DAY - 1
FLY TO DELHI :
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Delhi with British Airways. (N)
DAY - 2
DELHI :
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the Hotel for 2 nights. Late afternoon tour of Old
Delhi exploring Chandni Chowk by cycle rickshaw. Welcome dinner at the Haveli Dharampura in Old Delhi. (D)
DAY - 3
DELHI :
Morning visit to the President’s Palace for the Changing of the Guard ceremony. Continue on your tour of New Delhi visiting the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Qutab Minar tower. Afternoon at leisure – perhaps explore one of Delhi’s many markets or simply relax at your hotel. (B, D)
DAY - 4
AGRA :
Drive to Agra. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Agra fort. Stay overnight at the Hotel. (B, D)
DAYS - 5
FATEHPUR SIKRI • RANTHAMBORE :
Early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Continue to the train station and travel by train to Sawai Madhopur for 2 nights at Hotel. Afternoon at leisure. (B,D)
DAYS - 6
RANTHAMBORE :
Early morning and late afternoon wildlife drives in search of tigers. (B, L, D)
DAYS - 7
JAIPUR :
Drive to the pink city of Jaipur. Stay 2 nights at the wonderful heritage hotel; Shahpura House (or similar). Afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
DAYS - 8
JAIPUR :
This morning visit the ancient Amber fort and then the City Palace, home of the present maharajah. (B,D)
DAYS - 9
PUSHKAR • DEOGARH :
Morning departure for Deogarh visiting Pushkar and its temples and markets en route. Stay 2 nights at the Deogarh Mahal, a former palace and now a superb heritage hotel. Afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
DAYS - 10
DEOGARH :
This morning take a scenic ride on Deogarh’s metregauge train passing waterfalls, lush landscapes and rural life. Optional afternoon 4x4 safari visiting local Bishnoi tribal villages*. Enjoy an evening of traditional Rajasthani folk dancing. (B, D)
DAYS - 11
RANAKPUR • UDAIPUR :
Drive to Udaipur, arguably Rajasthan’s most picturesque city. Visit the magnificent Jain temples at Ranakpur en route. Stay 2 nights at Hotel. (B, D)
DAYS - 12
UDAIPUR :
Enjoy a guided tour of Udaipur including the magnificent City Palace, the Jagdish temple and the Garden of the Maid's Honour. End the tour with a cruise on the lake. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner overlooking Lake Fateh Sagar. (B, D)
DAYS - 13
FLY TO LONDON VIA MUMBAI :
Fly from Udaipur to Mumbai (Bombay) to connect with the British Airways flight to London. (B)