Itineraries to Inspire
Discover Rajasthan $6,820/£5,780*
India. Simply the name conjures up images of breathtaking palaces, swirling kaleidoscopes of brilliantly coloured silk saris, incense-filled temples and fragrant spice markets.
On your travels through this extraordinary country, learn more of the spectacular architecture of forts and palaces, the beautiful artistic traditions, and how India is changing for local villagers, while they still maintain their traditional ways and customs.
Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to your hotel. Spend some time unwinding after your long flight before heading out in a rickshaw to take in city's sites such as India Gate, perhaps a hidden stepwell and Laxmi Narayan Temple.
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Colonel's Retreat
Delhi Sightseeing
Explore exciting Old Delhi; the markets, street sellers and vibrancy on urban India at its greatest. In the afternoon visit Humayun's tomb.
Cooking up an Indian Feast
Today enjoy recreating the tastes of India with a cookery class. Learn how to use the exotic ingredients to hand before heading out to the market to stock up on those supplies to take home. That way, on your return, you can recreate those dishes.
Agra and the Taj Mahal
Take the morning train to Agra to explore the city and of course the iconic Taj Mahal
Trident Agra
Explore Jaipur
Travel by road to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, and spend your afternoon as you wish, absorbing the atmosphere of the city.
Ikaki Niwas
Walking tour of the Pink City
Explore Jaipur on foot with your guide visiting the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), the local markets, City Palace and the fascinating Jantar Mantar Observatory. In the cool of the late afternoon visit Amer Fort out in the countryside.
Countryside cycle and craft village visit
Enjoy a cool early morning cycle ride into the countryside, a perfect way to experience rural India. Later drive to the village of Bagru famed for its block-printing: have a go at making your own patterns.
Head to Deogarh and enjoy a Jeep Safari in the surrounding countryside
Travel to Deogarh and explore the local area by jeep, taking a route tailored to your specific interests - farming, village life, culture, temples, birds...
Devshree
Artisan Walk and relaxing afternoon
A gentle walk this morning will allow you to explore the village of Deogarh more fully. You’ll pass through the potters' street and farm workers' houses, before joining the High Street, which is the trading part of the village.
Take the Rural Train to Narlai
The train winds its way through the scenic Aravalli Hills to the plateau of the Khambli Ghat, a beautiful way to see the Indian countryside.
Rawla Narlai
Leopard Safari
Rise early go in search of leopards, desert fox and more. Spend the afternoon enjoying a stroll or cart ride around this typical Rajasthani village.
Dine in style at the picturesque 16th Century Baoli step well.
Meet the camel herders of Chaifara and on to Jodhpur
Drive out to Chaifara to meet the camel herders, the Raika, to learn about their lives. In the afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur, one of Rajasthan's most impressive.
Rattan Vilas
Explore Jodhpur on foot and by jeep
Spend the morning wandering the alleys of Jodhpur, sampling the street food and visiting the markets, before heading north for an open-top jeep safari.
Rattan Villas
Sand Dune Safari & Camel Ride
A morning of relaxation before a drive to Samsara and into the desert, through countless local villages. Later explore the Thar by camel, before dinner amongst the dunes.
Samsara
Return to Jodhpur
Wend your way back to Jodhpur before a late afternoon flight to Delhi.
Holiday Inn
Depart Delhi
Transfer to the airport for your flight home
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