Rajasthan, a place brimming with magnificence and colour

Meeting Point

At your hotel

Day 01: Delhi

Assistance upon arrival at Delhi international airport by flight, our airport representative will meet and greet you there and he will transfer you to the hotel.

Day 02: Delhi - Udaipur (night train)

This morning after breakfast you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Old Delhi and New Delhi. First, you will go to Old Delhi, The Mughals, who formerly governed from the ramparts of the Red Fort, have left an indelible mark. First, we will go to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, which was established in the 17th century. Later, we'll travel through New Delhi to see Raj Ghat, India Gate, the Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace), the Parliament House, and other colonial structures. The work of British architect Edwin Lutyens from the early twentieth century is conspicuous in colonial areas. Finally, pay a visit to the iconic Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb, both of which are magnificent examples of Persian-inspired Mughal architecture. In the evening you will transfer to the Delhi railway station to board the overnight train for Udaipur.

Day 03: Udaipur

Arrive in the early morning and transfer to your hotel. Day trip to Udaipur, founded in the 16th century by Prince Udai Singh: the magnificent City Palace on the shores of Lake Pichola, the Sahelion-ki-Bari (Gardens of the queen's ladies-in-waiting), decorated with flowerbeds and ponds covered with lotus, especially when the rains are plentiful during the monsoon. After that, take a boat ride on the lake and visit Jag Mandir Island.

Day 04: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Narlai

This morning you will drive to Narlai. Along the trip, see the exquisite Ranakpur Jain temples, which are made of white marble. Continue to Narlai after lunch. Installation in this magnificent tiny stronghold in the village center, erected in the 17th century by Maharaja Umaid Singh of Jodhpur and given to his brother Maharaja Ajit Singh. At the end of the afternoon, take a walk through the hamlet, which is home to various temples. The vibrant market town is nestled in the Arawallis highlands, encircled by massive boulders.

Day 05: Narlai - Jodhpur

Today's drive to Jodhpur, the ancient capital of Marwar, perched at the foot of its massive red sandstone citadel, early in the morning. Rao Jodhaji established the city in 1459. Its moniker, "blue city," is from the huge neighborhoods of Brahmans, with buildings painted in blue-purple colors, which give the city a beautiful ambiance and which we find on our way up to the citadel's foot. Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, which dates from the 15th century. A small tour of the Sardar Market, which is located at the foot of the citadel and is a very vibrant rural bazaar, followed by free time to enjoy this magnificent city.

Day 06: Jodhpur - Manvar

Visits to Jodhpur come to an end, and we embark for Manvar, the gateway to the desert. Departure in jeeps, followed by a desert safari before arriving at our lodging. These days in the desert provide an opportunity to meet the locals: the Bishnoi tribal population lives in the nearby desert. The area is home to a large number of gazelles and antelopes. The animals are not afraid, and the Bishnoi, who were early environmentalists, appreciate all kinds of life and have never hunted.

Day 07: Manvar - Thar Desert

Drive to the start of our walk quite early in the morning. Village crossing to become acquainted with the traditional life of Thar's residents. Walk through the sand dunes. Dhanis (small hamlets with mud dwellings and straw roofs) crossing. Installation at our desert encampment.

Day 08: Thar Desert - Jaisalmer

The walk comes to an end in the morning. Then, we drive to Jaisalmer, the desert fortress. Installation at the hotel and the beginning of the citadel tours At the conclusion of the day, if time allows, take a trip to the Brahman cenotaphs, from where the view over the citadel at sunset is spectacular.

Day 09: Jaisalmer - Jaipur (night train)

The reservoir of Gadisar, the ramparts of the upper town, and the maze of lanes through which we will appreciate the spectacular "Havelis," residences of rich merchants artistically carved in stone, and the powerful. Visit the Parshvanatha Jain temple, which is nestled among a lovely collection of five shrines. Transfer to the station in the afternoon and join the night train to Jaipur, the "pink city" and capital of Rajasthan.

Day 10: Jaipur

Day 11: Jaipur - Amber Fort - Jaipur

After breakfast, leave for Amber Fort, a complex of temples, palaces, and gardens that served as the historic capital of the Jaipur rulers. The ascent to the fort is accomplished on foot (given our involvement in responsible tourism, we do not offer the ascent to the fort on the back of an elephant). After the tour, go for a walk in the hills that surround the Arawallis mountains. Return to town for lunch. Afternoon free for a stroll about town or the conclusion of visits that could not be completed the day before.

Day 12: Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra

Day 13: Agra - Delhi - return flight

End of city tours in the morning, including the Red Fort, the magnificent home of the Mughal emperors with its many palaces, and, if time allows, the magnificent white marble mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daulah, the title of Mirza Ghiyas Beg, a Persian nobleman, father of Nur Jahan, wife of Emperor Jahangir, and grandfather of Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan's much-regretted wife. Drive to Delhi in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Delhi transfer to the Delhi airport to board the ongoing flight back home.

Ending Point

At your hotel