Included in this offer :

• 9-night stay in listed or similar hotels
• Breakfast
• Lunch in a restaurant in Fatehpur Sikri during the Jaipur - Agra journey
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Visits and admission to sights mentioned in the itinerary
• The services of a local guide to visit Delhi, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Agra according to the itinerary

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INDIA: LAND OF THE MAHARAJAS

During this 10-day private tour, you'll start your adventure by discovering the Indian capital and the treasures it holds, then move on to Shekhawati, the land of the Havelis, explore the "blue city" and the "pink city" and finish with the must-see Taj Mahal.

Your itinerary day by day:

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi

Day 2: Explore the capital

Day 3: Head to Mandawa

Day 4: Discover Bikaner

Day 5: Jodhpur, the "blue city

Day 6: The sacred city of Pushkar

Day 7: Jaipur, the "pink city"

Day 8: Jaipur

Day 9: Head to Agra

Day 10: The iconic Taj Mahal

Your detailed itinerary

DAY. 1 | Arrival in Delhi

On arrival in Delhi, you will be greeted by our local staff and transferred to the hotel.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 2 | Explore the capital

Today, we visit Old and New Delhi.

We will begin with a rickshaw tour of Old Delhi, followed by a visit to the Red Fort, a powerful reminder of the Mughal era. This will be followed by a visit to the monument dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the Raj Ghat. Next, we visit the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, and finally the bustling Chandni Chowk - famous for its spices, cheap jewellery, looms, electronics, and multiple dining options.

After lunch, we will begin our visit of New Delhi, with the intriguing 16th-century tomb of Humayun, and Qutub Minar. We will also visit the Gateway to India, the President's residence, and Parliament Street.

Overnight stay in Delhi.

DAY 3 | The hidden treasure - Mandawa

This morning we will drive to Mandawa (260 km / approx. 5 hrs 45 mins), the colourful hidden treasure of Rajasthan's Shekhawati region. The afternoon will be devoted to discovering Rajput culture and history, as well as observing the frescoes as you stroll through the havelis. It's an art lover's paradise.

Overnight stay in Mandawa.

DAY 4 | Heading for Bikaner

Today, we will make our way to Bikaner (216 km / approx.4 hrs). It is located in the northern part of Rajasthan and was founded in 1488 by King Bikaji.

We will explore the Fort of Junagarh and the Palace of Lallgarh, a magnificent royal residence, now transformed into a hotel and museum. Corridors, terraces, patios - everything in this place is authentic.

Overnight stay in Bikaner.

DAY 5 | Jodhpur, the Blue City

Today we will drive to Jodhpur (260 km/ approx. 4 hrs 40 mins).

It is nicknamed the "Blue City" on account of its characteristic colourful houses, which have made it famous the world over.

We will visit the Meherangarh Fort, one of the most impressive and formidable in Rajasthan. It is situated on a natural rock from which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the bustling city.

We will also visit Jaswant Thada, an architectural gem, and the Mandore Gardens, famous for their exquisite sculptures.

Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

DAY 6 | Pushkar and the sacred temple of Brahma

The next stage will be the holy city of Pushkar, a place of pilgrimage for Hindus (187 km / approx. 4 hrs).

When we reach Pushkar, we will visit the temple of Lord Brahma, near the sacred lake. Brahma, one of the trilogy of supreme divinity, is believed to have performed a sacrifice in Pushkar after killing a demon with a lotus flower. The town is famous for its Marwair horses, magnificent specimens that adapt to any situation. They were used by Rajput warriors.

Overnight stay in Pushkar.

DAY 7 | Jaipur, the Pink City

Today, we're off to the "Pink City" of Jaipur (140 km / approx. 2 hrs 30 mins).

As soon as we arrive, we can stroll through the heart of Jaipur and admire its architecture and its Rajput palaces. In the evening, you can catch a Bollywood film at the famous Raj Mandir cinema!

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

DAY 8 | Jaipur

There's nothing like a day's sightseeing in the 'Pink City', surrounded by jagged hills and dotted with the ancient ruins of a fort that contribute to its astonishing beauty.

In the morning, you will visit the impressive Fort Amer, situated on a mountain just outside Jaipur.

At the foot of the hill, you'll climb into a 4x4 Jeep and enter through the large gate, which is befitting of royalty.

The afternoon has been reserved for the City Palace, while still serving as the residence of the Maharaja, it has some rooms open to the public. This will be followed by a visit to the Jantar Mantar Observatory.

Our day ends with a visit to the area surrounding the Hawa Mahal, also known as the 'Palace of the Winds'.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

DAY 9 | Heading for Agra

Today we will travel to Agra (240 km / approx. 6 hrs).

On the way, we'll stop to see the Abhaneri multi-storey wells: a structure that was once used to collect as much rainwater as possible.

You will then stop for a free tour of Fatehpur sikri, a desert city of red sandstone, where we will visit Bulund Darwaza, the largest gate in the world.

Overnight stay in Agra.

DAY 10 | The iconic Taj Mahal

After breakfast, a visit to the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays).

Built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as an expression of his love for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, in the mid-17th century, the Taj Mahal is truly one of the 7 wonders of the world.

After this tour, visit the Agra Fort, an outstanding example of Mughal architecture. It was previously the seat of Mughal rule and administration, and the present structure owes its origins to Akbar, who erected the walls and gates and the first buildings on the eastern banks of the Yamuna River. Shah Jehan added the impressive quarters and the mosque, while Aurangzeb added the outer ramparts. Visit its public courtroom and royal pavilions.

After visiting Agra, drive to Delhi, and transfer to the airport for your return flight.

Your Accommodation

During your tour you will stay for 3 nights in a 5-star hotel (local standards) and 6 nights in a 4-star hotel (local standards) as specified (or similar depending on availability):

• Delhi: 2 nights at the 5-star Crowne Plaza Delhi Okhla
• Mandawa: 1 night at the 4-star Vivaana Culture Hotel
• Bikaner: 1 night at the 4-star Laxmi Niwas Palace
• Jodhpur: 1 night at the 4-star Park Plaza Jodhpur
• Pushkar: 1 night at the 4-star Hotel Pushkar Fort
• Jaipur: 2 nights at the 4-star Golden Tulip
• Agra: 1 night at the 5-star Crystal Sarovar Premiere, Agra

Your meals

During your tour, you will enjoy a daily buffet breakfast and lunch in a nice restaurant in Fatehpur Sikri, on the journey between Jaipur and Agra.

Breakfast

Includes an assortment of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury dishes.

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Flight times will be given when the voucher is sent (max 48 hours before departure), along with the names of the hotels.
• For people booking the "hotel only" package (without international flight), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in "Help and contact" at the bottom of the page, so that we can organize your transfers.
• On arrival at Delhi International Airport, a member of our staff will be waiting for you at the exit with a sign bearing your name.
• Hotels are rated 4 & 5* according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to 4 & 5* French standards.
• Check-in and check-out time is 12:00 pm.
• Hotel accommodation is in standard rooms.
• If rooms are unavailable, we will do our best to relocate guests to a hotel of a similar category.
• Guides: For all bookings made on our French site, you will be provided with a French-speaking guide during the tour, as mentioned in the program.

For bookings made on a non-French site, you will be provided with a local English-speaking guide.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org/comparebyPassport.php?p1=uk&fl=&s=yes
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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