India Luxury Train | Rajasthan Tour | Northern India

Day	Place	Highlights	Hotel Options
1-3	Delhi 1	Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw; Humayun’s tomb; Gandhi's eternal flame and India Gate	The Imperial
3-5	Agra 2	Taj Mahal at sunrise; Agra Fort	Oberoi Amarvilas
8-11	Jaipur 3	Amber Fort; Walking tour of the Pink City; Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar and City Palace	Rambagh Palace
11-14	Jaisalmer 4	Walking tour of the old City; Private dining amongst the sand dunes	Killa Bhawan
14-18	Udaipur 5	Private cruise on Lake Pichola; Walking tour of the old town; Visit to City Palace	Taj Lake Palace
18-21	Mumbai 6	Experience Mumbai at dawn; Meet the Dabbawallas; Visit the Dobhi Ghat	Taj Mahal Palace

Sample itinerary in full

Remember: Every Yonder itinerary is uniquely created to suit our individual clients. Destinations, hotels, lengths of stay and even modes of transport are all decided by you, with the help of our local knowledge and expert guidance.

DAYS 1-3 | Delhi

Highlights: Explore Old Delhi by rickshaw; Humayun’s tomb; Gandhi's eternal flame and India Gate

When you arrive into Delhi you’ll be met by your private Yonder driver who will accommodate your every whim. After checking in at The Imperial, Delhi’s great colonial era hotel,you’ll relax after your long haul flight. Once you’ve recuperated, you’ll venture forth with your guide into Old Delhi by rickshaw to discover the sights, sounds and smells of the mesmerising maze of alleyways. You’ll then swap from peddle power to your air conditioned car to experience Delhi’s other major attractions including Humayun’s tomb, Raj Ghat (or Gandhi’s eternal flame) and India Gate along with the presidential and secetrail buildings.

Highlights

Delhi full day city tour

(Included full-day tour)

While Old Delhi unravels the old charm and speaks volumes about India’s history, culture, and tradition, enchanting New Delhi exhibits the picture of modern India.

The tour will begin with a visit to the Jama Masjid, one of Asia’s largest mosques. It was built in red sandstone and marble by more than 5000 artisans. Later, visit Chandni Chowk, Asia’s largest wholesale market, a massive area packed with shops, bazaars, and people (most of the shops remain closed on Sundays). Drive past the Red Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century. Also, visit the Raj Ghat, a simple memorial to Mahatma Gandhi.

Proceed towards New Delhi, which reflects the legacy the British left behind. The first stop will be a UNESCO World Heritage site – Qutub Minar, the second tallest minar in India. It is made of red stone and marble, covered with intricate carvings and verses from the Qur’an.

Later, visit the 16th-century Humayun’s Tomb, the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, an outstanding monument in the Indo-Persian style and a precursor to the Taj Mahal. The tour of Imperial Delhi will also include a drive past India Gate, the 42m high War Memorial Arch, the Parliament House, the Secretariat buildings, and the Vice Regal Palace, now the official residence of the President of India.

Your included hotel

The Imperial

Your alternative hotel choices

The Lodhi

The Claridges

DAYS 3-5 | Agra

Highlights: Taj Mahal at sunrise; Agra Fort

You’ll be up with the 8 million commuters to catch the early morning express train from Delhi to Agra but don’t worry about the scrum as you’ll be delivered to your first class carriage in comfort. We think travelling out of Delhi by train and watching the cityscape turn into open countryside is a thoroughly rewarding experience. On arrival in Agra, check into the luxurious Oberoi Amarvilas with its direct view towards the Taj Mahal. IN additon to seeing the Taj Mahal, you’ll also discover the delights of the Agra Fort, Chandni Bazar and the ancient red sandstone city of Fatehpur Sikri.

Highlights

Taj Mahal sunrise walk

(Included half-day tour)

It is fitting to witness the extraordinary monument, the Taj Mahal (closed on Friday), during the first light of day, as its exemplary beauty is truly awe-inspiring and will leave an indelible memory. This early time of day is when the site is least crowded, providing a peaceful and serene experience of the world’s most romantic landmark.

Tour of Agra Fort

(Included half-day tour)

Known as the Red Fort of Agra, this walled imperial city was founded in 1565 by the Emperor Akbar (1556-1605). It’s a well-deserving UNESCO World Heritage site located just 2.5 kilometres from the famous Taj Mahal. The palaces, grand mosques, and elaborate public halls within the fort are crafted from pink-red sandstone, bearing testament to an era when Indo-Muslim art, strongly influenced by Persia, flourished. Emperor Shah Jahan, known for constructing the Taj Mahal in memory of his deceased wife, was later imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb within the Agra Fort. Shah Jahan is said to have passed away in the Musamman Burj, a marble tower he himself had built, providing one of the most captivating views of the Taj Mahal.

Your included hotel

Oberoi Amarvilas

Your alternative hotel choices

Trident Agra

DAYS 8-11 | Jaipur

Highlights: Amber Fort; Walking tour of the Pink City; Palace of the Winds, Jantar Mantar and City Palace

You’ll set off once again on tracks in the direction of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The magnificent pink city with its evocative architecture, people and atmosphere is like nowhere else. This royal capital is fascinating and your guide will take you to all of the sites. As you’ll be visiting the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds and the City palace, it is only right that you also sleep in a palace. The Rambagh Palace will be home for the next few nights and here you’ll be treated like Maharajas and Maharanis.No visit to Jaipur would be complete without a visit to the Amer Fort, perched high on a hillside, just a short drive outside the site.

Highlights

Jaipur City Palace tour

(Included half-day tour)

The City Palace is a captivating architectural marvel that seamlessly blends elements from various styles, such as Mughal, European, Rajput, and the Indian Shilpa Shastra. This exquisite design is evident in its array of palaces, pavilions, gardens, and temples. The palace complex now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, a significant cultural repository. Among the many striking structures within the complex, the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani’s Palace, and Shri Govind Dev Temple stand out as prominent and frequently visited highlights.

Jeep ride at Amber Fort

(Included half-day tour)

The journey to the fort through Amber village is truly picturesque and offers a glimpse into the vibrant Rajasthani culture. Upon reaching the summit of Amer Fort, take a leisurely stroll through the expansive complex of courtyards and halls.

The Amer Fort, constructed by Raja Man Singh I in the 16th century and later completed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century, boasts grand architecture. Its expansive ramparts, sequence of gates, and cobblestone pathways provide a commanding view over Maota Lake. Prominent structures within the fort include the Diwan-i-Aam (Hall of Public Audience), the Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas (Hall of Pleasure).

Your included hotel

Rambagh Palace

Your alternative hotel choices

Rajmahal Palace

Samode Haveli

47 Jobner Bagh

DAYS 11-14 | Jaisalmer

Highlights: Walking tour of the old City; Private dining amongst the sand dunes

You’ll board a plane to fly to the far flung western flank of Rajasthan (it is also possible to do this leg by overnight sleeper train). Jaisamer, in the heart of the Thar desert, rises up out of the dunes like a honeycoloured mirage. Like a scene from Arabain Nights, the Golden City as it is also known, is like a beautiful lattice work with interconnecting buildings, huge fortified bastions and labyrinth of little streets. You’ll encounter desert nomads in brightly coloured turbans, women carrying earthenware pots on their heads and camel caravans using the city as a watering point. Your digs will be the simple but charming rooms at Khila Bhawan, located inside the old city walls.

Highlights

Private Jaisalmer city tour

(Included half-day tour)

After breakfast, your guide will be waiting to take you on a morning city tour of Jaisalmer. The honey-coloured fort will be your first stop, where a quarter of the population of the city still live. After this you’ll explore the Badal Vilas Palace and some of the beautiful havelis.

Your included hotel

Killa Bhawan

DAYS 14-18 | Udaipur

Highlights: Private cruise on Lake Pichola; Walking tour of the old town; Visit to City Palace

You take a short flight from Jaisalmer to Udaipur the City of Love. As soon as you arrive you’ll feel the romance in the air. The five interconnecting lakes, the City Palace and the old city with its maze of streets and alleyways all combine to create a city of immense beauty. No wonder it is India’s most visited destination. The Lake Palace, exquisitely set in the middle of Lake Pichola, is our favourite choice of hotel. From here, it’s easy to set out across the lake to the gates of the City Palace as well as Jag Mandir.

Highlights

Lake Pichola & City Palace tour

(Included half-day tour)

After breakfast you’ll cross Lake Pichola by boat and go on foot to explore the City Palace and museum. You’ll have a private guided tour of the palace before moving on down the hill to the 17th century Jagdish temple. You’ll catch up with your driver who will take you around Fatehsagar Lake and then on to the Kahelion ki Bari (or the Garden for the Maids of Honour) which is a beautiful garden replete with fountains and marble kiosks.

Your included hotel

Taj Lake Palace

Your alternative hotel choices

Oberoi Udaivilas

Amet Haveli

Trident Udaipur

DAYS 18-21 | Mumbai

Highlights: Experience Mumbai at dawn; Meet the Dabbawallas; Visit the Dobhi Ghat

We adore Mumbai. It’s ever evolving and always exciting. It is the engine room of India’s economy, the birthplace of the Bollywood film industry and and home to the most fantical cricket supporters you’ll ever meet. You’ll explore the delights of Mumbai with your private Yonder guide to discover rich culture culture and fascinating history along with some beautiful colonial era architecture. Whilst in Bombay, as the locals still affectionately call it,you’ll put your head down at the magnificent Taj Mahal hotel, often said to be the finest building in the city.

Highlights

Private Mumbai city tour

(Included half-day tour)

Your guide will be on hand to take you out into this thriving city. You’ll visit the Prince of Wales Museum built in grand Indo Saracenic style, drive down Marine Drive, Mumbai’s most popular seaside promenade, and see the Kamla Nehru Park along with the Hanging Gardens on the slopes of the Malabar Hills, offering spectacular views of the marine lines and the Chowpatty Beach. You’ll also swing past the Jain temple, Mani Bhawan where Mahatma Gandhi used to stay and the Dhobi Ghat. And of course no visit is complete without seeing the Flora Fountain, the colourful Crawford Market and Victoria Terminus Train Station.

Your included hotel