India: Classic Rajasthan
11 Days Starting and ending in DELHI
Visiting: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Bundi, Bijaipur, Chittorgarh, Khempur, Udaipur
Tour operator:
Tour code:
MHT2
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
4 - 12
Physical rating:
Low, Low
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact Wild Frontiers with any specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Private Available:
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From:
$3144 (USD)Tour Overview
This tour has been designed to give a balanced and varied experience at a comfortable pace. Rajasthan is a colourful and rich state of India, home to the famous ‘Golden Triangle’ comprised of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.From Delhi we will visit the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra before exploring the bustling city of Jaipur taking in some of the most famous highlights in this part of India. From Jaipur we head south and off-the-beaten-track to the lesser-known city of Bundi, with its extensive stepwells and fort, before arriving to the rural village of Bijaipur to see a quieter side of Rajasthan. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is in fact Ravla Khempur, an old favourite of Wild Frontiers and a palace which we will visit.This is India at its most enticing. Add to that Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal, Jaipur and her bustling bazaars, and the stunning lake front city of Udaipur, and you have the makings of perfect ‘first timers’ trip to India.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Tour Starts In Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Claridges or similar
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
The tour starts around midday in Delhi. After lunch we will take a drive through New Delhi – visiting Rajpath and India Gate as well as Humayun’s tomb, one of the best preserved Mughal monuments, commissioned by Humayun's son Akbar and designed by the Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiya. This evening we will head to Connaught Place for dinner.
Day 2 : Delhi - Agra
Location: Delhi, Agra
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Trident or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Departing early this morning we will drive south to Agra. After checking into our hotel and having lunch, we’ll visit the mighty Agra Fort, a vast riverside complex comprised of exquisite palaces and mosques. From here we’ll head to the iconic Taj Mahal for sunset – an extraordinary time of day to visit as the marble takes on gold and pink hues making for a wonderful and atmospheric time to see this stunning mausoleum. Dinner tonight will be at our hotel.
Day 3 : Agra - Jaipur
Location: Agra, Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Khandela Haveli or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we’ll depart Agra and visit the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri. Built by the great Mughal Akbar, and abandoned in 1585 due to water shortages, the well-preserved remains make for a fascinating stop. Built by the great Mughal Akbar, and abandoned in 1585 due to water shortages, the well-preserved remains make for a fascinating stop. We then begin our journey towards Jaipur. The ‘Pink City’ is where most of the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel film was shot and we will arrive for lunch at Castle Kanota, a short distance just outside of the city. This stunning building was used as the Viceroy Club in the film, offering a charming backdrop to relax.
Day 4 : Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Khandela Haveli or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We will rise early to visit the imposing Amber Fort, the Rajput masterpiece perched on a hillside overlooking the city. This colossal fort was built by Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century, and is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements with its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths. After exploring the fort and palace, we return to Jaipur and visit Jantar Mantar, the UNESCO listed Royal Observatory. After lunch we’ll stop at the fascinating and beautifully ornate City Palace Museum, built by the founder and namesake of the modern city Jai Singh II, after which the rest of the afternoon will be free to visit the local bazaar or relax at the hotel before dinner.
Day 5 : Jaipur - Bundi
Location: Jaipur, Bundi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Bundi Vilas or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we will take a rickshaw ride around Jaipur with the Pink City Rickshaw Company, an initiative that supports local women from low-income communities to earn a living. We will ride with the ladies to some local spots around the city then join them for some chai before leaving the city behind. Later heading to Bundi, known as the 'City of Stepwells' for a late lunch. Bundi comprises many narrow alleys and streets, a colourful vegetable market and a stunning city palace for us to explore and visit.
Day 6 : Bundi - Bijaipur
Location: Bundi, Bijaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Castle Bijaipur or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we’ll head out on a tour of the small city of Bundi, seemingly untouched by modernisation. Bundi is famous for its bangle makers and brass pottery but the real attraction is the stunning fort and palace, which we’ll enjoy a guided tour of. There is also the Kipling palace and the royal cenotaph. Later we drive towards Bijaipur to explore rural Rajasthan. We will meet the Bhil tribe and join them for a jeep ride.
Day 7 : In Bijaipur
Location: Bijaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Castle Bijaipur
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you can relax at at the beautiful grounds at Castle Bijaipur or you may choose to take part in some activities offered such as a cycling, horse riding or a massage etc. This evening we will enjoy dinner at the village of Pangarh. Set on the banks of a beautiful lotus lake and surrounded by hills on all sides, Pangarh is 1,000 years old and to this day the villagers hunt fish using spears in the marshy waters of the lake, famous for its abundance of seasonal lotus flowers.
Optional activities at Castle Bijaipur are at your own expense and can be paid for locally.
Day 8 : Bijaipur - Chittorgarh - Khempur - Udaipur
Location: Bijaipur, Chittorgarh, Khempur, Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Pichola or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we'll drive west to Khempur, stopping off at Chittorgarh. The colossal fort that most represents the doomed idea of Rajput chivalry. Chittorgarh was attacked and taken by Muslim invaders on three separate occasions and always with the same result; Jauhar being declared - and while the men donned the saffron robes of martyrdom and rode out to certain death - the women consigned themselves to the flames on a huge funeral pyre. This afternoon we stop for a late lunch at the Real Exotic Marigold Hotel AKA Ravla Khempur. Don't worry, although not super luxurious this charming converted palace hotel is a wonderfully quirky property that takes you into the world portrayed in the film. We will then drive a short distance to Udaipur, the Venice of the east. This evening we’ll enjoy a cultural dance performance at Baogore ki haveli before having dinner at a good local restaurant.
Day 9 : In Udaipur
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Pichola or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we’ll take a guided tour of some of the key sites in Udaipur such as the City Palace, the Jagdish temple and the beautiful gardens at Saheliyon-ki-Bari. To allow for greater flexibility lunch will be at your own expense today, and this afternoon will be free to wander through the alleys and narrow streets, to take a cooking lesson or a miniature painting class. We’ll meet later in the day to take a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, before heading out for dinner at a local restaurant favoured by Wild Frontiers clients.
Day 10 : Udaipur - Delhi
Location: Udaipur, Delhi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lemon Tree or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a leisurely morning in Udaipur we'll take an afternoon flight to Delhi where we will check into our airport hotel. Tonight, the group will enjoy a farewell dinner together.
Day 11 : Tour Ends In Delhi
Location: Delhi
Meals Included: Breakfast
The tour ends after breakfast and those on the group flight will be transferred to the airport.
What's Included
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MEALS
10 x Breakfasts, 9 x Lunches, 10 x Dinners
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TRANSPORT
On this tour we will use minibuses rickshaws, and a domestic flight.
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GROUP SIZE
Maximum: 12
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CARBON CONTRIBUTIONS
Contributions to carbon offset & tree planting projects for all bookings
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EXPERT TEAM
The full services of a Wild Frontiers Tour Leader with local guides where appropriate
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ACCOMMODATION
All accommodation as outlined in the itinerary
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ENTRANCE FEES
All entrance fees for sights mentioned in the itinerary
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FITNESS RATING
Low
What's Not Included
We believe in a completely transparent approach to pricing with no hidden extras. As such, please note that the following are not included in the cost of the tour.Visas & Travel Insurance: Visas will always be tour
ationality dependent but travel insurance is mandatoryTips: Always optional but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information documentsInternational .Flights: Please ask us for an obligation-free quote for flights which originate in the UKAirport .Transfers: We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights.Beverages & any costs of a personal nature: This will include items such as laundry and souvenirs
Visas
Visas are necessary for many of the destinations we travel to and while we aim to provide you with the most up-to-date information, requirements frequently change and as such for the latest advice we advise that you check with the relevant embassies or contact our recommended visa agency, Travcour www.travcour.com
For this tour, UK passport holders currently require a visa for India.
Non-UK passport holders or non-UK residents should contact the relevant embassies for individual requirements.NB.
Further details will be sent out to you on booking, however ensuring that correct and valid visas are obtained remains the sole responsibility of the client.
Key Aspects to Consider
Anyone in a reasonable state of health, with an open mind and a sense of adventure should be perfectly able to cope with this tour, as many of the activities are optional.
Please be advised that on this trip vegetarians can be catered for but the selection and variety may be limited.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the maximum group size?
12
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Visas will always be tour
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
We include complimentary transfers if arriving/departing on the suggested group flights
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have a complete Covid-19 hub here: https://www.wildfrontierstravel.com/en_GB/covid-hub
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Over 70% of passengers on our group tours are solo adventurers. Unlike many tour operators, we don’t believe in charging solo travellers a premium, so if you are happy to share a room with a fellow traveller of the same sex, you will pay exactly the same as a couple..Occasionally you may even end up with your own room. You can travel as a single traveller on any of our holidays, from our escorte
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 2002
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Do I need to be double-vaccinated against Covid-19 to travel with you?
In most cases, yes. Not only are many destinations making double-vaccination a requirement of entry to the country and/or access to restaurants, museums etc., but additionally on all our group tours for the foreseeable future, for everyone’s peace of mind, we are asking that all clients be double vaccinated.
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Dates & Availability
Wednesday - Saturday
Nov 27, 2024 - Dec 07, 2024Book with Confidence
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Free Date Changes
Wild Frontiers allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 90 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Wild Frontiers requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 70 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wild frontiers charges.
Up to 71 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 51 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Wild Frontiers' COVID Promise
You will have the right to transfer without any transfer fee, from any of our trips at ANY time if your trip is not Covid Viable (see below).*
We will not ask you to pay your final balance if your trip is not yet Covid Viable.
If your trip is not Covid Viable, by 30 days prior to departure at the latest, we will cancel your holiday and you can either transfer your funds to another departure or have a refund.**
We will only consider a trip Covid Viable*** if pre-departure it meets all of the following criteria:
There is no national lockdown or ban on foreign travel for the period when your trip is due to depart.
Destinations on the tour must not be on the UK’s Red List. ****
No destinations visited on the tour have in place any significant COVID-19 restrictions for travellers.
Tourist visas (if required) are available.
There is reliable airline access to/from the start/end of the trip.
Following an assessment by both Wild Frontiers and our local partners we are confident that your trip is able to run in both a safe and enjoyable manner.*****
** If you were originally booked to travel before 30 April 2020 and transferred to a later date, or if you have a tailor-made booking, there may be some irrecoverable costs which we cannot refund. Please speak to us and we will be able to advise you if this is the case for your booking.
***Since our HQ is in London, Covid Viable status for our Group Tours will be assessed on UK-based travellers. However we are fully aware that many of our clients live in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and beyond. As such, when we deem a trip to now be Covid Viable, everyone booked will have a chance to review their own personal situation before deciding whether or not to remain booked on the trip. Anyone wishing to, will have the option to transfer without fees to another trip at this time. For tailor made bookings, we may also able to consider additional countries’ travel advice when deciding if a trip is Viable. Please discuss this with us at the time of booking.
**** This relates to bookings from UK clients only. We may operate trips to destinations which the British FCDO advise against travel for Covid reasons. If this is the case, anyone wishing to will have the option to cancel with a refund or transfer to another trip. In some cases we may choose to offer a tour to a Red destination but these will be at both clients’ and Wild Frontiers’ discretion and will be subject to alternative conditions to be discussed on an ad hoc basis.
*****If a destination, that we have deemed to be Covid Viable, subsequently fails any aspect of the criteria for two consecutive weeks, you will have the right under our Covid Promise to transfer without any fees.