a swimming pool, health club, restaurant and bar.
Day 10:
Jain temple visit
After breakfast, visit the Jain temples of the Sonar Quila, where there is also a museum displaying a rich collection of robes and artefacts from the royal family of Jaisalmer. You’ll also visit the Patwaon ki haveli and Gadisar Lake.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Gorbandh Palace Included meals: Breakfast
Gorbandh Palace
This is a heritage hotel with many of the traditionally decorated rooms having balconies overlooking the grounds. Facilities include a swimming pool, health club, restaurant and bar.
Day 11:
Jodhpur
Continue your adventure with a journey to Jodhpur, an imperial city located at the edge of the Thar Desert. En-route you will see locals in the typical dress of Rajasthan; women wear colourful long skirts and men with different colour turbans.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Bal Samand Garden Retreat Included meals: Breakfast
Bal Samand Garden Retreat
This small heritage hotel has charming rooms, each with their own terrace, set among the estate’s gardens. The large garden restaurant offers international cuisine and other facilities include a pool, Ayurvedic health spa, coffee shop and bar.
Day 12:
Meherangarh For
Today you have a tour of the imposing Meherangarh Fort and also explore Jodhpur's markets. The majestic Meherangarh Fort is built across the top of a steep escarpment 125m above the plains below. It has a huge, sheer drop to the south where it overlooks the city and the desert plains below.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Bal Samand Garden Retreat Included meals: Breakfast
Bal Samand Garden Retreat
This small heritage hotel has charming rooms, each with their own terrace, set among the estate’s gardens. The large garden restaurant offers international cuisine and other facilities include a pool, Ayurvedic health spa, coffee shop and bar.
Day 13:
Narlai
After breakfast, head south to Narlai. En-route you will visit the intricately carved Jain temples at Ranakpur. You’ll arrive in time to explore the city – maybe climbing up to the huge rock that dominates the town for wonderful views.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Rawla Narlai Included meals: Breakfast
Rawla Narlai
The Rawa Narlai in rural Rajasthan is equidistant between Jodphur and Udaipur. This 17th century fortress is lodged high on a hill in the shadows of a granite mountain, and provides a homely welcome.
Day 14:
Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur, visiting Kumbalgarh’s imposing 15th century fort en-route – it’s one of the finest examples of defensive architecture in Rajasthan. You’ll also have a chance to stop and chat to local villagers and farmers to learn more about their lifestyle and work.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace Included meals: Breakfast
The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace
The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace is a former guesthouse to prime ministers and princes. The hotel has been restored to reflect its history and also tell a little about Indian culture and local area. Rooms are extremely comfortable and there’s a restaurant offering al fresco dining and an open kitchen.
Day 15:
Udaipur
Known as the Venice of the East, Udaipur is a city of lakes. The ruling Maharaja still resides in the impressive City Palace which towers above Lake Pichola and the seemingly floating Lake Palace. You’ll visit the City Palace, Sahelion ki Bari and take an evening lake cruise on Lake Pichola.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace Included meals: Breakfast
The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace
The Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace is a former guesthouse to prime ministers and princes. The hotel has been restored to reflect its history and also tell a little about Indian culture and local area. Rooms are extremely comfortable and there’s a restaurant offering al fresco dining and an open kitchen.
Day 16:
Fly to Delhi
Fly to Delhi for your flight to the UK.
Overnight Comfortable Hotel (H++)
in Hans Plaza Hotel Included meals: Breakfast
Hans Plaza Hotel
In the centre of Delhi, this modern hotel offers well-appointed rooms, most with views over the city. The two dining options have international cuisine. Due to its location at Connaught Place, it’s an excellent place to stay in India’s capital.
