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Palaces & Deserts of Rajasthan
India in 14 Days, 11 Nights in Destination
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$4,439
$3,099
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An incredible journey through the desert province of Rajasthan, including Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, the Taj Mahal and much more!
Trip Highlights
- Agra
- Bikaner
- Delhi
- Jaipur
- Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur
- Mandawa
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Activities
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until September 2027
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Itinerary
Experience the land of a thousand colours starting with the multicultural city of Delhi. Discover the historic cities of Mandawa and Bikaner. Explore the rose-pink city of Jaipur and admire the majestic Taj Mahal in Agra, one of The Seven Wonders of the World. In Rajasthan, the golden city of Jaisalmer, the Thar Desert and the mystic Jodhpur Fort are all yours to discover.
1st Day: Canada - Night on board
Arrive at your Canadian departure airport ready to check-in for an overnight flight* to Delhi. Night on board.
*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
2nd Day: Flight
Continue on your flight to Delhi.
Due to the time difference, you will lose a day on your outward journey but will gain it on your return journey. You are not in flight for two days.
3rd Day: Delhi
Arrive in India’s capital and transfer to hotel for check-in*. Delhi is a city with an impressive architectural legacy that boasts a spectacular historical centre. The rest of the day is free to rest or to get to know this lively, fascinating city. Overnight stay in Delhi**.
*You will have the option to add early check-in on arrival in the next step of the booking process. To guarantee optional services, we recommend that you add them to your current booking, as they are subject to availability.
**Upgrade to half-board by adding 11 dinners in the next step of the booking process.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shah... or similar
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4th Day: Delhi - Mandawa
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road to Mandawa. En-route, pass through authentic villages and start to enter some of the most rural parts of India. On arrival in Mandawa, enjoy a walking tour through the streets of the city. See the amazing Havelis - mansions noted for their frescoes depicting images of British colonial rule. Overnight stay in Mandawa.
Estimated transfer distance: 160 miles / 255 km. Approximate duration: 7 hours.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Sara Vilas or similar
226 Reviews
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5th Day: Mandawa - Bikaner
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart by road through the arid lands leading to the Bikaner Desert Kingdom - a major centre of trade during the 16th century.
In the afternoon visit the spectacular Junagarh Fort, with its impressively decorated interiors. End the day with a memorable Tuk-Tuk ride from the ancient city bazaar. Overnight stay in Bikaner.
Estimated transfer distance: 120 miles / 193 km. Approximate duration: 4-5 hours.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Maharaja Ganga Mahal or similar
292 Reviews
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Activities
Tuk-tuk ride in Bikaner
Moderate
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6th Day: Bikaner - Jaisalmer
Breakfast at the hotel. Enter the Thar Desert by road on your way to the city of Jaisalmer. This was an important trading centre for many centuries and presently one of the few forts that are still inhabited. Transfer to the hotel and the rest of the afternoon is free for more discovery of this city. We recommend to visit the Thar Heritage Museum or the Maharaja's Palace for a taste of kingly splendour. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Estimated transfer distance: 142 miles / 230 km. Approximate duration: 6 hours.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Desert Tulip or similar
357 Reviews
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7th Day: Jaisalmer
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a tour of the golden city of Jaisalmer. Discover the magical Gadisar Lake and the magnificent Golden Fort. Walk through the narrow streets of the city, to visit the famous palatial houses characteristic of the city such as Nathmal and Patwon. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sam to see the dunes in the beautiful sunset light. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Desert Tulip or similar
357 Reviews
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Activities
City tour in Jaisalmer
Moderate
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8th Day: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue the trip towards Jodhpur, known as The Blue City and enjoy a visit to the impressive Mehrangarh Fort with its bird’s eye view of the old city. Later continue to Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Estimated transfer distance: 164 miles / 265 km. Approximate duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Zone by the park Jodhpur or similar
899 Reviews
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Activities
Mehrangarh Fort Tour
Moderate
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9th Day: Jodhpur - Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer by road to Jaipur. Arrive at your hotel and the rest of the day is free to start to get to know the Rose-Pink City of India. We recommend a wander through some of the markets in the area to see the unique handicrafts and jewellery on offer. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Estimated transfer distance: 208 miles / 335 km. Approximate duration: 8-9 hours.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramada By Wyndham Jaipur ... or similar
604 Reviews
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10th Day: Jaipur
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Amber Fort - The Old Capital of Thunder. En-route, take a brief photo stop at Hawa Mahal, The Palace of Winds. Arrive at Amber Fort by Jeep. Once inside, visit the Jag Mandir or the Hall of Victory.
In the afternoon, take a city tour, beginning with a visit to the Maharaja’s City Palace. Later, visit The Jantar Mantar, the largest stone and marble crafted observatory in the world. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramada By Wyndham Jaipur ... or similar
604 Reviews
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Activities
Amber Fort by Jeep & Jaipur City tour
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11th Day: Jaipur - Fathepur Sikri - Agra
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off towards Agra, and on the way, visit Fatehpur Sikri, an impressive ghost town, where the tomb of Salim Chisti, the Panch Mahal, is located.
Arrive in Agra, capital of sultans and great Mughal emperors. Enjoy an unforgettable tour of the famous and spectacular Taj Mahal - one of The Seven Modern Wonders of the World. Overnight stay in Agra.
Estimated transfer distance: 150 miles / 240 km. Approximate duration: 8 hours.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Royale Regent or similar
199 Reviews
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Activities
Taj Mahal Visit
Light
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Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Moderate
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12th Day: Agra - Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, return by road to Delhi and once you have arrived, visit the Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. Afterwards, transfer to the India Gate, the residence of the country's president, and visit the impressive Humayun's Tomb, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1993. Overnight stay in Delhi.
Estimated transfer distance: 146 miles / 235 km. Approximate duration: 3 hours.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shah... or similar
2846 Reviews
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Activities
Visit to Raj Ghat
Moderate
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13th Day: Delhi
Breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is free to visit this fascinating city. We recommend an optional excursion to discover Delhi's most iconic temples*. Overnight stay in Delhi.
*Optional Full-Day Delhi Temples Tour: Explore Delhi's most iconic temples. Experience the peace and tranquillity of the Lotus Temple, dedicated to the Baha'i faith and discover the extraordinary architecture of Akshardham Temple, dedicated to 10,000 years of Hindu culture. See the huge Jama Mosque and the downtown Sikh Temple with its golden dome before ending the tour at Lakshmi Narayan Temple, dedicated to the Hindu god, Vishnu.
Note: The Lotus Temple & The De Akshardham Temple are closed on Monday. For all the departures on Thursday will not be able to do the Full-day Delhi Temples tour.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shah... or similar
2846 Reviews
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Activities
Full-Day Delhi Temples Tour
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14th Day: Delhi - Canada
Breakfast* at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and end your trip**.
*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
**Depending on the choice of flight, you may arrive back in Canada the next day.
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charm
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- Accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.
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- Accommodation in Superior and Luxury category hotels.
Accommodation: 11 Nights
Day 3 to 4
Park Plaza Delhi CBD Shahdara
Location
Delhi
Category
Nights
1
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The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Sahibabad, Park Inn By Radisson New Delhi IP Extension
Included activities
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Available Activities
The price includes
- Departures from main Canadian airports.
- International flights: Canada - Delhi - Canada.*more information
- 11 nights hotel accommodation in Charm and Superior category hotels.See hotels included
- 11 Breakfasts.**more information
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Visits and entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.***more informationSee itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Private transfers in Delhi, airport-hotel-airport, with complimentary bottled water.
- Tuk-Tuk ride in Bikaner.
- Jeep Transfer to the Amber Fort in Jaipur.
Not included
Indian visa (required), drinks, tips* and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
If you are traveling to India with a Canadian passport, you will require an Indian visa. For other passport holders, we recommend that you check with the Indian Embassy for further details: https://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.htm
*Note: We would like to remind you that tipping is not mandatory, but it is a common practice in the tourism industry. We recommend leaving tips of approximately 12 to 15 CAD per day for tour guides, and 8 to 11 CAD per day for drivers. Additionally, we suggest leaving a tip of 0.75 CAD per suitcase for hotel staff to show your appreciation for their service.
*Due to the customs clearance rule of the government of India, if your flight calls at another city in India before arriving in Delhi, confirm at the departure desk in Canada whether you should pick up your suitcase and pass customs control at the airport where the connection is made. Remember that if the flight stops in Mumbai you will need to pick up your luggage. Keep in mind that normally this whole process takes approximately 60 minutes.
**You have the possibility to upgrade to half-board by adding 11 dinners in the next step of the booking process.
***The order of the itinerary may differ depending on your arrival day at the destination.
Monday/ Friday: 2 nights in Delhi at the beginning, 1 night in Delhi at the end.
Tuesday/ Saturday: 1 night in Delhi at the beginning, 2 nights in Delhi at the end.
The Lotus Temple & The De Akshardham Temple are closed on Monday. For all the departures on Thursday will not be able to do the Full-day Delhi Temples tour.
This is a fast-paced itinerary that includes a comprehensive number of sights and activities in order to give you the most complete experience of the State of Rajasthan in India! You can expect several early morning departures and many driving miles during some days.
Note: We would like to inform you that some hotels may offer only vegetarian options for breakfast and dinner. This is a common practice in certain establishments and is part of the local culinary experience they provide. If you have any special dietary preferences, we recommend informing the hotel staff in advance so they can accommodate your needs accordingly.
Entry requirements
Your passport must be valid for 6 months from your date of entry into India and must contain two blank pages for use by immigration officials.
Visa
A visa is required to enter the country. Issued by the embassy or online E-Visa application one month before arrival in the country.
Currency
Indian Rupee.
Language
Hindi and English.
Electricity
220 V in the majority of the country. Electrical sockets are European style.
Health
High levels of air pollution during winter (October to February). Northern cities are the most affected.
Time zone
UTC + 5:30.
Other useful information
Foreigners cannot bring Indian Rupees into the country, although you can bring foreign currency and exchange it once you arrive.
Tourist Office website
http://www.incredibleindia.org/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.
Tips in India are subject to the decision of the client based on the level of satisfaction of the service provided and the experience in general. Taking into account that they are not obligatory, they are usually expected.
When booking a triple room, note that these accommodations are not larger than a double room, but will include either one double or two single beds and a sofa bed/rollaway.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 778 807 9750 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.
Car seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.
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