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Trip last updated: 11/8/2024
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
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Overview

Highlights

    • Discover the rich history and architecture of the impressive forts scattered across the province, from Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Royal City Palace to Agra’s Red Fort and the iconic Taj Mahal – one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
    • Take the chance to get closer to India’s incredible wildlife, and maybe catch more than a glimpse of its elusive animal king – the tiger – in Ranthambhore National Park
    • Savour delicious Indian cuisine during Exclusive Experiences, including dinner with a Rajput family in Bundi and a Brahmin family in Jaipur, a street food tour in Agra and a dinner in the sand dunes of Pushkar, accompanied by a traditional dance performance.
    • Your Feature Stay hotel in Jaipur has been delighting visitors since its opening in 1928, offering up elegant decor, traditional accents and world-class service.
    • Visit a royal haveli in Jaipur during an unforgettable Exclusive Experience, where the owner will show you around the ornately decorated property and share photographs and stories of his ancestors who once ruled the nearby provinces.
    • By travelling on this trip, you’ll learn about our Intrepid Foundation partner, Positive Change for Marine Life. Donations help them to nurture ocean health with community-led conservation initiatives that inspire coastal restoration, sustainable fishing practices and waste-management. Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

What's this trip about?

    From ancient forts to wild forests and colourful cities, Rajasthan has plenty to offer for those in search of adventure. This 14-day Premium journey takes you through the north of India, revealing the region’s best culture, landscapes and cuisines with the guidance of an experienced local leader. The fabled cities of Agra, Udaipur and Jaipur offer grandeur, colour, culture and history while Mumbai and Delhi show a true snapshot of modern life in India. Search for tigers in Ranthambhore National Park, dine beneath the stars among the sand dunes of Pushkar and learn about life in Rajasthan in the homes of local families.
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age rangeOperator does not provide
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityMumbai
End CityDelhi

Travel Themes

Trip includes

    • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
    • Mumbai - Welcome dinner
    • Mumbai - Gateway of India
    • Mumbai - Guided city tour
    • Mumbai - Dobi Ghat
    • Mumbai - Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
    • Mumbai - The Museum Mumbai (Prince of Wales Museum)
    • Mumbai - Crawford Market
    • Udaipur - Leader-led walking tour
    • Udaipur - Lake Pichola boat ride
    • Udaipur - Jagmandir Island Palace
    • Udaipur - Dinner at lakeside restaurant
    • Udaipur - City Palace
    • Udaipur - Cultural performance
    • Bundi - Stepwell
    • Bundi - Home-cooked dinner
    • Bundi - Leader-led orientation walk
    • Bundi - Bundi Palace
    • Pushkar - Leader-led walking tour
    • Pushkar - Brahma Temple
    • Pushkar - Private traditional dance performance & dinner on sand dune
    • Jaipur - City Palace
    • Jaipur - Amber Fort
    • Jaipur - Private Royal Haveli visit with owner
    • Jaipur - Rooftop drinks overlooking old walled city (one drink included)
    • Ranthambhore National Park - Evening wildlife safari
    • Ranthambhore National Park - Morning Wildlife Safari
    • Agra - Taj Mahal
    • Agra - Expert-led street food tour (as dinner)
    • Agra - Agra Fort
    • Delhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
    • Delhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
    • Delhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Mumbai

Namaste! Welcome to India. Your adventure begins in Mumbai, where you’ll be collected from the airport by a local representative and transferred to your hotel. Here, you’ll meet your fellow travellers and local leader at your 6 pm welcome meeting. If you arrive with t...

Day 2 Mumbai

Today, you’ll get to know Mumbai on a guided city tour. Start out at Dhobi Ghat – the world’s largest outdoor laundry. Here, you’ll enjoy a snapshot of life in the city that most visitors don't see, as locals work and children play beneath colourful rows of drying clo...

Day 3 Udaipur

Enjoy a morning at leisure then board a midday flight to Udaipur. Also known as the ‘City of Lakes,’ Udaipur’s delightful historic buildings are contrasted with beautiful surroundings. When you arrive, settle into your hotel then join your leader for an orientation wa...

Day 4 Udaipur

Start the day with a tour of the City Palace. Built by Maharana Udai Singh II, the founder of Udaipur, this marvellous building overlooks Lake Pichola and is Rajasthan’s largest palace. Explore its elegant interior as your local guide shares information on its history...

Day 5 Bundi

This morning, you’ll drive to Bundi – a small town founded in the 12th century. Famous as the place that inspired Rudyard Kipling to write his novel ‘Kim’, Bundi today is known for its series of step wells (baoris), old houses and the remarkable Taragarh Fort. The vie...

Day 6 Pushkar

This morning, explore the expansive 17th-century Bundi Palace, built during the reign of Rao Raja Ratan Ji Heruled and which looms large over the town. The palace, described by Kipling as ‘the work of goblins rather than of men’, provides sweeping views across Bundi. ...

Day 7 Pushkar

You may like to start the day with an optional visit to the Savitri Temple – set on a hill overlooking the city, this popular pilgrimage site is an incredible place to watch the sunrise. Later, join your leader on a walking tour of Pushkar. Visit the ghats and religio...

Day 8 Jaipur

Depart Pushkar this morning and drive to Jaipur. The capital of Rajasthan is known as the 'Pink City' due to the vibrant colour of its buildings. Arrive at your Feature Stay accommodation – the fabulous Hotel Narain Niwas Palace. This beautiful heritage hotel has been...

Day 9 Jaipur

Begin the day with a visit to the extravagant Amber Fort – the jewel of Jaipur. It is quite a sight, with its soft shades of red, sandstone and white marble with elaborate Hindu-style flourishes. Your local guide will share the stories of a fallen empire as you explor...

Day 10 Ranthambhore National Park

This morning, say goodbye to Jaipur and make the journey to Ranthambore. Ranthambhore’s treasured national park is one of the best places in the world to spot tigers. The park is also home to ancient temples, mosques and a vast array of other wildlife. When you arrive...

Day 11 Ranthambhore National Park

Rise early for a morning safari. Ranthambore National Park is one of the original Project Tiger reserves – a place where nature has reclaimed ancient fortresses and temples and is teeming with wildlife. In 4WDs, you’ll take a game drive to search for animals, includin...

Day 12 Agra

Today, drive to the fabled city of Agra. Head out at sunset to visit India's most iconic structure – the spectacular Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Best known as a monument to love and loss, the 17th-century Taj was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a ...

Day 13 Delhi

Start the day with a visit to the remarkable Agra Fort. Learn how a fortress and prison was built out of red sandstone by Akbar in 1565, then how conversions and additions by Shah Jahan transformed the fort into a palace. After your visit, depart Agra and make your wa...

Day 14 Delhi

Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you would like to spend more time in Delhi, just speak to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.

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Details

Accommodation:

Hotel (11 nights),Jaipur Feature Stay (2 nights)

Flights & transport:

Auto rickshaw,Cycle rickshaw,Jeep,Plane,Private vehicle,Boat,Metro

Group size:

Small Group - 24 max

Maximum number of people in group:

12

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