Hidden Rajasthan

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Transfer to the Novotel Aerocity for an overnight stay. (N)

Drive to Mandawa in the semi-arid Shekawati region known as India's open-air art gallery. Stay at Castle Mandawa for 2 nights. (B)

Explore the many colourful mansions around Mandawa and hear the stories behind the magnificent frescoes. Enjoy a typical Mandawa lunch. Drive to Nagaur for a 2-night stay at the magnificent Ranvas. (B, L)

Relax by the swimming pool. Take a guided tour of the museum, palaces and halls in the Ahhichatragarh fort. Visit nearby temples, walk on the ramparts or stroll around the gardens. (B)

Drive to Jodhpur for a 2-night stay at Raas with its magnificent views of Mehrangarh fort. (B)

Explore the delights of the blue city, its impressive fort and myriad of bazaars. (B)

Travel to Kumbalgarh for a 2-night stay in Kumbha Bagh overlooking Kumbalgarh fort. (B)

Spend the day exploring the 15th-century fort, noted for having the second largest wall in the world after the Great Wall of China. (B)

Travel to Bhainsrorgarh for a 2-night stay at Bhainsrorgarh Fort Hotel. (B, D)

Take a boat ride to the river island, hike to the ninth-century Badoli temples or take a sunset 4x4 safari. (B, D)

Continue to Ranthambore and spend 2-nights at Tree of Life Kipling Lodge. En route, explore Taragarh fort, exotic stepwells and the murals of Bundi Palace. (B, D)

Morning and afternoon wildlife drives in search of tigers. (B, L, D)

Travel to Jarar for a 2-night stay in Chambal Safari Lodge. (B, D)

Take a private boat safari on the Chambal river, home to the endangered gharial, the red-crowned roof turtle and the Ganges river dolphin. Visit Bateshwar, the sleepy town on the banks of the river Yamuna and have tea on the terrace of an old haveli. (B, L, D)

Travel to Delhi, visiting the Taj Mahal and Agra fort en route. Overnight stay at the Pride Plaza. (B)

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