india Tours Classic Rajasthan - Intrepid

Itinerary:

Days 1-2  Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and explore India’s capital. Take a rickshaw tour through the narrow streets of Old Delhi and shop for bargains in one of the city’s legendary bazaars. Also, take time out from the frenetic pace of the city with a visit to a Sikh temple.

Day 3  Delhi to Agra
Jump aboard a train to Agra this morning and visit the world-famous Taj Mahal, perhaps the world’s greatest monument to love. Take an optional excursion to Akbar’s Mausoleum, a beautiful sandstone tomb built for the famous Mughal emperor.

Day 4  Agra to Madhogarh
Travel through rural Rajasthan to your overnight stay at a historic royal family residence. Explore the village and meet traditional craftspeople for an insight into local life.

Days 5-6  Madhogarh to Jaipur
Stop at Amber Fort before arriving at Jaipur, one of India’s best loved destinations. Discover the local markets and bazaars on a walking tour of the ‘Pink City’.

Day 7  Jaipur to Ranthambore NP
Ranthambore National Park was a former hunting ground for Maharajas. Try to spot the elusive tiger on an afternoon game drive and look out for deer and monkeys in this popular tiger reserve.

Day 8  Ranthambore NP to Bundi
Leave Ranthambore National Park behind and travel to Bundi. Admire the stunning murals at the palace that dominates the cityscape and explore the enchanting alleyways that snake through the city.

Days 9-10  Bundi to Bijaipur
Travel to Paangarh and spend the night camping under the stars beside the lake of a fortified mansion, run by a local family. On day 10, enjoy a drive in open jeeps through the countryside, stopping at rural villages enroute to Bijaipur.

Days 11-12  Bijaipur to Udaipur
Your Rajasthan adventure continues with a two night stay in Udaipur. Surrounded by mountains and set beside a lake, the city boasts a beautiful setting. Take a guided walk and explore the City Palace, home to an incredible antique collection. Why not also take an optional boat ride on Lake Pichola?

Day 13  Udaipur to Pushkar
Take a train to Ajmer before transferring onward by road to Pushkar, one of India’s holiest places. Stroll around the lake and watch local life go by and visit one of the few Brahma temples in India. At lunchtime, share a meal with a local family and learn about life in this desert city.

Day 14  Pushkar to Delhi
You may choose to rise early for a sunrise hike to the Savitri Temple for wonderful views over the town. Afterwards, take the Shatabdi Express train back to Delhi.

Day 15  Delhi
Your tour ends this morning.

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