Colors of Rajasthan with Mumbai
Colors of Rajasthan with Mumbai
Colors of Rajasthan with Mumbai
15 Days Starting in New Delhi, India and ending in Mumbai, India
Visiting: Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Deogarh, Udaipur, Mumbai
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INCRZN19
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of India with the "Colors of Rajasthan with Mumbai" tour. This immersive experience takes you from the bustling streets of Delhi to the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra, the wildlife haven of Ranthambore, and the regal palaces of Jaipur. Discover the artistic heritage of Rajasthan in Deogarh and Udaipur, and conclude your adventure in the cosmopolitan city of Mumbai. Highlights include a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola, and a scenic train journey through rural India. Enjoy authentic local experiences, such as dining with a family in Jaipur and exploring Mumbai's iconic landmarks. With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and a blend of guided tours and free time, this tour offers a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome To Delhi
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Le Meridien New Delhi
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza CBD Shahdara
India's vibrant capital extends a lively welcome, launching an unforgettable journey through northern India’s most exquisite sights. On arrival in Delhi, you'll be transferred to your hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception with drinks and local appetizers this evening.
Day 2: Discover The Delights Of Old Delhi Dive Into Culture
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Le Meridien New Delhi
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza CBD Shahdara
Meals Included: Breakfast
Savor the scents of spice as you embark on an exhilarating rickshaw ride, navigating the busy streets of Old Delhi. See the Red Fort, a sandstone fortress which once housed the emperors of the Mughal dynasty for centuries. Next, Dive Into Culture as you ride through the colorful Chandni Chowk market and watch it come to life as the day's trading begins amidst the sounds of enthusiastic salesmen and endless traffic. Visit Jama Masjid, one of the largest mosques in India. Admire its ornate façades before boarding a waiting vehicle to drive to Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. Pay tribute to this beloved figurehead, who led the campaign for India’s independence from Britain. You’ll come face-to-face with the site where he was cremated following his assassination in 1948. Today the simple square platform of black marble is surrounded by a tranquil park, befitting of its status as a place of contemplation. Your next stop is Agrasen Ki Baoli, one of the most noteworthy stepwells in Delhi. Hidden amidst the cacophony of Delhi’s streets and business towers, this ancient water reservoir rises from the depths of the earth to stand atop 103 stone steps. Spend a few moments of serenity amidst its centuries-old ornate arches before returning to your hotel for an afternoon of leisure or consider one of our Optional Experiences.
Day 3: See The Sights Of Delhi Make Travel Matter
Location: Delhi
Accommodation: Le Meridien New Delhi
Accommodation Name: Park Plaza CBD Shahdara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, embark on a guided walking tour to discover the work done by the Salaam Baalak Trust, a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This non-profit organization that aims to provide a caring environment for street children. Later, we'll walk through the bazaar of Paharganj, rubbing shoulders with the locals who flock to the market to shop everyday. Escape the noise and head to New Delhi, designed and built by the British in the 1920s. Your first stop here is a visit to the UNESCO-listed Humayun's Tomb, the earliest example of Mughal architecture in India. Recently renovated with the gardens restored to their former glory, you’ll see first-hand why it served as the inspiration for the design of the famous Taj Mahal. Enjoy local flavors for lunch at a restaurant near India Gate, then head to the Qutub Minar complex, also a UNESCO listed site. This fluted ‘Victory Tower’ is decorated with elaborate inscriptions, geometric carvings and elegant balconies. Returning to your hotel later, drive past Lutyens' Delhi to view the elegant colonial façades leading British architect Edwin Lutyens left behind on the cityscape. You'll have the rest of the afternoon at leisure, or perhaps join one of our Optional Experiences.
Day 4: Sunset At The Taj Mahal
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Double Tree by Hilton
Accommodation Name: Saura Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
It’s time to leave Delhi behind, bound for the Uttar Pradesh city of Agra. While there are many reasons to love Agra, its own ‘monument to love’, the Taj Mahal is perhaps the most captivating. You’ll have an opportunity to see its sun-kissed white marble façades just before sunset, watching as its elegant walls glow with rose and golden hues. Admire this well-preserved landmark from all sides. Step away from your fellow travelers for a minute and contemplate the magnificence of this man-made wonder before re-joining your group. This evening, you could choose to end a memorable day at an optional sound and light show prior to dinner.
Day 5: From The Taj To The Tigers
Location: Agra
Accommodation: Clarks Safari
Accommodation Name: The Sher Garh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
There’s more to Agra than the Taj Mahal as you’ll come to discover the morning during your visit to the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort. Stroll through the chambers of a royal residence that was built in the 16th century and served as the principal residence of four generations of the influential Mughal emperors until the capital was moved to Delhi. Continue on to the long-deserted ‘Ghost Town’ of Fatehpur Sikri, which was built at great expense by Emperor Akbar in 1569 only to be abandoned soon afterwards because of a lack of water. The city remains beautifully preserved, albeit with an air of melancholy – a rusty-red sandstone masterpiece without a population. Later, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Bharatpur. Then experience first-hand a quintessential experience of getting around in India when you board a train bound for Ranthambore where you’ll stay for the next two nights.
Day 6: Roam Ranthambore In Search Of Tigers
Location: Ranthambore
Accommodation: Clarks Safari
Accommodation Name: The Sher Garh
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with an early morning visit to Ranthambore National Park, which was once the hunting ground of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Before the heat of the day sets in and the wilderness awakens, keep a keen eye out for the resident animals and birdlife that find sanctuary here. Have your camera ready in case the park’s tigers make a brief appearance. Return to your hotel for a late breakfast, followed by some time to relax, or to join an Optional Experience. After lunch there’s another opportunity to explore the park for a glimpse of the various species of bird and wildlife on your second game drive of the day. Dinner is served at your hotel.
Day 7: Onwards To Jaipur Dive Into Culture Connect With Locals
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hilton
Accommodation Name: Club Mahindra Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
Continue your journey to Jaipur, the Pink City. After some free time for lunch, join a workshop on hand-block printing, one of the most famous traditional art forms of Rajasthan. A skilled Local Specialist will show you the tricks of the trade as you observe how the prints are handmade using small wooden blocks and hone your own block-printing skills. Later, Dive Into Culture and see the talents of local craftspeople on display during a visit to a local market. Admire the colorful textiles and perhaps buy a memento or two to take home. Jaipur is particularly renowned for its embroidery and blue pottery. This evening, join a local family for an exclusive Be My Guest dinner in their home. Connect With Locals and savor some of the local delicacies.
Day 8: Explore Colorful Jaipur
Location: Jaipur
Accommodation: Hilton
Accommodation Name: Club Mahindra Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast
One of today's highlights is a visit to the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort. But first, stop to admire the red and pink façades of the Palace of Winds, whose latticed windows once revealed the outside world to the sheltered ladies of the royal household. Continue with a visit to the ornate City Palace, an impressive complex of buildings from different eras and gardens in the heart of the Old City. Enjoy some time for lunch before visiting the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar Observatory, featuring the world's largest sundial. Later, perhaps join our optional Aarti ceremony, offering a blessing to one of the Hindu deities and hopefully receiving one in return. This evening, we'll toast to shared memories over a delicious local Farewell Dinner with those guests ending their journey in Jaipur.
Day 9: Venture To Deogarh Stays With Stories
Location: Deogarh
Accommodation: Deogarh Mahal
Accommodation Name: Deogarh Mahal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A brush with Rajasthan royalty awaits as you leave Jaipur behind and head to Deogarh. This small city is perhaps best known for being home to the royal family of the Deogarh Thikana. You’ll overnight in one of Trafalgar’s Stays With Stories properties – Deogarh Mahal, once a magnificent fort at the center of an expansive territory. Tread in the footsteps of the Rawats (Rajas) of Deogarh and watch the world discreetly from behind the fort’s jali windows. This evening, a Local Specialist will share the captivating stories across the centuries as you relive the old tales of family feuds and innumerable legends.
Day 10: All Aboard A Rural Railway Dive Into Culture
Location: Deogarh
Accommodation: Deogarh Mahal
Accommodation Name: Deogarh Mahal
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Join the locals in their favorite commute when you board a meter-gauge train from Kambali Ghat to Phulad this morning. The rail connection was originally launched by the British to unite the regions of Mewar and Marwar, who didn’t enjoy the friendliest of relationships at that time. Today it is the lifeline of the local people. Dive Into Culture watching the rural landscapes flash past as you experience first-hand a typical experience of India. This afternoon, you could choose to take an optional village walk with a Local Specialist. Or simply enjoy some free time and relax at your historic hotel, soaking up its regal atmosphere. Join your fellow travelers for an enchanting cultural dance show followed by dinner.
Day 11: Journey To Udaipur
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Fateh Niwas
Accommodation Name: Fateh Niwas
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Royalty behind, romance ahead. Your next stop is Udaipur, the City of Lakes. The historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar, Udaipur is dazzling with its many palaces, temples and Havelis (mansions). After lunch at a local restaurant, take a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola and admire the golden hues glinting off lakeside façades. Located at the heart of Udaipur, Lake Pichola and the beautiful Aravali Hills provide a mesmerizing backdrop for yet another glorious day in Rajasthan. There’s no better way to end the day than on the water.
Day 12: Uncover Udaipur's Treasures Dive Into Culture
Location: Udaipur
Accommodation: Fateh Niwas
Accommodation Name: Fateh Niwas
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover the history of the Mewar dynasty this morning when you visit Udaipur’s exquisite City Palace. Admire the panoramic views of the city and Lake Pichola from the palace’s ornate façades. No expense was spared in its construction. Its balconies, towers and cupolas are adorned with marble, murals, silver-work and colored glass befitting of the building's stature as the home of the Maharanas for many centuries. Next, take a leisurely walk past the 17th-century Jagdish Temple and then find sanctuary in the Garden of the Maids, said to have been designed by Rana Sangram Singh himself to provide a tranquil space for his queen and her 48 maids. Admire the lotus pools, marble pavilions and elephant-shaped fountains dotted around before a Dive Into Culture encounter with the city's lively markets and bazaars. Jostle for your spot in the liveliness of the locals’ day to day.
Day 13: Fly To Mumbai
Location: Mumbai
Accommodation: President - IHCL SeleQtions
Accommodation Name: Trident Nariman Point, (Mumbai, India)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Say a fond farewell to Rajasthan and board your morning flight to Mumbai, India’s largest city. There’s nothing subtle or serene about this cosmopolitan metropolis. Expect larger than life, loud and high-spirited as you spend the next day discovering all it has to offer. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or join our optional experience to embark on a cruise across Mumbai Harbor to see the centuries-old rock-cut temples on Elephanta Island. This UNESCO-listed labyrinth of caves features ancient temple carvings, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dinner this evening will be at your hotel.
Day 14: Explore Mumbai's Metropolis Dive Into Culture
Location: Mumbai
Accommodation: President - IHCL SeleQtions
Accommodation Name: Trident Nariman Point, (Mumbai, India)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Embrace the magnetism of Mumbai, starting with a visit to the iconic Gateway of India, a majestic archway on the water's edge that welcomed the first-ever visit to India of a British Monarch in 1911. Afterwards, visit Dhobi Ghat where you’ll Dive Into Culture exploring the world’s largest outdoor laundry. Here thousands of kilograms of clothes are brought from all over the city each day for washing. See the UNESCO-listed Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a historic railway station built to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria. Then, continue to Churchgate Station and see the Dabbawallas (Tiffin Carriers) who have been ferrying hot lunch boxes by bike across the city to office workers for over a century. Later, visit Mani Bhavan, a museum and historical building which was once Mahatma Gandhi’s residence during his stay in Mumbai. You’ll have some free time this afternoon to relax or considering joining an optional Bollywood Tour to uncover the captivating world of film-making in India. On your final evening in Mumbai, share a toast to new friends over a Farewell Dinner.
Day 15: Farewell Mumbai
Location: Mumbai
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cherish the many memories you've made crisscrossing India, from the Golden Triangle to Rajasthan and bustling Mumbai. All that's left is to say goodbye to your fellow travelers and take your airport transfer for your onward journey.
What's Included
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
Accommodation is provided in carefully selected hotels that are tried and trusted.
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
Porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Hotel tips, charges, and local taxes are covered in the tour.
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Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
Daily breakfast and up to half of the evening meals are included.
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.
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Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
Transportation is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi or alternative transportation like rail journeys.
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Optional Experiences and free time
The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.
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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
Hotels of similar standard and location may be used if necessary.
What's Not Included
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Optional experiences
Optional experiences mentioned in the itinerary are not included and may incur additional costs.
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International flights
International flights to and from the starting and ending points of the tour are not included.
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Visa fees
Visa fees for entry into India are not included in the tour package.
Dining Summary
- 1 Welcome Reception (WR)
- 14 Breakfast (B)
- 6 Lunch (L)
- 6 Dinner (D)
- 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
- 2 Farewell Dinner (FD)
Dive Into Culture
- Delhi: Take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.
- Jaipur: Visit a local market in Jaipur.
- : Travel on a meter-gauge train in the countryside.
- Udaipur: Visit a local market in Udaipur.
- Mumbai: Visit a Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach, enjoy a scenic train journey to Ranthambore, and take a flight from Udaipur to Mumbai. Optional experiences include a cruise across Mumbai Harbor to Elephanta Island.
Accommodation
Experience a blend of luxury and heritage with stays at Park Plaza CBD Shahdara in Delhi, Saura Hotel in Agra, The Sher Garh in Ranthambore, Club Mahindra Resort in Jaipur, Deogarh Mahal in Deogarh, Fateh Niwas in Udaipur, and Trident Nariman Point in Mumbai.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour includes several unique cultural experiences such as a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, a hand-block printing workshop in Jaipur, a ride on a meter-gauge train in the countryside, and a visit to the Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai.
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Will there be opportunities to interact with locals during the tour?
Yes, there are opportunities to interact with locals, including a dinner with a local family in Jaipur and visits to local markets in Jaipur and Udaipur.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect during the tour?
The tour includes stays in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted, and in Deogarh, you will stay in a beautifully maintained heritage resort that was once a magnificent fort.
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Are there any special activities planned in Mumbai?
In Mumbai, you can enjoy a cruise across Mumbai Harbor to Elephanta Island, visit the iconic Gateway of India, explore the world's largest outdoor laundry at Dhobi Ghat, and see the Dabbawallas at Churchgate Station.
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What is the 'Make Travel Matter' experience in Delhi?
The 'Make Travel Matter' experience in Delhi includes a guided walking tour with the Salaam Baalak Trust, which provides a caring environment for street children. This tour offers a personal perspective from a guide who once lived on the streets of Delhi.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1947
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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