India - Splendours of Delhi, the Taj Mahal & Rajasthan - Solo Traveller

Depart for Delhi

Depart on your flights to Delhi, for a once in a lifetime experience to India.

Arrive in Delhi

Morning

Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met by our local representative before being transferred to your hotel, you will spend the next two nights in Delhi.

Tour of New Delhi

Afternoon

You will take an afternoon guided excursion to the Qutub Minar, the world’s tallest brick minaret standing 100 metres tall.  Return to your hotel in the evening for dinner.

Welcome Meeting & Evening Meal

Evening

In the evening there will be an opportunity to join your fellow travellers at a ‘welcome’ meeting followed by your evening meal. Dinner is included each night (10 nights) of your stay in India.

Guided Tour of Old Delhi

Full Day

After breakfast depart to see all the sights and sounds of bustling Old Delhi, beginning with a cycle rickshaw ride through the city. After your ride, visit Raj Ghat, the memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi, where you can see an eternal flame burning at the spot of his cremation. From here we go to the Jama Masjid Mosque (from the outside) and visit the Bangla Sikh Temple (2024 we visit the Bangla Sikh Temple). There will be time to pick up some souvenirs and local bargains at the bustling and colourful market of Chandni Chowk. Later visit New Delhi to see Hamayun’s Tomb, a beautiful 16th Century building and the tomb of the Emperor Humayun. After drive past the India Gate (war memorial dedicated to the Indian fallen soldiers), the president’s residence and an interesting blend of Victorian architecture. Return to your hotel in the evening, spend a relaxing evening at leisure.

Transfer to Agra

Morning

Transfer from your hotel to Agra by coach, the journey will take approximately four hours (210km) where you will spend one night in Agra.

Guided Tour of Agra Fort

Afternoon

In the afternoon you will enjoy a guided tour of the Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the finest Mughal forts in India. Built in the 11th century, era marked by invasions and battles, this red stone-fortified castle was the site of the India Rebellion of 1857. Return to your hotel where you will enjoy your evening at leisure.

Visit the Taj Mahal

Morning

In the morning you will visit the Taj Mahal where you will enjoy sunrise at the one of the world’s biggest monuments to love. The morning is an ideal time to photograph this spectacular building when the lighting is at its most dramatic. This famous mausoleum, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, in memory of his favourite wife, is a highlight for many visitors to India and it is easy to see why. Return to your hotel for breakfast.

Travel to Jaipur & Fatehpur Sikri

Afternoon

After breakfast depart for the "Pink City" Jaipur. Today's journey is a full day and will take approximately seven hours (235km) with comfort stops on the way. En-route you will visit the deserted red sandstone "Ghost city" of Fatehpur Sikri (located 40km from Agra). Fatehpur Sikri was built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 and it served as the capital of the Mughal Empire from 1571 to 1585. Arrive in the evening to your hotel in Jaipur, where you will spend the next two nights.

Explore Jaipur

Morning

Enjoy a full day guided tour of Jaipur - the Pink City. Visit the Amber Fort, a spectacular Hindu fort overlooking Lake Maota, before visiting the City Palace Museum, to see the beautiful former seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.

See Jantar Mantar Sundial

Afternoon

See the awe inspiring Jantar Mantar sun dial, and finally Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds.

Transfer to the Village of Chanwa in Luni

Full Day

Today, we transfer by coach to Jodhpur, the second largest city in Rajasthan The journey will take approximately six and a half hours (330km) with stops along the way.  On arrival we unpack and enjoy the afternoon at leisure, our local guide will be happy to suggest places to see and visit depending on your interests. Jodhpur is sometimes referred to as the 'Blue City' due to the brightly painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort.

Village of Chanwa

Afternoon

We stay in the village of Chanwa, in Luni, a district of Jodhpur.

We have arrived! 

Let's stretch our legs and enjoy a leisurely guided walk through the village of Chanwa, Luni. During our walk we discover more of everyday life in India, learning about the local community, their traditions while walking through the village. We finish our walk with a visit to a small local temple, before returning to our hotel.

Enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure to relax and unwind after our journey.

Half Day Guided tour of Jodhpur

Morning

Today we take a guided tour of Jodhpur, the home of the Rathore rulers of the princely state of Rajasthan. Discover Mehrangarh Fort, an imposing structure sitting on a hill, which was seen in the film The Dark Knight Rises. Our tour will also bring you to Jaswant Thada, a beautiful monument built entirely out of white marble.

After our morning visit we return to our hotel.

Afternoon to Relax

Afternoon

The afternoon will be free to enjoy at leisure, soak up the atmosphere, and relax more, before tomorrow's next adventure.

Travel to Udaipur

Full Day

Today we transfer by coach to Udaipur also known as the city of the lakes. This beautiful city has been described as the “Venice of the East” and its centrepiece is the Lake Palace, which sits in the middle of Lake Pichola. En-route to Udaipur there will be a stop in Ranakpur, where we uncover one of the largest and most beautiful Jain temples in India. Today's journey is a full day and will take approximately six hours drive (269km) before reaching Udaipur, where we will spend the next two nights.

Visit the City Palace Museum

Morning

Today you will have a guided morning excursion to the City Palace Museum and the spectacular garden of Saheliyon-ki-Bari, which is brimming with lotus ponds, marble elephants and gushing fountains.

Boat Cruise on Lake Pichola

Afternoon

Later in the afternoon enjoy a boat cruise on the serene and beautiful Lake Pichola (boat ride is subject to availability of water in the lake).

Last Night in Delhi

Afternoon

Today we say farewell to Udaipur and transfer by coach to Udaipur airport for our internal flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi airport, we transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do some last-minute souvenir shopping, soaking up the atmosphere, or relaxing.

Please note flight tickets and times for Udaipur to Delhi will be given to you locally by your guide. 

Depart India

Afternoon

Your Splendours of India tour finishes today. Transfer by coach to Delhi Airport for your return flights home.