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Rajasthan Palaces, Forts & Tiger Reserves — 15 Days

Delhi to Agra via Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Jaipur; two national parks with tiger safaris

This 15-day itinerary moves across four of Rajasthan's major cities—Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaipur, and Agra—alongside visits to Ranthambhore and Bandhavgarh national parks. The route connects several UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Humayun's Tomb and Agra Fort in Delhi and Agra, Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur, and the 15th-century Ranakpur Temple. Tiger safaris at Ranthambhore and Bandhavgarh occupy six days of wildlife viewing; sightings depend on season, zone, and conditions. Overland travel between Rajasthan's cities includes a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a Mughal capital. Two nights are spent on a train journey between Agra and Bandhavgarh, with the return to Delhi by air from Jabalpur or Khajuraho.

Highlights

  • Tiger safaris by open jeep at Ranthambhore National Park, 3 days with naturalist guides
  • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal, Agra, and tour of Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage site)
  • Amber Fort near Jaipur with optional elephant ascent; includes Jantar Mantar Observatory and City Palace
  • Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada in Jodhpur, perched above the old city
  • Ranakpur Temple, the largest Jain temple complex in India, en route to Jodhpur
  • Tiger safaris at Bandhavgarh National Park, 3 days with afternoon and morning sessions
  • Old Delhi walking tour covering Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid, and Humayun's Tomb; New Delhi monuments including India Gate
  • Lake Pichhola boat trip at sunset from Udaipur; City Palace and Saheliyon ki Bari gardens
  • Fatehpur Sikri, a Mughal capital, between Jaipur and Agra
  • Overnight train journey from Agra to Katni, with onward transfer to Bandhavgarh

Day by day

1Arrival in DelhiDelhi International Airport · the hotel
On arrival at Delhi International Airport, a representative provides ground transfer to the hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
2Delhi: Old and New CityQutub Minar · Jama Masjid · Humayun's Tomb · India Gate · Parliament House · Bahai Temple · President's residence
The morning covers Old Delhi (Shahjahanabad), visiting Qutub Minar, Jama Masjid (India's second-largest mosque), and Humayun's Tomb. All three are UNESCO World Heritage sites. In the afternoon, the itinerary moves to Lutyen's New Delhi, passing India Gate, Parliament House, the Bahai Temple, and driving past the President's residence. The full day is guided sightseeing.
3Flight to UdaipurDelhi · a heritage hotel · Lake Pichhola
A direct flight departs Delhi for Udaipur in the morning. On arrival, check-in occurs at a heritage hotel. An evening boat trip on Lake Pichhola during sunset is included. Overnight in Udaipur.
4Udaipur: Palace and MuseumCity Palace · Saheliyon ki Bari · Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum · Shilpgram
A guided sightseeing tour covers City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, the Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum (a small foundation preserving local folk arts, including traditional dress, turbans, dolls, masks, and musical instruments), and Shilpgram. Overnight in Udaipur.
5Jodhpur via Ranakpur TempleRanakpur Temple · Mehrangarh Fort · Jaswant Thada · old markets around the Clock Tower
The morning departure for Jodhpur includes an en-route visit to Ranakpur Temple, a 15th-century Jain temple complex notable for its scale and architectural intricacy. On arrival in Jodhpur, after check-in and a brief rest, a guided tour covers Mehrangarh Fort (perched above the city) and Jaswant Thada. An optional evening visit to the old markets around the Clock Tower is available. Overnight in Jodhpur.
6Jaipur via Fatehpur SikriJaipur · Fatehpur Sikri · city's historic markets
The drive to Jaipur includes a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site that served as the Mughal capital under Emperor Akbar. On arrival in Jaipur, check-in is followed by a brief rest. An optional visit to the city's historic markets is available in the afternoon. Overnight in Jaipur.
7Jaipur: Amber Fort, Observatories and PalacesAmber Fort · Mahout's Colony · Maharaja's City Palace · Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory · Hawa Mahal · Swarna Mahal Restaurant in Rambagh Palace
An excursion to Amber Fort begins with an optional elephant ride up the steep approach. An optional visit to the Mahout's Colony, where working elephants are housed, is available on request. The afternoon continues to Maharaja's City Palace (the home of the erstwhile royal family), Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and scientific marvel), and Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds). An optional dinner at Swarna Mahal Restaurant in Rambagh Palace is available in the evening.
8Ranthambhore National Park: First SafariRanthambhore National Park · a wildlife resort within or near the park
After checkout, transfer proceeds to Ranthambhore National Park. On arrival and check-in, lunch and a brief rest are followed by an afternoon jeep safari into the park. Safari sessions depend on seasonal opening times and zone assignments. Tiger sightings are not guaranteed and depend on season, zone, habitat use, and conditions. Overnight at a wildlife resort within or near the park.
9Ranthambhore National Park: Morning and Afternoon SafarisRanthambhore National Park · the resort
Both morning and afternoon jeep safaris into Ranthambhore are included, with park naturalists. An evening campfire and dinner are provided at the resort. Overnight at the resort.
10Ranthambhore to AgraRanthambhore · Agra · Taj Mahal
A morning jeep safari with a naturalist is followed by checkout and the drive to Agra. On arrival, check-in is followed by leisure time. An optional sunset visit to Taj Mahal is available on the evening of arrival. Overnight in Agra.
11Agra: Taj Mahal at Sunrise and Agra FortTaj Mahal · Agra Fort · Agra Cantonment railway station
An early-morning visit to Taj Mahal captures the monument during sunrise, when light shifts across the white marble. A guided tour of the mausoleum and its grounds is included. Breakfast and a brief rest at the hotel follow. Later, a visit to Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage site and former Mughal stronghold) is conducted with a guide. In the late afternoon, transfer to Agra Cantonment railway station for an overnight train service to Katni, on the route toward Bandhavgarh National Park.
12Katni to Bandhavgarh National ParkBandhavgarh National Park · Katni railway station
Upon arrival at Katni railway station, our representative meets you for the transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park, one of India's finest wildlife reserves. The journey takes approximately 3–4 hours. After checking in at your wildlife resort, lunch and a brief rest prepare you for an afternoon jeep safari into the jungle, where tigers roam their natural kingdom. Overnight at Bandhavgarh.
13Bandhavgarh National Park: Morning and Afternoon SafarisBandhavgarh National Park
Both morning and afternoon jeep safaris are conducted with park naturalists. Tiger sightings depend on season, zone, and habitat movement and are not assured.
14Bandhavgarh National Park: Final Safaris and CampfireBandhavgarh National Park · the resort
Morning and afternoon jeep safaris with naturalists complete the wildlife portion of the itinerary. An evening campfire and dinner are provided at the resort. Overnight at the resort.
15Departure from Jabalpur or KhajurahoJabalpur or Khajuraho airport
Transfer to Jabalpur or Khajuraho airport occurs in the morning for a flight to Delhi. The tour concludes upon departure.

Where you go

Map: Rajasthan Palaces, Forts & Tiger Reserves — 15 Days route
Numbers follow the itinerary order. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap
  1. 1Delhi International Airport
  2. 2Delhi
  3. 3City Palace
  4. 4Saheliyon Ki Bari
  5. 5Mehrangarh Fort
  6. 6Jaswant Thada
  7. 7old markets around the Clock Tower
  8. 8Jaipur
  9. 9Fatehpur Sikri
  10. 10Amber Fort
  11. 11Hawa Mahal
  12. 12Agra
  13. 13Taj Mahal
  14. 14Agra Fort
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