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Affordable Rajasthan

OVERVIEW

Rajasthan, in north western India, is India at its exotic and colourful best. The state is steeped in history and each city reflects the characteristics of the Rajput warriors that held sway there until not – long ago. The magnificent forts and palaces evoke images of India’s past, which was every bit as colourful as the garments worn by modern day Rajasthanis. We have carefully sought out Rajasthan’s very best value properties along a route that visits cities from Delhi to the legendary Udaipur and back.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 • Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival in Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, you will be met by a representative from Wildspace and transferred to Haveli Hauz Khas in a leafy suburb in south Delhi. Overnight at Haveli Hauz Khas .
Day 2 • Tour of Delhi
After breakfast, you will be contacted by an English-speaking guide and taken on a full-day sightseeing tour of the most interesting sights of Delhi including the Delhi Fort, Gandhi’s Memorial at Raj Ghat, Humayun’s Tomb, and the famous Jama Masjid mosque. En route you will break for lunch. Overnight again at Haveli Hauz Khas .
Day 3 • Transfer by road to Agra
You will be met early in the morning by a driver who will transfer you directly to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra you will check in at The Gateway Hotel. After settling in at the hotel you will be taken on a guided tour of the Agra Fort and the Taj Mahal. Overnight at The Gateway Hotel . Approximate driving time: 4 hours
Day 4 • Agra to Ranthambhore
Today you will check out of the hotel and transfer to Ranthambhore. En route, you will stop briefly at the Fatehpur Sikri ruins. After spending enough time at Fatehpur Sikri you will continue to Ranthambhore. Upon arrival at Ranthambhore you will check in at Khem Villas Tented Camp. You will have remainder of the day at leisure at Khem Villas. Overnight at Khem Villas Tented Camp . Approximate driving time: 6-7 hours
Day 5 • In Ranthambhore
Today you will go on two non-private safaris around the park in search of tigers, sambar deer, cheetal or spotted deer, peafowl and other mammals and birds. The first of the drives will be in the early morning, after which you will return to the camp for lunch and a rest. The second drive will be in the mid-afternoon, returning in the early evening. Overnight again at Khem Villas Tented Camp .
Day 6 • Ranthambhore to Jaipur
You will go on a morning jeep safari into the park. After the safari, you will be met by your driver at the hotel reception and transferred directly to Jaipur. Upon arrival in Jaipur, you will check in at Jobner Bagh. You will have the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight at the Jobner Bagh . Approximate driving time: 4 hours
Days 7 and 8 • Tour of Jaipur
On both days you will have the services of an English-speaking guide who will meet you each morning at the hotel and take you to see the numerous sights in and around the city. Places you should not miss include the Hawa Mahal (The Palace of Winds), the City Palace, Jantar Mantar (observatory) and Amber Fort. Wildspace highly recommends that during your stay you have lunch or high tea at the elegant Rambagh Palace hotel. Overnight on both nights at the Jobner Bagh .
Day 9 • Transfer to Jodhpur
Today after an early breakfast you will be met at reception by your driver and transferred to Jodhpur. Upon reaching Jodhpur, check in at Ratan Vilas guesthouse. You will have the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure. Overnight at Ratan Vilas . Approximate driving time: 6 hours
Day 10 • Tour of Jodhpur
Today after breakfast you will be met by an English-speaking guide and taken on a half-day guided tour of the city to include an exploration of the majestic Meherangarh Fort and a walk through the old “blue city”. Overnight again at Ratan Vilas .
Day 11 • Transfer to Rohet Garh
Today your driver will meet you at the hotel reception and you will set out for Rohet Garh. You will have the afternoon free to explore the area and we suggest that you take a jeep to see the Bishnoi people. Overnight at Rohet Garh . Approximate driving time: 1 hour
Day 12 • Transfer to Udaipur
Today after breakfast you will be transferred to Udaipur, with a stop en route at the Jain temple complex at Ranakpur, which only opens at 12 noon. After spending enough time there, continue to Udaipur. Upon reaching Udaipur you will check in at the Jagat Niwas Palace, where you will stay for the next three nights. Overnight at Jagat Niwas Palace . Approximate driving time: 4 hours, excluding Ranakpur
Days 12 and 13 • In Udaipur
On Day 12, an English-speaking guide will contact you from the hotel reception and take you on a short city tour. Udaipur has been described as the most romantic city on earth, and the lake, the people and the old structures make for very interesting photographic and sightseeing opportunities. You will have the whole of the following day at leisure. Wildspace suggests that you enquire at the hotel’s front desk about boating on Lake Pichola. Overnight on both nights at Jagat Niwas Palace .
Day 14 • Departure
Today you will; be transferred to Udaipur airport in time for your flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will make your way to the departures terminal in time for your flight home.

GALLERY

A room with window seating at Jagat Niwas

A swing overlooking the waterhole at Khem Villas

The interior courtyard at Jagat Niwas with Lake Pichola in the background

The lovely rooftop at Jobner Bagh

The Magnificent Mehrangarh Fort overlooking Jodhpur

The majestic Amber Fort in Jaipur

The sprawling grounds of the Taj Gateway Hotel in Agra

The Taj Mahal over the Agra rooftops

A colourful room at Haveli Hauz Khas

A comfortable tent interior at Khem Villas

A great tiger sighting in Ranthambhore

A quiet room at Jobner Bagh

A Royal Suite at Rohet Garh

Alfresco dining at Rohet Garh

The pool at Ratan Vilas

A pool facing Superior Room at Ratan Vilas

Life in the Bishnoi village near Rohet Garh

Boating on Lake Pichola in Udaipur

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A colourful room at Haveli Hauz Khas
The sprawling grounds of the Taj Gateway Hotel in Agra
A comfortable tent interior at Khem Villas
A quiet room at Jobner Bagh
A pool facing Superior Room at Ratan Vilas
A Royal Suite at Rohet Garh
A room with window seating at Jagat Niwas