Passage Through Rajasthan
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Mumbai and check in to Trident Nariman Point for 1 night. Afternoon sightseeing, visiting the imposing Gateway of India, colourful Chor Bazaar, Dhobi Ghat and Victoria Terminus.
Fly to Udaipur. Stay 2 nights at Fateh Niwas heritage hotel. Enjoy a welcome dinner at Ambrai restaurant overlooking Lake Pichola.
Sightseeing in Udaipur visiting the City Palace, miniature painting studios and Jagdish temple. Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pichola before an evening cultural performance.
Travel to Deogarh, visiting the magnificent Jain temples at Ranakpur en route. Spend 2 nights at Deogarh Mahal (or similar), a former palace and now a superb heritage hotel. Late afternoon village walk.
Take a scenic 1.5-hour rural train ride from Khamil Ghat to Phulad. The train chugs through tunnels and past waterfalls in an area that inspired Rudyard Kipling's story The Man Who Would Be King. This evening, dine on typical Mewari cuisine on the hotel terrace.
Travel by road to Jodhpur for 2 nights at Ajit Bhawan (or similar), a heritage palace turned resort.
Visit Jaswant Thada and continue to the formidable Mehrangarh Fort. Take a heritage walk through the streets dotted with temples and bazaars and learn more about the ‘Blue City' Brahmins.
Drive to Bikaner in the heart of the Thar Desert for an overnight stay at the Narendra Bhawan (or similar), a grand residence that was home to the last reigning maharajah of Bikaner. This afternoon, visit Junagarh Fort and walk through the old city.
Drive to the royal city of Jaipur. En route, enjoy lunch and a guided tour at a haveli heritage property. Transfer to the Hotel Narain Niwas Palace (or similar) for 2 nights.
Begin with a visit to the 16th-century Amber Fort. Spend the rest of the day exploring the royal city of Jaipur, including the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory and colourful bazaars.
Travel to Ranthambore for 2 nights at The Tigress (or similar). Afternoon safari‡ in Ranthambore.
Early morning safari‡ in search of Bengal tigers. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or visit the Tiger Watch Project† (Optional Activity) to learn about the preservation of wildlife in the region.
Morning drive to Agra, visiting the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri en route. Overnight at the Trident Hotel Agra (or similar). Enjoy a farewell dinner.
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Visit Agra Fort before departing for Delhi and an overnight stay at Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka (or similar).
Tour ends in Delhi.
Trip Inclusions
- Dine on typical Mewari cuisine on the terrace of a historic fort
- Take a scenic rail ride through rural Rajasthan
- Enjoy two 4x4 safaris in Ranthambore National Park
- Ride a rickshaw to a welcome dinner overlooking Lake Pichola
- Stay in grand forts and palaces
- Small group size - average 14 people (max 18)
- 4 & 5 star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions & room upgrades available
- Internal flights
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches & 7 dinners
- Safaris with a naturalist guide
- Guided sightseeing
- All entrance fees included
- Porterage at hotels & railway stations
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- † These activities can be pre-booked and incur an additional cost.
- ‡ This safari will be conducted by 4x4 and not canters (open-top buses).
- Festival departures - Holi: 25 Feb 2026, 17 Mar 2027 Diwali: 28 Oct, 04 Nov 2026, 27 Oct 2027 Dussehra: 14 Oct 2026
Operator
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