Day 1 Depart UKDepart the UK on the British Airways flight to Delhi. (N)
Day 2 Arrive DelhiArrive into Delhi where you will stay overnight. Delhi is India's capital
and comprises of two distinct halves. Old Delhi was the heart of Muslim India between
the 17th and 19th centuries and is home to a number of grand mosques and crumbling
monuments, a majestic fort and bustling street markets. In contrast the planned district
of New Delhi, with its government buildings, tree-lined avenues and colonial-era
bungalows was purpose-built in the 1930s by the British and remains the epicentre of
Indian political power. (N)
Accommodation in Delhi: Maidens Hotel
Upgrade option: Imperial Hotel
Day 3 Delhi to Ajmer – by train / Ajmer to Nagaur – 160kmsThis morning travel by train
from Delhi to Ajmer. On your arrival you will be met and taken to Pushkar where there
will be time to visit this holy town. Pushkar has over 400 temples and many pilgrims
come from all over the nation to bathe in the holy waters. The town is also famous for its
annual Camel Fair which takes place annually in November. Leaving Pushkar continue
to the desert town of Nagaur and stay for two nights at Ranvas which is spectacularly
located within the magnificent Ahhichatragarh Fort. (B)
Accommodation in Nagaur: Ranvas (or similar)
Day 4 NagaurOne of the finest of its kind in the country, the Ahhichatragarh Fort is a
wonderful example of Rajput-Mughal architecture. Meticulously restored under the
guidance of the Maharaja of Jodhpur and with the support of The Getty Foundation,
Ahhichatragarh has subsequently been awarded an UNESCO award for conservation.
Inside the fort are a series of painted palaces, mosques, temples, intricate baori step-
wells and Mughal gardens. Today you are at leisure to fully explore the fort and
surrounding Nagaur. (B)
Accommodation in Nagaur: Ranvas (or similar)
Day 5 Nagaur to Bikaner – 120kms
Today leave Nagaur and continue to remote Bikaner. A medieval oasis city surrounded
by scrub and sand dunes, Bikaner was once a major trading centre on the old caravan
routes of Central Asia. Stay in Bikaner at Narendra Bhawan or upgrade to the Gajner
Palace Hotel which is located outside of the city. Gajner was the former hunting lodge of
the Maharaja of Bikaner and has hosted numerous dignitaries including the Prince of
Wales and Lord Mountbatten. (B)
Accommodation in Bikaner: Narendra Bhawan (or similar)
Upgrade option: Gajner Palace Hotel 
Day 6 Bikaner

After breakfast explore Bikaner with your guide starting the day at the 16th century
Junagarh Fort. One of the finest examples of medieval military architecture in
Rajasthan, the fort complex is vast and contains numerous palaces, courtyards and
temples as well as a rare collection of Sanskrit and Persian manuscripts. Later explore
the bazaars and some fine havelis of the old city before ending with a visit to at 15th
century Jain temple. (B)
Accommodation in Bikaner: Narendra Bhawan (or similar)
Upgrade option: Gajner Palace Hotel 
Day 7 Bikaner to Jaisalmer – 330kmsThis morning leave Bikaner and continue west
through desert and rural farming communities to the ancient city of Jaisalmer. Founded
in 1156, the town developed into an important, and wealthy, stopping point on the
western trade routes. Much of this wealth is evident today in the beautiful homes,
havelis and temples left behind by the merchant traders. Jaisalmer remains one of
India's most beautiful and historic cities. (B)
Accommodation in Jaisalmer: Killa Bhawan (or similar)
Upgrade option: Suryagarh
Alternative upgrade option: The Serai
Day 8 JaisalmerJaisalmer's Rajput fortress is home to some of the finest, and best
preserved, havelis in Rajasthan and today visit the old walled city and surrounding area
with your guide. A warren of medieval streets, the fortress is exceptionally atmospheric
with palaces, temples and numerous havelis to explore. (B)
Accommodation in Jaisalmer: Killa Bhawan (or similar)
Upgrade option: Suryagarh
Alternative upgrade option: The Serai
Day 9 Jaisalmer to Jodhpur – 290kmsAfter breakfast leave Jaisalmer and continue
through the great Thar Desert to the charming ‘blue city’ of Jodhpur. Rajasthan's second
city, Jodhpur is dominated by the extraordinary Meherangarh Fort which sits high above
the tangle of atmospheric lanes and tumbledown homes of the old city below. (B)
Accommodation in Jodhpur: Devi Bhawan (or similar)
Upgrade option: Raas
Alternative upgrade option: Khaas Bagh
Day 10 JodhpurToday explore Jodhpur with your guide. Start the day with a morning
visit to the Meherangarh Fort. Providing the perfect vantage point of the city below,
Meherangarh is beautifully maintained and offers a fascinating insight into the ancient
life of the city. Walk the ramparts, visit the extensive collection of historic artefacts and
explore the complex’s palaces and temples. Upon leaving the fort stop to visit the
cenotaphs of the Jodhpur royal family then take a walking tour through the old city’s
lanes and alleyways. (B)
Accommodation in Jodhpur: Devi Bhawan (or similar)
Upgrade option: Raas
Alternative upgrade option: Khaas Bagh
Day 11 Jodhpur to Udaipur – 275kmsThis morning it is a picturesque drive through the
Aravalli Hills to Udaipur. With its grand palaces, deep blue lakes and well-tended

gardens, Udaipur is rightly considered to be one of Rajasthan's most attractive cities.
(B)
Accommodation in Udaipur: Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel
Upgrade option: Shiv Niwas Palace
Alternative upgrade option: Taj Lake Palace Hotel
Day 12 UdaipurStart today at the City Palace. Comprising of a series of royal
apartments, individual palaces and temples, this monumental complex overlooks Lake
Pichola and is still owned by the Maharaja of Udaipur. Places of interest include the Mor
Chowk court, Manak Mahal and Chini ki Chitra Mahal, the Queen's Palace and Fateh
Prakash Palace with its unique Crystal Gallery and grand Durbar Hall. From the City
Palace explore the old town, visit the Jagdish Mandir temple and end the afternoon with
a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola. (B)
Accommodation in Udaipur: Jagat Niwas Palace Hotel
Upgrade option: Shiv Niwas Palace
Alternative upgrade option: Taj Lake Palace Hotel
Day 13 Udaipur to Narlai – 130kms via RanakpurToday leave Udaipur and drive to the
Jain temple complex at Ranakpur. The most famous of the temples here was built in
1439 and is particularly beautiful. Later continue to the rural village of Narlai for an
overnight stay at the delightful Rawla Narlai which was once a favourite hunting lodge of
the Jodhpur Royal family. (B)
Accommodation in Narlai: Rawla Narlai
Day 14 Narlai to Chhatra Sagar – 140kms via KumbhalgarhThis morning visit
Kumbhalgarh Fort. Virtually impregnable, Kumbhalgarh guarded the historic border
between the kingdoms of Udaipur and Jodhpur and there are stunning views from the
ramparts. Afterwards continue to charming Chhatra Sagar for a two night stay.
Comprising of thirteen luxurious tents set on a dam overlooking a lake, Chhatra Sagar is
a special hotel and is undoubtedly one of the most peaceful and unique hideaways in
Rajasthan. (B/L/D)
Accommodation: Chhatra Sagar
Day 15 Chhatra SagarDue to its location, surrounded by farmland and small villages, a
stay at Chhatra Sagar provides an opportunity to experience rural Rajasthan in a way
that few other properties allow. Experience the surrounding area, visit local farms and
temples and meet the neighbouring villagers. Alternatively, remain at Chhatra Sagar
where there is excellent birding on and around the lake. (B/L/D)
Accommodation: Chhatra Sagar
Day 16 Chhatra Sagar to Jaipur – 220kmsToday leave Chhatra Sagar and continue to
the colourful ‘pink city’ of Jaipur where you will stay for two nights. Planned by Maharaja
Jai Singh II in 1727, Jaipur is one of Rajasthan’s most vibrant cities and is home to a
number of bazaars, palaces, havelis and fortified buildings. (B)
Accommodation in Jaipur: Dera Mandawa (or similar)
Upgrade option: Samode Haveli
Alternative upgrade option: Rambagh Palace Hotel
Day 17 JaipurFollowing breakfast, leave the city and visit Amber Fort. A Rajput capital
for over 700 years, Amber Fort occupies a spectacular setting and houses a number of
courtyard gardens, royal temples and the private chambers of the Maharaja. In the

afternoon return to Jaipur, visit the superb City Palace complex, Hawa Mahal, also
known as the ‘Palace of the Winds’, and the Jantar Mantar which is the largest stone
observatory in the world. (B)
Accommodation in Jaipur: Dera Mandawa (or similar)
Upgrade option: Samode Haveli
Alternative upgrade option: Rambagh Palace Hotel
Day 18 Jaipur to Agra – 230kms via Abhaneri and Fatehpur SikriLeaving Jaipur, visit
Abhaneri and its 8th century Chand Baori – the deepest step-well in the world.
Afterwards visit Fatehpur Sikri which was once the capital of the Mughal Emperor Akbar
and is constructed of beautiful red sandstone. From here continue to Agra in Uttar
Pradesh which is home to three of India’s most magnificent buildings – Agra Fort, the
tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula and the Taj Mahal. (B)
Accommodation in Agra: ITC Mughal Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: Oberoi Amarvilas
Day 19 Agra to Delhi – 200kmsAgra was once one of the world's majestic cities and this
morning visit the imposing Agra Fort, established by the Mughal Emperor Akbar in
1565, and the tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula – both of which overlook the Yamuna River. No
stay in Agra is complete without a visit to the Taj Mahal, arguably the greatest
monument to love, built by Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz. Later leave
the Taj Mahal and return by road to Delhi stopping en-route at Sikandra which is the site
of Akbar's tomb. Stay overnight in Delhi. (B)
Accommodation in Delhi: Maidens Hotel
Upgrade option: Imperial Hotel
Day 20 Delhi to the UKTransfer back to Delhi Airport and fly back to the UK with British
Airways. (B)