But we also go off the beaten track and stay in a old haveli, a village of ‘mud huts’, and the palace of a Maharajah. Moreover, our tour also includes a visit to the bird sanctuary at Bharatpur and a wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Delhi. Afternoon tour of Delhi.
Day 2: Shekhavati. Drive to the Shekhavati area of Rajasthan, renowned for its painted frescoes and ornate havelis (merchant’s houses). We spend the night in a heritage hotel. (B)
Day 3: Shekhavati. Walking tour of one of Shekhavati’s small towns followed by a camel ride to surrounding villages. Overnight in the desert resort, in beautiful and luxurious mud huts! (B)
Day 4: Jaipur. Drive to Jaipur. Afternoon visit the splendid Amber Fort. (B)
Day 5: Jaipur. Morning Jaipur city tour. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 6: Ranthambore. Drive to Ranthambore National Park where we take an afternoon game ride. (B, D)
Days 7-8: Karauli. Visit Ranthambore Fort then drive to Karauli where we stay in a Maharaja’s residence. We visit the magnificent Karauli City Palace and the local bazaar. (B)
Day 9: Bharatpur - Agra. Drive via the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary at Bharatpur to the abandoned Moghul capital at Fatehpur Sikri. (B)
Day 10: Agra - Delhi. Visit the Taj Mahal before returning to Delhi by evening express train. Overnight in Delhi. (B)
Day 11: Delhi. Tour ends after breakfast. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Local Payment: $200 USD
- Maximum Group Size: 15
- Arrival Transfer: Airport transfer to hotel Day 1
- Fully Escorted: By Imaginative Traveller tour leader days 1-10, services of local representatives days 10-11, services of local guides
- Transport: Private a/c coach, train, camels, game safari at Ranthambore
- Activity: Camel ride
- Accommodation: 7 nights tourist class hotels, 3 nights heritage hotels
- Meals: As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner
- Entrance fees: Included for all sites visited as part of the itinerary
- Trip Reference: HTMH
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