Palaces of Rajasthan

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Highlights

Duration: 12 days

Delhi (1nt) - Samode (2nts) - Mandawa (1nt) - Bikaner (1nt) - Jaisalmer (2nts) - Khimsar (1nt) - Rankpur (1nt) - Udaipur (2nts)

Culture

• Rural India of yesteryear
• Mandawa’s unique houses
• Spectacular Lake Pichola

Day 1 - London/DelhiBoard your British Airways flight to Delhi.

Day 2 – Delhi/Samode

On arrival in Delhi, you will check-in to the Trident Hilton. Later this afternoon travel by road to Samode (300kms/6 hours) for your two night stay at the Hotel Samode Palace.

Day 3 – Samode/Jaipur/Samode

A full day of sightseeing awaits you. This morning you will visit the Amber Fort to view its extravagantly decorated halls and chambers. This afternoon visit the Pink City of Jaipur, the Palace of the Winds, the City Palace and the unique, surreal-looking Jantar Mantar Observatory

Day 4 - Samode/Mandawa

Today drive to Mandawa (160kms/4 hours) and check-in to the Mandawa Castle for an overnight stay. This afternoon take a walking tour of Mandawa’s painted havelis.

Day 5 - Mandawa/Bikaner

After breakfast continue your journey driving to Laxmi Niwas Palace (200kms/5 hours) where you will enjoy an overnight stay at the former residence of the Maharaja of Bikaner and enjoy a tour of the town.

Day 6 - Bikaner/Jaisalmer

Drive to Jaisalmer (330kms/6 hours), and check in to the Fort Rajwada Hotel for a two night stay.

Day 7 – Jaisalmer

A morning tour introduces the glorious temples and palaces of this wonderful desert city. In the afternoon head out into the desert to watch the sun set on the timeless dunes and perhaps enjoy a camel ride.

Day 8 - Jaisalmer/Khimsar

Another day’s journey takes you to Khimsar (280kms/6 hours). After checking-in to Hotel Khimsar Fort, take an afternoon jeep safari around the village.

Day 9 - Khimsar/Ranakpur

Travel to Ranakpur (290kms/6 hours) and check-in to Hotel Fateh Bagh for an overnight stay. There is a small museum and interesting temples to explore in Ranakpur including the Jain Temple.

Day 10 - Ranakpur/Udaipur

After breakfast explore the Kumbalgarh Fort and then travel onto Udaipur (90kms/2 hours) where you will be staying at the famous Lake Palace hotel for a two night stay. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 11 - Udaipur

A morning tour of Udaipur introduces the spectacular Lake Pichola and its many waterfront palaces. This afternoon enjoy a cruise on the tranquil waters of Lake Pichola.

Day 12 – Udaipur/Mumbai/ London

Fly from Udaipur to Mumbai, where a room has been arranged for your use before your transfer to the international airport for an overnight flight back to London – Heathrow.

Prices (from)Gold   
1 Jan - 31 Mar £2,875
1 Apr - 30 Sep £2,579
1 Oct - 31 Dec £3,089

per person inclusive of international flights, bed and breakfast

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