Exotic India (Solo Travellers Tour)
Overview
Itinerary
Arrive in Delhi and check in to the Le Méridien New Delhi (or similar) for 2 nights. Late afternoon tour of Old Delhi exploring Chandni Chowk by cycle rickshaw. Attend a welcome dinner at the Haveli Dharampura in Old Delhi, with views towards the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, and enjoy a dance performance and kite flying on the rooftop.
Visit the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Qutb Minar tower. Afternoon at leisure; perhaps explore one of Delhi's many markets or simply relax at your hotel before visiting the National War Memorial at India Gate.
Drive to Agra. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Agra Fort. Stay overnight at the Taj Convention Centre (or similar).
Early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy lunch at the lavish Laxmi Vilas Palace. Continue to the railway station and transfer to Sawai Madhopur for 2 nights at The Tigress. Evening at leisure.
Early morning and late afternoon wildlife drives by 4x4 in search of Bengal tigers.
Drive to the ‘Pink City' of Jaipur. Stay 2 nights at the Jaipur Marriott Hotel. Afternoon at leisure.
This morning, visit Jaipur's ancient Amber Fort, followed by the Project Princess Diya Kumari Foundation, which empowers underprivileged women in Rajasthan.
Morning departure for Deogarh, visiting Pushkar and its temples and markets en route. Stay 2 nights at the Deogarh Mahal, a former palace and now a superb heritage hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Evening cookery demonstration.
Take a ride on Deogarh's metre-gauge train passing rural communities and scenery described by Kipling. Optional afternoon 4x4 safari visiting local Bishnoi tribal villages dotted throughout the countryside†.
Drive to Udaipur, arguably Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur en route. Stay 2 nights at Fateh Niwas.
Enjoy a guided tour of Udaipur including City Palace, the Jagdish Temple and the Garden of the Maid's Honour. End the tour with a cruise on the lake. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner overlooking Lake Fateh Sagar.
Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight from Udaipur to Delhi for an overnight stay at Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka (or similar).
Tour ends in Delhi.
Trip Inclusions
- Take a scenic ride on Deogarh's metre-gauge train
- Enjoy a farewell dinner overlooking Lake Fateh Sagar
- Learn about Indian cuisine during a cooking demonstration
- Safaris in Ranthambore National Park with a naturalist guide
- Welcome and farewell dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees included
- Porterage at hotels & railway stations
- Twin / double rooms for single use
- Internal flights
- 4 & 5 star accommodation
- Small group size - average 12 people (max 18)
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
Operator
Cox & Kings groups rarely exceed 18 guests, and ninety percent of journeys have at least one guaranteed departure date, letting you plan with peace of mind.
Cox & Kings tours feature deep, authentic local experiences that reveal hidden truths and cultural secrets about each destination.
Cox & Kings partners with charming hotels that are comfortable and capture the essence of their surroundings, whether it’s a historic, characterful building, or an ideally placed location.
All Cox & Kings tours are guided and supported by experienced locals, who use their knowledge and on-the-ground relationships to improve and deepen the travel experience.
Dates & Pricing
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