Rajasthan Overland and the Golden Temple Bespoke Holiday Itinerary / Experience Tour

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In this special holiday you’ll have the opportunity to explore the keys areas of Rajasthan, with a carefully selected range of beautiful boutique hotels, and doing it 'the ETG way' by avoiding the box-ticking city, city, city approach to Rajasthan which has become synonymous with how travellers usually explore this princely state.

Highlights include:

Watching the stars from a luxury tent on the outskirts of the beautiful village of Rohet
Walking around the old quarter with your specialist guide to see the artisan way of life
Taking countless photos of the golden temple as the morning sun reflects off this magnificent temple
Chatting with a former street kid on the Salaam Baalak walk around Old Delhi, learning about the rehabilitation program of this famous NGO

You’ll start in Jaipur and work your way northwestwards to Jaisalmer via remote Nagaur, then go south to the wilderness of Rohet and your gateway to Jodhpur. Travelling via Ranakapur, take some time to rest and experience Udaipur while based in the small village of Delwara. A flight up to Amritsar gives you the chance to see the famous Golden Temple before you take a train ride through the countryside towards Delhi for a few days of final exploration.

DAY 1 DEPART THE UK

Today you will fly overnight to Jaipur via Mumbai or Delhi.

DAYS 2 - 4 Jaipur Pink city exploration

On arrival at Jaipur airport you’ll meet your chauffeur driver who will stay with you until your journey to Udaipur airport on day 14. He is at your disposal during your time in Rajasthan.

Over the next two full days in Jaipur you will explore the highlights such as the former capital of the Rajput Empire - the stunning Amber Fort made of red sandstone and marble rising out of the hills - and take an artisan walk around the old quarter. For a more immersive experience you’ll take a cycle tour of the streets in the early morning to witness the markets come to life and a traditional puja. At the Anokhi museum you can learn about hand block printing and how many handprinted textiles are made. You’ll have some downtime to recover from your journey and relax at your lovely boutique hotel too.

DAY 5 Nagaur Remote northern rajasthan

At your leisure, you’ll journey to Nagaur today, a small but bustling town with an impressive fort, part of which houses your gorgeous hotel for the night. It will take around 5 hours and then the afternoon can be spent exploring this remote town.

DAY 6 & 7 Jaisalmer The Yellow city

Today a relatively long journey awaits of 6-7 hours as you journey deep into western Rajasthan towards the beautiful city of Jaisalmer. You’ll be staying in a fort-like hotel close to one of the main attractions: the Jaisalmer fort. You’ll have a full day with a private guide to explore the key sites and perhaps do some shopping as Jaisalmer is one of the best places to buy fabrics.

DAY 8 - 10 Rohet Village life and the blue city

Watch the scenery change as you leave the Thar desert behind and drive towards the small village of Rohet, about 45 minutes from the famous blue city of Jodhpur. Here are ETG we think it’s much better to stay outside of the city and experience the peacefulness of village life, sleeping in luxury tents. You’ll have a special experience with overlander jeep tours as you explore the tribal communities who live in this region. A full day is yours with a guide to explore historical Jodhpur and the impressive Mehrangarh Fort, the largest in Rajasthan and an architectural masterpiece.

DAY 11 - 13 Delwara Relax and the lake city

You’ll journey through the famous Aravali hills today via Ranakpur (another stunning must visit temple) towards the small village of Delwara and a spectacular hotel in a converted fort; with a surprising minimalist style it goes against the grain of most heritage properties! You are only 45 minutes from Udaipur, the famous lake city, but again at ETG we feel it’s nice to be off the tourist trail and experience this region in a different way. You’ll have the opportunity to relax, but also to take a guided tour of Udaipur.

DAY 14-16 Amritsar The Holy City

Your chauffeur guide will drop you off at Udaipur airport today for your flight up to Amritsar, the spiritual home of Sikh faith. You’ll have an afternoon to relax after your journey and then two days of sightseeing await.

You have a chance to experience the famous Golden Temple in the morning (avoiding the hordes of tourists where possible who mostly visit at sunset) with a guided tour. In the afternoon, visit the Wagah border just 30km from Amritsar on the road to Lahore to watch the retreat ceremony, a well-coordinated and spectacular display. The next day you’ll experience a unique evening street food tour with an opportunity to sample some of the Punjab’s best cuisine.

DAY 17 & 18 Delhi Experience Old and NEw

No journey to India is complete without a train ride and a roughly 5 hour train journey awaits to take you down to Delhi. On arrival at the station you’ll be picked up by your guide and taken to your central hotel in New Delhi. You’ll then take our signature tour around the lesser visited sites of the New Delhi and finish with a trip to the United coffee house.

Your final full day in India will take in more of New Delhi, but contrast it with Old Delhi through a walk with the Salaam Baalak Trust, which helps to rehabilitate street children. You can also visit Humayun’s tomb. In the evening, a local guide will dazzle your tastebuds with more of the amazing street food that India has to offer.

DAY 19 Fly home (Or Stay)

Today you’ll be dropped off at the airport for your flight home.

It’s easy to change any of the above itinerary to suit your needs as all our tours are private and tailormade. Do just give one of our India specialists a call on 0207 924 7133.

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, two-week holidays range from roughly £2,500 to £8,000 per adult, with an average price of £3,300. We also offer substantial child and seasonal discounts.

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International Flights (which can be omitted from your quotation if you prefer)
Accommodation as described
Privately guided tours and transfers
Original Experience Travel Group "Signature" experiences
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Meals as described
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You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

47 Jobner Bagh, Jaipur

A small, clean and characterful hotel in central Jaipur. With a lovely roof terrace, green gardens and spacious rooms this is a great spot to relax after a long day exploring.

Raas Devi Garh , Delwara

Award winning, modern minimalism in a converted romantic eighteenth century fort palace in the Aravalli Hills.

Ranvas Nagaur, Nagaur

A chance to stay in a meticulously renovated 18th century haveli-style property set within the walls of a magnificent 13th century fort in the heart of bustling desert town.

Suryagarh, Jaisalmer

Rising out of the golden sand dunes, this impressive hotel on the outskirts of Jaisalmer is grand, contemporary, and full of surprises.

Taj Swarna, Amritsar

This grand hotel has all the hallmarks of a classic Taj property with large windows, plenty of natural light throughout and a raised pool.

The Claridges, Delhi

The Claridges is a large and pleasant colonial style hotel in a quiet New Delhi suburb, particularly well-suited to leisure travellers.

Wilderness Camp, Rohet

Rohet Wilderness Camp is a friendly and comfortable Thar tent experience just one hour from Jodhpur. Great service and a tranquil atmosphere.

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

Amber Fort and Anokhi Museum, Jaipur

Take time to explore the magnificent Amber Fort which sits 12km's outside of Jaipur and then visit the famous Anokhi Textile Museum with it's traditional hand block printed textiles

Craft & Heritage Walk in the Old City, Jaipur

Our exclusive and privately guided walking tour: explore the fascinating Old Quarter, where you will find most of the city's master tradespeople.

Cycling and Cuisine of Jaipur, Jaipur

A mad but brilliant idea - explore the empty streets of early morning Jaipur by bike with breakfast along the way.

Delhi: Old & New, Delhi

Discover both sides of historic Delhi, capital of the Mughal Empire, and then Lutyens magnificent New Delhi, symbol of the British empire.

Explore Amritsar, Amritsar

Explore the main sights in and around the incredible city of Amritsar; from the central market to the spectacular ''Golden Temple".

Jodhpur City Experience, Jodhpur

Explore the famous 'Blue City' with its glorious fort: Mehrangarh, the largest in Rajasthan.

Street Food Tour of Amritsar, Amritsar

Take this evening street food tour of Amritsar's bustling Lawrence and Majith Roads.

Thar Desert Expedition , Jodhpur

Explore the Thar Desert by jeep, with its fascinating array of communities, animals and much more.

The City Palace, Udaipur

A tour of Udaipur has to start with the majestic City Palace complex, which sits above Lake Pichola, its domed towers reflecting in the water below.

Customer Feedback

The one-on-one guide arranged with Experience Travel Group enabled me to get so much more from my trip to India. As well as the almost compulsory visits to the Taj Mahal and Red Fort, I was shown a variety of busy towns and mall villages, traditional crafts and skills, religious buildings and practices, architecture and wildlife, finishing with a very relaxing stay in Tikli Bottom.

- Heather Hodgson, February 2015

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