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Timeless Rajasthan & the Ajanta Caves
Timeless Rajasthan & the Ajanta Caves
15 Days / 14 Nights from
£2175/ $2828 per person
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Timeless Rajasthan & the Ajanta Caves is a journey through the ages that evokes enduring images of north India’s vibrant and colourful past with its mighty fortresses, imperial monuments, ornate palaces and exquisitely carved temples shaping almost every horizon. Travelling through one of India’s most spectacular regions, this tour showcases not just the treasure trove of architectural gems that Rajasthan is famed for, but will also introduce you to the fabulous ancient murals of the Ajanta Caves. A potent symbol of India's rich artistic past, the cave paintings of Ajanta were lost for nearly 1000 years, before being rediscovered by Captain John Smith in 1819 whilst leading a tiger hunting expedition. On this well-paced tour you will discover the legacy of the Raj; marvel at many of the finest creations of the Mughals including the outstanding Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi; the sublime Taj Mahal as well as the magnificent Red Fort with its wonderful palaces and elaborate audience halls in Agra and Akbar’s Fatehpur Sikri – one of the best preserved Mughal cities in northern India. Then, cross into Rajasthan, where you will climb up to the spectacular yellow-hued fort-palace at Amer in Jaipur; explore grand palaces showcasing Indo-Islamic style of architecture and enjoy a relaxing sunset cruise that will take you past exquisite pleasure pavilions on Lake Pichola at Udaipur. Along the way you will also visit atmospheric Hindu and Jain Temples, colourful markets and miniature painting studios. Next, the recently introduced flight from Udaipur will bring you to Aurangabad – gateway to the celebrated, ancient cave temples at Ajanta & Ellora. Here, you will have two full days to admire the ornate frescoes, considered the finest surviving examples of Indian art and gaze at the spell-binding Kailasa Temple, which covers nearly twice the area of the Parthenon in Athens and is superbly carved from a single rock. The Timeless Rajasthan & the Ajanta Caves tour concludes at Mumbai, India’s Maximum City with a guided heritage walk through the historic Fort District,
Itinerary at a Glance
Day
Location/Route
Overnight
Sapphire Hotels
Day
1
Arrive Delhi Airport. Private transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Alternatively, discover the Mehrauli Archaeological Park (supplement applies).
2 nights Delhi
The Maidens
Day
2
Morning tour of New Delhi. Afternoon explore Old Delhi.
Day
3
Drive to Agra via Sikandra. Afternoon tour of Agra. Sunset visit to Mehtab Bagh.
2 nights Agra
Taj Hotel & Convention Centre
Day
4
Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal and late morning tour of Agra Fort. Afternoon at leisure.
Day
5
Discover Fatehpur Sikri, one of the best preserved Mughal cities in northern India. Then, continue to Jaipur.
3 nights Jaipur
Shahpura House Jaipur
Day
6
Morning tour of City Palace. Afternoon walking tour.
Day
7
Morning tour of Amer Fort. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day
8
Fly to Udaipur. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Pichola.
2 nights Udaipur
Amet Haveli
Day
9
Morning tour of Udaipur. Afternoon at leisure.
Day
10
Fly to Aurangabad. Afternoon visit to Bibi-ka-Maqbara.
3 nights Aurangabad
Vivanta by Taj - Aurangabad
Day
11
Full day visit to Ajanta Cave Temples.
Day
12
Morning visit to Ellora Cave Temples. Afternoon visit Daulatabad Fort.
Day
13
Fly to Mumbai. Afternoon walking tour of colonial Mumbai.
2 nights Mumbai
The Abode Mumbai
Day
14
Morning visit to Elephanta Island. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day
15
Transfer to Mumbai International Airport. Farewell to India.
Day
1
Location/Route :
Arrive Delhi Airport. Private transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Alternatively, discover the Mehrauli Archaeological Park (supplement applies).
Overnight :
2 nights Delhi
Sapphire Hotel :
The Maidens
Day
2
Location/Route :
Morning tour of New Delhi. Afternoon explore Old Delhi.
Day
3
Location/Route :
Drive to Agra via Sikandra. Afternoon tour of Agra. Sunset visit to Mehtab Bagh.
Overnight :
2 nights Agra
Sapphire Hotel :
Taj Hotel & Convention Centre
Day
4
Location/Route :
Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal and late morning tour of Agra Fort. Afternoon at leisure.
Day
5
Location/Route :
Discover Fatehpur Sikri, one of the best preserved Mughal cities in northern India. Then, continue to Jaipur.
Overnight :
3 nights Jaipur
Sapphire Hotel :
Shahpura House Jaipur
Day
6
Location/Route :
Morning tour of City Palace. Afternoon walking tour.
Day
7
Location/Route :
Morning tour of Amer Fort. Afternoon is at leisure.
Day
8
Location/Route :
Fly to Udaipur. Afternoon boat trip on Lake Pichola.
Overnight :
2 nights Udaipur
Sapphire Hotel :
Amet Haveli
Day
9
Location/Route :
Morning tour of Udaipur. Afternoon at leisure.
Day
10
Location/Route :
Fly to Aurangabad. Afternoon visit to Bibi-ka-Maqbara.
Overnight :
3 nights Aurangabad
Sapphire Hotel :
Vivanta by Taj - Aurangabad
Day
11
Location/Route :
Full day visit to Ajanta Cave Temples.
Day
12
Location/Route :
Morning visit to Ellora Cave Temples. Afternoon visit Daulatabad Fort.
Day
13
Location/Route :
Fly to Mumbai. Afternoon walking tour of colonial Mumbai.
Overnight :
2 nights Mumbai
Sapphire Hotel :
The Abode Mumbai
Day
14
Location/Route :
Morning visit to Elephanta Island. The afternoon is at leisure.
Day
15
Location/Route :
Transfer to Mumbai International Airport. Farewell to India.
Tour Highlights
Discover New Delhi’s colonial heritage.
Enjoy a cycle-rickshaw ride through Old Delhi.
Watch the sun rise over the magnificent Taj Mahal.
Visit Red Taj and Agra’s other lesser known monuments.
Explore City Palace and Amer Fort in Jaipur.
Guided heritage walk through Jaipur’s Old Town.
Enjoy a relaxing boat trip on Lake Pichola.
Explore UNESCO World Heritage listed ancient cave temples at Ajanta & Ellora.
Discover Mumbai’s stunning colonial architecture on foot.
Extend Your Stay
2 nights: Discover the delights of rural Rajasthan
4 nights: Unwind on a secluded beach in Goa
4 nights: Unwind in style at the 18th century Ahilya Fort
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