The vibrant ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur is a colourful place where Maharajahs left many legacies. The City Palace houses a magnificent museum of miniature paintings, textiles and weapons. The Jantar Mantar Observatory has a sundial marked in hours and minutes while another locates the signs of the zodiac. The delicately carved windows and balconies of the ‘Palace of the Winds’ enabled ladies of the harem to watch everyday life while on a stunning hillside lies Amber Fort, a complex of opulent palaces with splendid rooms decorated with mirrors, marbles and mosaics. Lying to the north-west is the principality of Samode, a 16th Century fort and palace.
Recommended accommodation
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Rambagh Palace
The ‘Pink City’s’ foremost Royal Palace, spread over forty-seven acres of tranquil and beautifully landscaped gardens.
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Samode Palace
Nestled in the Aravalli Hills, north of Jaipur this heritage hotel boasts some of the most beautifully designed rooms and suites embellished by some of the finest frescoes and mirror-work in Rajasthan.
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The Oberoi Rajvilas
Recreating the magnificence of princely Rajasthan, in a beautiful fort setting 8 kilometres outside of Jaipur, The Oberoi Rajvilas is an oasis of elegance and tranquility.
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Amanbagh
A rural and relaxing retreat, which makes a perfect end to a Rajasthan itinerary located two hours outside of Jaipur in the tranquil Aravali Hills.
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Rasa
Forty futuristic tents, canvas cubes that are rendered in patterns, interspaced with sculpted landscape against a background of rocky hills just outside Jaipur.
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Devi Ratn
Devi Ratn takes its name from the "Nav Ratn"; nine pure gemstones that are said to focus the cosmic energy of an associated celestial body, ruled by a deity.
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Shahpura Bagh
Comprising two residences, this beautiful garden estate is the former home of the rulers of Shahpura.
Sample itinerary
DAY 1 – 4 Delhi/Agra/Ranthambore
Arrive Delhi, overnight at The Imperial. Drive or take the train to Agra, overnight at Amarvilas & enjoy the fantastic sight of the Taj Mahal. Drive to Ranthambore, spend two full days game watching in some of the most beautiful surroundings
DAY 5 – 8 Samode/Jaipur
Drive onto Samode located in the stunning countryside north west of Jaipur, spend two nights at Samode Palace. Continue by road to Jaipur & spend two nights at Rambagh Palace. Enjoy sightseeing of the ‘Pink City’ combined with an elephant ride up to the Amber Fort
DAY 9 – 12 Jodhpur/Udaipur
Continue by road or fly to the ‘Blue City’ at the edge of the Thar Desert, spend two nights at Umaid Bhuwan Palace. En route to Udaipur visit Ranakpur, home to one of the largest Jain Temples. Spend two nights at Udaivilas
DAY 13 – 16 Devigarh/Delhi
Take a short drive to Devigargh, located in the stunning Aravalli Hills for complete rest & relaxation; spend an unforgettable three nights at Devigargh, before returning home via Delhi
*Option to extend to Jaisalmer
Prices start from £3,990 including flights
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