Delhi- Jaipur- Chandelao- Udaipur- Bijaipur- Karauli- Agra - Delhi Intl Airport
Nowhere else in India is the romance of the Maharajahs as strong as in Rajasthan. On this extra ordinary journey visits the major highlights of India such as Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur but it also includes some of the most fabulous castles, forts and palaces of Rajasthan. We head off the beaten track which gives you the chance to see how life continues in India’s villages. Your nights are spent at a number of exquisite heritage hotels which vary from luxurious Maharaja’s palaces and lavish tented camps to more simple but equally atmospheric old buildings. It is not difficult to see why this is our favorite tour of India.
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi Pickup from New Delhi Airport, and transfer to hotel. Delhi, India’s capital is an exciting ,bustling city with tons of historic sights , museum and galleries , and endless bazaars. There is more to see and do than you could possibly fit in during your time here
Day 2: Jaipur Welcome to Pink city of Jaipur. The city is famous for its Marvelous architecture and town planning. Free evening to wonder around the streets of old city with its colourful shops, latticed windows houses and rose pink colour streets.
Day 3: Jaipur Drive through fabulous pink city with its colourful bustling Bazaar and Hawa Mahal for Morning excursion to magnificent Amber Fort where you can have the experience of traveling on elephant back to the top of the hill where the fort is situated, later visit the largest observatory in India and various museums inside the City Palace..
Day 4: Chandelao Drive into the heart of rural Rajasthan to small village of Chandelao which offers a great chance to the see village life. We stay in a 300 year old fort, the Chandelao Garh, which belongs to the Takhur of the village, Praduman Singh.
Day 5: Mehrangarh Fort, Ranakpur and Udaipur Morning visits to the most impressive fort of Rajasthan, Mehrangarh at Jodhpur and continue to Udaipur. Visit the spectacular Jain temple at Rankpur en-route.
Day 6: Udaipur Nested amongst the lush hills of Aravali , with its hilltop forts, city palaces, tranquil lakes and quiet alleyways Udaipur is surely the most whimsical and serene places in Rajasthan. Morning city tour to Jagadish temple and city place, evening take a boat ride in Lake Pichola to soak the atmosphere of this romantic city.
Day 7: Bajaipur Drive to Bijaipur, an remote village in the heart of rural Rajasthan. We stay in 17 centurary fort which has converted into a charming heritage hotel. Explore the surrounding villages to experience the lifestyle of tribal community. There are options for horse riding.
Day 8: Karauli This remote ancient town is a treasure trove of architecture, stone carvings, gorgeous jalli work and classic paintings. Visit local bazars for exclusive items of handicraft, and colourful bangles of Karauli.
Day 9: Agra Travel to Arga, Visit the forgotten city of Fatehpur Sikari enroute. Home to the Mughal kings for centuries Agra homes the most beautiful building in the world, the sublime Taj Mahal and impressive red fort.
Day 10: Delhi Free morning to explore other wonders to this magnificent Mugal City like Red fort and Itmad-ud-daulah, continue to Delhi and drop at Indra Gandhi Intl. Airport for return Flight
Highlights: - Taj Mahal
- Vibrant pink markets streets of Jaipur
- Stay in Character heritages Hotels
- Colourful villages of Rajasthan
- Scenic city of Udaipur
Start/ Finish point: Start in Delhi / Finish in Delhi
Min Group Size: 1
Staffing: Services of local representatives & English speaking driver .
Transport: Private Air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation:: 6 nights character heritage hotels, 3 nights traveler class hotels
Activities: Village safari around Chandelao , Horse riding in Bijaipur
Meals: 10 breakfasts included. Please allow US$25-30 per day for additional meals
Entrance fees: Included for all sites listed as part of the itinerary. This does not include camera fees and other cost involved in optional excursions.
Trip Grade 3 ( moderate) A generally low stress tour but there may be occasional remote but comfortable character lodging, buffet meals and language barrier. . These trips generally involve some physical activities and occasional long travelling days..
Fitness Grade
Trip Details
Fitness Easy This is an easy trip that does not require any particular special fitness. You stay in good hotels and should find this short itinerary will be at a relaxing pace
Single room supplement The prices stated are per person on twin sharing basis. For pax traveling single it is compulsory to book a Single room supplement. The charges for Single Supplement on this tour are US$775.
Best time to go The best time to travel is around October to mid March. The temperature should range from a low of about 22 degrees c to a high of 32 degrees c. Please note that "Taj Mahal is closed for visitors on Friday" Sightseeing Options In Delhi
• Half-day sightseeing tour of New Delhi including India Gate, Raj Ghat, President's Palace, Humayun's Tomb & Qutab Minar / US$20 entrance fee
• National Museum and Museum of Modern Art / entrances US$8.50 each
• Red Fort /Entrance US$5
• Sound and Light Show /entrance US$5
Included sightseeing and activities Arga- One visit to Taj Mahal and Red Fort; Fatehpur Sikari and Bharatpur bird Sanctuary Jaipur-, guided excursion to Amber fort, City place and Observatory ; Bundi- guided visit to Taragarh fort , place complex. Orientation walk to visit ancient temples and step wells. Bijaipur- village safari to surrounding tribal hamlets, overnight camping. Udaipur- city tour to Jagadish temple and City palace. Cittorgarh- guided visit to the fort complex.
Optional extras and sightseeing Arga- Itmadulla; Jaipur- visit to City palace, Albert Hall Museum & observatory; Bijaipur- jungle safari, village walk, Horse ride ; Udaipur- viist to monsoon palace and temples of Rankpur, boat ride in lake Picola, Folk Dace show at Bagore ki Haveli.
If you wish to visit a wide range of these mentioned sites and take part in a variety of optional activities please allow approx US$150.
Joining details
Petite Hotel
4A, Flag Staff Road
Civil Lines, New Delhi 110054
Phone: (0011) - 65190511 , 65909957 , 65398200
Petite Hotels New Delhi is located 25 kms. from DelhiAirport, 1 kms. from Old Delhi Railway Station, 0.5 km from Metro Stations, and 4 kms. from ISBT. Petite Hotels New Delhi is fully airconditioned, with a total of 12 rooms. Petite Hotels New Delhi has 1 restaurant serving Indian, Mughlai, and Chinese cuisines. Amenities for Petite Hotels New Delhi include doctor on call, laundry, safe deposit, cctv for security & currency counting machine
Trip Inclusion and Exclusion
Price Includes • All accommodation on the tour
• All transport ( a comfortable air condition car with chauffeur)
• Sightseeing, activities and excursion as per itinerary
• Complimentary Arrival transfer
• Meals as per itinerary
• Services of representatives local Guide and driver.
Price does not Included • Visa costs
• Border Taxes
• Entrance fees for monuments and activities
• Drinks, tips, laundry and other items of a personal nature.
• International flights
• Meals other than those listed
• Pre and post tour accommodation
• Excursions and activities outside of the tour program
Travel Extra Extra Accommodation: If you wish to book pre or post tour accommodation please mention it in your booking details. Following are the supplement prices or extra accommodation:
New Delhi USD 80 for Twin Occupancy room per night
USD 75 for Single Occupancy room per night
Add – On Tours:If you wish to extend your holiday, we offer various interesting short break options. You can combine any of the following Add – on tours with your existing holiday. For more details please refer to our City breaks/ Short Escapes section.
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Varanasi Extension ( 3nights/4days)