Rajasthan Wildlife and Heritage Expedition

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Jodhpur. On arrival, check in to the hotel and enjoy a half-day city tour. The programme may include Mehrangarh Fort, the old city area, or selected local sights depending on time and interest. Jodhpur is known for its imposing fort, blue-painted lanes, and busy markets. The evening is free to relax after the flight.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Jawai. On arrival, check in to your lodge and relax before the evening safari. Jawai is not a fenced national park but an open landscape of granite boulders, scrubland, and Rabari settlements where leopards move freely.

In the late afternoon, proceed for an evening leopard safari in an open 4×4 jeep with a local driver and tracker. The tracker looks for pug marks, alarm calls from langurs and peacocks, and recent sightings to locate the animals. Safaris typically last around 2.5–3.5 hours and are timed for the best chance of leopard activity around dusk.

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning leopard safari in the Jawai area. The early light on the granite boulders offers excellent photography conditions, and leopards are often spotted returning to their rocky dens after a night of hunting.

After the safari, check out and drive to Ranakpur. Visit the Ranakpur Temple, recognised for its detailed stone work and peaceful setting. Continue to Kumbhalgarh and check in to the hotel. The evening is free for a relaxed walk or rest after the day’s travel.

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Kumbhalgarh Fort, known for its massive defensive walls and hilltop position. The fort offers panoramic views and a strong sense of Rajasthan’s military architecture. After the visit, check out and drive to Udaipur. On arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure around the lake area.

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Udaipur. The itinerary usually includes City Palace, selected gardens, viewpoints, and local landmarks. In the afternoon or evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, with views of the lake palaces and surrounding hills. The boat ride offers a calm perspective on the city’s most famous landscape.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Chittorgarh. Visit Chittorgarh Fort, one of the largest and most historic forts in Rajasthan, associated with Rajput valor and long sieges. After sightseeing, continue to Bundi. On arrival, check in to the hotel and relax after the journey.

After breakfast, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Bundi. The town is known for its step wells, painted palaces, and compact old city set against a hillside fort. After the visit, check out and drive to Jaipur. On arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Jaipur welcomes travellers with its royal atmosphere, colourful streets, and heritage character.

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Jaipur. The itinerary includes an elephant ride up to Amber Fort, subject to availability, weather, and animal-welfare regulations. Elephant rides may be suspended at certain times; in such cases, an alternative arrangement such as a jeep ride or walk may be offered.

The day also includes visits to City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar, along with selected local markets or heritage sites depending on time and interest. Jaipur’s combination of palace architecture, astronomical instruments, and busy bazaars creates a varied and engaging city experience.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ranthambore. En route, stop at Abhaneri (Chand Baori), one of India’s largest and deepest step wells. The site offers an interesting example of traditional water architecture and provides a refreshing break during the long drive.

On arrival in Ranthambore, check in to the lodge and relax before the safari programme. Ranthambore National Park is known for its tigers, leopards, deer, crocodiles, and birdlife, set against a backdrop of forest, lakes, and historic ruins.

After an early breakfast, proceed for a morning jungle safari in Ranthambore National Park. The safari is conducted in an open jeep or canter and lasts approximately three and a half hours, depending on the season. After returning to the lodge, enjoy lunch and rest before the afternoon safari. The second safari provides another opportunity to explore different zones of the park and increase the chances of wildlife sightings.

Safari timings and zones are subject to park regulations and availability. The park is generally open from October to June, with specific days closed for certain zones during the monsoon season.

After breakfast, check out from the lodge and drive to Agra. En route, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital built by Akbar. The site offers a glimpse into Mughal urban planning, palaces, courtyards, and religious structures. After sightseeing, continue to Agra. On arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure.

After breakfast, enjoy a morning visit to the Taj Mahal, subject to opening hours and security regulations. The monument is one of the most admired structures in the world and is recognised for its elegant design, symmetry, and historical significance. Later, visit Agra Fort, an important Mughal-era fortress known for its grand architecture and historical importance.

After sightseeing, check out from the hotel and begin the road journey back to Delhi. On arrival, check in to the hotel and spend the evening at leisure. Please note that the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays for general viewing.

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi. The programme typically includes landmarks from both Old and New Delhi, such as the Red Fort area, Raj Ghat, India Gate, President’s House, Parliament House, Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, and selected temples or markets according to time and interest. The day offers a useful introduction to India’s capital, its history, and its changing urban landscape.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward journey. The tour concludes with lasting memories of Jawai’s leopards, Ranthambore’s tigers, Rajasthan’s grand forts and palaces, and the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal.