Exotic India: Solo Travellers Tour
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Exotic India: Solo Travellers Tour
Itinerary
Fly to Delhi
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Delhi with Virgin Atlantic. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the Le Méridien New Delhi for 2 nights. Late afternoon tour of Old Delhi exploring Chandni Chowk by cycle rickshaw. Welcome dinner at the Haveli Dharampura in Old Delhi, with views towards the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, and enjoy a dance performance and kite flying on the rooftop. (D)
Delhi
Visit the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Qutb Minar tower. Afternoon at leisure – perhaps explore one of Delhi’s many markets or simply relax at your hotel before visiting the National War Memorial at India Gate. (B, D)
Agra
Drive to Agra. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Agra Fort. Stay overnight at the Taj Convention Centre. (B, D)
Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore
Early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy lunch at the lavish Laxmi Vilas Palace. Continue to the railway station and transfer to Sawai Madhopur for 2 nights at The Tigress. (B, L,D)
Ranthambore
Early morning and late afternoon wildlife drives by 4x4 in search of Bengal tigers. (B, L, D)
Jaipur
Drive to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur. Stay 2 nights at the traditional haveli hotel, Shahpura House. Afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
Jaipur
This morning, visit the ancient Amber Fort and then the City Palace, home of the present maharajah, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. (B, D)
Pushkar - Deogarh
Morning departure for Deogarh visiting Pushkar and its temples and markets en route. Stay 2 nights at the Deogarh Mahal, a former palace and now a superb heritage hotel. Evening cookery demonstration. (B, D)
Deogarh
Take a ride on Deogarh’s metre-gauge train passing rural communities and scenery described by Kipling. Optional afternoon 4x4 safari visiting local Bishnoi tribal villages dotted throughout the countryside. (B, D)
Ranakpur - Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur, arguably Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur en route. Stay 2 nights at Fateh Niwas. (B, D)
Udaipur
Enjoy a guided tour of Udaipur including City Palace, the Jagdish Temple and the Garden of the Maid's Honour. End the tour with a cruise on the lake. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner overlooking Lake Fateh Sagar. (B, D)
Fly to Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight from Udaipur to Delhi for an overnight stay at Vivanta New Delhi, Dwarka. (B)
Fly to London from Delhi
Transfer to the airport for the Virgin Atlantic flight to London. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Fly from London to Delhi
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Delhi with Virgin Atlantic. (N)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to the Le Méridien New Delhi for 2 nights. Late afternoon tour of Old Delhi exploring Chandni Chowk by cycle rickshaw. Welcome dinner at the Haveli Dharampura in Old Delhi, with views towards the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, and enjoy a dance performance and kite flying on the rooftop. (D)
Delhi
Visit the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun and the Qutb Minar tower. Afternoon at leisure - perhaps explore one of Delhi's many markets or simply relax at your hotel before visiting the National War Memorial at India Gate. (B, D)
Agra
Drive to Agra. In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Agra Fort. Stay overnight at the Taj Convention Centre. (B, D)
Fatehpur Sikri - Ranthambore
Early morning sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, drive to the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri. Enjoy lunch at the lavish Laxmi Vilas Palace. Continue to the railway station and transfer to Sawai Madhopur for 2 nights at The Tigress. (B, L,D)
Ranthambore
Early morning and late afternoon wildlife drives by 4x4 in search of Bengal tigers. (B, L, D)
Jaipur
Drive to the 'Pink City' of Jaipur. Stay 2 nights at the traditional haveli hotel, Shahpura House. Afternoon at leisure. (B, D)
Jaipur
This morning, visit the ancient Amber Fort and then the City Palace, home of the present maharajah, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal. (B, D)
Pushkar - Deogarh
Morning departure for Deogarh, visiting Pushkar and its temples and markets en route. Stay 2 nights at the Deogarh Mahal, a former palace and now a superb heritage hotel. Evening cookery demonstration. (B, D)
Deogarh
Take a ride on Deogarh's metre-gauge train passing rural communities and scenery described by Kipling. Optional afternoon 4x4 safari visiting local Bishnoi tribal villages dotted throughout the countryside. (B, D)
Ranakpur - Udaipur
Drive to Udaipur, arguably Rajasthan's most picturesque city. Visit the Jain temples at Ranakpur en route. Stay 2 nights at Fateh Niwas. (B, D)
Udaipur
Enjoy a guided tour of Udaipur including City Palace, the Jagdish Temple and the Garden of the Maid's Honour. End the tour with a cruise on the lake. This evening, enjoy a farewell dinner overlooking Lake Fateh Sagar. (B, D)
Fly to Delhi
Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight from Udaipur to Delhi for an overnight stay at Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka. (B)
Fly to London from Delhi
Transfer to the airport for the Virgin Atlantic flight to London. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- See the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the President’s Palace
- Stay in a traditional haveli in Jaipur
- Scenic ride on Deogarh’s metre-gauge train
- Farewell dinner overlooking Lake Fateh Sagar
- Stay in 4- & 5-star accommodation
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 12 people (max 18)
- 4- & 5-star accommodation
- Twin / double rooms for single use
- Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
- Direct international flights with British Airways
- Internal flights in India with 20kg luggage allowance
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 11 dinners
- 2 included safaris in Ranthambore
- Welcome & farewell group dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- Porterage at airports & stations
Tour extensions
- Extensions
- Extensions
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