The main objective of this tour is to participate in the Jaipur Literature Festival (see below) but it is also the opportunity to experience the beauty of the Taj Mahal; the excitement of a game drive in a national park to view tiger or leopard; to admire the architecture of the Rajasthani fortresses, palaces and temples in Jaipur and Jodhpur; to appreciate the beauty of Udaipur, India’s ‘Venice of the East’, and the mysticism of Pushkar; and to try the culinary delights for which India is renowned. It will be hosted and led by Viv Craig, assisted by her husband Peter, and backed up by years of experience of travelling in India.
In the past 18 years, the Jaipur Literature Festival (led by noted author William Dalrymple) has attracted over a million visitors from all over the world, hosted by nearly 2000 speakers from various fields including Nobel Laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, Booker Prize winners, and many others. It’s a diverse mix of the world’s greatest writers, thinkers, humanitarians, politicians, business leaders, sports people and entertainers all at one venue, seeking not only a literary experience but also musical performances, art installations, an artisanal shopping space, food stalls and a host of additional events.
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10 Jan 2026 |
day 0 |
Golden Haveli | New Delhi |
2 nights |
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10 Jan 2026 |
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12 Jan 2026 |
day 2 |
Ekaa Villa | Agra |
1 night |
B&B |
12 Jan 2026 |
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13 Jan 2026 |
day 3 |
Ramathra Fort | Sapotara |
2 nights |
B&B |
13 Jan 2026 |
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15 Jan 2026 |
day 5 |
Niravi Jaipur | Jaipur |
4 nights |
B&B |
15 Jan 2026 |
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19 Jan 2026 |
day 9 |
Daspan House | Jodhpur |
2 nights |
B&B |
19 Jan 2026 |
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21 Jan 2026 |
day 11 |
Taj Fateh Prakash Palace | Udaipur |
2 nights |
B&B |
21 Jan 2026 |
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23 Jan 2026 |
day 13 |
Gulaab Niwaas Palace | Pushkar |
1 night |
B&B |
23 Jan 2026 |
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24 Jan 2026 |
day 14 |
Utsav Camp Sariska | Sariska National Park |
2 nights |
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24 Jan 2026 |
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26 Jan 2026 |
day 16 |
Roseate House New Delhi | New Delhi |
1 night |
B&B |
26 Jan 2026 |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB+: Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities |
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18 Days / 17 Nights
12 guests
Cost per person based on twin-sharing arrangements including transportation, guide/naturalist, etc. for 18 days
AUD$6485.00
Initial deposit AUD650.00 (non-refundable)
Balance two months prior to travel
Includes:
- Room with attached private facilities inclusive of presently applicable taxes. Hotel check-in time is1400 hrs and check-out time is 12 noon.
- Meal Plan – Bed & Breakfast Basis, except Agra & Puskar on Half Board AND Ramathra & Sariska on Full Board.
- Airport transfers and road journeys between centres, as specified by AC Mini Coach inclusive of representative assistance in main cities and porterage at the airports.
- Services of local English speaking guide during sightseeing inclusive of entry fee to monuments wherever specified in the itinerary.
- Audio Guide at Ranakpur Temples (local guides are not allowed inside temple).
- Experiential Dinner with kite flying & classic dance at Delhi
- Special Dinner at Ekaa Villa, Agra.
- Special Lunch at RajRasa Restaurant Jaipur.
- 01 Rickshaw Ride in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi.
- 01 Night Safari OR Wilderness drive in Ramathra Fort.
- 01 Block Printing & Indigo Dyeing at Sanganer, Jaipur.
- 01 Jeep ride at the Amber Fort, Jaipur.
- 01 Exclusive Jeep Safari to Bishnoi Village, Jodhpur.
- 01 Exclusive Boat Ride (35-45Minutes) at Lake Pichola, Udaipur.
- 02 Exclusive Game drives in Sariska National Park with Private Naturalist.
- 01 Boulders Sundowners at Sariska National Park.
- All currently applicable taxes (Subject to change as per government norms)
Excludes:
- International Flights (own arrangements)
- Travel insurance. In accordance with our booking conditions, we require clients to have adequate holiday insurance so that you are fully covered against unexpected cancellation charges, medical expenses arising abroad, loss of luggage or money and personal liability claims.
- Visa fee for India.
- Passes / entry fees o Jaipur Literature Festival.
- Expenses of a personal nature like laundry, telephones calls, hard & soft drinks & beverage and mineral water etc.
- Still and video camera fee at monuments and game parks.
- Airport departure taxes (Now usually included in the airfare)
- Tips anywhere – to drivers, porters, bellboys, guides & waiters etc. Guidance for this will be given in the pre-departure information.
- Any items not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions.
