Dreaming Cities with Royal Rajasthan
Destinations covered: Delhi, Agra, Ramathra Fort, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Mihir Garh, Jodhpur, Jawai, Udaipur, Mumbai.
Key Highlights of the tour
- Witness two different capitals of India, political and financial each one with its uniqueidentity and special characteristics.
- Dharavi, largest slum area of Mumbai in India, Dabbawalas with a traditional system of distributing tiffins (dabbas) from home to office of Mumbai folks.
- Royal Palace, magnificent forts and serene lakes of princely states of Rajasthan.
- Explore the hidden treasures of Rajasthan possessing the real beauty of rural India with rich traditions and cultures.
- Leopard Safari in nature’s lap with its scenic beauty and diverse range of flora fauna.
Day 01 Arrival in Delhi and you will be met by and transferred directly to the hotel to recuperate from the long journey.
Day 02 Start our tour with exploring the Old and New Delhi, ancient and modern with its iconic monuments and colourful bazaars.
Day 03 Transfer to Agra by the express Gatiman Train. Visit the magnificent red-sandstone fort, ‘baby taj’ and one of the eight wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal.
Day 04 Catch a glimpse of the beautiful Taj Mahal at dawn. Transfer to Ramathra, a small untouched village nestled in the heart of rural India, a world away from the chaos of urban India. En-route visit Fatehpur Sikri.
Day 05 This morning take a boat ride in a lake or walk around the countryside to catch a beautiful rare glimpse of India which makes India a true India. Evening at leisure.
Day 06 Transfer to Ranthambore National Park (approximately 60 kms in 2 hours). We take an afternoon and evening safari into the park in search of the tiger.
Day 07 After a morning safari into the National Park we drive to Jaipur, the Pink City. On arrival after check in, we take you to the evening aarti ceremony at Birla Temple.
Day 08 Visit Amber fort, Palace of Winds, City Palace and Jantar Mantar. In the evening take a walk into the old city to explore its vibrant bazaar and street food.
Day 09 Transfer by road to Chhatra Sagar, a beautiful camp tent situated on a rural dam wall, overlooking the dam and countryside beyond. Evening at leisure.
Day 10 This day, enjoy some of our handcrafted experiences like walking along the countryside, bird watching, visiting host rural families and chatting with them.
Day 11 After a leisurely morning breakfast at the hotel and transfer to Jodhpur. Visit the old city and Sardar bazaar of the famous clock tower located on foothills overlooking Mehrangarh Fort.
Day 12 Start your tour with a visit to Mehrangarh Fort and royal cenotaphs of rules of Jodhpur on its foothills and later evening, excursion to the Marwar Crafts Villages.
Day 13 Transfer by road to Jawai, one of the intact hidden treasures yet an area of extraordinary beauty which had remained a best kept secret for centuries, a healthy leopard population and a tribe of nomadic shepherds, Rabaris. In the evening, head out to a leopard safari.
Day 14 Morning and evening Jeep safari in the search of leopard and other local wildlife. While in Jawai, take a time out to rub shoulders with local tribal people and visit the countryside homes and villages.
Day 15 Drive to Udaipur, the city of lakes. You may wish to stop off at the famous 1444 pillared Jain temple at small hamlet, Ranakpur. On arrival, check-in-to the hotel and proceed for a sunset boat ride on the tranquil waters of lake pichola.
Day 16 In the morning take a guided tour of the old city of Udaipur. Visit City Palace on the banks of Lake Pichola, Gangaur Ghat, and bustling colourful Rajasthani bazaar with folk art & craft.
Day 17 Transfer to the airport to connect you to the city of dreams Mumbai. Walk on the mumbai streets to explore the city more closely. Evening at leisure.
Day 18 Visit the iconic Gateway of India, Victoria terminus, Crawford Market and walk on famous street Marine Drive. Explore some of the unique experiences in Mumbai like Dabbawalas, Dharavi, and Bombay Stock Exchange.
Day 19 Transfer to the airport for your onward flight to home town or next destination.