India · Castles & Palaces

8-Day Royal Rajasthan Tour with Taj Mahal and Ranthambore Safari

8 Days Round trip from New Delhi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy exciting train journeys and tuk-tuk rides like a local
  • 02 Visit the Taj Mahal twice - at sunrise and at sunset from across the river
  • 03 Take advantage of the option to watch the drama "Saga of Love" in Agra
  • 04 Have fun on an elephant ride up to Amber Fort in Jaipur
  • 05 Explore Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve on safari
  • 06 Experience a serene boat ride around the palaces of Lake Pichola
  • 07 Witness the folk dances of Rajasthan at Bagore Ki Haveli
  • 08 Choose from optional experiences such as Fatehpur Sikri, ziplining in Jodhpur, and a camel safari in the desert

Rapid Royal Rajasthan Tour is a quick journey through Rajasthan's famous destinations and the Taj Mahal, designed for travellers who want to experience the region beyond its forts and palaces. Travel like a local by using Indian trains for inter-city journeys and tuk-tuks within the cities while supporting local communities connected with tourism. This tour is ideal for those who love Rajasthan's colourful cities and want to understand the harsh realities of desert life - its hot and arid climate, scarcity of water, and barren land - alongside the strength, faith, and resilience of its people. Along the way, discover vibrant communities, culture, hospitality, lifestyle, customs, festivals, fairs, dances, food, architecture, heritage, landscapes, and wildlife.

This tour is ideal for those who love Rajasthan's colourful cities and want to understand the harsh realities of desert life - its hot and arid climate, scarcity of water, and barren land - alongside the strength, faith, and resilience of its people.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Delhi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Agra, Ranthambore National Park, Fatehpur Sikri
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

New Delhi Sightseeing and Sunset Taj View in Agra

After breakfast at 09:30 am, meet the group and proceed to tour Old Delhi. Experience an Indian metro ride with local people and visit Jama Masjid. Explore the small alleys of Asia's biggest wholesale market with a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk.

Later, visit India Gate, President House, Secretariat Building, Kartavya Path, and Connaught Place, then catch an afternoon train to Agra.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel, and after a quick check-in, proceed to Mehtab Bagh to view the Taj Mahal from across the river at sunset. There is also an option to watch the drama based on the life of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz's love story, "Saga of Love." Night at the hotel.

2
Day 02

Sunrise Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Train to Jodhpur

Before sunrise, visit the Taj Mahal. After breakfast, continue to Agra Fort and enjoy an optional tour to Fatehpur Sikri at noon.

In the late evening, board the train to Jodhpur.

3
Day 03

Jodhpur Forts, Markets and Osian Desert Excursion

On arrival, transfer to the hotel. After breakfast, visit Jaswant Thada and Mehrangarh Fort, with an optional zipline experience. Continue to the clock tower, stepwell, and local market.

In the evening, head out on an excursion to Osian. Enjoy a camel ride over the sand dunes, followed by folk dance and a gala dinner, then return to the hotel.

4
Day 04

Jaipur Palaces, Observatory and Evening at Leisure

Take the morning train to Jaipur. Upon arrival, visit the City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal in the afternoon, then spend the evening at leisure at the hotel.

There is also an optional Bollywood movie experience at Raj Mandir Theater.

5
Day 05

Amber Palace, Jaipur Markets and Train to Ranthambore

In the morning, visit Amber Palace and enjoy an elephant ride up to the fort. Later, shop around Jaipur's local market, famous for its gems and jewellery, before taking the evening train to Ranthambore.

On arrival, transfer to the hotel.

6
Day 06

Ranthambore Tiger Safaris and Overnight Train to Udaipur

Enjoy two tiger safaris, one early in the morning and another in the afternoon, at Ranthambore National Park and Tiger Reserve.

After dinner, catch the overnight train to Udaipur.

7
Day 07

Udaipur Palaces, Lake Pichola and Folk Dance Evening

After breakfast, arrive and transfer to the hotel. Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and Saheliyon-ki-Bari, and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola.

In the evening, visit the Monsoon Palace for sunset. After that, head to Bagore Ki Haveli to watch different folk dance programmes. Enjoy your candlelight dinner at a lakeside restaurant in Udaipur.

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Day 08

Departure Planning from Udaipur

Enjoy a free day and check your onward or return programme, along with your domestic or international flight connection via New Delhi or any other destination.

Taj Mahal, Amber Palace, Ranthambore National Park, Lake Pichola

Where this trip takes you

Taj Mahal, Amber Palace, Ranthambore National Park, Lake Pichola

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from New Delhi 7 cities · 8 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Services of an English-speaking tour guide throughout the tour

What's Not Included

  • Hotel accommodation
  • Train tickets for inter-city travel
  • Transfer charges from the station to the hotel and vice versa
  • Sightseeing expenses by tuk-tuk (auto-rickshaw)
  • Tiger safari expenses
  • Any excursion expenses
  • Any optional activities
  • Entry tickets to monuments
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Meals or refreshments
  • Anything not included

What to bring

  • Valid travel insurance
  • Passport and visa
  • Clothing suitable for the weather
  • Medicines as required

Know before you go

Once you confirm this tour through Tour HQ, you will receive the required train names and numbers, along with suggestions for reservations to be made in selected classes according to the itinerary days.

Hotel accommodation and meal plans can be booked as per your choice, but remember that the hotel should not be too far from the centre of town. The suggested list will be shared through Tour HQ.

A minimum of 02 months before the start of the tour, you will have to confirm your train tickets.

The rest of the activities, rides, excursions, and entry tickets will be handled on the spot.

Before the tour commences, the tour operations will be explained in detail.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Hotel in New Delhi
Tour start
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 days finish where they began, in New Delhi.

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