Tour itinerary
Day 1,DELHI
Arrive in Delhi and transfer to The Manor, 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 where your knowledgeable guide will take you to the city’s most impressive and interesting sites. (B)
Day 3,DELHI – PUSHKAR
Early morning express train to Ajmer. Continue by road to Pushkar, a desert oasis by a holy lake. You stay in the romantic 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 Pal Haveli, situated just below the majestic Meherangarh Fort. (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 newly built Fateh Garh, with magnificent views over the lake city of Udaipur. (B) Approx 3 hours driving
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 Samode Haveli. (B) Approx 3 hours driving
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)