Northern India’s Royal Rajasthan
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Overview
Highlights
- Breathtaking Sites: Stand in awe as the afternoon sun bathes the ethereal beauty of Agra’s Taj Mahal, plus visit spectacular Agra Fort. Discover silent Fatehpur Sikri, a perfectly preserved Mughal city dating from the 16th century.
- Princely Capitals: Admire regal cities built by maharajas. In the “pink city” of Jaipur, visit the Amber Fort, City Palace Museum, and Jantar Mantar, an 18th-century royal observatory. In the “blue city” of Jodhpur, explore Mehrangarh Fort, home to royal palaces with priceless decorative arts. And in magical Udaipur, the “city of lakes,” discover the vast riches of the City Palace and enjoy its panoramic views over the scenic lake setting.
- Wildlife: Accompanied by expert naturalists, visit two renowned wildlife refuges. In Ranthambore National Park, take game drives in search of monkey, wild boar, jackals, and the elusive Bengal tiger, and in Keoladeo Ghana National Park discover some of the 400 species of exotic birds at home in this World Heritage-listed bird sanctuary.
- The Royal Rajasthan on Wheels: To better experience these imperial capitals and remote but fascinating places, travel for five nights in comfort aboard our luxury train, designed to re-create the splendor of the royal maharajas.
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- Expertise of a Smithsonian Journeys Expert, Tour Manager, and local guides throughout the tour.
- All accommodations (based on double occupancy).
- Meals, including special Welcome and Farewell Receptions, as noted in the itinerary.
- Complimentary house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner while aboard ship.
- All sightseeing and visits as noted in the itinerary.
- Pre-tour information, including a reading list.
- Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the designated program departure and arrival dates.
- Gratuities to guides and drivers.
- Port fees and embarkation taxes.
- All on-tour transportation, unless otherwise noted
Itinerary
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Oberoi Hotel
Depart home on an overnight flight to Delhi. Arrive on January 23 and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a welcome reception and dinner this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Oberoi Hotel
Old Delhi, the capital of Muslim India for seven centuries, consists of eight different cities built by a succession of empires. New Delhi was created as the capital of India by the British i...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Taj Hari Mahal
After a morning at leisure in Delhi, fly to the “blue city” of Jodhpur, famed for its indigo-washed buildings (traditionally homes of the Brahmins) cascading over the hills, its sunny clima...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Taj Hari Mahal
Venture into the countryside to learn about village life. Watch craftsmen, including weavers and potters, practice their trades and visit the Bishnois community, where all animal life is co...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
In Jodhpur visit Jaswant Thada, an architectural landmark constructed entirely of carved sheets of marble. A traditional cremation site of Jodhpur rulers. It was built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh in 1899. The grounds i...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
One of the most enchanting cities in Rajasthan, Udaipur, known as the “Venice of the East,” enjoys a fairy-tale setting of palaces, temples, lakes, and gardens. Tour the City Palace, a labyrinth of courtyards richly decorated ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arrive at the town of Sawai Madhopur, home of the wildlife sanctuary at Ranthambhore National Park. The park is 248 square miles of gently undulating forested hills, forming a unique reserve dominated by an imposing 11th-cent...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the monuments at Khajuraho, the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples in India and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The temples are constructed of sandstone without the use of mortar, and the...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Arrive in Varanasi, the holiest town for Hindus, in the early morning. Enjoy a boat ride on the Ganga (Ganges) River and a tour of the city, including the Bharat Mata Mandir, a temple that houses a marble sculpture of Bharat M...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Trident Hotel
Disembark the train and visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site that dates back to at least 1080 A.D. This spectacular walled city contains a maze of courtyards, mosques, and private c...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Trident Hotel
En route to Bharatpur, stop at the UNESCO World Heritage site of Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted imperial capital built by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century and a perfectly preserved exa...
Meals: Breakfast
Drive to Delhi and check in to day rooms at an airport hotel to relax and freshen up before boarding late-night or early-morning flights, arriving home on March 1.
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