Enchanting Rajasthan

FROM £ 1690

India is a unique place to travel around and see its beautiful sights. Rajasthan is often referred to as the land of Maharajas. It has got vast area of sand dunes, medieval forts, magnificent palaces and colourful markets. A trip to Rajasthan with High Places will give you firsthand experience of the Grandeur of the Royal extravaganza. That’s not all, experience starry nights in the tent on the trek through the Thar Desert on a camel safari.

This trip is 14 days ex- Delhi. The first and last days refer to the days of arrival in and departure from Delhi, and may not be the days you leave or return home.

Learn more about all that Rajasthan has to offer.

It is the client’s responsibility to obtain their visas before the intended date of departure.
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Route Map

Trips Date	Trip Status	Price (PP) Per Person
Sun 25 Oct, 26 - Sat 07 Nov, 26	Available	£ 1690
Sun 06 Dec, 26 - Sat 19 Dec, 26	Available	£ 1690
Sun 20 Dec, 26 - Sat 02 Jan, 27	Available	£ 1690
Sun 21 Feb, 27 - Sat 06 Mar, 27	Available	£ 1790
Sun 21 Mar, 27 - Sat 03 Apr, 27	Available	£ 1790
Sun 24 Oct, 27 - Sat 06 Nov, 27	Available	£ 1790
Sun 05 Dec, 27 - Sat 18 Dec, 27	Available	£ 1790
Sun 19 Dec, 27 - Sat 01 Jan, 28	Available	£ 1790

Arrive Delhi

On your arrival at Delhi, you will be met and transferred to your Hotel. Delhi, the capital of India blends together a great cultural variety and an unceasing range of activity. In its monuments the city reminds us of the various civilizations that flourished here for more than three thousand years. According to legends, Indraprastha is the city founded by the Pandavas in the times of the epic Mahabharata (Circa 1500 B.C.) and was located near the Old Fort that stands on a large mound overlooking the river. Today, the city is a charming blend of the traditional and modern, skyscrapers, beautiful gardens and wide tree-lined avenues perpetuate the Mughal passion of landscaping and architectural excellence.
Optional Sightseeing tour of Delhi: Visiting Red Fort from outside, Riksha Ride Chandni Chowk, Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, Connaught Place Market area, the famous Lotus Temple & Humayun's Tomb.

Check in Time: 1400 hrs / Checkout Time: 1200 hrs. Early Check in will be subject to availability
Delhi – Mandawa (255 Kms / 5 hrs)

Drive to Mandawa. Afternoon, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the town. Visit the excellent and amazing painted Havelis (mansions) for which is the region is world-renowned. Overnight stay at the hotel. Mandawa, also known as Shekhawati, is the open air Art Gallery of Rajasthan. The town of Mandawa came into existence in the 18th century when powerful & wealthy merchants built a number of luxurious residences known as Havelis and decorated the walls and interiors with beautiful murals. In time the merchants migrated to other cities but the Havelis still exit, although they are a shadow of what they used to be. Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Mandawa - Bikaner (195 Kms / 4hrs)

Drive to Bikaner. Afternoon, visit Junagarh Fort, Rat Temple and Camel breading farm. Junagarh fort was built from 1589 to 1594 is very unique and beautiful structure, Rat Temple or Karni Mata Temple was originally constructed around 1530, after the Mahaprayan of Karni Mata, who was an incarnation of the goddess of power and victory, Durga. Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Bikaner - Khimsar (158 Kms / 3.5 hrs)

Drive to Khimsar. Afternoon, visit the amazing Khimsar Fort set on the edge of the Thar Desert. Evening, enjoy an exciting Jeep Safari to the exotic Sand Dunes. Accommodation: Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Khimsar - Manwar Camp (135 Kms / 3 hrs)

Drive to Manwar check into the Tented Camps. Enjoy a camel safari in the desert and visit tribal desert villages. In the evening, dinner is served around the campfire with traditional desert musicians.
Accommodation: Camp

Meal: Breakfast, Dinner
Manwar Camp – Jodhpur (110 Kms / 2.5 hrs)

Drive to Jodhpur, enjoy a city tour including the Mehrangarh fortress perched on a hill with breath-taking views over the city. Jodhpur, also known as the Blue City, is famous for its many forts and palaces. Jodhpur, the “Blue City,” is famous for its forts, palaces, old walls, bustling bazaars, and blue-painted houses. A walk through the spice market is a real highlight.
Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast
Jodhpur – Udaipur (252 Kms / 5 hrs)

Drive to Udaipur, En route visit the 15th century Jain temples at Ranakpur then continue to Udaipur.
Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast
In Udaipur

Enjoy a city tour of Udaipur, visiting City Palace, Sahelion-Ki-Bari & The Jagdish Temple. The City Palace, built over nearly 400 years by the rulers of Mewar, offers panoramic views of the city and combines Rajput and Mughal architectural styles. In the evening, enjoy a shared boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast
Udaipur – Chittorgarh (120 Kms / 2.5 hrs)

Drive to Chittorgarh. In the afternoon visit Chittorgarh fort and Bassi Village. The Chittorgarh, also known as Chittod Fort, is one of the largest living forts in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort was the capital of Mewar.
Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast
Chittorgarh – Pushkar (230 Kms / 4.5 hrs)

Drive to Pushkar. Late afternoon visit various temples of Pushkar including The Temple of Bramha and Holly Lake Pushkar is a sacred town for Hindus, the legend of the Creator God, Bramha describes the creation of this lake. When the demon Vajra Nabha killed Brahma's children, he in turn struck the demon with his weapon, a lotus flower. Vajra Nabha was killed by the blow and the petals of the lotus fell at three places. One of them is Pushkar, where the lake sprung into being. Pushkar is also known for its fair. The history of the Pushkar Camel Fair dates back to the 19th century when the local Rajasthani tribes used to gather in Pushkar to trade camels and other livestock. The fair gained in popularity over time and became an annual event, bringing sellers and buyers from around the country.
Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast
Pushkar – Jaipur (148 Kms / 3.5 hrs)

After leisurely morning we drive to Jaipur. The capital of Rajasthan is also known as the “Pink City” and is one of the most attractive and colourful cities in India. The evening is free for independent exploration.
Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast
Jaipur

Today we continue to explore the ancient city of Jaipur with a visit to the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). We then visit the Amber Fort Palace, set in a picturesque location 7 miles away from Jaipur presenting a fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast
Jaipur – Agra (245 Kms / 6 hrs)

We leave for Agra, en route we visit Fatehpur Sikri. This fascinating deserted city was founded in 1569 by Emperor Akbar as a residence, but soon abandoned when his enemies cut off the water supply. Check in Hotel, afternoon visit to the Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. The Taj Mahal, which means "Crown Palace" is a dream of white marble, built by Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his beloved wife Mumtaz. It is in fact probably the most well-preserved and architecturally beautiful tomb in the world. Less than 2 kilometres from the Taj Mahal, is the impressive Agra Fort. The fort is built alongside the Yamuna river and stretches for almost 2.5 km. It consists of a massive red sandstone wall with several buildings inside. The wall has 2 gates, the Delhi Gate and the Amar Singh Gate.
Accommodation: Hotel

Meal: Breakfast

(Taj Mahal closed on Friday)
Agra - Delhi Departure (220 Kms / 4-5 hrs)

After breakfast drive back to Delhi. On arrival transfer to the airport to board flight for onward destination.
Meal: Breakfast