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Enchanting Jaisalmer, an oasis of color in the Thar Desert

Udaipur, one of the world’s most romantic cities, with its 17th century lake palaces

Optional extension to lush, tropical South India, with its lively temples

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First Class

Grand Laxmi Vilas Palace in Udaipur, a former royal residence perched on a hill.
Deluxe Houseboat, your private traditional houseboat in Kerala with air conditioning, bedroom, sitting room, veranda, and personal chef.

Deluxe Option

Lake Palace, former palace of the queens of Udaipur, built in 1754 by Maharana Jagat Singh II as her summer residence, now one of the world’s leading hotels.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, former residence of the royal family of Jodhpur, on Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List.

Rambagh Palace, stately former home of the Maharaja of Jaipur.

Deluxe Houseboat (as described above).



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Romantic Rajasthan Land of Princes

India Private Journey

Travel in the style of the Maharajas in Rajasthan, India’s legendary desert province, where warrior-kings fought chivalrous battles armed with bejeweled swords. Explore labyrinthine walled cities and ornate palaces of marble and onyx, savor a sunrise pilgrimage to the Taj Mahal, and enjoy our princely selection of hand-picked accommodations.

Below is an Itinerary-in-Brief. To view a complete Detailed Itinerary, Download Full Itinerary or Email our Area Specialist

Itinerary-in-Brief

Days 1-2
Imperial Splendor

Ride through Delhi’s India Gate for views of the majestic imperial buildings of the old British-built capital, and explore 16th century Humayan’s Tomb, a superb example of early Mughal architecture. Visit Raj Ghat, last resting place of the father of modern India, Mahatma Gandhi.

Days 3-8
Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Udaipur

India’s desert province is an exotic land best described by its colors—the brilliant reds and bold yellows of tribal costumes, the soft pinks of ancient palaces, the tawny browns of vast deserts. Visit Jaisalmer, with its stunning 12th century fortress of amber sandstone rising like a mirage from the Thar Desert. Savor the vibrancy of Rajasthan on a princely scale in the walled city of Jodhpur, known as “the blue city” for the hues of its Old Town houses. Jodhpur’s roofscape, viewed at sunset with its desert surroundings, is a photographer’s dream. Continue to romantic Udaipur, with its skyline of whitewashed mansions and the domes of the famous Rajput city palace reflected in shimmering Lake Pichola.

Days 9-10
Jaipur

A walled city of pink stone, Jaipur is a showcase of Rajasthani architecture full of exuberant 18th and 19th century palaces. The bazaars of Jaipur’s Old Town are some of the most vibrant in all India, renowned for hand-dyed textiles, embroidery, and precious stones.

Day 11
Taj Mahal

After exploring the haunting ruins of the remote Mughal capital at Fatephur Sikri, arrive in Agra to watch the golden sunrise illuminate the legendary Taj Mahal, “an emperor’s love wrought in living stones.”

Day 12
Delhi

Return to Delhi and depart in the late evening.


Optional South India Extension
Days 12-16

Roam the narrow lanes of old Cochin, ancient port of entry for spice traders on the Malabar Coast, and explore by private houseboat on the tranquil backwaters of Kerala, nestled between the Arabian Sea and the hills of Cochin.

Tour Costs

First Class Option

$4795 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $1570

Deluxe Option

$6795 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $3070

Internal Airfare: $540 (subject to change)
Optional South India Extension: from $1855
Groups of 6 or more: Call for details

*Prices valid October 2008 - September 2009
Includes all land transportation and private guides throughout

When to Go

Late September through March

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