14 Nights / 15 Days
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Delhi - Jaipur - Deogarh - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Udaipur - Pushkar - Ranthambore
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Rajasthan’s palaces were not conceived as hotels; they were built as centres of power, residence and ceremony. This itinerary is shaped around palace stays that retain this original intent—spaces where architecture, courtyards and daily rituals still reflect royal life. The focus remains on living within history rather than observing it from the outside.
Over fifteen days, the journey follows a carefully structured route that balances grand capitals with quieter royal estates. Travel distances are managed thoughtfully, ensuring that luxury is expressed not only through accommodation but also through pacing, privacy and continuity.
Arrival in Delhi is followed by a private transfer to a heritage-style luxury hotel that reflects the city’s colonial and imperial past. The first day is kept deliberately light, allowing travellers to rest and acclimatise without structured sightseeing.
In the evening, a calm drive through Lutyens’ Delhi introduces the capital’s ceremonial avenues and historic scale, offering context before entering Rajasthan. Overnight stay in Delhi.
The drive to Jaipur marks the transition from imperial capital to royal state. The route is smooth and well-paced, reaching Jaipur by early afternoon. Check-in at a palace hotel that once served as a royal residence rather than a purpose-built resort.
Later, a short orientation drive introduces Jaipur’s planned layout and old city zones without crowd-heavy visits. The evening is reserved for rest within the palace setting. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
The day explores Jaipur’s royal and civic identity. Visits focus on how the city functioned as a capital—ceremonial spaces, administrative quarters and residential areas working in unison.
Midday hours are kept flexible, allowing guests to return to the palace hotel during peak heat. The evening remains unstructured, encouraging guests to enjoy the property’s courtyards and lounges. Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Leaving Jaipur, the journey heads toward Deogarh, a lesser-known royal estate set amid the Aravalli hills. The drive gradually replaces urban landscapes with rocky terrain and rural settlements.
Arrival by afternoon allows check-in at Deogarh Mahal, a palace still inhabited by the royal family. The remainder of the day is spent within the palace, absorbing its intimate scale and hillside views. Overnight stay in Deogarh.
The day remains centred on Deogarh and its surroundings. A local train or village excursion introduces rural Rajasthan from a perspective rarely included in mainstream itineraries.
Time is intentionally slow, allowing interaction with palace staff and observation of daily life within the estate. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Deogarh.
The drive toward Jodhpur marks a shift from hill estates to desert-edge cities. The route passes through small towns and open countryside, maintaining a relaxed travel rhythm.
Arrival in Jodhpur by afternoon allows check-in at a luxury palace hotel overlooking the city or fort. A calm evening drive introduces the blue city skyline beneath Mehrangarh Fort. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Mehrangarh Fort forms the centrepiece of the day’s exploration. Time is allocated generously to understand its defensive design, ceremonial halls and commanding position over Marwar.
Later, selected old city areas reveal residential quarters shaped by occupation and caste rather than tourism. Evening at leisure within the palace property. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.
The journey to Jaisalmer follows historic desert routes once protected by fortified outposts. The landscape gradually opens into expansive sand plains, reinforcing the sense of distance and isolation.
Arrival by late afternoon allows check-in at a luxury palace-style desert hotel built in traditional sandstone architecture. Evening at rest, allowing the stillness of the desert to settle in. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
The day explores Jaisalmer’s living fort and merchant quarters. Walking through inhabited lanes reveals how royal authority, trade and domestic life coexisted within fortified walls.
Later hours are reserved for the surrounding desert environment, where silence and scale define the experience. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.
An early transfer connects Jaisalmer to Udaipur by flight or planned surface route. Arrival introduces a dramatic change in geography, replacing desert tones with lakes and green hills.
Check-in at a lakeside palace hotel that once served as a royal residence. The evening is left unstructured, ideal for quiet reflection by the water. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Udaipur’s palace complex and lakefront quarters define the day. Visits focus on how architecture and water management shaped royal life rather than military defence.
The afternoon remains flexible, allowing guests to enjoy palace interiors or relax within the hotel’s lakeside spaces. Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Leaving Udaipur, the route moves toward Pushkar, a town shaped by ritual, pilgrimage and artistic communities. The drive introduces changing landscapes and a softer social rhythm.
Arrival allows check-in at a heritage palace-style hotel. Evening walks around the lake offer insight into Pushkar’s daily spiritual life. Overnight stay in Pushkar.
The day is spent understanding Pushkar’s unique balance between tradition and openness. Walks through the town reveal temples, residential areas and informal gathering spaces.
Time remains unstructured, encouraging personal exploration or quiet observation. Overnight stay in Pushkar.
The drive to Ranthambore introduces forested terrain and wildlife zones. Arrival by afternoon allows check-in at a luxury jungle lodge with royal hunting heritage.
The remainder of the day is reserved for rest, preparing for the following day’s wildlife experience. Overnight stay in Ranthambore.
The final day includes an early safari experience, offering insight into the region’s natural environment and former royal hunting grounds.
Following the safari, transfer to Delhi by surface route or train concludes the fifteen-day royal circuit with a sense of completion rather than haste.
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After choosing your preferred itinerary, all you have to do to reserve your spot is send a deposit of 20% plus the cost of each booking for the train and airfare.
Your final payment won't be due until 45 days before the start of your tour. The entire cost must be paid at the time of booking if your reservation is made less than 60 days before the tour begins.
Note: All airline booking and cancellation restrictions apply, and full payment must be made at the time of booking for both domestic and international tickets.
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist! We know that planning the perfect getaway comes with a few questions, and we're here to help! Whether you're curious about our accommodations, experiences, sustainability initiatives, or bookings, our FAQs have got you covered. If you don't find what you're looking for, feel free to reach out—we're always happy to assist!
Note: We strongly advise getting travel insurance that includes coverage for disruptions caused by COVID-19.
You have up to 45 days before the tour begins to cancel, in which case your entire land deposit and any advance payments you paid will be refunded within 21 business days.
Note: Only the land portion of the journey is subject to cancellation and rebooking policies; domestic and international train and airline tickets are not.
Note: When purchasing tickets for domestic or international travel, you must pay in full at the time of booking. You must also abide by the cancellation, rebooking and booking regulations of the individual airline and rail operators.
45 days before the tour's commencement date:
Should government travel restrictions force the cancellation of your journey, your deposit and any progress payments will be fully credited towards a future tour with us at no additional cost.
We are not required to provide any reimbursement for services that you do not use if you cancel a trip after it has started for any reason. On your behalf, Royal India Tours will make every effort to retrieve as much of your money as we can or work out a credit for later usage.
Any costs resulting from a cancellation or adjustment made between thirty days before the tour start date and the tour end date will be your responsibility and must be paid by you within twenty-four hours of the modification.
We are not required to provide any reimbursement for services that are not used if the tour must be changed or cancelled for any reason other than illness or COVID-19. On your behalf, Royal India Tours will make every effort to retrieve as much of your money as we can or work out a credit for later usage. Any associated costs are your responsibility and must be paid for within a day.
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There is a required single surcharge for travellers travelling alone.
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Most visitors need a visa to enter India, except for citizens of Nepal and Bhutan. Tourist visas last for six months but cannot be extended. Nationals of some countries can get a visa on arrival, while others need to apply in advance online. Leaving on a tourist visa means no re-entry within two months, with some exceptions. Businessmen and students can get five-year visas. Certain areas require special permits, and some are off-limits to foreigners.
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The purpose of international travel insurance is to go with you and help you make better-informed travel decisions. Travel insurance is mandatory for all travellers and should be taken out before travel and must be purchase from your home country with Sum Insured $50,000 USD to $200,000 USD. Your insurance must cover personal accidents, death, medical expenses and emergency repatriation with coverage. We also strongly recommend coverage for cancellation, curtailment, personal liability, loss of luggage and personal effects. You must provide your policy number and the insurer's emergency contact 15 days before the tour starts. Without these details, you will not be able to join the trip.
During the tour, you are in charge of all your possessions. The standard weight limit for checked baggage on Indian domestic airlines is 15 kg, while carry-on luggage is 7 kg.
Unfortunately, wheelchair users and anyone with limited mobility cannot now participate in our tours because our cars are not wheelchair accessible.
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Please be aware that your schedule may be changed, subject to availability, or an equivalent activity may be provided in its place if entry to a site is impacted by modifications to working hours or public holiday closures.
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Yes, all stays are selected palace or royal heritage hotels.
Yes, privacy-focused palace stays make it ideal.
Drives are balanced with adequate rest stops.
Alternative royal estates can be discussed.
Safari depends on forest department allocation.
Yes, for culturally inclined families.
Guides can be arranged on request.
October to March.
Yes, routing can be adjusted.
Yes, extensions are possible.
