Flying with Etihad Airways, experience India in comfort and style on this 13-day small-group journey from Mumbai to Delhi. With local expertise, hand-picked accommodation and thoughtful inclusions throughout, you’ll uncover the country’s iconic landmarks and everyday life, from lakeside Udaipur and blue-walled Bundi to Jaipur’s royal palaces, Ranthambhore’s wildlife, the Taj Mahal and Old Delhi’s bustling streets.
Your adventure starts in Mumbai, India’s most vibrant city. Meet your guide and fellow travellers before heading out for a welcome dinner at a local Mangalorean seafood restaurant. The next day, explore the city on a guided tour, visiting the Gateway of India, Dhobi Ghat, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Prince of Wales Museum and Crawford Market.
Fly to Udaipur, a city of marble palaces and calm lakes. Join your guide for a walk through the Old Town before a peaceful boat ride on Lake Pichola, stopping at Jagmandir Island. As evening falls, enjoy dinner by the lakeside with the city lights reflected on the water. The next day, tour the grand City Palace and attend a cultural performance in a traditional haveli.
Travel to Bundi, a smaller town filled with narrow lanes, stepwells and temples. Explore with your guide and visit the 17th-century Bundi Palace, its walls decorated with colourful murals. In the evening, you’re welcomed into a local home for a traditional dinner and stories of Rajput family life.
Continue to Pushkar, one of India’s holiest cities. Take a walking tour around the lake and Brahma Temple before heading to the dunes at sunset. There, enjoy a private traditional dance performance and dinner under the open sky, a magical evening in the desert.
Arrive in Jaipur, the famous Pink City, and settle into your Feature Stay at the heritage Hotel Narain Niwas Palace. Explore local bazaars filled with textiles and jewellery, then enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Visit the Patrika Gate & Hawa Mahal before ending the day with rooftop drinks overlooking the city.
Journey to Ranthambhore, one of India’s best national parks and a sanctuary for tigers. Enjoy two safaris, one in the morning and one in the evening, with plenty of time to relax at your resort in between.
Travel to Agra and visit the iconic Taj Mahal at sunset with a local expert. Later, discover a different side of the city on a guided street food tour, tasting local favourites and learning about Agra’s rich culinary traditions.
End your journey in Delhi. Visit the impressive Agra Fort en route before exploring Old Delhi’s bustling streets by metro and rickshaw. See Jama Masjid Mosque, the Sikh temple of Sheeshganj Gurudwara, and share a farewell dinner with your group at one of Delhi’s most historic restaurants.
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