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Rajasthan: Forts, Desert & Lakes

A colourful passage from Mughal monuments to desert forts and lake palaces, with time for Rajasthan’s everyday life.

12 daysFrom USD 1,220 per person*
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Tour overview

Rajasthan: Forts, Desert & Lakes

A colourful passage from Mughal monuments to desert forts and lake palaces, with time for Rajasthan’s everyday life.

Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Udaipur

Use this route as a starting point. We can add a night where you want to linger, introduce a special interest or adjust the hotels to suit your style.

What you can experience on this route

  • Delhi — Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.
  • Agra — See the Taj Mahal in the early light and explore Agra Fort, with time to appreciate the city’s Mughal craftsmanship.
  • Jaipur — Discover Amber Fort, the City Palace and Jaipur’s colourful bazaars. Add a craft encounter or a relaxed regional meal.
  • Udaipur — Visit the City Palace and wander the old town. Leave the late afternoon free for the lake and its changing light.

Make the journey your own

This 12-day outline brings together Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur & Udaipur. The number of nights, daily activities and choice of hotels can change to suit your priorities. Tell us which experiences you would like to spend more time on, and whether you prefer early starts, relaxed afternoons or a balance of both.

We discuss the transfers between stops alongside the sightseeing, so that you can judge the pace of the whole trip. Your proposal will set out the agreed route and selected arrangements before you book.

Your day-by-day journey

A traveller enjoying a regional meal
DAY 01

Arrive Delhi

Meet your local representative and transfer to your hotel. Settle in, recover from the journey and enjoy an easy first evening.

Travellers visiting an Old Delhi spice shop
DAY 02

In Delhi

Explore Old Delhi’s lanes and Mughal architecture, then discover the quieter gardens and neighbourhoods of New Delhi.

A visitor enjoying a view of the Taj Mahal
DAY 03

Drive to Agra

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

Travellers at a decorated gateway in Amber Fort, Jaipur
DAY 04

Drive to Jaipur

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

Visitors beneath the carved arches of Amber Fort
DAY 05

In Jaipur

Discover Amber Fort, the City Palace and Jaipur’s colourful bazaars. Add a craft encounter or a relaxed regional meal.

Fly to JaisalmerDestination photograph
DAY 06

Fly to Jaisalmer

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

In JaisalmerDestination photograph
DAY 07

In Jaisalmer

Discover the living fort and carved havelis, then head into the desert landscape for a different view of Rajasthan.

Carved sandstone heritage architecture in Jodhpur
DAY 08

Drive to Jodhpur

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

A candlelit meal in a heritage courtyard in Jodhpur
DAY 09

In Jodhpur

Explore Mehrangarh Fort and the Blue City’s lanes, with a pause for local food around the old market.

The sunlit exterior of City Palace in Udaipur
DAY 10

Drive to Udaipur

Continue to the next chapter of your journey, with transfers and breaks planned for comfort. Settle into your hotel before exploring locally.

A visitor having mehndi applied during a local encounter
DAY 11

In Udaipur

Visit the City Palace and wander the old town. Leave the late afternoon free for the lake and its changing light.

Visitors at Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi
DAY 12

Fly to Delhi & Departure

Your private transfer is arranged around your departure. Allow a comfortable connection, or extend the journey with another Indian region.

The sequence is a suggested plan. Flights, permits, opening days, weather and local conditions may require adjustments; your final itinerary will confirm arrangements.

We schedule the Taj Mahal visit around its Friday closure.

A different pace? A favourite hotel?

Tell us what you would change. These journeys are designed to be adapted to your interests, time and style.

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