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Essential India – Royal Rajasthan

By Sally - Silversurfer's Editor Jun 10, 2013

This itinerary really is the essential journey of Rajasthan.  Stretching beyond the golden triangle to include the breath-taking city of the lakes, Udaipur this is the perfect journey to explore the highlights of Royal Rajasthan.

 

DAY 1: ARRIVE DELHI

 

Arrive India’s capital city of Delhi. On arrival stay at The Imperial Hotel.

DAY 2: DELHI

After a leisurely start, explore the myriad sights of Old and New Delhi. The wide boulevards of Lutyens’ New Delhi contrast dramatically with the narrow streets and scattered monuments that dominate Old Delhi.

 

DAY 3: DELHI – UDAIPUR

Morning flight to Udaipur and stay 2 nights at the stunning Taj Lake Palace Hotel. Afternoon tour of this beautiful lake city.

 

DAY 4: UDAIPUR – RANAKPUR – UDAIPUR

Full day excursion to the exceptional Jain Temples at Ranakpur. Lunch will be at the Maharani Bagh Orchard.

 

DAY 5: UDAIPUR – JAIPUR

Morning drive to Jaipur and stay 2 nights at the Taj Rambagh Palace. After lunch explore the ‘Pink City’, the bustling metropolis that is Rajasthan’s capital, seeing the Observatory and the City Palace.

DAY 6: JAIPUR

Morning drive past the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds) and continue to Amber. Ascend to this hilltop fort on elephant back. Return to the hotel for lunch and an afternoon at leisure.

DAY 7: JAIPUR – AGRA

Morning drive to Agra via one of India’s most glorious sites – the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri. On arrival in Agra, stay 2 nights at the Oberoi Amarvilas.

DAY 8: AGRA

Dawn visit to the Taj Mahal which is strikingly beautiful at this hour. Continue with a full day exploring Agra, seeing Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-daulah.

 

DAY 9: AGRA – DELHI

After a morning at leisure, afternoon drive to Delhi via Akbar’s imposing mausoleum at Sikandra. Room at disposal at The Trident, Gurgaon until late tonight. After dinner, depart for the airport.

DAY 10: DEPART DELHI

Early morning departure for onward destination.

 

Costs from – £2795 per person.  The price is based on double occupancy, and is subject to change based on hotels and dates of travel. Price includes international flights on British Airways travelling in World Traveller (economy), accommodation in a double/ twin room, breakfast, sightseeing, transfers, domestic flights and train, private guides and chauffeur driven car.

 

For more details and how to book visit Greaves India or telephone 020 7487 9111

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Sally - Silversurfer's Editor

Mother of three grown-up daughters and a proud grandma too, I am the ultimate multi-tasker and am passionate about my role as Silversurfers Website Editor and Social Media Manager. Always on the lookout for all things that will interest and entertain our community. Fueling fun for the young at heart!

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