The trip
An Indian discovery holiday which will delight every member of the family, taking in the history, culture and colours of Rajasthan, historic Delhi, a tiger safari and the iconic Taj Mahal.
The experience
First stop on this Rajasthan family holiday is Delhi where you’ll explore both the old and new town, historic buildings and vibrant markets. You’ll visit Jama Masjid mosque, the Sikh temple and historic monuments including Humayan’s Tomb. The overnight train to Udaipur will show you a side of India that few tourists get to see albeit in the comfort of first class sleeper berths. You’ll learn to love sweet spicy tea sold by the chai wallah. In Udaipur you’ll explore this lovely city and its famous lake, then head to the famous blue city of Jodhpur, where Mehrangarh Fort will take your breath away.
Jaipur, your next stop, is rich in history and culture, from the famous Palace of Whispers to the huge and beautiful Amber Fort with its series of intricately decorated courtyards. You’ll experience artisan skills like block printing that are so important to the region’s economy, and take in a Bollywood film – without subtitles – at the famous Raj Mandir theatre. There’s also the option of visiting an elephant protection reserve. From Jaipur you’ll head direct to Agra and the famous Taj Mahal. You might worry that this most famous of monuments won’t live up to expectations; but don’t. It will surpass them. This trip has an optional three-day extension with a tiger safari in Ranthambore National Park.
The highlights
Jaipur Palace of the Winds
- Delhi’s monuments including Humayun’s Tomb, and the Sikh Temple Bangla Sahib Gurudwara
- North Indian food cooking class
- Shopping for colourful Indian clothes
- Overnight train
- Udaipur’s City Palace and lake
- Temples of Ranakpur
- Jodhpur’s Mehrangarh Fort
- Catching a Bollywood movie at Jaipur’s famous Raj Mandir cinema
- Amber Fort
- Elephant interaction at a conservation farm
- Anokhi museum of hand printing
- Chand Baori stepwell
- Agra Fort
- The Taj Mahal
- Tiger safari at Ranthambore
- Heritage stay in Karauli village
Ideal for?
Adventurous families who want to combine the culture and colour of Rajasthan with historic Delhi, the unforgettable Taj Mahal, and the excitement of a tiger safari.
Jaipur’s exquisite Amber Fort
Cool for kids
Tiger safaris in open jeeps, trying their hand at traditional artisan skills such as block printing, elephant interaction at a conservation farm and seeing a Bollywood Movie.
Need to know
11 days from $8,850 for family (two adults and two children travelling), with optional Ranthambore extension (three additional days) from $3,740.
All prices are in Australian dollars unless stated otherwise and are indicative only. Prices will vary according to time of travel, size of family group, inclusions and exchange rate fluctuations. Prices are for land content only.
More information
Please contact us if you’d like further details or a customised quote on this itinerary or would like to discuss a variation on it for your family.