Exotic Rajasthan Group Tour 16 Day

On arrival in Delhi you will be taken to The Claridges for a two night stay. This evening a welcome dinner is arranged in a traditional setting.

Accommodation: The Claridges, Delhi

Meals Included: Dinner

Your morning tour of Old Delhi includes Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat – a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and a rickshaw ride around the bazaars of Chandni Chowk. After lunch explore New Delhi, including the architecturally fascinating Lutyens buildings and the iconic India Gate, Qutub Minar and Humayun’s Tomb.

Accommodation: The Claridges*, Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning the tour takes you to Mandawa for an overnight stay at Vivaana Culture Haveli, a tastefully restored mansion. An important stop on the trade route between China and the Middle East, Mandawa was a prosperous town where rich merchants built beautiful mansions to show off their wealth. In the afternoon explore the grand havelis (mansions), with their colourful murals and wall paintings.

Approximate travel time and distance: 5 – 6 hours, 255 kms

Accommodation: Vivaana Culture Haveli, Mandawa

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today the adventure continues to the fortified city of Bikaner and the Narendra Bhawan, a beautiful royal palace. Your afternoon tour includes the Junagarh Fort and its museum followed by the nearby camel breeding farm.

Approximate travel time and distance: 3 – 4 hours, 193 kms

Accommodation: Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast we head south west into the Thar Desert and the medieval town of Jaisalmer for a two night stay at Suryagarh.

Approximate travel time and distance: 4 – 5 hours, 331 kms

Accommodation: Suryagarh,  Jaisalmer

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning’s sightseeing begins at Jaisalmer Fort, also known as the Golden Fort due to its distinctive golden hued stones. Situated on top of Trikuta Hills, the Fort offers amazing views of the desert. Your tour continues with visits to the intricately carved havelis, Jain temples and the sacred Gadisar tank. Then at sunset experience a spectacular camel ride across the dunes.

Accommodation: Suryagarh*, Jaisalmer

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we drive to the village of Rohet, near Jodhpur for an overnight stay at Rohetgarh, a heritage palace hotel. The afternoon sightseeing of Jodhpur includes the Jaswant Thada and the imposing Meherangarh Fort.

Approximate travel time and distance: 5 – 6 hours, 317 kms

Accommodation: Rohet Garh, Rohet

Meals Included: Breakfast

The first stop this morning is Ranakpur, to see the intricately carved Jain Temple complex. After lunch in the pleasant surroundings of Maharani Bagh orchards, the scenic drive continues on to the romantic city of Udaipur. Stay for the next two nights at Trident Hotel*, close to Lake Pichola.

Approximate travel time and distance: 4 – 5 hours, 214 kms

Accommodation: Trident Hotel, Udaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Your morning city sightseeing includes the City Palace, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-ki-Bari, a garden built for the Maids of Honour. In the afternoon enjoy a relaxing boat ride on Lake Pichola for magnificent views of stately buildings against the backdrop of Aravalli Range.

Accommodation: Trident Hotel*, Udaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today the tours continues to Bijaipur, a charming Rajasthani village for two nights at Fort Barli – a delightful fort palace hotel. The afternoon is free to explore this 16th century fort and its beautiful surroundings.

Approximate travel time and distance: 4 – 5 hours, 245 kms

Accommodation: Fort Barli, Barli

Meals Included: Breakfast

You have a full day of leisure to explore the colourful village and its markets. A bullock car ride through the village or n early morning birding tour are also available.

Accommodation: Fort Barli, Barli

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast we leave Barli for Jaipur and two nights at the splendid Samode Haveli, the city residence of the Samode royal family. The afternoon is free to explore this vibrant ‘Pink City’.

Approximate travel time and distance: : 4 hours, 185 kms

Accommodation: Samode Haveli, Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today’s city tour starts at Hawa Mahal, the ‘Palace of Winds’, before visiting the magnificent hilltop Amer (Amber) Fort. Here you can explore the Fort’s extensive apartments decorated with murals and mosaics. After lunch the tour continues with the Jantar Mantar observatory, the City Palace and Museum.

Accommodation: Samode Haveli*, Jaipur

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our next destination is Bharatpur and a visit to the famous bird sanctuary. After lunch in a manor house we continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar, and then onto Agra. Stay overnight at the ITC Mughal.

Approximate travel time and distance: 4 – 5 hours, 238 kms

Accommodation: ITC Mughal, Agra

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

A highlight of today’s tour is a visit to the Taj Mahal at sunrise. This is followed by breakfast at the hotel and a visit to the iconic 16th century sandstone Agra Fort.  In the afternoon we drive to Delhi for an overnight stay at Pride Plaza Aerocity.

Approximate travel time and distance: 3 – 4 hours, 223 kms

Accommodation: Pride Plaza Aerocity, Delhi

Meals Included: Breakfast

You will be transferred to the airport for your return or onward flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Goa (5 days):

On day 16 fly from Delhi to Goa and transfer to the resort hotel of your choice for a five-night stay. Enjoy relaxing in the sun before flying home on day 21.