GRAND INDIA AT ITS BEST

Delhi – Varanasi – Agra – Jaipur – Nimaj – Jodhpur – Narlai – Udaipur – Mumbai – Neeleshwar

A 23 DAY TOUR enquire now

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore Old Delhi by Cycle rickshaw
  • Visiting the National Gallery of Modern Art and lunch at one of Delhi’s favourite haunts
  • Experience an aarti on Varanasi’s River Ganges
  • Sunrise at the mesmerising Taj Mahal
  • Discover the heart of India in the villages of Rajasthan
  • Enjoy a very special candlelit dinner under the starts by a 16th century old Stepwell
  • Visit the wonderful marble cut temple of Ranakpur
  • Cruise the tranquil Keralan backwaters by houseboat
  • A chance to see the endangered Olive Ridley Turtle at a local hatchery

Visit India’s most fascinating jewels and experiences that the country has to offer in style on this epic journey. The journey begins in Delhi, the city of immigrants which have co-existed for centuries and is a hub ancient culture. Onwards to one of the oldest living cities in the world and the spiritual capital of India- Varanasi.  Experience the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the flamboyant Pink City of Jaipur, the Blue City of Jodhpur and Udaipur, Rajasthan’s most romantic city.  A visit to Rajasthan is incomplete without experiencing its beautiful rural heartland, which we offer at the luxury camp at Nimaj and in the small village of Narali.  It’s here you’ll experience the warmth and welcome that is intrinsic to Indians. Visit the city that never sleeps and rarely slows down-Mumbai; while a tranquil and serene paradise tucked away amidst emerald green palm groves in northern Kerala, in Neeleshwar is the perfect way to end the holiday of a lifetime in India.

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

Day

Activity

City

Accommodation type
1 On arrival at New Delhi’s airport you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in Delhi Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
2 Tour of New Delhi; the city which is built on multiple layers of history Delhi Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
3 Morning tour of Old Delhi; including a cycle rickshaw through its narrow streets. Afternoon at leisure. Delhi Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
4 Transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Afternoon visit to the important Buddhist site at Sarnath dating back to 3rd Century BC. Evening the most immersive ritual of aarti on the River Ganges. Varanasi Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
5 Early morning boat ride on the River Ganges followed by a walk through the maze of the old city.  Don’t miss an opportunity to try some of India’s best street food while in Varanasi. Varanasi Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
6 Transfer to the airport for your flight to Agra. Afternoon visit to Agra Fort followed by a Heritage walk of the old city Agra Luxury
7 Early morning Taj Mahal visit to catch sunset and avoid the crowds. Return to hotel for breakfast then drive to Jaipur. Jaipur Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
8 Guided tour of Jaipur, The Pink City of Rajasthan – visit the Amer Fort and explore the fascinating narrow streets of the old city to meet local artisans. Optional Evening Cooking Class in a local home. Jaipur Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
9 Check out this morning and transfer by road to Nimaj, and stay at RAAS Chhatra Sagar drive, a luxury tented camp located in the heart of the Rajasthani countryside.  Arrive in time for a sundowner overlooking the reservoir. RAAS Chhatra Sagar Luxury camp
10 Morning exploration of the beautiful village with your local guide. Late afternoon why not take a walk around the reservoir with a bird watching guide. RAAS Chhatra Sagar Luxury Camp
11 After breakfast check out and transfer by road to Jodhpur, Rajasthan’s famed Blue City. Rest of day at leisure. Jodhpur Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
12 Guided tour of Jodhpur including visiting the magnificent Mehrangar Fort; This evening enjoy a traditional dinner at an amazing restaurant with a vast collection of Vintage cars Jodhpur Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
13 This morning drive to Narlai, another wonderful jewel of the rural Rajasthan Narlai Boutique / Heritage
14 Explore the rural surroundings or go for an excursion to look for the Leopards in the wild or climb nearby Elephant Rock. Evening dinner by the 16th Century village stepwell Narlai Boutique / Heritage
15 Drive from Narlai to Ranakpur to visit the stunning Jain temples. Continue to Udaipur. Udaipur Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
16 Morning tour of Udaipur’s old city and surroundings. Udaipur Luxury / Boutique / Heritage
17 Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai where you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. Mumbai Luxury/Boutique
18 Tour of Mumbai; explore its Victorian architectural wonders and local street cuisine Mumbai Luxury / Boutique
19 Transfer to the airport for your flight to Mangalore and drive to Neeleshwar in northern Kerala. Stay 3 nights at Neeleshwar Hermitage, a luxury beachside wellness resort. Neeleshwar Luxury Beach / Wellness Retreat
20 Full day at leisure  – take advantage of the ayurveda spa on site, take yoga classes, get stuck into a cooking class, visit nearby Bekal Fort or visit the nearby turtle hatchery which collects and protects the eggs of the endangered Olive Ridley turtle which visits the beaches to lay its eggs Neeleshwar Luxury Beach / Wellness Retreat
21 Full day at leisure Neeleshwar Luxury Beach / Wellness Retreat
22 Drive the short distance to embark on your overnight Houseboat cruise of the  backwaters of northern Kerala Neeleshwar Luxury Houseboat

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 This morning disembark and drive to Mangalore airport for your flight to Mumbai to connect to your independently booked flight back home Flight home