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Palatial Rajasthan
Private Travel
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General interest
12 Days & 10 Nights
Lead-in price: £4145
See the highlights of Rajasthan while staying in some of India's finest and most beautiful hotels and palaces. Conclude your regal tour with an overnight stay in the iconic Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Stay in the luxurious Oberoi Amarvilas with its views of the iconic Taj Mahal
- Dine from the terrace at Mehrangarh Fort
- Take a private cruise on Udaipur’s Lake Pichola
- Enjoy a stay at Jodhpur’s award-winning Umaid Bhawan Palace. Take a heritage tour of the palace and family museum
Tour variations
Luxury Private Tour in brief
Day 1: Fly to Delhi(N)
Day 2: DelhiTransfer to the Taj Palace for a 2-night stay. (N)
Day 3: DelhiExplore Old Delhi by cycle rickshaw before exploring to Lutyens’ New Delhi including the President’s Palace, India Gate and Humayun’s tomb. Dine in the fashionable Haus Khas area with its wealth of quirky shops and restaurants. (B)
Day 4: AgraTravel to Agra for an overnight stay at Oberoi Amarvilas. Visit Agra Fort and watch the sun set over the Taj Mahal. (B)
Day 5: JaipurDrive to Jaipur for 2 nights at the sublime Rambagh Palace, the erstwhile residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Take afternoon tea on the veranda before a heritage walk of this historic property. (B)
Day 6: JaipurVisit the 16th-century Amber Fort, a Unesco world heritage site, followed by the City Palace and Royal Observatory. Evening Rajasthani cooking lesson with a local resident or unwind in the Polo bar at the hotel. (B)
Day 7: JodhpurTravel to Jodhpur for 2 nights at the award-winning Umaid Bhawan Palace. Your stay includes exclusive butler service. Take a heritage tour of the palace and family museum. (B)
Day 8: JodhpurVisit the imposing battlements of the Mehrangarh hilltop fortress, which houses some of the country’s most intricately decorated palaces, temples and courtyards. Located within the fort is the Chokelao Mahal Terrace restaurant where you can enjoy the romance of a bygone era and soak up the spectacular views whilst relishing a traditional “thali” meal. (B)
Day 9: UdaipurDrive to Udaipur, stopping en route at the exquisite Jain temples at Ranakpur. Continue to the Taj Lake Palace for a 2-night stay. This beautiful hotel is set on an island. Arrive by boat at the Badi Pal jetty, where you will be welcomed like royalty. (B)
Day 10: UdaipurTake a walk through the palace before exploring the highlights of the City Palace on a guided tour. Take a cruise on Lake Pichola followed by a relaxing Jiva Spa session. (B)
Day 11: Fly to MumbaiMorning flight to Mumbai for an overnight stay at the Taj Mahal Palace. In the afternoon, explore the main sights such as the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum, the Dhobi Ghat and Mani Bhawan. (B)
Day 12: Fly home(B)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Luxury tourFeaturing some of the most luxurious accommodation throughout the tour. Prices are based on the standard category, unless indicated otherwise.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
Tailor-made travelFor a price quote based on alternative accommodation standards, to discuss flight options or to tailor this itinerary, please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
Luxury private tour accommodation
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Umaid Bhawan Palace
A splendid example of the Indo-colonial and art-deco style of the thirties, the Umaid Bhawan was one of the largest and grandest private residences in the world. The palace was built between 1929 and 1943 and over 3,000 artisans worked over 14 years to create this magnificent, and now somewhat faded, edifice. Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, croquet and billiards.
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The Oberoi Amarvilas
The Oberoi Amarvilas is a luxury resort offering outstanding levels of service, comfort and elegance. The hotel has been designed to provide guests with uninterrupted views of the Taj Mahal from most of the hotel's common areas. The decor has a stylish elegance with the use of natural colours, teak and marble flooring. Some of the rooms offer terraces and bathrooms with unrivalled views of the majestic Taj Mahal. Features: 102 rooms, 4 restaurants, outdoor private dining areas, landscaped gardens, swimming pool, spa, gym, Wi-Fi. Room amenities: Television, sofa, safe, minibar, tea & coffee facilities, en suite bathroom. Some of the rooms offer views of the Taj Mahal.
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Taj Palace
The Taj Palace is spread out over two and a half hectares of lush gardens in New Delhi. Guestrooms are spacious and elegantly designed with subtle touches of Mughal-era influence. Guests have a wide variety of dining options to choose from, including several multi award-winning restaurants.
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The Taj Mahal Palace
Built in 1903, this gracious and iconic hotel is located in central Mumbai, opposite the Gateway of India. The Taj Mahal is split into the old-world Palace Wing and the contemporary Tower Wing, providing a total of 560 rooms and suites. A treasure trove of invaluable memorabilia, the hotel has fused a myriad of artistic styles and tastes. Guests have included royalty and heads of state. Facilities include a pool, fitness centre and spa.
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Taj Lake Palace
The Taj Lake Palace Hotel, originally known as Jag Niwas, was built in 1754 by Maharana Jagat Sigh II as his summer palace. Today this former pleasure palace is a luxury hotel like no other in the world, set on an island in the middle of Udaipur’s Lake Pichola. Here you may relax amidst slender marble carved columns, filigree screens and fountains. The hotel has 83 rooms, a small swimming pool, 3 restaurants and a bar.
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Rambagh Palace
The Rambagh Palace was once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and is a fine example of grand and ornate Rajput palace architecture. Situated close to Jaipur city centre, the palace is spread over 47 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. There are 78 bedrooms, and the public areas of the property have retained their traditional theme and palace atmosphere. Hotel facilities include an indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, two restaurants and the famous Polo Bar.
Dates & prices
PLR2022
Guideline Prices
Low season from £4145 per person
High season from £5795 per person
Vaccination Travel Policy
All clients must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us on a Cox & Kings (C&K)
group tour. This means that a customer must have received their full two doses of the
COVID‑19 vaccination at least 14 days before travelling with us. This does not apply
to our private tours or tailor-made travel. If you have any questions please call us
or visit our FAQs page on our website here
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or
send an email enquiry
Guaranteed Departures Where a tour date has ‘yes’ listed, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Terms & Conditions Guaranteed departures will run except in the circumstances where travel to the destination is advised against by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or entry restrictions relating to COVID-19 preclude travel.
Additional InformationPlease call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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- • International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
• UK departure and overseas airport taxes
• Accommodation, Itinerary & meal basis as described
• Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide throughout
• Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
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