Rajasthan Explorer tour
14 days
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Explore Rajasthan's highlights including the lakeside city of Udaipur, the blue painted streets of Jodhpur, holy Pushkar, Jaipur, Tordi village and the Abhaneri step well before visiting Keoladeo National Park and the Taj Mahal
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
Explore Rajasthan's highlights including the lakeside city of Udaipur, the blue painted streets of Jodhpur, holy Pushkar, Jaipur, Tordi village and the Abhaneri step well before visiting Keoladeo National Park and the Taj Mahal
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 2 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityUdaipur
End CityBharatpur
Destinations
Attractions
Trip includes
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- All transport and transfers
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of a local tour leader throughout
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
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Itinerary
Day 1, Arrival in Delhi. Airport to hotel transfer included
After arriving in India’s capital city, a staff member will be present to meet and greet you, before escorting you to your hotel. After settling in, we’ll run through what you can expect over the next few days, before arranging a time to collect you tomorrow.
| OVERNIGHT:
Delhi hotel
| EXTRAS:
Single room supplement, Extra day in Delhi - pre-tour
Day 2, Exploring Delhi and an | OVERNIGHT: train ride to Udaipur
Our morning starts with a city tour of New Delhi, India’s capital, located on the banks of the Yamuna River.
From the back of a vehicle, we’ll visit India Gate, a towering 42-metre Archway which shares a resemblance to France’s Arc de Triomphe. New Delhi is also the seat...
| OVERNIGHT:
Sleeper train
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Delhi to Udaipur flight upgrade
Day 3, Exploring Udaipur’s Temples
Once we arrive in beautiful Udaipur, we’ll stop for breakfast before being transported to the Nagda - the early Mewar capital - well known for an unusual temple that dates back to the 10th century. Built to commemorate Lord Vishnu, the temple is built in two structures, ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Udaipur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4, Venturing further into Udaipur
We’ll explore Udaipur a little more today, with our first stop at the 400-year old City Palace located over Lake Pichola. The palace itself is made up of a host of pavilions, terraces, courtyards and hanging gardens.
Next on the agenda is a visit to the manicured Saheli...
| OVERNIGHT:
Udaipur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 5, Onwards to Jodhpur
We’ll visit Jodhpur today, the second largest city in Rajasthan. On our way there, we’ll visit the Chaturmukha Jain Temple, famous for its white marble architecture. The Temple is the largest and most significant temple of the Jain religion and was built in the 15th cent...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jodhpur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 6, Exploring Jodphur on foot
We’ll start our day with a visit to the one of India’s largest forts - the Mehrangarh Fort - which towers over the city. We’ll also make our way to the Jaswant Thada, a milky-white marble cenotaph created in 1899 by Maharaja Sardar Singh to commemorate his father, Mahara...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jodhpur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7, Pushkar’s Lake and Temples
We’ll head out on a morning drive to Pushkwar, one of India’s oldest towns, situated on the edge of the Thar Desert. It’s also one of the Hindu religion's five most sacred pilgrimage sites. The scene is set around Pushkar Lake, its waters are thought to be holy. In fact,...
| OVERNIGHT:
Pushkar hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 8, Goodbye Pushkar, Hello Jaipur
You can choose to start your day with a sunrise walk up to the Savriti Temple and watch how it awakens the town.
After exploring Pushkar, we’ll make our way to Rajasthan’s capital city of Jaipur, and on our way there, we’ll stop to visit the Amber Fort - an ancient fortress built on a hill in the 16th century, with its towering walls creating a resemblance to the Great Wall of China.
| OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9, A sightseeing tour of Jaipur
You have an option to embark on a hot air balloon ride this morning, soaring over Jaipur’s magnificent palaces and forts as you take in the beauty of the Pink City from above. If you decided not to, your day starts with a sightseeing tour of the city.
You’ll visit India...
| OVERNIGHT:
Jaipur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Hot air balloon in Jaipur
Day 10, Visiting the ancient village of Tordi
Your day starts with a visit to the rural Rajasthan village of Tordi, which was founded in the 16th century by Th. Akhey Singh, a descendant of Khangar Singh who overthrew the regional chief and built a hilltop fortress. All that remains today are ruins, however, the fam...
| OVERNIGHT:
Tordi Garh hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 11, The world’s largest step well & birdwatching in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park
Today we’ll head to Bharatpur to explore the wildlife-rich Keoladeo Ghana National Park, a birdwatcher’s paradise. On our way there, we’ll stop at the largest step well in the world the Abhaneri step well which boasts 3500 steps and is 13 stories deep.
You’ll have a cha...
| OVERNIGHT:
Bharatpur hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 12, A first view of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Optional activities available
Say goodbye to Keoladeo as we make our way to the city of Agra, which is home to India’s most popular tourist attraction - the towering Taj Mahal.
You’ll have time to settle in at your hotel before heading out on a Mughal Heritage Walk, which was designed by a local NGO...
| OVERNIGHT:
Agra hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Cook with a Hindu family in Agra
Day 13, A Taj Mahal sunrise and a multimedia water show
We start today early for our tour of the Taj Mahal. Truly one of the wonders of the world this elaborate monument to love was built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and took over twenty-two years to complete. Sunrise is a great time to visit as the light changes graduall...
| OVERNIGHT:
Agra hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 14, Bon voyage! Airport transfer included
You have some free time to buy any gifts for your loved ones back home before we transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
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Price per day$169
Last Updated: 0/25/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for driver and/or tour guide
- Entrance fees (allow approx. US$212)
- Any other items not mentioned above
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