Passage through Rajasthan

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Passage through Rajasthan
Itinerary
London - Mumbai
Direct flight from London (regional connections available) to Mumbai (Bombay) with Virgin Atlantic. (N)
Mumbai
Arrive and transfer to the Trident Nariman Point for 1 night. Afternoon sightseeing in Mumbai visiting the imposing Gateway of India, colourful Chor Bazaar, Dhobi Ghat and Victoria Terminus. (N)
Fly to Udaipur
Fly to Udaipur. Stay for 2 nights at Fateh Niwas Palace. Enjoy a welcome dinner at Ambrai Restaurant overlooking Lake Pichola. (B, D)
Udaipur
Sightseeing in Udaipur visiting the City Palace, miniature painting studios and Jagdish temple. Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Evening cultural performance at Bagore-ki-Haveli. (B)
Ranakpur - Deogarh
Travel to Deogarh, visiting the magnificent Jain temples at Ranakpur en route. Spend 2 nights at Deogarh Mahal, a former palace and now a superb heritage hotel. Late afternoon village walk. (B)
Deogarh
Day at leisure or choose from a range of optional activities, including a 4x4 safari to local villages, a gentle walk with a picnic, or an Indian cooking class. This evening, dine on typical Mewari cuisine on the hotel terrace. (B, D)
Jodhpur
Take a scenic 1.5-hour rural train ride from Khamil Ghat to Phulad. The train chugs through tunnels and past waterfalls in an area that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s story The Man Who Would Be King. Continue by road to Jodhpur for 2 nights at Ajit Bhawan Palace, a heritage palace. (B)
Jodhpur
Visit Jaswant Thada and continue to the formidable Mehrangarh Fort. Take a heritage walk through the streets dotted with temples and bazaars and learn more about the 'Blue City' Brahmins. (B)
Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner in the heart of the Thar Desert for an overnight stay at the magnificent Narendra Bhawan, a grand residence that was home to the last reigning maharajah of Bikaner. Late afternoon, embark on a 4x4 safari into the desert to witness the spectacular sunset over the dunes accompanied by Indian high tea. (B)
Jaipur
Visit Junagarh Fort and walk through the old city. Later, drive to the royal city of Jaipur. En route, visit the town of Fatehpur and its ‘open-air gallery’ of beautiful havelis. Transfer to the Devi Ratn Hotel for a 2-night stay. Based on the design of the famous Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory, Devi Ratn is a contemporary hotel with traditional Jaipuri features and beautiful views over the surrounding Aravalli Hills. (B, D)
Jaipur
Start the day with a visit to the 16th-century Amber Fort. Spend the rest of the day exploring the royal city of Jaipur, including the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory and colourful bazaars. (B, D)
Ranthambore National Park
Travel to Ranthambore for 2 nights at Dev Vilas. Afternoon safari† in Ranthambore. (B, D)
Ranthambore National Park
Early morning safari† in search of Bengal tigers. Afternoon at leisure or visit Ranthambore Fort and the NGO-supported Dastkar foundation, where local women produce handicrafts.* (B, L, D)
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Morning drive to Agra, visiting the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri en route and stopping at the lavish Laxmi Vilas Palace for lunch. Overnight at the Trident Hotel Agra. (B, L)
Delhi
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Visit Agra Fort before departing for Delhi and an overnight stay at Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka. (B)
Delhi - London
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.
London - Mumbai
Direct flight from London (regional connections available) to Mumbai (Bombay) with Virgin Atlantic. (N)
Mumbai
Arrive and transfer to the Trident Nariman Point for 1 night. Afternoon sightseeing in Mumbai visiting the imposing Gateway of India, colourful Chor Bazaar, Dhobi Ghat and Victoria Terminus. (N)
Fly to Udaipur
Fly to Udaipur. Stay for 2 nights at Fateh Niwas Palace. Enjoy a welcome dinner at Ambrai Restaurant overlooking Lake Pichola. (B, D)
Udaipur
Sightseeing in Udaipur visiting the City Palace, miniature painting studios and Jagdish temple. Afternoon boat cruise on Lake Pichola. Evening cultural performance at Bagore-ki-Haveli. (B)
Ranakpur - Deogarh
Travel to Deogarh, visiting the magnificent Jain temples at Ranakpur en route. Spend 2 nights at Deogarh Mahal, a former palace and now a superb heritage hotel. Late afternoon village walk. (B)
Deogarh
Day at leisure or choose from a range of optional activities, including a 4x4 safari to local villages, a gentle walk with a picnic, or an Indian cooking class. This evening, dine on typical Mewari cuisine on the hotel terrace. (B, D)
Jodhpur
Take a scenic 1.5-hour rural train ride from Khamil Ghat to Phulad. The train chugs through tunnels and past waterfalls in an area that inspired Rudyard Kipling’s story The Man Who Would Be King. Continue by road to Jodhpur for 2 nights at Ajit Bhawan Palace, a heritage palace. (B)
Jodhpur
Visit Jaswant Thada and continue to the formidable Mehrangarh Fort. Take a heritage walk through the streets dotted with temples and bazaars and learn more about the 'Blue City' Brahmins. (B)
Bikaner
Drive to Bikaner in the heart of the Thar Desert for an overnight stay at the magnificent Narendra Bhawan, a grand residence that was home to the last reigning maharajah of Bikaner. Late afternoon, embark on a 4x4 safari into the desert to witness the spectacular sunset over the dunes accompanied by Indian high tea. (B)
Jaipur
Visit Junagarh Fort and walk through the old city. Later, drive to the royal city of Jaipur. En route, visit the town of Fatehpur and its ‘open-air gallery’ of beautiful havelis. Transfer to the Devi Ratn Hotel for a 2-night stay. Based on the design of the famous Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory, Devi Ratn is a contemporary hotel with traditional Jaipuri features and beautiful views over the surrounding Aravalli Hills. (B, D)
Jaipur
Start the day with a visit to the 16th-century Amber Fort. Spend the rest of the day exploring the royal city of Jaipur, including the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory and colourful bazaars. (B, D)
Ranthambore National Park
Travel to Ranthambore for 2 nights at Dev Vilas. Afternoon safari† in Ranthambore. (B, D)
Ranthambore National Park
Early morning safari† in search of Bengal tigers. Afternoon at leisure or visit Ranthambore Fort and the NGO-supported Dastkar foundation, where local women produce handicrafts.* (B, L, D)
Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
Morning drive to Agra, visiting the deserted sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri en route and stopping at the lavish Laxmi Vilas Palace for lunch. Overnight at the Trident Hotel Agra. (B, L)
Delhi
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Visit Agra Fort before departing for Delhi and an overnight stay at Vivanta New Delhi Dwarka. (B)
Delhi - London
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
- Dine on typical Mewari cuisine on the rooftop of an historic fort
- Take a scenic train ride through rural Rajasthan
- Enjoy two 4x4 safaris
- Watch the sun set behind the sand dunes of the Great Thar Desert
- Stay in grand forts and palaces
Important information
What's included
- Small group size - average 12 people (max 18)
- 4- & 5-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions, room & flight upgrades available
- Direct international flights with British Airways
- Internal flights in India
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 14 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 6 dinners
- 2 included safaris in Ranthambore National Park
- Guided sightseeing
- All entrance fees included
- Porterage at airports & stations
- Balanced pace
Tour extensions
- Extensions
- Extensions
Delhi extension
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From £185
Stay an additional night in Delhi and take a half-day tour of New Delhi including Humayun’s tomb and the magnificent Qutab Minar
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