Classic Rajasthan & Pushkar Oasis
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Classic Rajasthan & Pushkar Oasis

A refined 12-day journey from the Mughal wonders of Agra to the pink city of Jaipur, the sacred lake of Pushkar, and the romantic waters of Udaipur.

Duration

12 Days / 11 Nights

Regions Visited

Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur

Accommodations

Heritage Palaces & Luxury Lake Resorts

Indicative Investment

On Request per person

Transfer

Private Luxury SUV

Optional add-ons: chauffeured fleet · private charter

Why This Journey, With This House

Privately yours

No groups, no strangers — this route, recomposed around you alone.

Owned ground operations

Our own fleet and drivers — two decades on these exact roads.

Doors already open

Curators who are known by name at every palace, lodge and atelier en route.

One accountable house

Road, air, stays and moments — one desk answers for all of it.

Any date you choose

Private journeys depart when you do; we advise on the finest windows.

Delhi
DAY 1
Delhi
DAY 2
Agra
DAY 3
Agra
DAY 4
Jaipur
DAY 5
Jaipur
DAY 6
Pushkar
DAY 7
Pushkar
DAY 8
Udaipur
DAY 9
Udaipur
DAY 10
Udaipur
DAY 11
Udaipur
DAY 12
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Delhi

Day 1 | Arrival & Welcome

Arrive in Delhi. Enjoy private transfer to your landmark heritage hotel.

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LodgingThe Imperial, New Delhi (Heritage Room)
Arriving at The Imperial Delhi
Arriving at The Imperial Delhi

Delhi is a palimpsest of seven historic cities — MughalMughalRelating to the Muslim dynasty of Central Asian descent that ruled most of the subcontinent from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century.Read in the glossary grandeur, bazaar energy and Lutyens' imperial geometry in one day's arc.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Delhi

Day 2 | Delhi Tour

Explore the historical treasures of Delhi, from Old Delhi's bustling alleyways to Humayun's Tomb.

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LodgingThe Imperial, New Delhi
Meal OptionsFine contemporary dinner · Local thali meal
Historic sights of Old Delhi
Historic sights of Old Delhi

Old and New Delhi are separate cities that happen to share an airport; give each its own morning and the capital makes sense.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Agra

Day 3 | Delhi to Agra Drive

Drive to Agra. Check into Oberoi Amarvilas. Stand before the Taj Mahal at sunset, watching the white marble change colour.

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LodgingThe Oberoi Amarvilas (Premier Room, Taj view)
Meal OptionsMughlai cuisine & dining experience · Taj-view terrace dinner
The Taj Mahal glowing at sunset
The Taj Mahal glowing at sunset

Hotel Recommendations

  • Oberoi Amarvilas Agra
  • ITC Mughal
  • Taj Hotel & Convention Centre

Agra exists on an itinerary for one reason, and the reason justifies everything: the Taj at dawn, before the day's heat and crowds, is architecture's most complete sentence.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Agra

Day 4 | Agra Heritage Tour

Visit Agra Fort and explore its grand palaces. Discover the delicate marble carvings of the Baby Taj.

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LodgingThe Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra
Meal OptionsTaj-view terrace dinner · Awadhi-Mughlai tasting lunch
Agra Fort sandstone walls
Agra Fort sandstone walls

Hotel Recommendations

  • Oberoi Amarvilas Agra
  • ITC Mughal
  • Taj Hotel & Convention Centre

The marble changes costume through the day — pearl-grey before dawn, amber at sunset. Meet it at the right hour and it silences even the well-travelled.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Jaipur

Day 5 | Agra to Jaipur

Drive to Jaipur, stopping at the preserved capital of Fatehpur Sikri. Settle into the legendary Rambagh Palace.

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LodgingTaj Rambagh Palace (Palace Room, garden view)
Meal OptionsRoyal Rajasthani thali · Fine contemporary dinner
Rambagh Palace Jaipur
Rambagh Palace Jaipur

Hotel Recommendations

  • Rambagh Palace Jaipur - Historical Suite
  • The Oberoi Rajvilas - Premier Room
  • Samode Haveli - Luxury Suite

Culinary Suggestions

  • Refined Local Tea and Snack ExperienceA relaxed introduction to Jaipur's contemporary regional flavours.
  • Modern Jaipur DiningA polished culinary experience shaped around seasonal Rajasthani influences.
  • Heritage Sweets and Local SnacksA curated tasting of Jaipur's classic mithai and savoury traditions.

Jaipur carries its royal legacy in working order — Amber still commands its hilltop, the City Palace still houses a royal family, and the Hawa Mahal's 953 windows still catch the morning light as intended in 1799.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Jaipur

Day 6 | Jaipur Heritage Tour

Ascend Amber Fort. Visit the City Palace and marvel at the pink sandstone walls of Hawa Mahal.

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LodgingTaj Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Meal OptionsFine contemporary dinner · Heritage sweets and street-food tasting
Jaipur City Palace courtyards
Jaipur City Palace courtyards

Hotel Recommendations

  • Rambagh Palace Jaipur - Historical Suite
  • The Oberoi Rajvilas - Premier Room
  • Samode Haveli - Luxury Suite

Culinary Suggestions

  • Refined Local Tea and Snack ExperienceA relaxed introduction to Jaipur's contemporary regional flavours.
  • Modern Jaipur DiningA polished culinary experience shaped around seasonal Rajasthani influences.
  • Heritage Sweets and Local SnacksA curated tasting of Jaipur's classic mithai and savoury traditions.

This is a city of living workshops: block printers, gem cutters, miniature painters and puppeteers whose trades predate the city itself.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Pushkar

Day 7 | Jaipur to Pushkar

Drive to Pushkar. Check into Pushkar Palace. Stroll around the sacred lake and watch the sunset prayers.

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LodgingThe Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa (Chalet)
Meal OptionsSattvic vegetarian thali by the lake · Rooftop dinner over the ghats
Sacred lake of Pushkar
Sacred lake of Pushkar

Pushkar is one of Hinduism's oldest living pilgrimage towns — a sacred lake ringed by five hundred temples and ghatsGhatA flight of steps leading down to a river or tank, used for bathing, worship and cremation.Read in the glossary, home to one of the world's very few temples to Brahma the Creator.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Pushkar

Day 8 | Pushkar Sights

Visit the Brahma Temple. Spend the afternoon taking a camel safari through the surrounding sand dunes.

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LodgingThe Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa
Meal OptionsRooftop dinner over the ghats · Malpua and street-sweet tasting
Desert dunes of Pushkar
Desert dunes of Pushkar

The town is strictly vegetarian and gently timeless; camels outnumber cars on the dunes at its edge.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Udaipur

Day 9 | Pushkar to Udaipur

Drive to Udaipur. Board a private motorboat to Taj Lake Palace rising from Lake Pichola.

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LodgingTaj Lake Palace (Luxury Room, lake view) — arrival by private boat
Meal OptionsTraditional Rajasthani lunch · Lakeside fine dining
Floating Taj Lake Palace Udaipur
Floating Taj Lake Palace Udaipur

Hotel Recommendations

  • Taj Lake Palace
  • Udai Vilas Palace
  • Leela Palace Udaipur

Udaipur is Rajasthan's royal elegance distilled — the City Palace rising sheer above Pichola, the Lake Palace afloat on it, and the Mewar dynasty's seventy-six generations still in residence.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Udaipur

Day 10 | Udaipur Sights

Explore Udaipur's City Palace, crystal gallery, and the peaceful gardens of Saheliyon-ki-Bari.

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LodgingTaj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Meal OptionsLakeside fine dining · Royal Mewar thali
Udaipur City Palace courtyards
Udaipur City Palace courtyards

Hotel Recommendations

  • Taj Lake Palace
  • Udai Vilas Palace
  • Leela Palace Udaipur

The old city rewards wandering: havelisHaveliA traditional townhouse or mansion built around one or more internal courtyards.Read in the glossary, miniature painting studios, and ghats where the evening light turns the whitewashed lanes gold.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Udaipur

Day 11 | Monsoon Palace Sunset

Visit the Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace perched on a hilltop, offering panoramic views of Udaipur's lakes and city lights.

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LodgingTaj Lake Palace, Udaipur
Meal OptionsRoyal Mewar thali · Rooftop dinner over Lake Pichola
Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace overlook
Sajjangarh Monsoon Palace overlook

Hotel Recommendations

  • Taj Lake Palace
  • Udai Vilas Palace
  • Leela Palace Udaipur

Udaipur is Rajasthan's royal elegance distilled — the City Palace rising sheer above Pichola, the Lake Palace afloat on it, and the Mewar dynasty's seventy-six generations still in residence.

The curator's advisory, daily highlights and optional experiences for this day are shared privately — tap Hidden Gems above.

Udaipur

Day 12 | Udaipur Depart

Enjoy your final lake palace breakfast before transfer to Udaipur Airport for your departure flight.

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LodgingDay use as required
Meal OptionsFarewell breakfast
Farewell to Rajasthan
Farewell to Rajasthan

Hotel Recommendations

  • Taj Lake Palace
  • Udai Vilas Palace
  • Leela Palace Udaipur

The old city rewards wandering: havelis, miniature painting studios, and ghats where the evening light turns the whitewashed lanes gold.

Travel Curator Advisory

"Connect seamlessly to your domestic flight back to Delhi or Mumbai."

Daily Highlights
Airport Transfer Assistance
Sanctuaries of Rest

Elite Accommodations

We select working palaces, boutique sanctuaries, and historic lodges built around architectural integration, heritage preservation, and absolute luxury.

The Imperial Delhi

The Imperial Delhi

An elegant Victorian-style colonial heritage landmark in New Delhi.

The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

The Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra

Stunning luxury hotel featuring direct monument views from every room.

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

Rambagh Palace, Jaipur

The glorious heritage palace of the Maharaja of Jaipur.

Pushkar Palace

Pushkar Palace

A heritage property set directly on the banks of Pushkar's sacred lake.

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur

A legendary white marble palace rising from the centre of Lake Pichola.

At a Glance

The Route

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At a Glance

When to Go

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  • Best time
  • Next best
  • Best avoided
Oct – Nov · Autumn

Comfortable across the north and centre after the monsoon; some warm days remain.

Dec – Feb · Winter

Peak season for Rajasthan, Delhi and Agra — sunny days, cold mornings, occasional dawn fog. The south stays warm.

Mar – Apr · Spring

Pleasant in March, hot by April, especially across the north and Rajasthan.

May – Jun · Summer

Very hot in the north and centre; the Himalaya and parts of the south stay comfortable.

Jul – Sep · Monsoon

Intermittent rather than constant rain, landscapes at their greenest; some hill roads and wildlife parks close.

The colour bar is tuned to this journey's region; the notes above summarise India's seasons overall. Every journey is private and can be arranged year-round — your curator will advise the finest window for your dates.

How this is run

Good to know

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Your guide & driver

A licensed guide for sightseeing, plus a private chauffeur who drives, waits and looks after you — two roles, both included.

How it's run

A framework, not a fixed schedule — adjusted with you each day for pace, weather and what interests you most.

Good to know

Parks close Jul–Sep; museums shut Mondays; the Taj closes Fridays; 20 Dec–5 Jan is peak and busy. We plan around all of it.

Stays & availability

Quoted on base-category rooms subject to availability; if needed we secure a comparable alternative, always discussed first.

Know before you go

Before you travel

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When to go

Oct–Mar is peak; the monsoon is green and quieter.

Power & plugs

230V; socket types C, D, M — bring a universal adaptor.

Money

Cards widely accepted; carry some rupees for markets.

What to pack

Light, breathable, modest — cover shoulders and knees at temples.

Etiquette

Shoes off at temples; ask before photographing people.

Water

Drink sealed bottled or filtered water.

The Journal

Related Reading

Ramparts of Nahargarh Fort above the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan
Region · Rajasthan

Jaipur for the Discerning Traveller: Beyond the Pink City

Everyone sees the Pink City's icons. The discerning traveller goes further — into royal apartments, artisan workshops, and dawn at the forts before the crowds.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, in early morning light
Rajasthan · Perspective

Jaipur, Sixth Happiest City in the World

Time Out placed Jaipur sixth of 150 cities in July 2026, ahead of Chicago and Shanghai. The survey asked residents how they feel about living there, not visitors how they were treated — which is exactly why the result is worth reading carefully rather than repeating.

Golden sandstone rooftops of Jaisalmer Fort above the Thar desert, Rajasthan
Region · Rajasthan

Jaisalmer & the Thar: The Golden City and Desert Luxury

Rising from the Thar like a sandcastle made real, Jaisalmer is Rajasthan's most romantic outpost. How to experience the golden city and its desert in luxury.

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Every departure is private — your dates, your pace. The finest windows fill first: palace suites ask 4–6 months’ notice in the golden season, and festival weeks a year.

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Your Curators

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