8 Days Mughals & Taj

Arrive in India’s capital and transfer to hotel. Delhi is a city with a wonderful architectural legacy from its Islamic conquerors together with its spectacular historic city centre. The rest of the day free to start to get to know this fascinating city.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN DELHI.

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 walk 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

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. Also visit Lalgarh Palace, Karni Mata Temple and Gajner.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN BIKANER.

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.

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.

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

Breakfast at the hotel. Head towards Agra. En-route, visit Fatehpur Sikri - an incredible Indian haunted city where the tombs of Panch Mahal and Salim Christi can be found. Upon arrival in Agra, visit Agra Fort - made of red sand stone and where, ensconced within, is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque.

OVERNIGHT STAY IN AGRA.

An early start with a morning sunrise tour of the famous and spectacular Taj Mahal - one of The Seven Modern Wonders of the World. After the visit, return to the hotel for breakfast, then continue the drive to Delhi. On arrival, transfer to the airport for flight back to home.