13 nights from
£2295
Encapsulating the colour, character and charisma of northern India’s sights and cities, and adding the chance to track the tigers of Ranthambore reserve, this is an excellent introduction to the landmarks, lifestyles, and dizzying diversity of this remarkable region. Travelling by road allows time to witness everyday life in rural towns and remote villages, and to contrast them with the magnificent temples and Maharaja’s palaces in our destinations. Discovery begins in Old Delhi, assaulting the senses with a chaos of cultural heritage, and countless relics of its chequered past; then tours to Agra to visit the Red Fort and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the exquisitely opulent Taj Mahal. We explore the eerily deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri, and visit Bundi’s summer palace and elaborate Queen’s Stepwell, enroute to Udaipur, living up to its reputation as the ‘romance of Rajasthan’ with the graceful façades of temples and palaces, reflected in Lake Pichola’s waters. At Jodhpur, in the stark Thar Desert, the immense Mehrangarh Fort towers above the blue-painted buildings and stepped alleyways at its feet; and Jaipur, the regal Pink City, teams 18th-century palaces with clusters of colourful spice stalls.
This is a full itinerary with visits on foot over uneven surfaces and inclines.
Itinerary includes some walking over uneven ground and steep steps and temple visits with shoes off.
Travel duration mentioned in the itinerary are approximate and can differ due to traffic condition, comfort stops, visits or lunch breaks. Travelling by road through India is the best way to see villages life and explore less known areas, bringing you closer to this fascinating country.
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 12 nights' accommodation, breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 12 dinners, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, visa procurement fee, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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