Trip Details at-a-Glance

Cost From:	$4795

Length:	10 days

Activity:	Walking, Cultural Adventures

Difficulty:	explain

Everything went like clockwork. We were very impressed with our guides and accommodations, and with how well things were coordinated.R. Ketterling—Fargo ND

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Tribal women, Rajasthan

Elaborate silver jewelry and garments in brilliant colors are the hallmarks of the women of Rajasthan. Encounter tribal peoples in the bustling markets of Udaipur and Jaisalmer on our India Private Journey.

Photo by Walter Bibikow / Danita Delimont Agency

India Private Journey

Romantic Rajasthan, Land of Princes

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

Highlights

The walled city of Jodhpur, with its extravagant palaces
Udaipur, one of the world’s most romantic cities, in a lakeside setting
Sunrise and sunset at the celebrated Taj Mahal

Details

10 day trip begins and ends in Delhi
9 nights in comfortable hotels (first class or deluxe option)
All meals included except 2 lunches
Overland travel with walking tours

When to Go

Late September to March

For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!

Tour Costs

First Class Option

$4795 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $1540

Deluxe Option

$7395 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $3575

Internal Airfare: $780 (subject to change)
Discount for groups of 6 or more: Call for details

*Prices valid through September 30, 2010
Includes all land transportation and private guides throughout

Itinerary at a Glance

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 3-6
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. 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. (Our optional mid-trip extension to Jaisalmer begins on Day 3 and is followed by Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, and the Taj Mahal.)

Days 7-8
Jaipur

A walled city of pink stone, Jaipur is a showcase of Rajasthani architecture full of exuberant 18th and 19th century palaces, including the City Palace, with its elaborate frescoes, mirror work, painted ceilings, and grandiose halls for both public and private audiences. 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 9
Taj Mahal

After exploring the haunting red sandstone ruins of the remote Mughal capital at Fatehpur Sikri, arrive in Agra in time to watch the golden sunset illuminate the legendary Taj Mahal, an exquisite white marble palace set on the east banks of the Yamuna River. It has been called “an emperor’s love wrought in living stones.”

Day 10
Delhi

Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, return to Delhi and depart in the late evening.

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Optional Extensions

South India: Cochin, on the Malabar Coast, private houseboat on Kerala backwaters
Jaisalmer: Medieval city of golden sandstone
Varanasi and Khajuraho: Holy city, erotic temples
Ranthambore or Kanha National Parks: Sanctuaries of the royal Bengal tiger
Extra hotel nights at the start or end of your trip

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