ROAM India

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Delhi

Arrive in Delhi at any time.

Day 2 Delhi

Dive into the heart of India's capital and explore Old Delhi. Visit Delhi's famous Jarna Masjid (Great Mosque) and climb the minaret for a bird's eye view of the old city or walk through Chandni Chowk, one of India's oldest and busiest markets.

Day 3-5 Jaisalmer

After traversing the Thar desert, behold Jaisalmer's mud fortress and walled townships standing atop a ridge of yellowish sandstone. Join a camel safari in the desert, stay overnight at a comfortable camp and spend the night around a campfire surrounded by the cool blackness of the Thar.

Day 6-7 Jodhpur

Travel eastwards to the centrally located metropolis of Jodhpur, a former seat of a princely state sharing the same name. At Jodhpur, stark desert landscapes meet a riot of palaces, forts and temples, all enclosed within imposing city walls. Explore the nooks and crannies of Mehrangarh Fort to find its hidden charms and undiscovered lookouts.

Day 8-10 Udaipur

Continue southeast to Udaipur, famous worldwide for its plethora of breathtaking lakes and Raj-era palaces. The most famous of these, and certainly the most photographed, is the Lake Palace, an island-palace where the white marble buildings entirely cover a small island in Pichola Lake.

Day 11-12 Pushkar

Drive over Snake Mountain to arrive in Pushkar. Site of the world's only temple to the Hindu god of creation Brahma, Pushkar is often called "Tirth Raj," the Raj of pilgrim centres. Follow local traditions and try out a camel ride in the desert or wander the markets of this holy Hindu centre on foot or by bicycle.

Day 13-14 Jaipur

Clothed in pink stucco (in imitation of sandstone), wide-avenued Jaipur is one of the most important heritage cities in India and home to India's second most visited site, the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of the Winds. Follow in the footsteps of the royal harem or ride an elephant to the sandstone and marble Jaigarh fort, one of the most spectacular forts in India.

Day 15-16 Agra

Agra is home to India's most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal. Visit this icon of Mughal architecture either in the early morning or late afternoon for the best light.

Day 17-19 Varanasi

Journey to the legendary Varanasi, the Indian holy city where millions of Hindus travel to worship, to mourn or to die. Walk the narrow twisting alleys, visit some of the thousands of temples and shrines and experience the energy of the dawn rituals of bathing and burial as you float past the famous ghats of the Ganges.

Day 19 Delhi

Returning to Delhi a chance for some last minute shopping and sightseeing.