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Luxury Palaces of India

11 day private tour

Live like a Maharaja and stay in some of India’s most beautiful and opulent palaces!

Discover more about history and heritage of this region on a fascinating 11-day journey. Highlights include the 475 year old Samode Palace, the Maharaja of Jaipur’s Rambagh Palace and Udaipur’s stunning Lake Palace.

Your tour highlights

  • Delhi
  • Agra (Taj Mahal)
  • Samode Palace
  • Jaipur
  • Hawa Mahal “Palace of Winds”
  • Jal Mahal
  • Jodhpur
  • Mehrangarh Fortress
  • Udaipur
  • Lake Pichola

Tour itinerary

Day
1
Delhi

On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Delhi, the capital of India, is a city that offers a glimpse of both ancient and modern day India. It is the third largest city in India and one of the fastest growing in Asia.

 

Day
2
Delhi

The following day, visit the 17th century Jama Masjid mosque and enjoy a rickshaw ride to the spice market. See the community kitchen at the Sikh Golden Temple feeding 10,000 devotees daily. See the Gandhi Museum and India Gate, and try a metro ride to the central markets of Connaught Place. This evening see a live Bollywood musical.

Day
3
Delhi - Agra

This morning drive (4 hours) to Agra, the legacy city of Mughal-Empire and home of Taj Mahal. After your check in enjoy a sunset tour of the incredible Taj Mahal.

 

Day
4
Agra - Samode

After breakfast you will travel to Samode village and check in at the 475 year old Samode Palace. Samode sits amidst the hills of the Aravalli range located 25 miles from Jaipur in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

Later, experience rural life of Rajasthan and visit Samode Palace which has been home to royalty, celebrities and local artists. Your day ends with a relaxing evening sunset village walk and camel safari.

Day
5
Samode - Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur and check in to your hotel before enjoying a cultural evening. Visit a traditional Indian family home to indulge in ethnic North Indian cooking experience with dinner and cultural Interactions. Afterwards return back to your hotel.

 

Day
6
Jaipur

Today Step-back in time and enjoy many spellbinding sights to discover the chivalrous Rajput era and its battle-scarred heritage. Admire the Rajasthani architecture of Amber Fort, enjoy a photo stop at the Jal Mahal water palace, see the Astronomical Observatory and visit the 1700 AD City Palace, a royal family residence. Walk through the colourful bazaar to see the iconic facade of the Palace of Winds.

 

Day
7
Jaipur - Jodhpur

After breakfast you will be transferred to Jaipur train station catch train to Jodhpur city, the mystical blue coloured town in India. This medieval Blue Painted City houses the Mighty Mehrangarh Fortress that is still run by the Royal Family of Jodhpur.

The city is set in the stark of the Great Indian Thar Desert, and offers incredible views, heritage palaces, forts, temples and glittering bazaars selling everything from trumpets to saris.

 

Day
8
Jodhpur

After breakfast, visit Mehrangarh Fortress and walk through the blue washed old city which stands 410 feet above the skyline of Jodhpur offering stunning views of this blue painted town. Next explore the Royal Cenotaphs, built as a milky-white marble memorial to Jodhpur’s Maharaja ‘Jaswant Singh II’. Later visit the tribal village of Bishnoi to watch sacred welcoming rituals.

 

Day
9
Jodhpur - Udaipur

This morning, drive to Udaipur city set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

 

Day
10
Udaipur

A walking tour of the old town will introduce you to medieval bazaars, flower markets, the 16th century Udaipur Palace and Crystal Gallery towering over Lake Pichola. Visit the Sahelyion Ki Bari maidens garden before time for shopping in Bada Bazaar, which is a treasure-trove of traditional goodies and lively arts and crafts scene.

In the evening, enjoy a sunset river cruise on the shimmering Lake Pichola to view the sparkle of Udaipur.

 

Day
11
Udaipur

This morning transfer to Udaipur airport where arrangements end.

 

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Tour pricing:

from $5,570

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2025 single pricing from $7,510
The single price is based on travelling with others in your party
Please enquire about pricing for a single travelling alone or cross-season

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Tour Inclusions:

  • Tailor-made journey
  • 10-nights’ accommodation in your category of choice
  • 10 breakfats and 1 dinner
  • Meet & Greet at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport
  • Private transfers as per the itinerary
  • English-speaking local guides
  • Private sightseeing as per the itinerary
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Train Jaipur > Jodhpur
  • Goods & Services Tax (GST)

Not included:

Gratuities

Conditions:

Please enquire about pricing to add a hot air balloon ride in Jaipur. Surcharges apply during the Christmas and New Year’s period. Surcharges also apply during festivals and National holidays. Gandhi Smriti is closed on Mondays. The Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays. Character and heritage hotels utilised wherever possible.
We had an amazing time in India, loved it. Thank you for your recommendation and for making all the arrangements for us. Our Intrepid guide was fantastic - I think he won best Intrepid guide for India in 2023.
India, Paul & Sheila
Our trip was fabulous!! Every aspect was extremely well organised and so easy. GAdventures and our tour guide, Tam, had a well planned and great itinerary so while we got to see some amazing sights, it was still really well paced and relaxing. The timing for everything that you and the GAdventures tour organised for us was perfect. We had no glitches at all and would highly recommend all of the options to others. Thanks so much for all of your efforts for us; they were much appreciated. Hopefully we can arrange another wonderful trip with you again in the not too distant future.
Vietnam & Cambodia, Chris & Robyn
We have had an excellent holiday and a much-needed break. Thank you for your part in making our holiday a success.
Indonesia, Jane & Richard
Our trip was outstanding, our guide was great and we had a whole lot of optional extras that we took the opportunity to enjoy. Everything was seamless and well organised, we had a fantastic group that was just 11 people through Vietnam and 1 extra joined us through Cambodia. I couldn't speak highly enough of G Adventures and their staff. It was a truly memorable experience and I would certainly recommend. Many thanks for all your help and yes we are slowly readjusting to the freezing weather here!
Vietnam & Cambodia, Robyn
My trip to India was fabulous and went without any issues. Thank You!
India, Janine