Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll land in Delhi and have the afternoon free before a 6 pm welcome meeting. If your flight gets in early, check out Humayun's Tomb or Qutub Minar, both World Heritage sites. After connecting with your group and leader, there's an optional dinner at a local restaurant to kick things off.
Optional Activities
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Dinner at a local restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar 
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
An air-conditioned train takes you to Agra this morning. Your local guide will walk you through the Taj Mahal with its white marble and formal gardens, then head to Agra Fort to see the red sandstone structures. During free time, you can visit Sheroes Hangout, a social enterprise that supports women affected by acid attacks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal visit
- Agra Fort visit
Optional Activities
- Drink or meal at Sheroes Hangout
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 3
Agra to Jaipur
Start early and travel by private vehicle toward Jaipur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal kingdom. Your guide will walk you through the Jama Masjid and explain the 54-metre-high Buland Darwaza gate and Emperor Akbar's reign. Later this afternoon, you'll reach Jaipur and wander through bazaars full of hand-crafted textiles, folk art, and semi-precious stones.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Fatehpur Sikri guided tour
- Jaipur walking tour with local guide
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Jama Masjid Buland Darwaza 
- Day 4
Jaipur
Morning is yours to spend freely in Jaipur. Then head to Amber Fort, a 16th-century Rajput fortress that takes several hours to explore. Later, catch a Bollywood film at Raj Mandir Cinema, then join a rickshaw food tour with the Pink City Rickshaw Co. You'll try kachoris, lassis, kulfis, and cardamom tea while supporting a non-profit that hires women from low-income households.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Amber Fort visit
- Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir Cinema
- Pink City Rickshaw Food Tour
Optional Activities
- Hot air balloon experience over Jaipur
- Dinner at recommended dining spots
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Raj Mandir Cinema - Day 5
Jaipur to Mandawa
You'll drive from Jaipur into the remote Shekhawati region, stopping for lunch in Nawalgarh to try local food. After arriving in Mandawa, an old trading outpost between the Middle East and China, you'll check in at your resort and take a walking tour with your leader. Spend the rest of the day relaxing by the pool, visiting the spa, or having a drink at the bar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Local restaurant in Nawalgarh)
Included Activities
- Leader-led orientation walk in Mandawa
Optional Activities
- Resort pool
- Resort spa
- Resort bar
Landmarks/POIs Mandawa 
- Day 6
Mandawa
A local guide leads you around Mandawa, known as an outdoor museum. You'll see the town's famous ornate havelis with their lavishly painted walls and distinctive art, some beautifully restored and others gorgeously crumbling. Share a spicy Northern Indian meal with other travellers at Castle Mandawa before heading back to your resort for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Spicy Northern Indian food at Castle Mandawa)
Included Activities
- Guided haveli tour
- Day 7
Mandawa to Bikaner
Travel into the Thar Desert toward Bikaner, a historic staging post on ancient caravan routes. You'll explore the massive 16th-century Junagarh Fort with a local guide, then check out the National Camel Research Centre museum. Don't skip the camel milk parlour for unique ice creams and drinks. Later, take an auto rickshaw ride through town and markets, trying tea, samosas, and Indian treats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Junagarh Fort visit
- National Camel Research Centre visit
- Tuk-Tuk ride with snacks
Landmarks/POIs Junagarh Fort National Camel Research Centre - Day 8
Bikaner to Thar Desert
Head deeper into the Thar Desert on a desert camp safari, driving through dunes to a spectacular campsite. You'll have a traditional Rajasthani dinner as the sun sets, then spend the evening around a campfire under the stars before settling into your comfortable glamping tent for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Rajasthani dinner)
Included Activities
- Desert camping with dinner
- Tea and snacks on the dunes
Landmarks/POIs Thar Desert - Day 9
Thar Desert to Jaisalmer
Leave the desert and travel along desert roads to Jaisalmer, where the yellow sandstone 'living fort' rises from the dry landscape. Your local guide will lead you through snaking alleyways filled with markets and intricately carved houses. Ask your leader for dining recommendations for this evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jaisalmer walking tour with local guide
Optional Activities
- Local dining recommendations from leader
Landmarks/POIs Jaisalmer Fort 
- Day 10
Jaisalmer
Walk through the massive Jaisalmer fort this morning with a guide, discovering the maze of houses, temples, shops, and restaurants within its walls. Browse Rajasthani fabrics and look at the detailed facades of Patwa ki Haveli and Salim Singh-ki-Haveli. The afternoon is free to wander the paths or visit the Jaisalmer Folklore Museum by Gadisar Lake. Tonight, join a local family for a thali-style dinner with pakoras, vegetable curries, chapatis, and dessert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Thali-style dinner with local family - pakoras, vegetable curries, chapatis, and sweet treat)
Included Activities
- Jaisalmer fort guided walking tour
- Home-cooked dinner with local family
Optional Activities
- Jaisalmer Folklore Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Patwa ki Haveli Salim Singh-ki-Haveli Jaisalmer Folklore Museum Gadisar Lake - Day 11
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
Drive across the desert to Jodhpur, Rajasthan's second-largest city known for antique shops and well-regarded lassi. Your local guide will take you through the colossal Mehrangarh Fort, perched 125 metres above the city. You'll see intricate carvings, large courtyards, and views from the fort's ramparts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Meherangarh Fort visit
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort 
- Day 12
Jodhpur to Ranakpur to Udaipur
Travel through the hamlet of Ranakpur to visit its exquisitely carved white marble Jain temples, important pilgrimage sites for Jains across India. You'll have a traditional Jain vegetarian lunch at a temple, featuring dishes that exclude anything grown underground. Then continue to the lakeside city of Udaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Jain vegetarian lunch at temple)
Included Activities
- Ranakpur Jain temples visit
- Lunch at Jain temple
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temples 
- Day 13
Udaipur
Walk through Udaipur's atmospheric laneways with your leader and watch for elephants and cows. Check out the City Palace, one of India's largest royal palaces that took 400 years to build, with vivid murals and royal utensils inside. Join a local family for home-cooked lunch with local lentil, potato, and paneer dishes. After that, take a boat ride across Pichola Lake to see the city from a different angle.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with local family - local lentil, potato, and paneer dishes)
Included Activities
- Leader-led walking tour
- City Palace visit
- Home-cooked lunch with local family
- Lake Pichola boat ride
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Lake Pichola - Day 14
Udaipur to Delhi
Have a free morning in Udaipur before catching a flight back to Delhi, arriving late in the afternoon. Once you check in at your hotel, you can join other travellers for an optional farewell dinner or spend the evening however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional farewell dinner
- Day 15
Delhi
Your trip ends after breakfast. There are no planned activities and you can leave your hotel whenever you're ready. If you want to stay longer in Delhi and explore more, the tour operator can help arrange additional accommodation depending on availability.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extended stay in Delhi (accommodation arrangement available)
