Royal Rajasthani Odyssey: 12 Nights in Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur & Udaipur

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll embark on a comprehensive exploration of Old Delhi’s cultural heritage sites. Enjoy a rollicking rickshaw ride through the bustling streets of Chandni Chowk, visiting Jama Masjid, one of India’s largest mosques and a masterpiece of Mughal architecture. This awe-striking mosque’s grandeur is reflected in its vast courtyard and imposing red sandstone structure, standing as a testament to the might of the Mughal Empire.

After stopping for lunch at the beautiful Haveli Dharampura, you’ll visit Bangla Sahib, a place of great spiritual significance for India’s Sikh community. Next, you’ll visit Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which pierces the sky with its 73-metre-high sandstone tower, before returning to your hotel for a sumptuous dinner.


Accommodation: The Claridges New Delhi (or alternative hotel of equal standard).

Early in the morning, you will board a train taking you to Agra, a city rich with remnants of the Mughal Empire.

In Agra, you’ll visit the formidable Agra Fort, once the seat and stronghold of the Mughal Empire and a testament to its imperial might and architectural grandeur.

As evening begins its descent over the evocative landscapes of Northern India, you will head to what is arguably India’s most iconic heritage site: the Taj Mahal. Take in the breathtaking beauty of this gleaming marble structure and its intricate Mughal-era design as the setting sun casts a golden haze over the land, the flowing waters of the Yamuna River running behind this awe-striking building whose beauty is nothing short of spellbinding.

After witnessing the unforgettable spectacle of the Taj Mahal at sunset, you’ll board the train back to Delhi and return to your hotel.


Accommodation: The Claridges New Delhi (or alternative hotel of equal standard).

You’ll begin the morning with a visit to the magnificent Amer Fort, built in the 16th century and set atop the Aravalli Hills overlooking the city of Jaipur. A stunning example of traditional Rajput architecture, within the fort’s high walls you can explore palaces, courtyards and gardens for a glimpse into a rich epoch in India’s history.

In the afternoon, you’ll visit Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical observatory built by the Maharaja of Jaipur. Then, you’ll head to the wondrous Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), built in the 18th century and one of the most arresting architectural marvels across Northern India. Afterwards, you can browse the many facets of traditional Jaipuri handicrafts such as precious jewels, richly coloured fabrics, woven carpets and more, watching local artisans at work.

Later in the evening, you’ll indulge in a high tea experience at the elegant Rambagh Palace, a former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur now repurposed into a luxury heritage hotel. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this glorious palace-turned-hotel boasts a luxurious ambience and fascinating heritage, while the high tea experience is a lavish affair featuring delectable treats and refreshments served in a regal setting.


Accommodation: Hotel Narain Niwas Palace (or alternative hotel of equal standard).

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight to Jodhpur, a historic city that lies within the arid landscape of the Thar Desert in northwest Rajasthan.

Upon your arrival in Jodhpur, you’ll be transferred from the airport to your hotel to check in before spending the rest of the day at leisure.


Accommodation: Ajit Bhawan (or alternative hotel of equal standard).

After breakfast, you will be transferred by road to the 15th-century village of Narlai, a journey of approximately 2 hrs 30 mins. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your hotel, the Rawla Narlai Luxury Heritage Hotel, a grand 17th-century manor house converted into a luxury hotel.

In the evening at your hotel, a Step Well Dinner Experience will commence, combining culinary brilliance with local culture. Taste the rich flavours of authentic Rajasthani royal cuisine at the 16th-century Baori (Step Well) of Rawla Narlai. Gathering in the courtyard, enjoy a refreshing welcome drink with the royal resident while you adorn turbans and scarves before hopping aboard a bullock cart. Venturing into the smouldering light of dusk, watch the village slowly going to sleep and the starlit sky unfolding above you, passing a meditating yogi before reaching a thousand-year-old baori well aglow with flickering oil lamps.

You’ll then indulge in a royal feast, with an elaborate spread of royal Rajasthani dishes igniting your taste buds as local folk songs provide an atmospheric accompaniment. This enchanting experience concludes by returning to the hotel’s elegant courtyard by Jeep before unwinding with a cup of calming herbal tea.


Accommodation: Rawla Narlai Luxury Heritage Hotel (or alternative hotel of equal standard).

After breakfast, you’ll immerse yourself in the regal beauty of Udaipur as you embark on a Half-Day Sightseeing Tour. Begin at the majestic City Palace, home to intricate architecture and glorious views of the surrounding landscape.

As the sun sets, set sail with a boat ride across the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola, taking in beautiful scenes of the rolling Aravalli Hills and the ornate island palaces which dot the lake’s waters including the Taj Lake Palace, as featured in the 1983 James Bond film Octopussy.

After the memorable lake cruise, you’ll stop at the tranquil oasis of Jaswant Thada, a white-marble cenotaph built in commemoration of former Rajput ruler Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and serving as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar.


Accommodation: Taj Fateh Prakash Palace (or alternative hotel of equal standard).