For foreigners, India offers extraordinary landscapes whose images will remain etched forever; this gigantic spectacular country will not leave you indifferent; all your senses will be at full capacity with an ancient, wide and full land of spectacular people! It is sure that the memories from the land of hospitality, kindness, hope and pride, will stay in your mind and heart forever. India is a land where more than 1000 million people are divided and united by language, caste, religion and regional loyalties; the temples, tombs, forts, animals, colors, smiles, traditions and the great Taj Mahal will assure you that you will live a great experience!
This package is especially addressed to those who are interested in visiting the most historical part of India. Rajasthan is a region where you will find an incredible mixture of colors, sounds and energetic cities: it is a must visit. This trip is suitable for all age groups, each and everyone will be amased by the beautiful architecture of the forts and palaces of this region; by the diversity of the landscapes and the thousands of rich flavours typical of the Rajasthani cuisine.
All the plans and the itineraries are flexible and can be easily modified according to your preferences.
Important: Since it is a customized trip, the prices only give an approximate idea because they are based on seasons and promotions that are not available the whole year. Please contact us if you are willing to know the price on specific dates. If you want to travel on your own, we can also provide this tour individually, with an additional cost.
There are a limited number of licensed elephants in Amber Fort, and according to the current rules, an elephant cannot do more than 4 trails every morning and carry only 2 passengers every time. That means that those willing to take the elephant ride, must wake up early to arrive on time for queuing, since you can’t book the ride. In case you cannot get an elephant on time, there are jeeps at your disposal.
Where to eat: The driver will drop you to a restaurant of your preference
Activities: NAMASTE! Arrive at the international airport of New Delhi. At the exit, a representative from our company will be holding a sign with your name out of the gate. You will then be transferred to the hotel to do the Check-In. We are committed to providing any assistance during your stay and throughout your journey.
You will then have free time to rest. We suggest you go and see the Indian Gate during the evening. This famous memorial was built to commemorate the 90000 Indian soldiers who died during the First World War and the Afghan War of 1919. Located at the end of Rajpath, you cannot miss this huge arc made of red sandstone that arises for more than 48m high. The light-show makes it totally worth. Later you will return to the hotel to rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Delhi
Transport: International Flight / Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast at the hotel.
Activities: After breakfast, you will go visit the Birla temple, which has been turned into memorial of Mahatma Gandhi. He used to stay here during his visits. Gandhi was killed here, on the way to his evening prayers.
Thereafter, you will visit the Lotus Temple also known as the “Temple Bahai” located in Kalkaji, south of Delhi. This architectural wonder is the newest and most extravagant building of Dehli: a 27-petals of white marble.
Afterwards, you will see the beautiful Humayun Tomb, the fine monument believed to be the forerunner of the Taj Mahal. Later on you will visit the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. This Sikh house of worship is widely renown for its association with the eight Sikh Guru’s and for the holy pool inside the complex.
In the afternoon you will head to India’s highest minaret: the Qutub Minar and its 72.5 meters-high tower. This magnificent structure, whose construction began in 1199 by the Muslim king Din Aiibak Outab (from whom its name derives), was completed by his heir IItutmish. Later you will visit another mosque: Jama Masjid, one of the biggest in India.
Finally, you will see the President House, Indian Parliament and the Secretariat building and the Red Fort in order to take some pictures. After a busy day, you will return to the hotel, and the evening will be free to relax and rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Delhi
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will go to Jaipur: the capital of Rajasthan, where you will discover the Pink City: an explosion of color, dance, music, crafts and traditional arts.
When you arrive in Jaipur, you will do the Check-In at the hotel and go to the center of Jaipur also known as Pink City. Here you will be free to explore the fabulous bazars and its products. After that you can relax at the hotel.
* Optional (Entrance, Meals & Transport not included)
In the evening, we recommend to have dinner at Choki Dhani: an ethnic restaurant where you can savor the flavors of the Rajasthan kitchen while enjoying folk dances. After this colorful day you will return to the hotel to spend the night and rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Jaipur
Transport: Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: This day will be entirely devoted to visit Jaipur. In early morning, you will visit Amber Fort. If you are sufficiently well placed in the queue, you can climb the hill on an elephant’s back. It is an amazing experience that we highly recommend. The fort was built in 1592. Once on top, you can walk in the vast complex and its many rooms decorated with beautiful murals with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. On your way back to the hotel, you can admire the first rays of sunshine lightening up the Jal Mahal – the Palace of Water.
Later on, you will stop in front of the Hawa Mahal – the Palace of Winds – for some pictures.
In the afternoon you will visit the City Palace where, in a part of the palace, the royal family still lives. This mixture of Mongol and Rajasthani architecture is very impressive. Next to it we can find Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory built by Raja Jai Singh whose passion for astronomy was more remarkable than his talent as a warrior.
Before this day of amazing sightseeing comes to an end, you will visit the Birla Temple: a white Hindu temple which looks stunning when lit by light.
You will have the night free for leisure by your own. Then it will be time to go back to the hotel for a well-deserved rest.
Overnight: Hotel in Jaipur
Where to eat:Breakfast in the hotel
Activities:After breakfast, it will be the time to travel to Udaipur.
This is probably the most romantic city of Rajasthan. Once you have reached to the City of Lakes and taken a rest at the hotel you’ll have plenty of time to walk around in the city. Lake Pichola is the picturesque center of Udaipur. It is suggested to experience the beauty of the lake and its surroundings during the sunrise or the sunset.
Overnight: Hotel in Udaipur
Transport: Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will depart for a sightseeing day in the city. Udaipur is an oasis in the dry heart of Rajasthan. You will start by visiting the City Palace, the largest of Rajasthan. Although it was built by successive leaders, a remarkable uniformity concerning the design was maintained, and the view of the lake from the palace is stunning. Secondly you will visit Maharana Pratap Memorial, on the Moti Magri hill. From here you have a breathtaking view of Lake Fateh Sagar.
In the afternoon you will visit the Jagdish Temple, build in the 16th century, dedicated to the god Vishnu. We will take you to Fateh Sagar Lake, where peace and tranquility reign. Thereafter, you will see Sahelion-ki-Bari – the Garden of Maidens – famous for its fountains, kiosks, Sagar pools, and the bronze statue of the Rajput hero Maharana Pratap.
The afternoon will end with a visit to the Baghore-Ki-Haveli, built during the 18th century at the waterfront of Lake Pichola, and famous for its Haveli glass drawings on the windows. Furthermore, the building host a sensational museum, and during the evenings, a dance show.
In the evening, you can have a boat ride on Lake Pichola (fees not included). This is one of the main attractions of Udaipur at night. After this day full of tenderness, you will return to the hotel to rest.Overnight: Hotel in Udaipur
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities:After breakfast you will be heading towards the “enchanted desert”.
On the way you will visit Ranakpur Jain, one of the largest and most important temple complexes in India. In the afternoon, you will visit Jodhpur: Rajasthan’s second largest city. Its tourist attractions are proportional to its reputation.
You can also visit Jaswanthada, a royal cenotaph built in the 19th century located in the Umaid gardens. Then you will see the Ummed Bhawan Palace, which houses a museum showing a plethora of objects belonging to the Maharaja and the royal family (weapons, antiques, fascinating clocks, crockery and trophies).
The Jodhpur’s visit wouldn’t be complete without seeing the Ghanta Ghar: one of its landmarks. This tower also known as the clock tower of Rajasthan, sets the entire atmosphere of the markets which are named after this majestic construction.
Then, before the sunset, you will go to Mehrangarh Fort: one of the largest and most beautiful forts in India. In one of the sections, you can appreciate an extraordinary museum showing amazing artefacts of the Rathore’s Royal family. As well as some signs of cannonball hitting the external wall.
The late evening will be free: you can walk in the blue city and return to the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Jodhpur
Transport: Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in the Hotel
Activities:After breakfast and the Check Out, you will start the ride towards Jaisalmer, the so-called City Citadel. On the way you will see many carts pulled by camels, colorful Rajasthani women carrying goods to the market and many men wearing colorful turbans sitting of the floor. Once arrived at the Hotel, and once the Check-In has been completed, you will have the rest of the day for relaxing or shopping in the local market.
(Usted Tiene la opción del pasar la noche en desierto o en un hotel del Jaiselmer, por favor confirmar antes del su viaje. No hay posibilidad de dormir en carpas en el desierto desde Abril a Septiembre.)
Overnight:Hotel in Jaisalmer
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast, you will begin to explore, what remains of Jaisalmer’s city. You will be shown Jaisalmer Fort, and Jain Temple. Later, you will have the time to have a walk through the old city, full of Havelis -mnsions Patwon ki haveli, that used to be private and which are all decorated with beautiful sculptures of the region. The complexity of the work of the hand-carved structure is amazing.
Furthermore, you can see the Gadi Sar Lake and the Bada Bagh, a garden complex just outside the village.
During the sunset, you’ll experience a camel ride in the Sam sand dunes of the Thar desert. A trip to Jaisalmer is incomplete without a visit of the largest panoramic Sam dunes where the wind shaped the dune into picturesque sandy statues. At the end of the day you can either return to the hotel or sleep in the desert.
Overnight: Hotel / Camp in Jaiselmer
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: In the morning after breakfast you will drive towards Pushkar, a quiet town where you can enjoy silence. Here you will find many temples, sacred lakes, great shopping bazaars in which you can buy many artisanal handicrafts, like leather-made objects. You will visit the Brahma temple, which is one of the few temples in India that worship this god. Then in the evening you’ll have free time to admire the lake’s beauty and spirituality. At night you will then rest at the hotel.
Overnight: Hotel in Pushkar
Transport: Private AC car
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: After breakfast and the Check Out, you will drive to Agra. On the way, you will visit Fatehpur Sikri – the deserted red sandstone city built by Emperor Akbar in the 16th century. This city was the capital of the great empire and was mysteriously abandoned 13 years later, but the buildings are still fascinating.
After the Check-in in the Hotel in Agra, you will visit to the Red Fort, which is surrounded by a 26m-high wall. After the capital has been moved to Agra, Sikandar Lodi has been the first Sultan of Delhi who has lived in this fort in 1080.The fort was built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565. You will have the evening free.
You can also spend some time in the Mehtab’s gardens for a unique view of the Taj Mahal across the Yamuna river.
Overnight:Hotel in Agra
Transport:Private AC car
Where to eat:Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: In early morning you will visit the Taj Mahal, the most fascinating and magical masterpiece of India. The visit is much nicer in the morning because tourists are rare and you can quietly admire the first rays of sunshine lighting up this glorious monument. You can also see the color changing according to the variable position of the sun, which gives perfect opportunities for amazing pictures and a breathtaking view.
In the late afternoon, you will take a train to Varanasi. The overnight journey on the train is quite long but pleasant. You will arrive at destination by early in the morning.
Overnight: Train to varanasi
TransportTrain AC Coach
Where to eat: The driver will take you to have breakfast in you preferred place.
Activities: In the morning, once arrived in Varanasi, one of our drivers will drop you to the Hotel. Take your time to walk around the city and the holy Ganges and see hundreds of people bathing in the holy water, washing their clothes, praying and meditating. After a morning full of spirituality, you will have the afternoon free to explore the rest of the city.
Besides being one of the holiest cities in India, Varanasi attracts many tourists since it is one of the most important places for pilgrimage. It has always been the religious capital of Hinduism. Located on the banks of the sacred Ganges, Varanasi has been a center of learning and civilization for over 2000 years.
The evening before nightfall, you return to Varanasi to attend the Aarti ceremony on the Ganges. You will experience a boat ride on the Ganges to the Ganja Ghats (river port of entries) in order to discover the Hindu ritual.
Overnight: Hotel in Varanasi
Where to eat: Breakfast in the hotel
Activities: In early morning you will enjoy a boat trip to admire the beautiful sunrise on the holy river and you will be able to observe a crowd of religious people coming to pay homage to the sun god (Lord Shiva). The view of the river from the boat during dawn is a spiritual uplifting sight. In this city you can constantly feel the deep mysticism of Hinduism. You will sail off to see the sacred place where the local people burn the bodies of their dead relatives before pouring the ashes into the river. This special Ghats, where the cremation takes place, gave the name of this river.
After breakfast and the Check-Out, you will be heading towards Delhi. On the way you will stop to visit Sanarth, where Buddhism was born about 2500 years ago. It is here, in fact that Buddha has given his first speech to his five disciples.
At the arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by a person of the company who will take you to your hotel. After the Check-in, you will have the free evening to relax.
Overnight: Hotel in Delhi
Transport:Private AC car and domestic flight
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After breakfast and the Check-out, you will go to the airport. You will be free to visit one last time the cheerful streets of Delhi in case you have the time before go to the airport. Then it will be the time to take your respective flight to home.
We hope you have enjoyed this incredible country and that you have had an unforgettable experience full of everlasting memories. You came to this country as a visitor, but you go back home as our dear friend: it will always be our pleasure to have you in our Incredible India! Thank you for choosing us.
NAMASTE!
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In India there is no official classification for hotels, so this is why in this section we will try to explain you our opinion on them. We classify the hotels in the following categories:
3* Hotels: Basic but good hotels. This is our cheapest option. Each room has its own washroom. This option is similar to the 1 or 2 stars’ hotel in Europe.
4* Hotels: This is the recommended option for those who do not want to face any bad surprises and that would like to stay in a hotel which offers sufficient services and moderate luxury. This option is the equivalent to the 3* hotels in Europe.
5* Hotels: According to the European classification of hotels, these ones would correspond to the 4* hotels. We find these hotels very good for both the location and the quality/price ratio. These type of accommodation guarantee services and facilities more than appropriate.
Palace Hotels: Chains such as Taj (not available in all the cities) or Oberoi are the best examples belonging to this category. It entails a consistent economic difference compared to the 5* Hotels and in some cases they are situated quite far from the city-centres.
Nevertheless, if Luxury and Excellent Services is what you are looking for, these Hotels will definitely assure you comfort and Asian elegance.
Heritage: Belonging to this category are the hotels that will give you the experience of the real India. These hotels are decorated in a traditional Indian style. They exist in any kind of luxury and price range, for which you will generally pay more for the experience rather than the facilities and the services.
The heritage hotels can be divided into two categories: one more affordable and one more luxurious. The first type corresponds to the 4* hotels and the second one is closer to the palaces concerning the price and luxury.
Triple rooms in India are practically nonexistent. These type of rooms are the same size as the double ones with an extra bed. Hotels will not provide you any reduction or discount, so in some cases we recommend booking a double room plus one single room. Also, in some chains of hotels, mainly the 5 * and the Luxury ones do not have triple rooms.