Honeymoon in Rajasthan, India
| country: | India |
| location: | Rajasthan |
| departures: | This trip can be tailor made to suit your requirements |
| price: | From £1235 (13 days) excluding flights, minimum group size 2 people. Price depends on the exact details of the booking and time of year. We can arrange flights from the UK |
the amazing things you'll be doing
Experience the vibrant colours of Rajasthan on a trip to this exotic corner of India.
Stay in accommodation fit for a king in a selection of magnificent forts and maharajah's palaces, some of which are still occupied by the erstwhile royal families.
From bustling bazaars to the tranquillity of a desert oasis you'll discover the many contrasts of Rajasthan, culminating in a visit to the world's most beautiful building – the Taj Mahal.
Stay in accommodation fit for a king in a selection of magnificent forts and maharajah's palaces, some of which are still occupied by the erstwhile royal families.
From bustling bazaars to the tranquillity of a desert oasis you'll discover the many contrasts of Rajasthan, culminating in a visit to the world's most beautiful building – the Taj Mahal.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Delhi Arrive in Delhi and transfer to Lutyens Guest House, located in the plush green environs of central New Delhi. |
| Day 2: | Delhi Morning at leisure. In the afternoon enjoy a private tour of New Delhi including Humayun's impressively beautiful tomb. (B) |
| Day 3: | Delhi - Pushkar Early morning express train to Ajmer. Continue by road to Pushkar, a desert oasis by a holy lake. The rest of the day is at leisure in Pushkar, exploring the lakeside with its many holy men, pilgrims and temples. You stay in the Pushkar Palace, right on the lake. (B) |
| Day 4: | Pushkar - Jodhpur A four hour drive takes you to Jodhpur, dominated by the massive Meherangarh Fort that sits atop a sheer rocky ridge right in the middle of town. Afternoon city tour. Overnight at the majestic Ajit Bhawan. (B) |
| Day 5: | Jodhpur - Narlai Drive via the beautiful Jain temples of Ranakpur to Narlai, a small town overlooking a giant 90m single rock of granite dotted with caves and temples. You stay in Rawla Narlai, a former hunting lodge with shaded verandahs draped with fine muslin curtains to keep out the sunlight. (BD) |
| Day 6: | Narlai - Udaipur Continue to Udaipur. Set around the vast Lake Pichola and dominated by dramatic palaces, Udaipur is hailed as the most romantic city in all of India. You will stay in the Jagat Niwas Palace, perched on the eastern bank of the lake. (B) |
| Day 7: | Udaipur A guided tour of the City Palace and museum and the lively Jagdish Temple. (B) |
| Day 8: | Udaipur - Deogarh Morning drive to Deogarh, a little-frequented village offering a unique insight into the remarkable lives of the people of this region. Enjoy the hospitality of the local ruling family in the beautifully restored Deogarh Mahal and join your hosts on a jeep safari to a nearby lake. (BD) |
| Day 9: | Deogarh - Jaipur Head to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, commonly referred to as the 'Pink City'. Overnight at the intimate Alsisar Haveli. |
| Day 10: | Jaipur Morning visit to the City Palace, Observatory and Palace of Winds. In the afternoon you will take an excursion to the imposing Amber Fort with its dazzling mirrored walls and abundance of coloured glass. (B) |
| Day 11: | Samode Drive to the wonderful village of Samode. Your accommodation this evening is in the beautifully restored Samode Palace. (BD) |
| Day 12: | Samode - Agra Drive from Samode to Agra with stops en route to visit the Bharatpur bird sanctuary and the abandoned Moghul capital of Fatehpur Sikri. Overnight at the Mansingh Palace. (B) |
| Day 13: | Agra - Delhi Morning private tour of the Taj Mahal, undoubtedly one of the most sublime buildings in the world. Evening drive to Delhi International Airport for your onward flight. (B) |
highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
 These amazing parts of Rajasthan are brought alive by our local guides who are excited to take you on private guided tours of the main attractions. The local ruling family in the beautifully restored Deogargh Mahal are also awaiting your visit. Booking this trip you can be confident of travelling with a very responsible independent tour operator who supports many projects throughout the world. In India we support a shelter for abandoned and orphaned girls. It provides them with an education and teaches them a variety of skills such as sewing and cooking that will assist them in finding employment in the future. Over the last five years nearly £4600 from our Responsible Travel funds have helped the shelter complete many of their objectives, including installing air coolers and funding social outings for the girls like picnics and overnight trips. Please e-mail responsibletravel.com for links to our other responsible travel projects and volunteer tours. |
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