Royal Rajasthan Tour — 9 Days Through Delhi, Agra & the Land of Kings

Your driver meets you at Indira Gandhi International Airport and transfers you to your hotel in a quiet neighbourhood of the capital. After the long flight, the day is kept light — a chance to settle in, rest, and adjust. If energy permits, a short evening walk through Khan Market or Lodhi Gardens is a gentle way to begin your India journey. Overnight in Delhi.

A full day in the two Delhis. The morning belongs to the old city — the soaring courtyards of Jama Masjid, the red sandstone ramparts of the Red Fort, and the quiet memorial at Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. A cycle-rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's crowded lanes is optional and memorable.

After lunch, you shift centuries to colonial and imperial Delhi — Humayun's Tomb, considered the architectural blueprint for the Taj Mahal, and the tapered minaret of Qutub Minar. A slow drive along Rajpath past India Gate and the Presidential Estate closes the day. Overnight in Delhi.

A morning drive on the Yamuna Expressway brings you to Agra in roughly three and a half hours. After checking into your hotel, you visit the Taj Mahal in the soft afternoon light, when the marble takes on warmer tones and the crowds begin to thin. Your guide will share the Mughal love story behind it and the craft that consumed two decades and twenty thousand artisans.

Later, Agra Fort — the garrisoned red sandstone complex from which Shah Jahan is said to have watched the Taj through his final years of captivity. Overnight in Agra.

Today is a journey day, but a rewarding one. You leave Agra for Jaipur with a long stop at Fatehpur Sikri, Akbar's short-lived red sandstone capital. Built to honour a Sufi saint's prophecy and abandoned within fifteen years, it is remarkably well preserved — the Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal and Diwan-i-Khas are highlights.

You continue to Jaipur and arrive by late afternoon, with enough time to rest before dinner. Overnight in Jaipur.

Morning begins with a short drive out of the city to Amber Fort, the former capital of the Kachwaha rulers, perched above a narrow lake. You can ascend by jeep or, if you prefer, by elephant — your guide will walk you through the Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-i-Aam and the carved marble courtyards above.

The afternoon covers the old walled city — the honeycombed façade of Hawa Mahal, the astronomical instruments of Jantar Mantar, and the City Palace Museum with its Mughal miniatures and royal textiles. Evenings in Jaipur are best spent in the bazaars of Johari and Bapu for block-prints, blue pottery and silver. Overnight in Jaipur.

A longer drive today, roughly six hours across the Aravalli range to Jodhpur, where a wash of indigo-painted houses fans out beneath the cliff-edge Mehrangarh Fort. After check-in and lunch, you climb to the fort — widely considered the finest in Rajasthan — with sweeping views over the old city below. A visit to Jaswant Thada, the milk-white cenotaph of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, completes the afternoon. Evening is free for the Sardar Bazaar clock-tower area. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Leaving Jodhpur after breakfast, you drive through open countryside to Ranakpur, where a fifteenth-century Jain temple complex rises in pale marble from a forested valley. Its 1,444 carved pillars — each unique — are one of Rajasthan's quietest marvels and often missed by rushed itineraries.

After a temple lunch, the drive continues into the Mewar region and onwards to Udaipur, where you arrive in time for a slow evening by the lake. Overnight in Udaipur.

A lighter day to match the city's mood. Morning begins at the City Palace — a vast complex of courtyards, balconies and mirror-inlaid chambers built over four centuries. You'll visit Sahelion Ki Bari, the royal ladies' garden with its lotus ponds and marble elephants, the folk art collection at Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, and Jagdish Temple at the heart of the old town.

In the late afternoon, a boat ride on Lake Pichola — the signature Udaipur experience — brings you past Jag Mandir and the shimmering white façade of Taj Lake Palace as the sun drops behind the Aravallis. Overnight in Udaipur.

After breakfast, your driver transfers you to Udaipur airport for your onward flight to Delhi (or direct international connection from Mumbai, if preferred). A representative will be on hand in Delhi to assist with the international terminal transfer.

This is a fully private tour. You travel with your own car, driver and local guides throughout. Nothing is shared with other groups, and the itinerary can be adjusted day to day based on how you're feeling.

Yes, it's one of our most popular itineraries for first-time travellers. The pace is unhurried, the route is logical, and each city offers a different flavour of India — Mughal, Rajput, desert and lake — so you leave with a layered, varied impression rather than a blurred one.

The standard package uses well-reviewed 4-star hotels. Upgrades to 5-star heritage properties are available in every city — Imperial or Oberoi in Delhi, Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra, Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, Umaid Bhawan or Raas in Jodhpur, and Taj Lake Palace or Leela in Udaipur. Pricing adjusts accordingly.

Yes, entirely. You can add Ranthambore for tigers, extend Udaipur, include a night in Deogarh or Rohet, or swap Jodhpur for Jaisalmer. Most of our guests personalise at least one element.

The longest driving days are Jaipur to Jodhpur (around 6 hours) and Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur (around 6 hours including the temple stop). Other days are shorter. All drives are in a private air-conditioned car with flexible stops.

October to March is the most comfortable window, with October–November and February–March being the most pleasant. Early morning Taj Mahal visits are particularly beautiful from December onwards.

We don't book international flights, but we advise on the best arrival airports and can book internal flights (such as Udaipur to Delhi or Mumbai). For visas, most international travellers use the Indian e-visa, which is straightforward; we can share a step-by-step guide on request.

For travel between October and March, we recommend booking at least 10–12 weeks ahead to secure preferred hotels, particularly heritage properties which fill quickly. Last-minute requests are often possible but with reduced hotel choice.