Destination: Delhi, Mandawa, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Chittorgarh, Bundi, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Sariska and Agra
Duration: 18 Nights & 19 Days
By Vacationer India Tour
OVERVIEW: This is a great introduction to the landmarks, lifestyles, and dizzying diversity of northern India. It captures the color, character, and charisma of the cities and sights of the region while also offering the opportunity to monitor the tigers of Ranthambore reserve. Road travel gives us the opportunity to observe rural towns and isolated villages and compare their daily lives with the stunning temples and Maharaja’s palaces in our destinations. Old Delhi is the starting point for exploration, as it overwhelms the senses with its diverse cultural legacy and innumerable artifacts from its turbulent past. From there, travelers travel to Agra to see the Red Fort and the Taj Mahal, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. By way of Udaipur, which lives up to its name as the “romance of Rajasthan,” we visit Bundi’s summer palace and the ornate Queen’s Stepwell, as well as the eerily deserted Mughal city of Fatehpur Sikri. The waters of Lake Pichola reflect the elegant façades of the palaces and temples. Jaipur, the royal Pink City, combines 18th-century palaces with swarms of vibrant spice vendors, while Jodhpur, in the bleak Thar Desert, is home to the massive Mehrangarh Fort, which rises above the blue-painted houses and tiered pathways at its base.
Highlights
- Delhi: See the Raj Ghat memorial, visit Jama Masjid, ride a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk, and explore the Red Fort.
- Thar Desert: Savor dinner at a tented desert camp while riding a camel.
- Jodhpur: Explore the bustling Sardar Market and the expansive Mehrangarh Fort.
- Udaipur: Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola after touring the City Palace and the Crystal Gallery.
- Jaipur: Explore the historic city on a rickshaw, take pictures of the stunning Hawa Mahal, and tour Amber Fort.
- Ranthambore National Park: Take jeep safaris to look for wildlife, including Bengal tigers.
- Abhaneri: Known for its breathtaking geometric steps, the Chand Baori step well is worth a visit.
- Agra: Visit Agra Fort and witness the Taj Mahal at dawn before heading back to Delhi.
