Fly into Delhi

A VIP meet-and-greet service will be waiting for you at the airport when you arrive in Delhi. Claridges is a luxurious hotel located in the heart of Lutyen's Delhi that was built in the middle of the 20th century and is known for its superb dining and opulent service. Your personal driver will take you there so you don’t need to worry about your transport. This afternoon, if you feel like venturing out and having an explore, the Khan Market, where you can peruse bookshops and upscale stores, is only a 10-minute stroll away. You can also take a trip around the Lodi Gardens, a beautiful city park that features over a hundred different types of trees and several fascinating Mughal monuments from the 15th century.  

Overnight Stay at Claridges 

Delhi

Enjoying cycling in Delhi and some free time to yourself . 

Get up early and ride about Delhi as it comes to life in the morning. The colonial-era Connaught Place is one of the city's largest markets; from there, you can walk through the grounds of India Gate to the war memorial and the amazing Dhobi Ghats, where laundry is being done on a massive scale. After your tour is over, refresh with a traditional breakfast before spending the rest of the day at the pool or venturing out in a tuk-tuk to see more of the city. A must do in our opinion! We love a tuk-tuk!  

Extra : Volunteer at the kitchen of Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the most important Sikh temples, and serve food to the devotees and the poor. Assisting in the distribution of over 25,000 meals daily is a highly rewarding experience.  

Overnight Stay at Claridges 

Delhi

Your private guide will pick you up in the morning and take you on a trip to the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site whose impressive 18-meter-high wall took some 10 years to build. After touring Humayun's Tomb, you'll move on to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in the city (also known as Friday Mosque) and the ultimate architectural achievement of the fifth Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. This afternoon, join the Salaam Baalak Trust for a walking tour of Delhi led by former street kids who will show you parts of the city you'd never see otherwise. The trust, a nonprofit established in 1988, helps thousands of homeless children by providing them with a safe place to live, medical attention, and access to the classroom. 

To Agra by Rail

The three-hour train ride from Delhi to Agra is a great way to unwind as you pass through rural areas and farmland in the comfort of an air-conditioned First-Class compartment. After checking into your hotel, you can relax and have some lunch before meeting your guide to tour the Red Fort and the Mausoleum of Itmad-ud-Daula (Baby Taj) before watching the sunset from Mehtab Bagh, a peaceful location on the east bank of the Yamuna River.  

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Wake Up at Agra and Ranthambore

Get up early and you can skip the lines to enter the Taj complex and see the monument in a whole new light. You may get the best, most unobstructed view of the Taj Mahal around daybreak, when the crowds have thinned out. After breakfast at the hotel, you can say goodbye to Agra and continue your trip through rural northern India. Fatehpur Sikri is a town made out of red sandstone that was abandoned in 1586 and may be seen on approach to Bharatpur station. Take the train from Bharatpur to Ranthambore for a relaxing ride by picturesque farmland and little towns. Khem Villas, a colonial property on the outskirts of the National Park surrounded by lush gardens and sweet-smelling frangipani, will be your home for the next three nights. This afternoon, you can take advantage of the lodge's commitment to ecotourism by joining the resident naturalist for a stroll through the verdant grounds and learning about the abundant plant and animal life.  

Overnight stay at Khem Villas 

Safaris and Tigers

Get up early and enjoy a thrilling Jeep adventure into the National Park. Although it is impossible to guarantee a view of the magnificent Royal Bengal Tigers that call Ranthambore, India, home, this is one of the greatest places in India to do so and there is always a chance. You can spend your afternoons doing as much or as little as you choose at your villa after passing by crocodile-filled lakes and vine-covered chhatris (cenotaphs), historic temples, and mosques. You could get a relaxing massage in the spa, or you could learn about the remarkable local hospital and school that the villa's owners have set up.  

Overnight Stay in Khem Villas 

Jaipur

Go to one of Rajasthan's most vibrant and tumultuous cities after breakfast. Jaipur is the entry point to India's most colourful state, where buses weave behind slow-moving camels and motorbikes and where residents haggle over prices at roadside booths while twirling their moustaches. Around four hours later, you'll arrive at Samode Haveli Lodge, the city's first boutique hotel housed in a 300-year-old 'haveli' home. Tucked away on a quiet street, this hotel's pastel-coloured rooms and the city's most welcoming pool will provide for a relaxing escape from the outside world.  

Overnight Stay at the Samode Haveli 

Jaipur's Sights and Sounds

See Jaipur's many sights with the help of a personal guide for a full day. Start in the north of the city at Amber Fort, which re-creates the glory days of the Maharajas. The opulent halls and stunning Hindu and Muslim architecture of this sandstone palace are sure to impress. Keep going until you reach the City Palace, a massive building built in 1727 that is best known for the brightly painted wooden doors that line its hallways and convey the spirit of Rajasthan. You may buy pashminas, colourful artwork, and traditional Rajasthani apparel at Bapu Bazar market, where you can also see silversmiths at work.  

Extra : The owners of a magnificent country estate on the outskirts of the city offer nighttime strolls with Laxmi, an elephant they rescued from her duties at The Amber Fort. After a leisurely stroll across the estate, during which she will show you her own paradise in exchange for many bananas, sit down to a meal with a view of the grounds.  

Overnight Stay at Samode Haveli 

Morning Cycling and Relaxation

Get an early start on the day by joining your guide for a bicycle tour of the Pink City before the city wakes up. Go through the several streets where business owners are starting to open their stores for the day. Get breakfast in a historical haveli before heading back to Samode for the day. After wandering the aromatic Phool Mandi wholesale market in the ancient city, you can refuel at Mosaic's Guesthouse with the best citron tart in India and the best coffee in the area! Have a light meal and some iced tea at Café Pallado and then spend the afternoon exploring the bazaars and the Gem Palace, which has an exquisite collection of vintage and antique jewellery. 

Extra : Take a private Bollywood dance class if you've always wanted to learn the routines made famous by Sridevi and Govinda!  

Overnight Stay at the Samode Haveli 

Depart Home

Departure Home  

Private car to the Jaipur International Airport.  

Depart