Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destination: Delhi - Agra - Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary - Madhogarth Fort - Jaipur - Ranthambhore National Park - Bundi - Bijaipur - Pushkar - Delhi
Days 1-2 Delhi
Chaotic Delhi is awash with historical sites, museums and bazaars. Visit Old Delhi, the walled city of Shahjahanabad, and see one of its most impressive buildings, the Jama Masjid.
Day 3 Agra
Constructed from marble and inlaid with jade, crystal and sapphire, the Taj Mahal must be seen to be believed.
Day 4 Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary
Wander through the ghost town of Fatehpur Sikri before visiting the colourful Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary, home to more than 400 species. Cycle-rickshaws ridden by local amatuer orinthologists will transport you through the peace of the park.
Day 5 Madhogarth Fort
Stay in a former fort, now a beautiful hotel, in the middle of rural Rajasthan. Meet the villagers and see local craftspeople at work.
Days 6-7 Jaipur
Visit the beautiful Amber Palace en route to Jaipur, Rajasthan's famous Pink City. There is also time to see that other cultural icon, the Bollywood film.
Day 8 Ranthambhore National Park
Safari into the scrublands of Ranthambhore National Park, looking out for deers and monkeys. The very lucky may even spot a glimpse of the resident Bengal tigers.
Day 9 Bundi
High above captivating Bundi sits an ancient palace adorned in murals. Explore the palace and experience life in one of the most remote areas of Rajasthan.
Days 10-11 Bijaipur
From one extreme to another: camp under the stars at the lakeside then spend the night in the luxurious Castle Bijaipur.
Days 12-14 Pushkar
With India's only temple dedicated to Brahma, lakeside Pushkar is a major destination for pilgrims and sadhus. Take a camel ride into the desert for a magical sunset among the dunes.
Day 15 Delhi
Come full circle on return to Delhi.
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