As well as the classics such as the Taj and the Raj, this small group tour gets to grips with the gorgeous grassroots of Rajasthan, and the wildlife wonders of Ranthambhore NP.
DelhiTaj Mahal and AgraBassiJaipurRanthambhore National Park (not in monsoon season)UdaipurBundiHoly City of Pushkar
India’s Golden Triangle refers to three prestigious points in Northern India: New Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, which do indeed form a triangle on the map. ...
Some people say that Rajasthan is like walking onto a movie set. It is, in fact, like walking into a giant movie studio, with lots of different themes...
Vacation information
Our top tip:
The greeting ‘Namaste’ is overused by tourists. Try "Ram Ram" instead, much more typical in Rajasthan.
Trip type:
Small group, max. 12 people.
Solos:
Welcome. Surcharge for single room when available.
Accomm:
10 nights in standard hotels, 3 nights heritage accommodation, 1 night in luxury tent.
Included:
Accommodation, transport (except airport transfers), activities, tour leader.
Meals:
3 breakfasts, 2 dinners. Budget £200 for extra meals.
Reviews
7 Reviews of Rajasthan tours, India
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Reviewed on 26 Jan 2020 by Elayne Azevedo
So many magical memories. What I really loved was the cohesive and infectious enthusiasm of the group energy and the ease because of our highly
organized, fun tour leader Afshar who took care of our logistics with expertise and caring attention.
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Reviewed on 06 Nov 2019 by Kate Lintott
The most amazing experience, mainly due to our highly skilled and approachable tour leader Arpu (Arhana), India is an amazing place and completely exceeded all my expectations.Read full review
Reviewed on 03 Nov 2019 by Michel Bogdan
Very good, specially because of all the contacts with local people.Read full review
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2019 by Chris McCallion
The main part of the vacation was great, with a very well balanced itinerary, and we had a brilliant guide. The most exciting things were catching a first closeup sight of the Taj Mahal and seeing tigers in Ranthambore.
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Reviewed on 05 Mar 2016 by Charmian Hobbs
Seeing tigers in Ranthambore National Park- yes two less than twenty feet away. I had no expectations of seeing so to come across one resting beside the track who was then joined by another was amazing.Read full review
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2015 by Kathryn Heirons
Don't hesitate to book. Just go! It was amazing. The operator uses local transport, including trains. The hotels were small businesses and not part of large world wide chains. Our group was a mix of ages from 20 year olds to over 60's so it is suitable for all wanting to experience India. Read full review
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2014 by Beki Williams
Most memorable - the amazing places we stayed and the wonderful people we met most exciting - being driven through the streets of Delhi, it got the adrenaline pumping anyway!Read full review
Responsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
Planet
We constantly monitor the manner in which the elephants at Amber Palace in Jaipur are treated. With the help of a local organisation, Help in Suffering, and the information gathered from our leaders and passengers, we have decided to not include the elephant ride up to the palace due to the inhumane manner in which these animals are maintained. On the Agra-Jaipur highway, there are numerous sloth bears being used to entertain tourists and they are badly abused and beaten. Through our foundation, we support the efforts of an organisation called Wildlife SOS in their setting up a sanctuary to care for these tortured bears. In voluntarily giving up the bears to the project, the owners are re-educated and re-skilled and are compensated with motorized rickshaws or welding tools.
People
You will be accompanied by local leaders on this trip who will take you into temples, mosques, shrines and gurudwaras where appropriate, and are able to teach the group about the etiquette and customs specific to the places visited, enabling a deeper understanding for the group of the communities and cultures encountered in India. In a country where so many ethnic communities live together, it’s important to respect individual religious beliefs. Our company wants to promote this understanding through insight into religious and cultural practices.
Where possible we will travel on local bus or on the Indian Railways minimising our demand for special tourist vehicles and fuel while giving you plenty of opportunity to meet and interact with local communities.
One of the major organisations we support in India is Deepalaya. Through Deepalaya, our company are currently sponsoring a number of children in the slums of South Delhi to complete their schooling, an opportunity they would otherwise not be able to afford. Since 1990, the support of this organisation has enabled thousands of children to receive quality education and become professionally qualified as, for example, teachers and technicians.
At the end of our journey travelers may donate any unwanted clothing, medicines and bandages, which are distributed to a group called Goonj. This organisation is a nationwide movement that provides help to remote villages in Assam, Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal, Uttaranchal and wherever the demand arises or disaster forces people to look for support.
