The Land of the Kings
Rajasthan is quintessential India - the perfect place for exotic adventure. The walled cities, forts and palaces are dramatic reminders of the rich cultural heritage and history of the region, while our overnights in desert camps and historic mansions vividly bring the romance and history of Rajasthan to life. This superb journey takes us to the fairytale cities of Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, explores the lesser-known villages of Sawarda, Mandawa, the completely unvisited gem of Khairwa, and, on an overnight camel safari, takes in the hauntingly beautiful sand dunes of Himmatasar. A land of dreams, as much as kings.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Fri) Arrive in Delhi and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Travel to Agra and visit the Taj Mahal. |
| 3 | Visit Fatehpur Sikri en route to Karauli and stay in Rajput palace. |
| 4 | Explore 600-year-old Karauli including palace and countryside farms. |
| 5 | Drive to Jaipur and visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), Jantar Mantar and City Palace. |
| 6 | Morning visit to Amber Fort, free time to shop and explore in Jaipur in the afternoon. |
| 7 | Drive to fort at Sawarda. Enjoy village walk and indulge in the timeless splendour of the countryside. |
| 8 | Drive to Mandawa and discover markets and frescoed 'havelis', then spend the night in a luxury desert resort. |
| 9 | Drive to Bikaner. Ride camel at Himmatasar to sand dunes and overnight in desert camp. |
| 10 | Return to Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort and camel farm. Overnight stay in historic 'haveli'. |
| 11 | Drive west through desert terrain to ancient trading town of Jaisalmer. |
| 12 | Explore the narrow streets, visit Jain temple and relive history in the evocative Jaisalmer Fort. |
| 13 | Drive to Jodhpur and visit Meherangarh Fort, clock tower and Sardar Market. |
| 14 | Travel to the charming village of Khairwa, and stay in a 15th century palace. |
| 15 | Visit Jain temples at Ranakpur en route to Udaipur. |
| 16 | Visit City Palace and Jagdish Temple. |
| 17 | Free day to further explore lovely Udaipur. Overnight train to Delhi. |
| 18 | Early morning arrival in Delhi. City orientation, including India Gate and Janpath Bazaar. |
| 19 | Trip ends in Delhi this morning (Tue). |
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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments
David - Australia, 10 Feb, 2012
No hesitation here - this was my best group tour experience EVER! Everything came together perfectly - Rajasthan, our group, our wonderful guide and driver, the local guides, the accommodation, I totally enjoyed every single minute. And this came after initially thinking we'd see the highlight (Taj Mahal) on day one - I was wrong, everyday was a highlight. Thankyou for putting together such a fine itinerary.
Lena - Australia, 10 Feb, 2012
One of the best trips i have ever completed.Professional guides and driver,fantastic and diverse accommodation and brilliantly managed.
A truly memorable experience!
At A Glance
Trip Length |
19 days |
Trip Code |
PILK |
Activities |
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| Culture (Easy) | |
Countries Visited |
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| India | |
Start City |
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| Delhi | |
End City |
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| Delhi | |
