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INDIA & THE SUBCONTINENT


PALACES OF RAJASTHAN


14 DAYS from £2165 (per person twin share with flights)


Pushkar itinerary


Rajasthan’s hidden gems with charming heritage hotels


DAY 1 – Fly to Delhi Overnight Jet Airways flight from Heathrow to Delhi.


Ranakpur Girls Ranvas


DAY 2 – Delhi On arrival in Delhi transfer to the Grand New Delhi for 2 nights. Afternoon at leisure.


DAY 3 – Delhi Morning tour of Old Delhi including the Red Fort, Jama Masjid and the bustling Chandni Chawk market where you will take a rickshaw ride. Afternoon at leisure.


DAY 4 – Agra Early morning express train to Agra. Visit the Agra Fort and the greatest monument to love, the Taj Mahal. Option to return at sunset. 1 night at the Gateway Hotel. For a supplement it is possible to upgrade to the Oberoi Amarvilâs with a balcony facing the Taj Mahal.


PUSHKAR One of Hinduism’s holiest places, the town of Pushkar lies on the shores of a revered lake 146 km to the south west of Jaipur. In November the town plays host to one of the largest camel fairs in all of Rajasthan. We recommend the Ananta Spa & Resort, located 4 km from Pushkar.


BIKANER Located in western Rajasthan, Bikaner is home to the impressive structures of the Junagarh Fort and the Lalgarh Palace. Nearby, the extraordinary Karni Mata Temple provides one of the most unusual shrines in India, its sacred rats protected and worshipped as reincarnations of saints.


DAY 5 – Jaipur Visit the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri and the incredible stepwell at Abhaneri on the way to Jaipur. 2 nights at the charming Samode Haveli.


DAY 6 – Jaipur Jeep ride to explore the hill-top Amber Fort. Visit the Palace of Winds, City Palace and the Jantar Mantar.


DAY 7 - Jodhpur Drive to Jodhpur. Overnight at the Taj Hari Mahal Hotel.


DAY 8 – Jaisalmer Visit the mighty 15th Century Meherangarh Fort and explore the photogenic local market. Drive to Jaisalmer for 2 nights at the Gorbandh Palace.


DAY 9 – Jaisalmer Explore the yellow sandstone ‘havelis’ and cobbled lanes of this medieval city.


DAY 10 – Rohet Head into rural Rajasthan to visit a traditional village and overnight at Rohet Garh.


Special Something Ranvas


DAY 11 – Deogarh Continue your journey through the Rajasthani countryside to the restored palace, Deogarh Mahal, for 1 night. Leisurely afternoon to explore the neighbouring village.


DAY 12 – Udaipur Visit the marble Jain temples at Ranakpur on the way to Udaipur. 2 nights at the Fateh Garh with the option to upgrade to the magnificent Taj Lake Palace.


DAY 13 – Udaipur Morning city tour including the City Palace. Afternoon at leisure. Option to take a cruise on Lake Pichola.


DAY 14 – Fly to the UK Jet Airways flight via Delhi to Heathrow.


RANVAS, NAGAUR A former royal residence of the 18th Century Queens of Marwar-Jodhpur, Ranvas is an impeccably restored


NEW


resort consisting of 10 elegantly appointed havelis. Boasting the services of a Sujan Spa and a rich range of culinary experiences, Ranvas is a wonderful base from which to explore the magnificent Ahichhatragarh Fort.


DEPARTURES DAILY EXTENSION OPTIONS


Incorporate further time in rural Rajasthan by stopping between Jaipur and Jodhpur at Shahpura Bagh or Chhatra Sagar to take in local villages and bird watching. Or extend the journey to stay at Rawla Narlai on the way to Udaipur to see more Rajasthani heritage.


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