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| Duration | 15 days | 17 days |
| Price From | $ 997 | $ 1,780 |
| Price Per Day | $ 66 | $ 105 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Small group tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners |
16 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner |
| Description |
Travelling through Rajasthan is like walking through a kaleidoscope. Everywhere you look, colours dance before your eyes — from saris drying on riverbeds to the sunsets of Udaipur, from the spice market in Jodhpur to the white marble of the Taj Mahal. Uncover the secrets of romantic Rajasthan on this 15-day tour of the colourful Indian state. Marvel at the rampart views from Jodphur's Meherangarh Fort, enjoy a safari in Ranthambore National Park, and then soak in the relaxed atmosphere of Udaipur. Your expert CEO will take care of the hassles — and travel days are well-paced and include private transport, so you'll hit the sights refreshed. Be prepared to fall in love with India! |
Uncover the delights of most visited north India destinations Delhi, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, holy city Pushkar with Ajmer, Jaipur and Agra, then head south to tropical Kerala. Visit historic Fort Kochi and the picturesque hill station of Munnar with its verdant tea plantations, relax in sleepy Kumarakom and spend a night aboard a house-boat, gliding along the palm fringed backwaters. |
Day 1 Delhi
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2 Delhi/Mandāwa
Embark on an early morning walking tour of Delhi led by a local youth guide—part of the G Adventures-supported City Walk project assisting at-risk youth. Later, drive to the desert town of Mandawa in the Shekhawati region. This evening, head out on walking tour to view the beautifully frescoed havelis and the old town.
Established as a trading hub along ancient caravan routes, Mandawa is dotted with havelis (traditional houses) which often featured lavish courtyards that once belonged to traders who made their fortunes here.
Day 3 Mandāwa/Jodhpur
Settle in for the morning drive to Jodhpur, arrive in the afternoon. the second largest city in Rajasthan, often called the “Blue City” for the vast number of houses painted in the colour. Take a short climb to the top of a hill on the outskirts of the city to reach the Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India. Later, wander around Old City with its clock tower and Sadar Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in India.
Opt to head further afield and visit a Bishnoi tribal village.
Day 4 Jodhpur/Udaipur
Travel on to Udaipur and take an orientation walk, including a visit to Lake Pichola. In the evening, attend a Rajasthani cultural show at the Bagore-ki-Haveli Folk Museum on Gangaur Ghat.
Day 5 Udaipur
Visit Rajasthan's largest palace and Jagdish temple before enjoying free time to explore. You could journey out to the hilltop Monsoon Palace, the summer resort of the Maharajas. Sitting atop a hill with a panoramic view of the city’s lakes, it a great place to watch the sunset.
Discover the early morning serenity of the city by pre-booking the Udaipur Sunrise Cycle tour extra, or opt to sharpen your culinary skills by pre-booking the Udaipur Cooking School extra.
Day 6 Udaipur/Jojawar
Journey to rural Jojawar and take an orientation walk of the village. Undiscovered by most travellers, explore this small village on foot and gain insight into life in rural India. Join an impromptu game of cricket with the local people or travel by vintage car or train safari through the surrounding hills.
Day 7 Jojawar/Pushkar
Travel through Ajmer and over Snake Mountain to Pushkar, one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites in the world. Take an orientation walk, including the lake, ghats, and the 14th-century Brahma Temple. This evening, embark on a sunset camel ride out into the desert.
Day 8 Pushkar
Enjoy the sunrise from Savitri Temple, which overlooks all of Pushkar and the surrounding landscape. Spend the rest of the day freely exploring the ghats and holy city at leisure.
Day 9 Pushkar/Jaipur
In the morning, travel to Jaipur—one of the most important heritage cities in India—commonly known as "The Pink City." Take an afternoon orientation walk, then continue exploring on your own. A visit to Jaipur wouldn't be complete without catching a Bollywood film in the spectacular Art Deco film house — the Raj Mandir Cinema.
Day 10 Jaipur
Stop for a photo opportunity at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) before continuing to Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site clinging to the surrounding hills on Maota Lake.
With free time, opt to visit the Jantar Mantar, an observatory built in the 1700s, take a bike tour of the Pink City, or sip a cocktail in one of the luxuriously converted palaces. Depending on the time of year, choose to see the city from above by pre-booking the Jaipur Balloon Ride when booking your tour.
Day 11 Jaipur/Ranthambore National Park
Travel to Ranthambore National Park—home to tigers, leopards, crocodiles, among many other flora and fauna—and visit the Ranthambore Fort this afternoon to watch the sunset.
Tonight's accommodation is outside of the national park.
Day 12 Ranthambore National Park
Embark on an included safari in the park this morning and search for the elusive bengal tiger. This afternoon, opt for another safari or sit back and relax.
Today's safari is in a common canter. The canters are open top vehicles that seat 24, and typically your group will be sharing the canter with other visitors to the park. Tonight's accommodation is outside of the national park.
Day 13 Ranthambore National Park/Āgra
Continue on to Agra, visiting the impressive Abhaneri stepwell en route.
Day 14 Āgra/Delhi
Visit India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Start out before sunrise for the best light in which to see this white marble masterpiece. In Agra, ride one of the ubiquitous cycle rickshaws to visit the Agra Fort. In the afternoon, travel to Delhi.
Day 15 Delhi
Depart at any time.
Day 1: Arrival at New Delhi
On the day of arrival at the New Delhi airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at the airport and later transfer to the Hotel for night stay. Relax at the Hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2: At New Delhi
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to New & Old Delhi, visit Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple (Bhai’s Temple) and Qutub Minar. After lunch at local city restaurant, later proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing tour visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid and Red Fort also take a short rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market and huge market for clothes.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 3: New Delhi - Jodhpur (By Flight)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later our Holidays At representative will meet you and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Jodhpur. Upon arrival at Jodhpur airport, our Holidays At representative will meet you and transfer to the Hotel for night stay. After relax at the Hotel, later proceed for guided tour to Jodhpur, visit the massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (Now converted into luxury the Hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Old City Markets, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens, Balsamand Lake and Kailana Lake.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 4: Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (260 Kms / 5:30 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later check out from the Hotel and drive to Udaipur via en-route visit to Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in 12 Century. After finish your temples visit at Ranakpur, later continue drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival at Udaipur check in the Hotel for night stay. Relax at the Hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 5: At Udaipur
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour to Udaipur, visit City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, Shilpgram, Vintage collection of classic car museum, Eklingji and Nagda Temples. Enjoy boat ride at lake pichola.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 6: Udaipur - Chittorgarh - Pushkar (325 Kms / 6:30 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later check out from the Hotel and drive to Pushkar via en-route visit to Chittorgarh Fort, Rana Kumbha's Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini's Palace, Chittaurgarh Museum & Jaimal and Patta Palaces. After finish your tour to Chittorgarh, later drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival at Pushkar check in the Hotel for night stay.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 7: Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur (150 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later proceed half day guided tour to Pushkar, visit Pushkar Lake, Brahma temple, Savitri temple Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple and the Apteshwar Temple. Later afternoon check out from the Hotel and drive to Jaipur via en-route visit to Ajmer Dargah Shareef “shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti” and Adhey-Din-Ka Jhonpara - a mosque. Later continue drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival at Jaipur check in the Hotel for night stay.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 8: At Jaipur
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later proceed for full day guided tour of Jaipur, visit Amber Fort with elephant ride, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Birla Temple, Central Museum and Laxmi Narayan Temple. After finish your sightseeing tour to Jaipur later drive back to the Hotel for night stay.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 9: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (238 Kms / 5 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later check out from the Hotel and drive to Agra “City of Love”. Via en-route visit to Fatehpur sikri, the oldest deserted town built by Mughal Kingdom in 1571 and bulit by red stone in honor of Saint Salim Chisti also visit Diwane e Khas, Punch Mahal, the Tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Buland Darwaza, one of the largest and tallest gateways in the world. After finish your sightseeing tour to Fatehpur Sikri, later proceed for Agra. Upon arrival at Agra Check in the Hotel for night stay. Evening enjoy the light and sound show “Mohabbat-the-Taj - the saga of love”, in Agra.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 10: Agra - New Delhi (220 Kms / 3:30 Hrs)
Early morning before breakfast Sunrise visit the world’s most popular and beautiful monument Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. After finish your guided tour to Taj Mahal, later back to the Hotel and enjoy your breakfast. After breakfast at the Hotel, later check out from the Hotel and proceed for half day guided tour to Agra, visit Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Akbar's Tomb, Jama Masjid, Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir's Palace, Chini ka Rauza and Sikandra Fort. After finish your sightseeing tour at Agra, later drive to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi Check in the Hotel for night stay. Relax at the Hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 11: New Delhi - Cochin (By Flight)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later our Holidays At representative will meet you at the Hotel and transfer to New Delhi airport to board the flight for Cochin. Upon arrival at Cochin airport, our Holidays At representative will assist you at airport and later transfer to the Hotel for night stay. After relax at the Hotel, later proceed for half day guided tour at Cochin, visit Fort Kochi, Marine Drive, Hill Palace, St.Francis Church, Dutch Palace, Pareekshith Thampuran Museum, Pallipuram Fort, Santa Cruz Basilica, Bolgatty Island, Indo Portuguese Museum. Relax at the Hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 12: Cochin - Munnar (130 Kms / 4 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later check out from the Hotel and drive to Munnar “Scenic hills of Kerala” and en-route enjoy the scenic beauty & the marvelous waterfalls of Kerala, with high mountains and the low flying clouds passing by. Upon arrival at Munnar check in the Hotel for night stay. Relax at the Hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 13: At Munnar
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later proceed for sightseeing tour to Munnar visiting the Eravikulam National Park, Mattupetty Dam, Old Munnar Town and the town market. Evening enjoy the walk at Tea Estate or free for own activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 14: Munnar - Periyar (98 Kms / 3.30 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later check out from the Hotel and drive to Periyar. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is one of biggest wildlife sanctuaries in India's which covers 777 Sq. Km (300 Sq. miles) for a Tiger Reserve. Upon arrival at Periyar check in the Hotel for night stay. Later proceed for short trip to Periyar visit Bamboo Rafting & Border Hiking.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 15: Periyar - Kumarakom (113 Kms / 3 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later check out from the Hotel and drive to Kumarakom “Town of Backwaters”. Upon arrival at Kumarakom check in the Hotel for night stay. Later proceed for Kumarakom sightseeing tour visit Vembanad Lake, Aruvikkuzhi Waterfalls, Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Beach, Kumarakom Backwaters, Bay Island Driftwood Museum, Pathiramanal Island, Juma Masjid and Ettumanoor Mahadeva Temple. Relax at the Hotel or day free to leisure activities.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 16: Kumarakom - Alleppey (32 Kms / 1 Hrs)
Today morning after breakfast at the Hotel, later check out from the Hotel and proceed for backwater to enjoy the houseboat journey for day and night. Upon arrival at Alleppey check in your houseboat for night stay. Later proceed for backwaters & lagoons on Alappuzha, later lunch at the houseboat. Enjoy the evening with dinner at the houseboat and rest of the day and night at the houseboat.
Overnight at the Houseboat.
Day 17: Alleppey - Cochin (60 Kms / 1:30 Hrs) and Departure
Today morning after breakfast at the houseboat, later check out from the houseboat and drive to Cochin airport to board the flight to your home.
