The complete first-time itinerary — Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, a tiger safari at Ranthambore, and the lake city of Udaipur to close.
Tour Highlights
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Day by Day Itinerary
Welcome meeting at lunchtime followed by a drive through New Delhi — Rajpath, India Gate, and Humayun's Tomb, one of the finest preserved Mughal monuments in India. This evening dinner at Connaught Place.
Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw through Chandni Chowk and the Jama Masjid. Drive to Agra to visit the great Agra Fort, then sunset views of the Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh across the Yamuna River.
Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, then drive to Ranthambore via Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal city. Arrive at our wildlife lodge for an afternoon briefing with our expert naturalist guide.
Two game drives through Ranthambore National Park — dawn and late afternoon — tracking Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, jackals and over 300 bird species. The park's ancient fort ruins add a unique historical dimension to the wildlife experience.
Final morning game drive before driving to Jaipur. Visit the remarkable Jantar Mantar observatory where enormous stone instruments were used to calculate celestial positions with extraordinary accuracy. Explore Jaipur's bazaars in the afternoon.
The magnificent Amber Fort with its mirrored Sheesh Mahal, elephant terraces and Mughal gardens. We also see the Hawa Mahal — Palace of the Winds — and explore the traditional jewellery and textile markets.
An exhilarating sunrise rickshaw ride through the waking Pink City, then drive west to Jodhpur, the Blue City, arriving in the afternoon.
Explore the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, 125 metres above the city on a rocky outcrop. Descend into the labyrinthine old city with its distinctive blue-painted houses, ancient markets and the Jaswant Thada marble cenotaph.
Drive south into the Rajasthani countryside to Bhenswara, passing through small towns and villages where life continues much as it has for centuries.
Village walks visiting local families and artisans, followed by an evening nocturnal game drive through the surrounding countryside searching for Indian fox, hyena and other nocturnal wildlife.
Travel through the Rajasthani countryside on a narrow-gauge railway — a delightful experience with views of rural village life from the train window.
Visit the breathtaking Ranakpur Jain temple complex, featuring 1,444 uniquely carved marble pillars and one of the finest examples of Jain architecture in the world. Continue to romantic Udaipur.
Explore the magnificent City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and Saheliyon-ki-Bari gardens. Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola past the legendary Lake Palace hotel.
Morning free to explore Udaipur independently before flying back to Delhi. Final dinner together.
After breakfast the tour concludes. Airport transfers can be arranged.
About This Journey
Combine the highlights of Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur and Ranthambore National Park with rural Rajasthan and out-of-the-way temples on this 15-day signature journey. Beyond the Golden Triangle, we track Bengal tigers at Ranthambore, explore Jodhpur’s blue backstreets, ride a rural narrow-gauge railway, and visit the extraordinary marble Jain temples at Ranakpur before arriving in romantic Udaipur for a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola.
Highlights
Track Bengal tigers on morning and afternoon game drives in Ranthambore National Park. Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal. Explore Jaipur’s Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar observatory. Journey through rural Rajasthan visiting villages, ancient temples and heritage forts. Sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola past the legendary floating Lake Palace hotel.
Accommodation Used On This Tour
The Claridges
The Claridges has been a veritable treasure in Lutyens Delhi since the 1950s. Refurbished, redesigned and revitalized, the hotel offers guests an experience that is new and yet so familiar. In an excellent location just a short auto ride from Khan Market and Connaught Place, this four star hotel has 132 rooms and suites designed with an elegant blend of 19th century character and contemporary style, a refreshing outdoor pool, indoor gym and relaxing spa.
Khem Villas
An intimate jungle camp on the edge of Ranthambore National Park, Khem Villas was created by the family behind the tiger conservation movement in Ranthambore. Accommodation ranges from luxury tents to stone cottages set in 12 acres of regenerated wilderness with its own lakes attracting birds, chinkara and the occasional leopard.
Taj Lake Palace
Floating at the centre of Lake Pichola, the Taj Lake Palace is one of the most romantic hotels in the world. Built in 1746 as the pleasure palace of Maharana Jagat Singh II, its white marble architecture, lily courtyards and lake-facing suites are reached only by the hotel's private boat.
Accommodation displayed here should be taken as a guide only. Please refer to the detailed itinerary of your individual departure for more information.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No reputable operator can guarantee tiger sightings — these are wild animals in natural habitat. However, the parks on this itinerary have among the best sighting records in India, and multiple game drives significantly increase your chances. Even without a tiger, the wildlife and birdlife encountered on every drive make the experience richly rewarding.
October to April is the main season, with March to May offering the highest sighting probability as animals concentrate around water sources — at the cost of higher temperatures. Most parks close entirely from July to September for the monsoon.
Neutral-coloured clothing (khaki, olive, brown), a warm layer for cold dawn drives in winter, sun protection, and binoculars. Camera equipment with zoom lenses is worthwhile; most lodges can arrange charging between drives.
Yes — extra safari days, different lodges, private vehicles and additional destinations can all be arranged. Contact us to tailor the journey to your interests.
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