Maharaja's Rajasthan Heritage Hotels

Overview

There are several palaces, forts, Havelis which were earlier just a point of visit for a traveller have been renovated and turned into dream come true experiences. The same majestic style, comfort and hospitality that were offered only to the kings are now there for everybody.  Several royal families have religiously revived and restructured the frail structures into grand heritage homestays and hotels which are delight for one and all. They no doubt require utmost care and maintenance.

They are delicate and rich specimens of Indian culture at its best; with its architecture, antique accessories, fabric and sometimes even the cuisine which has the distinction of being a part of the age old tradition. With so much to offer the royal tour of Rajasthan through its various cities like Jaipur which is also called the Pink City with its intricate Hawa Mahal, Jodhpur with its Sprawling Mehrangarh Fort and Udaipur with its grand City Palace and the beautiful Lake Pichola simply adds on to the complete charm of the journey. 

Such tours leave you mesmerised with the kingly charm for days together so much so that the flight, homebound looks like a capital punishment!!

Outlined Itinerary

Day 01 - Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meet and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is then at leisure to relax after your flight. Extra sightseeing can be arranged if you would like to explore this afternoon. There is perhaps no other capital city in the world so steeped in history and legend as India’s capital Delhi. It drew the Mongols, Turks, Persians, Afghans, Mughals and the British, all of whom contributed to its glorious but turbulent past.

Day 02 - Delhi

This morning take the early train to Agra 0615-0812. On arrival, you will proceed for a private tour of the city visiting Agra Fort, Itmad-Ud-Daulah and visit to the Taj Mahal for sunset (closed Friday). After sightseeing, in the evening take the train back to Delhi 2030-2230. Upon arrival, you will check in at your Hotel, then at leisure.

Day 03 - Delhi

After breakfast you will be taken on a private guided tour of Delhi. You will visit the most important sights of the city. Qutub Minar - the 239ft sandstone tower; Humayun’s Tomb; India Gate; Parliament House [exterior] and the President’s Palace. Jama Masjid - The mosque of Friday was built from 1644 to 1658. Raj Ghat where Mahatma Gandhi – The Father of Nation, was cremated; drive past the Red Fort and a chance to wander through Chandni Chowk. Later evening will be leisure.

Day 04 - Jaipur

Breakfast is at the Hotel. After breakfast you will be met and transferred from Hotel to Delhi airport to board your flight for Jaipur 1520-1605. On arrival, check in at the Hotel, then at leisure. Jaipur the City of Victory was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. It is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the Universe through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it.

Day 05 - Jaipur

After breakfast, you will take a private guided tour of Jaipur and Amber Fort. Also visit sites like Hawa Mahal, the City Palace and Observatory. This afternoon is then free to relax or explore the markets.

Day 06 - Jaipur

After breakfast you will be free to relax and explore on own. Car and driver will be at disposal for local run within city limits for 8 hrs.

Day 07 - Jodhpur

Breakfast is at Hotel. After breakfast, you will be met and transferred to Jaipur airport to board your flight for Jodhpur 1510-1610. On arrival, you will check in at the Hotel, then at leisure. Jodhpur history revolves around the Rathore Clan. Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan, is credited with the origin of Jodhpurin India. He founded Jodhpurin 1459. The city is named after him only. It was previously known as Marwar. The following paragraphs will tell you more about the past of Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Day 08 - Jodhpur

After breakfast you will take a private guided tour of Jodhpur. Visiting sites like Mehrangarh Fort - The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city, and is enclosed by imposing thick walls and Jaswant Thada – a white marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant II in 1899. This afternoon is then free to relax or explore the markets.

Day 09 - Jodhpur

After breakfast you will be free to relax and explore on your own. Car and driver will be at disposal for local run within city limits for 8 hrs.

Day 10 - Udaipur

Breakfast is at the Hotel. After breakfast, you will be met and transferred from Hotel to Jodhpur airport to board your flight for Udaipur. On arrival, you will check in at your Hotel, then at leisure. Set amidst the Aravalli hills of south Rajasthan, Udaipur is a beautiful city regarded as one of the most romantic in India. Presenting an enchanting image of marble palaces, lakes, attractive gardens and green hills, it has been called “the Venice of the East”.

Day 11 - Udaipur

After breakfast, you will take a private guided tour of Udaipur. Visiting sites like City Palace – Built in 1725, the grand City Palace is actually a conglomerate of eleven palaces overlooking the sprawling Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion Ki Badi. Later in the evening enjoy a common boat cruise on Lake Pichola.

Day 12 - Udaipur

After breakfast you will be free to relax and explore on own. Car and driver will be at disposal for local run within city limits for 8 hrs.

Day 13 - Mumbai

Breakfast is at Hotel. After breakfast you will be met and transferred from Hotel to Udaipur airport to board your flight for Mumbai. On arrival, you will check in at the Hotel then at leisure. Bombay, or Mumbai, is the capital of Maharashtra and the economic powerhouse of India. It’s the fastest moving, most affluent and the most industrialized city in India. Yet, once upon a time, Bombay was nothing more than a group of low lying, swampy and malarial mud flats presented to the British by its Portuguese occupiers as a wedding gift in 1661.

Day 14 - Mumbai

After breakfast, you will take a private guided tour of Mumbai. We shall proceed to visit the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales Museum, Dhobi Ghat Chhatrapati Terminal and drive past marine drive. Evening is at leisure to relax and unwind.

Day 15 - Mumbai

Breakfast is at the Hotel. Today at an appropriate time, you will be met and transferred to Mumbai International airport to connect with your homebound or onwards flight... or travel to your next destination if you would like to add to this tour.

All our tours and holidays are tailor made so can be amended to suite your budget. Click on our from prices below to see what hotels you can expect based on the cheapest time to travel in High Season per person based on two people sharing a room. We can design this tour for you at a lower or higher price, basically to suite your budget, style and comfort. Contact a specialist to discuss your requirements. International flights are not included.