Rajasthan in Style
Nowhere else in India is the romance of the Maharajahs as strong as in Rajasthan, the land of kings. Impressive forts and castles, opulent palaces, and the simpler havelis built around courtyards dot this desert state.
In this very special tour, we take you to some stunning examples of the royal past of India. Most of the overnight halts on this tour are spent in castles and princely homes, which are still the residence of the erstwhile royal families.
Itinerary
Day 1: DELHI
Arrive in Delhi where you are met and transferred to your hotel near the airport.
Day 2: DUNGARPUR
Take the flight to Udaipur from where you are transferred to Udai Bilas Palace in Dungarpur, a fabulous 19th century palace overlooking a lake backed by green hills.
Day 3: DUNGARPUR
Today you can visit the 13th century Juna Mahal, situated on a hill above the village. It has excellent frescoes, miniatures, glass and mirror inlay work.
Day 4: UDAIPUR
Drive to the beautiful `White City’ of Udaipur, arguably the most stunning of Rajasthan’s cities, situated on Lake Pichola.
Day 5: UDAIPUR
Today enjoy a guided morning tour of the intricate palaces and temples, followed by a boat trip on Lake Pichola. Afternoon at leisure to seek out a bargain in the markets or relax in a friendly cafe overlooking the lake.
Day 6: SHAHPURA
Drive to Shahpura, a small town in cental Rajasthan. It houses the Shahpura Bagh, a 120 year old estate, set in 45 acres of garden and pasture and surrounded by lakes, and now a wonderful boutique hotel.
Day 7: SHAHPURA
The charming owners take you on a jeep safari to show you their eco farm or their old ancestral fort.
Day 8: JAIPUR
Drive to Jaipur, the captivating Pink City. On Jaipur’s streets, camel carts, scooters, cycle rickshaws, modern cars and bullock carts all jostle for space - a total riot of colour. You may even see a load of computers carried by a camel cart! There are incredible palaces, fascinating observatories, parks and bazaars. Jaipur never fails to thrill.
Day 9: JAIPUR
In the morning you visit the magnificent Amber Fort, a magnificent complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples built over a period of 125 years by successive rulers. In the afternoon you tour the stunning `Pink City’ of Jaipur and have time to browse in the colourful bazaars.
Day 10: SAMODE
Your next stop is the small village of Samode where you stay in the fairy tale palace which was put on the map by its starring role in the 1984 mini-series `The Far Pavilions'.
Day 11: DELHI
Return to Delhi airport to connect with your onward travel.
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