Inside Rajasthan

You will be met by Vikas Kumar our Tour Manager at the International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Delhi.  Rest of the day at one of the bustling bazaars of Delhi. Tonight, you will be our guest for our Welcome Dinner.
Overnight: Hotel, Delhi

We start our Delhi experience with Sultanate Delhi Tour – an introduction to the city, Quatab Minar and surrounds.  Here we unearth layers of history and see and learn about architectural features of different time periods all in one place. Visit a country home of a British Viceroy and Mughal emperor and a Sufi Shrine in Mehrauli Village.  You will also see birds and butterflies in the Archeological Park that we take a stroll through.
Visit  and learn how the community kitchen of the Gudwara (Sikh Temple) feeds many people on a daily basis in Delhi and eat with the locals. Rest of the day at one of the bustling bazaars of Delhi.  Tonight, you will be our guest for our Welcome Dinner.
Overnight: Hotel, Delhi

Morning drive to Agra, arriving in time to plenty of free time to explore Agra including the Agra Fort. Walk through  the Old Mughal city where  the direct decesendants of the 20,000 direct descendants of  the artisans who built the Taj Mahal still live.
The Taj Mahal, is the world’s most grand monument to love, built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz. However, not all love stories have happy endings, Shah Jahan was imprisoned in Agra Fort by his son and where he spent his final years.
Overnight: Hotel, Agra

Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.  The Taj Mahal is India’s most-photographed monument, and today you’ll see why. Built between 1632 and 1653 in memory of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan’s third wife, the Taj Mahal is world-renowned and widely admired.
After the Taj, return to your hotel for breakfast and travel to Jaipur, the Pink City by car reaching the capital of Rajasthan in the mid afternoon.
You’ll have the rest of the afternoon to explore Jaipur with a visit to the Hawa Mahal, City Palace or do some more shopping in one of the many bazaars.
Overnight: Hotel, Jaipur

On your second day in Jaipur, you’ll visit the magnificent Amber Fort as a group. Amber fort was built in 1592; and it has seen renovations and improvements for over two centuries! Its name is said to derive from the many jewels that are used for decoration inside…see for yourself!
Overnight: Hotel, Jaipur

Experience the city waking up with a visit to the  local Vishnu and Hanuman  temples   to observe the local people praying to their gods.  You will get to see women coming to pray  with flower baskets.  You will also visit the wholesale flower, vegetable market and milk markets.  We head back to to the hotel for a late breakfast and spend the rest of the day at leisure to wonder around or explore the sights and colours of the Jaipur Markets including the famous Johari Bazaar (Jeweller’s Market). In the evening you can visit the most iconic cinema in Jaipur, Raj Mandir, for a taste of Bollywood’s magical brand of entertainment.
Optional Extra in Jaipur  – Cooking Class with local family
Learn to make  local Rajasthani meals and eat what you have cooked including their special Biryani.
Overnight: Hotel, Jaipur

After an early breakfast leave for Udaipur by Ac train (approx. 6 hours) passing  through the Thar Desert you will witness desert life of villagers dressed in colourful clothes herding animals and of desert scenery as train run through the desertpur.  Arrive midafternoon and check into your hotel by the Lake Pichola.  Relax in the evening of traditional Rajasthani cuisine.
Udaipur, also known as the City of Lakes, is one of India’s most picturesque cities. Palaces surround the city, the most famous being The Lake Palace, which covers an entire island and was featured in the James Bond film Octopussy. The city was founded in 1559 and was the capital of the Mewar kingdom. There’s no doubt you’ll enjoy this relaxing, seductive city.
Overnight: Hotel, Udaipur

Early morning heritage and bicycle ride  around the Fatehsagar Lake and witness the  sunrise over the Aravali Hills.   Return to the hotel for a late breakfast. Visit the massive City Palace and boat ride on the Lake Pichola.   Afternoon visit to Bagore-ki-Haveli, a beautiful Haveli, housing an interesting art gallery featuring contemporary and a local dance performance. Dinner tonight is at the roof top restaurant which overlooks the stunning Lake Pichola, the City Palace and enjoy the sweeping views and many treasures housed inside.
Overnight: Hotel, Udaipur

After breakfast leave for your flight to Delhi, transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is yours to pick up that bargain to take home, visit or revisit any of the sites that you are interested in including India Gate, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk and Raj Ghat (the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi) or Rajpath.  Our final night is our final farewell dinner.
Overnight: Hotel, Delhi

This morning our trip will sadly come to an end as a group before we bid our farewells.