Day 2 Delhi
On arrival in Delhi we will travel to our hotel. This afternoon we will begin our sightseeing with a city tour stopping to admire the marble domes of Jama Masjid and taking a rickshaw ride through the fabled street bazaar of Chandni Chowk. You will drive pass through Red Fort, India Gate, and President House in Delhi.
Later continue to visit Humayun Tomb, built in 1570, it is one of the earliest examples of a garden tomb and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meals included: DDay 3 Delhi - Amritsar
We will leave Delhi and head to the train station to join the train to Amritsar. One of the most pristine cities with Guru-vaani humming from the Gurudwaras, Amritsar is renowned world over for the Golden Temple, also known as Harmandir Sahib Gurudwara. This evening you have the opportunity, on our optional excursion, to experience a Palki Ceremony at the Golden Temple.
Meals included: B,DDay 4 Amritsar
Today we will visit the Golden Temple and Jaliawala Bagh, before we take a walking tour of the local market in Amritsar Town. This afternoon we make the short journey to the Indo-Pakistan ‘Wagah Border’ village where we can watch the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
Meals included: B,DDay 5 Amritsar - Agra
This morning we will take a flight from Amritsar to Delhi where we enjoy an included lunch before travelling onto Agra.
Meals included: B,L,DDay 6 Agra
An early start this morning is well worth it as we are visiting the Taj Mahal at sunrise. Having returned to the hotel for breakfast we head out again on a city tour of Agra, highlights include Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Duala known as ‘Baby Taj’.
This evening you could choose to take in views of the Taj Mahal from another angle from Mehtab Bagh (Mughal Gardens) as the sun sets.
Meals included: B,DDay 7 Agra - Ranthambore
Today’s journey will take us to Ranthambore National Park where we will stay for two nights. Along the way we will visit the incredible architecture of Abhenari Stepwells.
Meals included: B,L,DDay 8 Ranthambore
If we are lucky today is the day we will see tigers in Ranthambore. We include a morning and an afternoon safari, there are also other animals and bird life to spot.
Meals included: B,L,DDay 9 Ranthambore - Jaipur
Before we leave you could join our optional excursion to Ranthambore Fort, located in the national park. As well as being a building of significance, the views over the national park are impressive.
Later we will continue our journey to Jaipur – the 'Pink City'. This evening we are hosted by a local family for a cooking experience and dinner.
Day 10 Jaipur
This morning we will visit Amber Fort, taking part of our journey by jeep. Later we will enjoy a full city sightseeing tour including the City Palace and a drive past to take in Hawa Mahal.
Meals included: B,DDay 11 Jaipur - Jodhpur
We continue our journey through Rajasthan, arriving in Jodhpur in time for lunch at a local restaurant. This afternoon we will visit Mehran Garh fort and Jaswant Thada.
Meals included: B,L,DDay 12 Jodhpur - Udaipur
Today we will take a jeep safari in the Bishnoi Village. Before we travel towards Udaipur, along the way we will make a stop at the famous Jain Temples and enjoy lunch.
Meals included: B,L,DDay 13 Udaipur
Our sightseeing in Udaipur this morning will take in the City Palace, a local temple and The Saheliyo ki Baadi, known as Courtyard of Maiden.
As sunset we will take an evening cruise on Pichola Lake to Jagmandir Island where a golden sandstone palace rises from the water’s edge.
Meals included: B,DDay 14 Udaipur - Delhi
We will make our return journey to Delhi. On arrival we have an amazing experience, we will join a tour of Paharganj, in central Delhi. You’ll do this in the company of former street children, who now work with the Salaam Baalak Trust. This charity, supported by Travelsphere Cares, equips youngsters with a range of skills and helps them to better their lives. They are also provided with a warm bed at night and a hot meal each day.
This evening we will gather together for a farewell dinner before some of our group head home.
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