A Royal Extension to Golden Triangle Tour takes you a little deeper inside the vibrant land of Rajasthan and two of its most important princely States – JODHPUR & UDAIPUR, after Jaipur. India’s oldest Aravali mountain range as the backdrop, feast your eyes on the spectacular Lakes and imposing Forts & Palaces. Or, just sit back and relax to experience the nostalgic grandeur of the Lily Pond (at Lake Palace Hotel inside the Pichola as James Bond did in his film Octopussy). An Auto Rickshaw ride through the narrow lanes and crowded markets will be quite thrilling to experience as James Bond did while chasing the villain in Octopussy.
Day 01 : Arrive Delhi
Meet/Assist on arrival and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon, sightseeing of New Delhi visiting Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, orientation drive through New Delhi’s Diplomatic Areas, India Gate, Parliament House, President’s House, Connaught Place the heart and central commercial district of the city. Overnight at hotel.
Day 02 : Delhi
Morning sightseeing of Old Delhi visiting Red Fort, Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat .
Afternoon free for your independent activities / leisure / Shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 03 : Delhi – Agra (210 kms / 4 – 5 hours drive approx.)
Morning, drive to Agra, enroute visiting Sikandra – the Toimb of Emperor Akbar the Great, Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Afternoon city tour of Agra visiting TAJ MAHAL, Agra Fort, Itmad-ud-Daulah and drive around the local markets. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04 : Agra – Jaipur (235 kms / 4 – 5 hours drive approx.)
Morning, drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the deserted capital of Emperor Akbar built by Red Sandstone.
Post sightseeing, drive to Jaipur and check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax and orientation drive through the city, local markets.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 05 : Jaipur
Morning excursion to Amer Fort, the ancient capital of Rajputs. Enjoy elephant ride to go up the hill to reach the main Fort and visit the entire complex it encircles in its huge area on a hill top.
Afternoon, city tour of the Pink City visiting the City Palace, Observatory, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Local Markets.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 : Jaipur – Jodhpur (340 kms / 6-7 hrs drive approx.)
Morning drive to Jodhpur, enroute visiting PUSHKAR, the famous town which holds of world famous Cattle Fair and also the only Temple of Lord Brahma on the banks of holy Pushkar Lake, surrounded by the Ghats and one can see the countless devotees praying and taking a dip in the holy waters of the Pushkar Lake.
Post sightseeing, drive to Jodhpur and upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Rest of the day free to relax / orientation drive through the city & its local markets.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 : Jodhpur – Udaipur (275 kms / 5-6 hours drive approx.)
Morning city tour of Jodhpur – the second largest city of Rajasthan state and also known as The BLUE CITY or the GATEWAY TO THAR. Jodhpur is famous for its Majestic Mehrangarh Fort on a low range of sandstone hills & about 125 mtrs. From the plains, Blue Houses, Temples, Centaphs and the super imposing UMAIB BHAWAN PALACE with 480 Rooms but only around 120 rooms are in use. All these historical sites, are like a mirage from a bygone era.
Post sightseeing, drive to Udaipur, enroute visiting RANEKPUR TEMPLES – 15th century Jain Temples created in pure white marble with 80 Domes supported by 1444 different carved Pillars.
Post sightseeing, continue your drive to Udaipur and upon arrival, check-in at hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 : Udaipur
Morning, sightseeing of the dazzling marble Udapur city – also knows as the CITY OF LAKES, considered to be the most romantic spot on Indian Sub-continent, nestled in a valley among the lush hills of the Aravalli Mountains and on the banks of the shimmering Lake Pichola. Visit the Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari, Fatehh Sagar Lake & City Palace with its unique collection of Crystal Gallery and vintage Car garage.
Afternoon visit Nagda Ruins and Eklingji Temples – 22kms from the city, chiseled out of sandstone and marble, built in 734 A.D., is a complex of 108 Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and the protective divinity of Maharanas – the erstwhile rulers of Marwar.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 09 : Udaipur – Delhi
Morning, transfer to airport in time to connect flight for journey back to Delhi.
Meet and transfer to hotel. Check-in.
Rest of the day free to relax / leisure activities / last day shopping. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10 : Departure Delhi
Morning, transfer to airport in time to connect flight for your journey back home / onward destination.
