Delve – Discover – Delight

Join Sally Wilcox on this majestic adventure throughout Northern India.

We’ll immerse ourselves in the grandeur and cultural heritage of India, traversing the Old and New Cities of Delhi, dining in Heritage Havelis and witnessing the splendour of the Taj Mahal at sunrise. We then journey onwards to the Pink City of Jaipur, exploring majestic forts, artisans’ wares, textiles and gems. At sunset, we twirl and swirl with a rooftop Bollywood dance class, the joy and laughter lighting up the dusk.

Our next stop takes us to the holy city of Pushkar and our heritage hotel overlooks the pilgrim’s lake. We will wander the bazaars, discovering treasures in this relaxed town and dine over the lake. We then step back in time to the rural village of Narlai, where we will wander the wilds on our morning nature safari, stay in beautiful boutique heritage accommodation and dine under the stars in an ancient stepwell.

The journey continues as we travel to the Blue City of Jodhpur, where we explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, delight in textile shopping, spice markets and heritage walks. We’ll cook and dine with local women and learn their spicy secrets. We end our journey with a visit to the village of Rohet to experience our nature jeep safari and the warm hospitality of Rajasthani dining on a rooftop terrace.

Our journey culminates in Delhi where we share our Farewell Dinner at an elegant 5-Star old world Heritage Hotel.

Woven throughout this tour will be optional yoga classes facilitated by Sally.

Delhi — Agra — Jaipur — Pushkar — Narlai — Jodhpur — Delhi

12 Nights / 13 Days

Majestic Rajasthan

Saturday, 12 October to Thursday, 24 October 2024

YOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES:

12 Nights Premium or Heritage Accommodation or similar.
12 Daily Breakfast at Premium or Heritage Properties.
08 Lunches at Boutique Heritage Properties & Local Speciality Restaurants.
06 Dinners at Boutique Heritage Properties or Local Speciality Restaurants including Ancient Stepwell Dinner & a Local Family Dinner.
All sightseeing as per program with Private Driver & Air-Conditioned Coach.
English speaking Private Tour Escort Guide.
Entrance fee to the monuments as per the program & applicable taxes.
Domestic Flight from Jodhpur to Delhi.
Group Airport transfers within the included package dates.

From: $ 6,755*
*AUD per person twin share

Single Room supplements available

Trip Highlights

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TOUR:

5 Star Premium or Heritage Boutique Hotels.
Experience the thrill of a rickshaw ride through the traditional spice markets and bustling streets of Old Delhi.
Dine at a 200-year-old Heritage Haveli and witness the spiritual devotion in a traditional Sikh Temple.
Witness a breathtaking sunrise at the Majestic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.
Visit the Majestic Amber Fort and lunch at a beautiful Heritage Haveli in Jaipur.
Explore the Pink City of Jaipur, shop for hand-crafted textiles, gems and enjoy Bollywood dancing.
Wander the bazars in the holy city of Pushkar overlooking the serene pilgrim’s lake.
Experience the rural beauty and village life of Narlai. Dine under the stars in the magnificent ancient stepwell.
Experience 02 nature jeep adventures in the rural beauty and plains of Rajasthan.
View the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, heritage walks, textiles, and spices in the Blue City of Jodhpur.
Meet local women, experience home cooking, and share in their spicy secrets.
Farewell Dinner at an elegant 5-Star old world Heritage Hotel.
Woven throughout this tour will be optional yoga classes facilitated by Sally Wilcox.

Trip Notes

Day 1

Arrival: Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Upon arrival and once you have cleared customs, you will be personally met by our representative in the arrivals hall who will assist you to transfer from the airport and check into your hotel.

Day 2

Your journey begins with a city tour to Old and New Delhi. Experience the thrill of a rickshaw ride through the traditional spice markets and bustling streets of Old Delhi. Dine at a 200-year-old Heritage Haveli and witness the spiritual devotion in a traditional Sikh Temple.

Day 3

This morning we travel to Agra, lunch followed by our visit to the Red Fort for our first glimpse of the magnificent Taj Mahal.

Day 4

Early sunrise visit of the magnificent Taj Mahal. Return for breakfast before our journey onwards to the Pink City of Jaipur.

Day 5

Explore the Majestic Amber Fort and lunch at a beautiful Heritage Haveli. Shop for hand-crafted textiles, gems and enjoy Bollywood dancing.

Day 6

Our journey continues to the holy city of Pushkar, where we wander local bazaars, meander with cows and holy men, whilst dining and watching the sunset overlooking the serene pilgrim’s lake.

Day 7

Today we traverse further inland, where we step back in time to the rural village of Narlai. We visit a hilltop Temple witnessing the sunset over the valley followed by the sacred evening aarti.

Day 8

Experience an early morning Nature jeep Safari adventure and the rural beauty and village life of Narlai. This evening we-dine under the stars in a magnificent ancient stepwell.

Day 9

Morning yoga in Narlai, before traversing the plains on our journey to the Blue City of Jodhpur. Delight in local textile and shawl shopping which Jodhpur is renowned for and afternoon at leisure.

Day 10

Morning yoga, then we explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, take a heritage walk and explore spice markets. Dine with a local family, experience home cooking, and share in their spicy secrets.

Day 11

We journey to the village of Rohet to experience our nature jeep safari and the warm hospitality of Rajasthani dining on a rooftop terrace.

Day 12

Morning at Leisure before we depart Jodhpur on our return flight to New Delhi, which culminates with a Farewell Dinner at an elegant 5-Star old world Heritage Hotel.

Day 13

Our final day together, we enjoy time at leisure to enjoy the old-world charm, elegance and history of the classic heritage hotel before boarding our international flight home.

Tour Exclusions

Cancellation Conditions

From: $ 6,755*

*AUD per person twin share

Prices are subject to change and availability.

Payment plans are available for this package.
Prices are subject to availability and change without notice.
Booking terms and conditions apply
For international bookings made outside of Australia a US $15 bank service fee applies.

For Tour Enquiries:

Contact Sally Wilcox – [email protected]

For Payments, International Flight Options, Visa & Insurance:

Contact Paula at Essence of India Tours
[email protected]

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“So far as I am able to judge, nothing has been left undone, either by man or nature, to make India the most extraordinary country that the sun visits on his rounds. Nothing seems to have been forgotten, nothing overlooked.”

~ Mark Twain