sample itinerary
DAY 1 arrive delhi
Met upon arrival and taken to your hotel.
Overnight at The Imperial
DAY 2 delhi
Full-day at leisure or you may explore ‘different Delhi’ with a choice of different tours.
Overnight at The Imperial
DAY 3 delhi
This morning visit Old Delhi. You will see the famous Red Fort surrounded by shops, and bazaars, the Jama Masjid with its tapering minarets and wonderful marble domes and the Chandni Chowk. In Old Delhi you will also have an opportunity to enjoy rickshaw ride.
In the afternoon you will be taken on a tour of New Delhi. It is a city of wide boulevards which offers ever changing perspectives of Lutyen's landscaped city. It is a city known for its formal parks, magnificent ParliamentBuilding, the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the official residence of the President of India designed by Sir Edwin Lutyen) and India Gate. In New Delhi you will also visit Qutab Minar, the 72.5 m high tower dating back to 13th Century and Humanyun's Tomb (built in the 16th Century and architecturally the fore runner to the Taj Mahal).
Dinner at The Spice Route restaurant. Overnight at The Imperial
DAY 4 delhi - agra
This morning you will be driven to your next destination Agra (4 hours), where you will arrive around noon. In the afternoon you will be taken on a tour of Agra city and the Taj Mahal.
Overnight at Oberoi Amarvilas
DAY 5 agra - samode
Your opportunity to visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise. After breakfast, you will be driven to Samode (6 hours) visiting the deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri en route. You will arrive at Samode in the afternoon and would be at leisure for the rest of the day.
Early in the evening you will be taken to explore the little village of Samode on camel cart– watching local craftsmen making their goods using methods and techniques used hundreds of years ago.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at Samode Palace
DAY 6 samode - jaipur - samode
Today you will do a full day excursion to Jaipur. In the morning you will be taken to Amber Fort where you arrive atop an elephant. After visiting the fort, in the afternoon, you will be taken on the city tour. Jaipur is blessed with a wealth of wonders. Here you will see the Jantar Mantar (the Observatory) and the Maharaja's CityPalace. Jaipur is a city of pink, and the light playing upon the buildings, creating shadows and highlighting every nuance of the architecture will enchant you. Your excursion to Jaipur will end with a drink with a member of the Jaipur royal familyin the CityPalace.
Later in the evening you will return to Samode. Dinner hosted on a nearby sand dune.
Overnight: Samode Palace
DAY 7 samode - jodhpur
Drive to Jodhpur this morning (6 hours). Early in the evening you will be taken to explore the nearby BishnoiVillage in a jeep safari. Bishnoi people are known the world over for their love for animal and plant life; they protect all life form as a part of their religion.
This evening you will be hosted dinner at Baradari Lawns. Baradari literally means 12 pillars, this marble epitome stands imposing in the middle of the lawns with a breath taking view of the Palace and the Fort. The guests walk down the shimmering candle lit pathway enjoying the grandeur of the lush green setting. Guests are ushered by traditionally clad attendants to the authentic Royal low seating chairs with “bajots” (low tables) laced with the household silver ware, to enjoy the princely dining experience.
Overnight at Umaid Bhawan Palace
DAY 8 jodhpur
Until recent times, Jodhpur was known as the ancient kingdom of Marwar, the largest kingdom in Rajputana. Standing at the edge of the Thar Desert, Jodhpur is the largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. The city is dominated by a massive fort that sits atop a sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of the town. Your tour of Jodhpur city this morning will include the visit to the majestic Mehrangarh Fort and beautiful Jaswant Thada. You will explore Jodhpur city in a vintage car of one of the Jodhpur royal families.
Dinner in the hotel.
Overnight at Umaid Bhawan Palace
DAY 9 jodhpur - ranakpur - kumbhalgarh - devi garh
After a leisurely morning you will be driven to Devigarh visiting RanakpurJainTemples and Kumbhalgarh Fort en route.
Ranakpur has one of the most important Jain temples in India. It lies in a remote and peaceful valley of the Aravali range. The main temple is the Chaumukha temple, or Four Faced temple, dedicated to Adinath. The Kumbhalgarh Fort is one of the most impressive fortresses in the ancient kingdom of Mewar. The very size of this building needs to be seen to be believed; the perimeter walls are over 36 kms in length and 20 ft. thick. The complex of buildings, temples and palaces within these walls need time to be explored. Kumbhalgarh Fort and its adjoining areas have been declared a wildlife sanctuary, intended to protect the local wildlife including wolves, leopards and flying squirrels. The steep climb up to the fort is well worth the effort, giving a fantastic view over the surrounding area. You will arrive at Devigarh early in the evening and check into your palace hotel.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight at Devi Garh
DAY 10 devi garh
Full-day at leisure or enjoy the various activities available at the hotel. You may take a spa treatment, explore the neighbouring village walking, explore the countryside on horseback or simply relax by the pool. Later in the evening you will be hosted an elaborate Kashmiri cuisine dinner the hotel.
Overnight at Devi Garh
DAY 11 devi garh - udaipur
After an easy morning, today you will be taken on Udaipur city tour. Udaipur, the enchanting City of Dawn, looms up like a vision in white. The sightseeing tour takes you to CityPalace, built in 1725, and has various palaces inside such as Sheesh Mahal, Moti Mahal, the Palace of Krishna, all ornately decorated. Saheliyon Ki Bari - this 'Garden of Maids of Honour' is a small ornamental pleasure garden, contains an elegant lotus pool, gushing fountains, beautiful black marble kiosks on the corners of the pool and stunning bougainvilleas covering the wall of the enclosures. Also visit JagdishTemple. Rest of the day at leisure.
Later in the evening you will explore the Lake Pichola on a boat. Dinner in the hotel.
Overnight at Udaivilas
DAY 12 udaipur- delhi -onward destination
After a morning at leisure you will be taken to Udaipur airport to board your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi you will be received and to the InternationalAirport for your flight back home.