Beyond the Golden Triangle

Tigers & the Taj

Rajasthan is India at its most exotic and colourful best with forts, palaces, deserts, tigers, rivers, jungles, temples and just about everything else that the word `India' brings to mind!

Women are dressed in colourful saris with chunky jewellery whilst men wear elaborate turbans and sport huge moustaches. Here you can travel by coach, train, camel, cycle rickshaw, jeep and boat to explore the myriad attractions.

"Every day was a highlight! The Taj Mahal, the Maharaja's Palaces, the camel ride in the desert, the wildlife safari ....I loved it all."

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Beyond the Golden Triangle

Day 1: DELHI

Arrive in Delhi where you are met and transferred to your hotel. Stay at Florence Inn.

Day 2: SHEKHAVATI

Drive to the Shekhavati area of Rajasthan, renowned for its painted frescoes and ornate havelis (merchants' houses). You spend the night in an immaculately restored heritage hotel, the Castle Mandawa.

Day 3: SHEKHAVATI

You take a camel ride and overnight in `luxurious' mud-built huts. Enjoy the azure swimming pool overlooking the rolling sand dunes of Mandawa. Stay at the Desert Resort.

Day 4: JAIPUR

Drive to Jaipur, popularly known as the `pink city'. Afternoon excursion to the splendid Amber Fort, with magnificent views over the hills around. Stay at Hotel Madhuban for two nights.

Day 5: JAIPUR

Morning Jaipur city tour. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore the lively bazaars and haggle for exotic souvenirs.

Days 6 & 7: RANTHAMBORE NATIONAL PARK

Drive to Ranthambore National Park where you stay in a deluxe tented camp. In the afternoon you visit the magnificent old Ranthambore Fort, now populated only by monkeys. The next day you take a morning and afternoon game drive and try to spot tigers and other wild animals. Stay at Ranthambore Bagh for two nights.

Day 8: KARAULI

Drive to Karauli where you stay in a Maharaja's residence. Afternoon walking tour of Karauli market (a very `local' experience!) and the wonderful City Palace, where you won't see another tourist and can get lost for hours in the hidden passages and beautiful rooms. Stay at Bhanwar Vilas Palace.

Day 9: BHARATPUR/AGRA

A short drive takes you from Karauli to Bharatpur where you visit the Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, one of the finest bird sanctuaries in the world. You finish the day in Agra. Stay at Mansingh Palace.

Day 10: AGRA

Visit the Agra Fort and the magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the most beautiful buildings in the world. In the afternoon drive back to Delhi. Stay at Florence Inn.

Day 11: DELHI

Tour ends. Transfer to Delhi airport for your onward flight.

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Highlights
  • Visit the Taj Mahal, the pink city of Jaipur, Amber Fort and New Delhi
  • Take a tiger safari at Ranthambore and spot exotic birds at Keoladeo
  • Ride camels around rural Rajasthani villages and rickshaws in towns
  • Immerse yourself in local culture on walking tours of Shekhavati and Karauli
  • Stay in luxurious mud huts, a restored heritage hotel and a Maharaja's home
Duration

Departure

Daily from Delhi except Monday (as the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays)
Please note that Ranthambore Park remains closed from 1 July to 1 October

Price

From 1248 USD per person - based on 2 people sharing

Inclusions
  • Accommodation on twin share basis at selected hotels
  • Stay on bed & breakfast basis
  • English-speaking local guide for tour of Mandawa, Jaipur & Amber Fort, Ranthambore Fort and Agra
  • Camel ride at Mandawa
  • Game rides at Ranthambore
  • Park entrance fees at Ranthambore National Park
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle with private chauffeur
  • All transfers as per the itinerary
Tour price excludes
  • International flights
  • Entrance fees to historical monuments