Rajasthan Panorama

Rajasthan conjures up images of Maharajas and palaces and is regarded as one of the most colourful and exciting states in all of India.

Your tour commences in Delhi, an incredible city with many hidden delights. Your ‘Arabian night’ fantasies will come alive as you experience a camel ride across the sand dunes in the Thar Desert. In Jodhpur visit one of Rajasthan’s most magnificent forts, Meherangarh Fort. A cruise on Udaipur’s enchanting Lake Pichola will enthral you as you feast your eyes on the panoramic vistas. The highlight for some will be a visit to Ranthambore National Park, one of the prime examples of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts in Rajasthan. In Agra, view the majestic Taj Mahal as the sun is rising.

With so much on offer, we look forward to welcoming

TOUR ITINERARY

DAYS 1-2: SOUTH AFRICA TO DELHI

Fly overnight with Jet Airways to Delhi for an overnight stay.

DAY 3: DELHI TO ALSISAR

This afternoon we leave Delhi and drive to the small desert town of Alsisar, located in the Shekhawati Region.

DAY 4: ALSISAR TO GAJNER

Today we head west to Gajner, stopping in the major desert town of Bikaner en route. Visit Junagarh Fort and enjoy a rickshaw ride through the mediaeval streets to the old city bazaar before we continue driving to Gajner later this afternoon.

DAY 5: GAJNER TO JAISALMER

We drive to Jaisalmer this morning. Enjoy an evening visit to Sunset Point.

DAY 6: JAISALMER

This morning we visit the fort built atop the 80m-high Trikuta Hill. Later in the afternoon visit the Sam Sand Dunes in the Thar Desert and take a camel ride along the sand dunes to view the sunset.

DAY 7: JAISALMER TO MANVAR

Drive back into the Thar Desert to Manvar. This afternoon experience a camel and jeep safari to local Bishnoi villages to meet the locals. Tonight we will have a memorable stay in a tented camp in the desert (Manvar Resort is used if camp unavailable).

DAY 8: MANVAR TO JODHPUR

Today we leave our camp and drive to Jodhpur, located on the edge of the Thar Desert.

DAY 9: JODHPUR

This morning we visit Meherangarh Fort, one of the most impressive complexes in Rajasthan, followed by the museum located in the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Later we take an auto rickshaw ride to a local restaurant for lunch before walking through Subji Mandi, the local vegetable and spice market.

DAY 10: JODHPUR TO UDAIPUR

After breakfast we leave Jodhpur and continue our journey as we travel to Udaipur. We visit Ranakpur en route, home to the largest Jain temple complex in India dating back to the 15th Century. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Pichola this afternoon.

DAY 11: UDAIPUR

Today we visit Sahelion Ki Bari Gardens (the Garden for the Maids of Honour), the Folk Museum and Mewar Art Gallery. After lunch visit the City Palace and walk through the local streets and shops. This evening enjoy an enchanting dinner at a local restaurant.

DAY 12: UDAIPUR TO DEOGARH

We drive to Deogarh today. Enjoy an evening walk through the colourful and bustling streets of the village taking in the sights and sounds of rural India.

DAY 13: DEOGARH TO PUSHKAR

Transfer to the railway station this morning and enjoy a short train ride on a rural 1930s train to Phulad from where we continue by road to Pushkar. Enjoy a walking tour of the market this afternoon and visit one of the temples by the lake.

DAY 14: PUSHKAR TO JAIPUR

Today we leave Pushkar and continue on our journey as we travel to Jaipur. This afternoon visit the Maharaja’s City Palace, part of which is still in use, and Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble crafted
observatory in the world.

DAY 15: JAIPUR

Start today’s touring with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Continue with a visit to the palace and fortress at Amer before learning about printing and carpet weaving. Later this afternoon we shop at Choti Choper, before enjoying traditional dancing and dinner at a local restaurant this evening.

DAY 16: JAIPUR TO RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Today we travel to Ranthambore National Park, one of the prime examples of Project Tiger’s conservation efforts in Rajasthan. This afternoon we enjoy a canter safari around the park.

DAY 17: RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Enjoy a morning and an afternoon canter safari around the park today.

DAY 18: RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK TO AGRA

This morning we transfer to the railway station to board our train to Bharatpur. After lunch we continue by road to Agra stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, a fortified ghost city.

DAY 19: AGRA

Early this morning we view the Taj Mahal as the sun is rising. Later we visit a marble factory to see traditional stone inlay work and Agra Fort.

DAY 20: AGRA TO DELHI

This morning we leave Agra and drive to Delhi. Later this afternoon we visit the 12th Century Qutab Minar and the Lotus Temple before stopping at Connaught Place Markets for some local shopping.

DAY 21: DEPART DELHI

Visit Old Delhi this morning; see the Red Fort, walk through Chandni Chowk to Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque and have a photo stop at India Gate. Late transfer to Delhi airport to board our overnight flight to South Africa.

DAY 22: ARRIVE SOUTH AFRICA

Arrive home this morning.

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