Tour Details
  • Starts in: New Delhi / Ends in: New Delhi
  • Departs: Every second Saturday - September through to April
  • No local payment required
  • Breakfast:14, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 2
  • Hotel Rating: 3 - 4 star & heritage hotels
  • Tour Guide: Yes (for groups of 6 or more)
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Passage to India - 15 days

Ultimate Rajasthan, the Land of the Rajput Kings - incredible India at its most colourful. As a final interesting twist, you can choose to end your tour in Mumbai (Bombay), perfect for those wishing to visit the South of India.

Day 1: New Delhi
Saturday. Welcome to India and the start of your holiday! Arrive Delhi, included transfer to hotel. Overnight - New Delhi
Day 2: Sightseeing in Old Delhi
This morning, our Welcome Meeting takes place. We’ll then enjoy a full day sightseeing tour of Delhi, taking in the impressive Red Fort, Jama Masjid - India’s oldest and largest mosque, Raj Ghat - the site of Gandhi’s cremation and more. Tonight, we enjoy a group Namaste Dinner at a restaurant specialising in classic Indian cuisine. Overnight - New Delhi (B, D)
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Day 3: The Taj Mahal
Departing Delhi, we journey to Agra, once India’s Mughal capital. Here we enjoy a horsecart or rickshaw ride to the legendary Taj Mahal. Built entirely of white marble, the Taj Mahal has no peers. Continuing, we visit Agra fort, which boasts some of India’s finest Mughal buildings behind it’s fortified walls. We also visit a marble craftshop. Overnight - Agra (B)
A view of the Amber fort and the river in Jaipur
Day 4: Jaipur
Agra - Jaipur. En route to Jaipur we visit the stunning former Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri - Emperor Akbar’s vision in red sandstone. We also stop for a traditional Indian lunch at Chandra Mahal Haveli, located in Peharsar. In Jaipur, we visit a cotton trading/tailor shop where you can get clothing tailored for delivery to your hotel before we leave Jaipur! Overnight - Jaipur (B, L)
Day 5: Jaipur
This morning, we travel beyond Jaipur to the 16th century Amber Fort. An exotic elephant ride transports us to the lofty fort, where we’ll enjoy a tour of this Rajput extravaganza. Why not bolt on an early morning amazing hot air balloon ride? Later in the afternoon we tour the City Palace, which boasts an interesting museum of regal attire and Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory. Overnight - Jaipur (B)
Day 6: Surajgarh - Shekhawati Region
Jaipur - Shekhawati region. Today, we drive to the semi-desert Shekhawati region. The small towns in this region became important trading posts, a lasting legacy of which are the beautiful painted havelis (mansions) constructed by wealthy merchants in the 18th and 19th centuries. Enjoy an afternoon village walk. Overnight - Surajgarh - Shekhawati Region (B, D)
Men leading their camels in Bikaner
Day 7: Bikaner
Shekhawati region – Bikaner. Travelling west, our next stop is the 14th century desert town of Bikaner. Once an important staging post on the great caravan routes, much of the atmospheric old town which we will explore is still encircled by massive fortified walls. Within these walls are havelis, artisan shops and people going about their daily lives. We also visit the spectacular Junagarh Fort & museum, built between 1587 & 1593 during the rule of Rai Singh. Overnight - Bikaner (B)
Days 8 - 9: Jaisalmer
Bikaner - Jaisalmer. Driving through the Rajasthani Thar desert we arrive at the medieval caravan outpost of Jaisalmer, one of the jewels in India’s crown. Exquisite wood and sandstone buildings dot the town and within Jaisalmer Fort are homes, hotels and shops hidden in ancient lane ways. During our stay in this stunning Rajasthani fortress town we’ll enjoy some touring plus a desert camel safari on the rolling sand dunes. Overnight - Jaisalmer (B:2)
A snake charmer playing an entrancing tune
Day 10: Jodhpur
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur. An interesting drive through increasingly varied scenery takes us to Jodhpur, a town at the edge of the mighty Thar Desert. Dominated by Meherangarh Fort which sits majestically atop a hill, Jodhpur is known as the Blue City. This is because of the coloured houses in the old town, painted indigo. We’ll enjoy some touring in this colourful Rajasthani city, taking in the mighty fort and bazaars of the old city which are gathered around the city’s tall clock tower. Overnight - Jodhpur (B)
Day 11: Ranakpur
Jodhpur - Ranakpur. Leaving Jodhpur, we drive to Ranakpur, a small town tucked away in a remote valley and famed for its beautiful 14th century Jain temples. We’ll enjoy some exploration here and time to relax at our hotel. Overnight - Ranakpur (B)
The beautiful City Palace in Udaipur
Days 12 - 13: Udaipur
Ranakpur - Udaipur. Continuing south, we arrive at Udaipur. An oasis of cool, with its massive lake and Venetian-like appearance, Udaipur is one of the most romantic towns in Rajasthan. A favourite amongst travellers, Udaipur is crammed full of palaces and temples. During our stay we’ll enjoy a cruise on Lake Pichola, plus touring of the imposing City Palace, not to mention free time to explore and perhaps shop for colourful Rajasthani souvenirs and Indian spices. Overnight - Udaipur (B:2)
Day 14: Fly back to Delhi
Udaipur – Delhi. Departure transfer to the airport to board a morning flight to Delhi. Option to travel onward to Mumbai, see note below. The afternoon is free for you to relax at the hotel or to head out and further explore Delhi. Overnight - New Delhi (B)
Day 15: New Delhi
Saturday. Saying goodbye to our new found friends, our tour ends, hotel check-out and included onward transfer to airport. (B)

Finish your tour in Mumbai
You can opt to travel onward (independently) from Udaipur to Mumbai. On day 14, board a morning flight to Mumbai. The exhilarating and charismatic city is capital of the glamorous Hindi film industry and often referred to as ‘Bollywood’. The vibrant metropolis is crammed with the colour of humanity, bright yellow cabs and red double decker buses. Enjoy the rest of the day your way. Overnight - Mumbai. The following day, the tour ends after breakfast. Hotel check-out and included onward transfer to the international airport.

Please be sure to indicate your preference to travel by air and experience Mumbai at time of booking.