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Crowns, Citadel & Countryside

A 13-Day Journey from the Taj to Pushkar, Deogarh and the Great Wall of Rajasthan

DelhiAgraRamathra FortRanthamboreJaipurPushkarDeogarhUdaipurRanakpurKumbhalgarhJodhpurDelhi

Overview

About This Journey

This journey combines the classical and the off-the-beaten-track. Imperial Agra gives way to Ramathra Fort's lakeside serenity and the village life of its farming community. Two safari days in Ranthambore precede the grandeur of Jaipur. Then the route turns spiritual in Pushkar "” the sacred lake, the Brahma Temple and a sunset from the Savitri Temple hilltop "” before a rare heritage train ride through the Aravalli countryside to Deogarh. Udaipur's lake palaces, the extraordinary Ranakpur Jain Temple and the second-longest fortified wall in the world at Kumbhalgarh set the stage for Jodhpur's blue rooftops and Mehrangarh Fort.

Highlights

Journey Highlights

Taj Mahal at sunrise, Agra Fort
Ramathra Fort "” 17th-century citadel above Kalisil lake, boat ride and sunset
Village walk at Ramathra and meeting local farming families
Two jeep safaris in Ranthambore National Park
Heritage walking tour and Amber Fort, Jaipur
Exclusive dinner at Samode Haveli or 1135 AD restaurant
Brahma Temple, Pushkar Lake and sunset from Savitri Temple hilltop
Heritage metre-gauge train ride through the Aravalli countryside to Deogarh
Ranakpur Jain Temple "” 1,444 individually carved columns
Kumbhalgarh Fort "” UNESCO World Heritage, second-longest fortified wall in the world
Mehrangarh Fort and the blue old city of Jodhpur

Festival Timing

Time Your Journey

Diwaliperfect match

Time your Udaipur visit to coincide with Diwali for palace illuminations on the lake.

Pushkar Camel Fairperfect match

Journey 6 passes through Pushkar — time it for the Camel Fair and you'll witness one of the world's great spectacles.

Next: 17 November 2026 · 7 days away

Gangaurperfect match

Time your Jaipur and Udaipur days on this journey to fall during Gangaur — the streets come alive with colour and processions.

Day by Day

Detailed Itinerary

Airport welcome and private transfer. Day at leisure "” optional India Gate or Connaught Place.

Activities

  • Airport welcome
  • Private transfer to hotel
  • Day at leisure
  • Optional: Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple complex
  • Optional: India Gate
Private air-conditioned car

Chandni Chowk walking tour, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, Gurudwara Bangla Sahib. Evening at Khan Market.

Activities

  • Chandni Chowk walking tour
  • Jama Masjid
  • Raj Ghat
  • Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
  • Evening at Khan Market
Private car + walking

Spend your morning exploring the Qutub Complex to admire Delhi's iconic Qutub Minar, marvelling at its staggering height and intricate carvings. Continue to the stunning, marble-clad Lotus Temple, renowned for its lotus-inspired architecture and welcoming atmosphere for all faiths. Following lunch, explore Humayun's Tomb "” the magnificent precursor to the Taj Mahal. Conclude your day at leisure or with an optional evening visit to the breathtaking Akshardham Temple complex.

Activities

  • Qutub Complex and Qutub Minar (UNESCO)
  • Lotus Temple
  • Humayun's Tomb "” precursor to the Taj Mahal
  • Optional: Akshardham Temple complex
Private car

Board the Gatimaan Express early in the morning for a high-speed journey to Agra, a premier gateway to Mughal architectural excellence and home to the majestic Taj Mahal. Explore the city's rich historical trail "” featuring the Red Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah and Fatehpur Sikri "” before checking into your hotel. Head out afterward to tour the massive walled imperial stronghold of Agra Fort, followed by an afternoon visit to Mehtab Bagh for crowd-free, majestic views of the Taj Mahal at dusk. Conclude your evening by experiencing the cultural show "Taj-e-Mohabbat".

Activities

  • Train Delhi → Agra
  • Agra Fort
  • Sunset at Mehtab Bagh
  • Evening cultural show "Taj-e-Mohabbat"
Train to Agra

Witness the breathtaking sunrise at the Taj Mahal "” one of the new Seven Wonders of the World. Commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, this ivory-white marble masterpiece continues to captivate visitors worldwide with its symmetrical design and intricate inlay work. Afterward, journey to the 17th-century Ramathra Fort, a striking citadel offering panoramic views of the surrounding farmland, Kalisil Lake and the Daang Plateau. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and, following lunch, embark on a tranquil boat ride on the lake for birdwatching and a spectacular sunset evening.

Activities

  • Sunrise Taj Mahal
  • Drive to Ramathra Fort (~4 hrs)
  • Afternoon boat ride on Kalisil lake
  • Sunset from the fort
Private car (~4 hrs)

Fatehpur Sikri is an optional stop on this drive.

Set out on a morning village walk or jeep safari through Ramathra Village to admire its charming painted houses and experience India's warm hospitality by meeting local farmers and herders. After checking out, journey toward Ranthambore National Park, renowned as one of India's premier destinations for spotting Royal Bengal Tigers in their natural habitat. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and prepare for an enthralling evening wildlife safari. Spend the rest of your evening at leisure, relaxing with the resort's amenities and enjoying dinner at your convenience.

Activities

  • Morning village walk or jeep safari at Ramathra
  • Drive to Ranthambore
  • Evening jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park
Private car

Early morning safaris offer the finest opportunities for spotting Bengal Tigers, as the fresh air encourages active wildlife movement alongside ideal lighting conditions for photography and birdwatching. Following breakfast, journey toward Jaipur "” the glorious Pink City and capital of Rajasthan, renowned for its royal grandeur, warm hospitality and world-class artisans. Upon arrival, explore the extensive collections of global heritage artefacts at Jaipur's Gyan Museum before viewing the architectural elegance of the Patrika Gate and Toran Dwar. Conclude your day by participating in an evening Aarti ceremony at the striking white marble Birla Temple.

Activities

  • Early morning jeep safari in Ranthambore
  • Drive to Jaipur
  • Gyan Museum
  • Patrika Gate & Toran Dwar
  • Evening Birla Temple aarti
Private car (~3 hrs)

Immerse yourself fully in the authentic heartbeat of the Pink City with a morning walking tour blending local life, heritage, spirituality and breakfast, followed by a journey to Amber Town for an enchanting tour of the UNESCO-listed Amber Fort and Palace. On your return, stop by the picturesque Jal Mahal in Man Sagar Lake before enjoying a delicious local lunch at a handpicked restaurant. Spend your afternoon shopping for traditional crafts "” such as block-printed textiles and blue pottery "” or taking a vibrant rickshaw ride through the old city's bustling bazaars. Conclude your evening by preparing and sharing a home-cooked dinner with a local Indian family.

Activities

  • Morning walking tour of old walled city
  • UNESCO-listed Amber Fort and Palace
  • Jal Mahal in Man Sagar Lake
  • Shopping: block-printed textiles, blue pottery
  • Evening home-cooked dinner with a local family
Private car + walking

This morning, head out to explore the heart of the Pink City dominated by the City Palace Complex, comprising Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace. Take a guided tour at the City Palace, comprising layers of different courtyards, halls, galleries and the iconic seven-storeyed Chandra Mahal "” followed by a visit to the fascinating astronomical observatory at Jantar Mantar. Before lunch, discover a rich collection of global art and heritage artefacts at Jaipur's Gyan Museum. Conclude your afternoon by heading up the Aravalli hills to explore the panoramic palace retreat of Nahargarh Fort. An exclusive dinner night is planned at Samode Haveli or 1135 AD in Amber Fort.

Activities

  • City Palace Complex "” Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, City Palace
  • Seven-storey Chandra Mahal (Royal Family residence since 1729)
  • Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory (UNESCO)
  • Nahargarh Fort "” panoramic Aravalli views
  • Exclusive dinner at Samode Haveli or 1135 AD at Amber Fort
Private car

Following breakfast, journey toward the sacred town of Pushkar, renowned for its timeless heritage, enchanting bathing ghats, vibrant rose fragrance and the world's largest camel fair. According to legend, this sacred town gets its name from the belief that Lord Brahma, creator of the universe, dropped lotus petals onto earth "” where they fell, a sacred lake was formed and named Pushkar, from Push (flowers) and Kar (hands). Upon arrival, visit the rare Brahma Temple "” the only Brahma Temple in the world "” and take a guided walking tour around the sacred Pushkar Lake to explore its ancient ghats and local life. Conclude your evening by watching a serene sunset from the hilltop Savitri Temple before enjoying a delightful dinner at a lakeside restaurant.

Activities

  • Drive Jaipur to Pushkar (~2 hrs) → Pushkar (~2 hrs)
  • Brahma Temple (one of the world's few Brahma temples)
  • Walking tour around Pushkar Lake
  • Sunset from Savitri Temple hilltop
  • Dinner by the lake
Private car (~2 hrs)

Following breakfast, journey toward Deogarh "” a charming heritage destination celebrated for its royal history, picturesque landscapes and traditional villages. Located in the heart of the Aravalli Hills, Deogarh is famous for its 17th-century Deogarh Mahal heritage palace, metre-gauge rural train ride through Aravalli landscapes, birdwatching and unique regional miniature paintings. Upon arrival and check-in, set out after lunch to experience one of India's rarest rural journeys aboard a slow-paced, historic metre-gauge train traversing 1930s British tracks through scenic hills, forests and agricultural fields. Complement your adventure with an immersive village walk through the countryside.

Activities

  • Drive Pushkar → Deogarh (~3 hrs)
  • Heritage metre-gauge train ride through the Aravalli countryside
  • Village and heritage walk at Deogarh
Private car + heritage train

Following a relaxing morning in Deogarh, journey toward Udaipur "” the romantic City of Lakes "” and continue directly to explore the sprawling courtyards, pavilions and galleries of the magnificent City Palace on the shores of Lake Pichola. Discover the royal heritage of the Marwar Royal Family at the City Palace Museum's Crystal Gallery before enjoying lunch at the 1559 AD Restaurant. Spend your afternoon exploring the delicate art of miniature paintings at an artisan workshop, followed by a late-afternoon sunset cruise on Lake Pichola past the scenic Jag Mandir. Conclude your evening by experiencing a vibrant Dharohar folk dance show at the historic Bagore Ki Haveli.

Activities

  • Drive Deogarh → Udaipur (~2.25 hrs)
  • City Palace and Crystal Gallery
  • Artisan miniature-painting workshop
  • Sunset cruise on Lake Pichola
  • Evening Dharohar folk dance show
Private car (~2.25 hrs)

Seek out the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu at the architectural marvel of Jagdish Temple before heading toward Kumbhalgarh, stopping en route to marvel at the intricately carved marble pillars of the Ranakpur Jain Temple. Upon arrival and check-in at your hotel, enjoy a delicious lunch followed by an afternoon exploration of the majestic Kumbhalgarh Fort "” celebrated as the birthplace of legendary Marwar King Maharana Pratap, home to the world's second-longest wall after the Great Wall of China (UNESCO) and the highest fort in Rajasthan. Conclude your day by experiencing a dazzling sound and light show at the fort. The following morning, journey toward Jodhpur "” the second-largest city in Rajasthan, renowned for its striking azure-painted houses. Begin exploration at the magnificent, rock-perched Mehrangarh Fort, then admire the striking white marble architecture of Jaswant Thada. Following lunch, immerse yourself in the vibrant local markets with a guided walking tour to shop for spices, traditional mojris and colourful textiles before departing for Delhi.

Activities

  • Jagdish Temple
  • Ranakpur Jain Temple (1,444 carved columns)
  • Kumbhalgarh Fort (UNESCO, second-longest fortified wall in the world)
  • Sound and light show at Kumbhalgarh
  • Drive to Jodhpur
  • Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada
  • Afternoon walking tour and old city shopping
  • Flight to Delhi for onward connection
Private car + flight to Delhi

Flexibility

En-Route Options

Optional Stop

Pushkar overnight

Optional extra night on the Jaipur"“Deogarh leg.

Optional Stop

Ranakpur

En route stop on the Udaipur"“Jodhpur leg.

Optional Stop

Kumbhalgarh

Can be an optional overnight stop on the Udaipur"“Jodhpur leg.

Optional Stop

Fatehpur Sikri

Optional stop on the Agra"“Ramathra leg.

Add-Ons

Optional Experiences

Optional

Pushkar Extra Night

An additional night in Pushkar to experience the town at dawn and dusk "” the ghats, the Brahma Temple and the camel fair grounds outside the peak season.

Responsible Tourism

“Taking into consideration the well-being of animals, we as a responsible tour operator do not encourage the ride nor any activities related with the animals.”

Journey at a Glance

Duration13 Days / 12 Nights
Best SeasonSeptember "“ February
Destinations12 Cities
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