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Day 1: Delhi

Late morning arrival and transfer to the Maidens Hotel (or similar) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of Old Delhi to see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and Raj Ghat.

Day 2: Delhi to Agra

Morning tour of New Delhi to see India Gate and the former viceregal residence, both excellent examples of British imperial architecture. Continue to the tomb of the Mughal emperor Humayun and the Qutb Minar tower. Afternoon drive to Agra and stay for 2 nights at the Radisson Hotel Agra (or similar) (breakfast included).

Day 3: Agra

Early morning visit to the Taj Mahal, arriving in time for sunrise. After breakfast, visit the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. Optional excursion to see the Taj Mahal at sunset (payable locally) (breakfast included).

Day 4: Agra to Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur and stay 2 nights at Alsisar Haveli (or similar). En route, visit Emperor Akbar’s deserted 16th-century sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri (breakfast included).

Day 5: Jaipur

Morning visit to the ancient palace of Amber Fort. Optional visit to the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing where you have the opportunity to learn how to handprint your own scarf. Afternoon tour of the City Palace and the Jantar Man (breakfast included).

Day 6: Jaipur to Bikaner

Transfer to Bikaner, once a major trading centre on the caravan route linking central Asia with north India. Stay 2 nights at the Laxmi Niwas Palace, the former residence of the Maharaja of Bikaner (breakfast included).

Day 7: Bikaner

Morning visit to Junagarh fort. Afternoon at leisure. This evening, stroll through the old town of Bikaner, which has some of India’s best street architecture (breakfast included).

Day 8: Bikaner to Jaisalmer

Drive to Jaisalmer for an overnight stay at Fort Rajwada (or similar). Afternoon tour of Jaisalmer Fort, often referred to as the Golden Fort due to the colour of its sandstone walls (breakfast included).

Day 9: Jaisalmer to Manvar

Drive to Manvar in the Thar desert. Following a visit to local villages, continue to the tented camp. Evening Rajasthani dinner and music amid the sand dunes, followed by an overnight stay at the camp (breakfast, lunch and dinner included).

Day 10: Manvar to Rohet / Luni

Drive to Jodhpur and visit the majestic Mehrangarh fort. Continue to the village of Rohet / Luni and stay 2 nights at Rohet Garh / Fort Chanwa (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 11: Rohet / Luni

Morning at leisure. Afternoon 4x4 safari to visit the Bishnoi tribal villages (breakfast and dinner included).

Day 12: Rohet / Luni to Udaipur

Drive to Udaipur via the exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur. Evening arrival at the Lalit Laxmi Vilas Palace (or similar) for a 2-night stay (breakfast included).

Day 13: Udaipur

Morning tour of the City Palace and Jagdish temple. Afternoon at leisure (breakfast included).

Day 14: Udaipur to London

Transfer to the international airport and fly to Delhi to connect with the Jet Airways / Virgin Atlantic flight to London.

Forts & Palaces of Rajasthan tour

The princely states of Rajputana, now Rajasthan, were once the domain of courageous warriors and lavish ruling dynasties. Following a tour of Delhi and Agra, this journey travels into the heart of Rajasthan and explores many of the region’s magnificent forts and palaces, atmospheric cities and stunning desert scenery.

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2024 package holidays escorted tours of India Holiday prices are per person based on two sharing, including flights, transfers and accommodation, and are subject to availability. Flights from Heathrow - other departures also available, call for details.