Day /1
Delhi
Fly from London Heathrow to Delhi with British Airways. You will be met on arrival and transferred to The Oberoi, New Delhi for a two night stay. (HB)
Delhi, Agra, Ranthambhore, Jaipur & Udaipur /Itinerary
Day /2
Delhi
A specially designed tour of the National Museum, National Rail Museum and The Crafts Museum provides an insight into Indian history, arts and contemporary society. Spend the afternoon on a sightseeing tour covering Qutab Minar, The Presidential Palace, the India Gate and Humayun's tomb. (HB)
Day /3 - 4
Delhi to Agra
Navigate the vibrant narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi by rickshaw, taking in decorated shops, the famous eateries, colourful bazaars and architectural marvels. Transfer to Agra for a two night stay at The Oberoi Amarvilas. There's an early start for a sunrise visit to the magnificent Taj Mahal. Return to the hotel to relive the era of emperors and princes amongst fountains, terraced lawns, reflection pools, pavilions and further uninterrupted views of the famous monument from each room. The evening includes a visit to Agra Fort, followed by sunset at Mehtab Bagh. (HB)
The Oberoi AmarvilasDay /5 - 6
Ranthambhore
Stop by Fatehpur Sikhri, deserted city of Mughals en route to Ranthambhore. The Oberoi Vanyavilas is your base for the next two nights. From here, venture into the National Park on a shared jeep safari for the chance to see Royal Bengal tigers in the wild. (HB)
The Oberoi VanyavilasDay /7 - 8
Jaipur
Journey to Jaipur, where bustling markets, historic buildings and hidden temples wait to be explored. Amber Fort, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory are not to be missed. At Jai Mahal Palace, a Baradari fine dining experience includes a theatre of culinary fare in a regal palace courtyard surrounded by lush gardens. (HB)
The Oberoi RajvilasDay /9 - 10
Jaipur to Udaipur
Opt for an early morning balloon ride over the spectacular Amber Fort, before taking a flight to Udaipur for a two night stay at The Oberoi Udaivilas. Here, your personal guide will take you to see the single largest private collection of crystal anywhere in the world and a 17th century temple. For the evening, enjoy sunset views from an exclusive boat ride on Lake Pichola. (HB)
The Oberoi UdaivilasDay /11 - 12
Mumbai
Board your flight to Mumbai for your final two nights staying at The Oberoi Mumbai. An early morning start here allows for an exclusive peek into what makes this magnificent city tick. The tour begins with the newspaper distribution network, followed by meeting wholesale fruit and vegetable vendors as they pick up fresh produce for the day ahead. Witness tonnes of fresh fish land at Sasson docks and bread boys and milk men carrying out their daily deliveries. (HB)
The Oberoi MumbaiDay /13
Return home
Fly back to Delhi, connecting with your return flight to London Heathrow.