Palaces and Tigers
India in its most royal expression, from palatial Rajasthan to tiger forest, leopard country and the shimmering lakes of Udaipur.
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Rajasthan, from palace courtyards to leopard hills.
Royal cities.Wild kingdoms.
Travel from Rajasthan’s forts and palaces to Ranthambhore’s forests and Jawai’s granite hills. The journey ends among the lakes of Udaipur.
15 days, customisable
Private · CustomisableOctober to March
- 01RanthambhoreDays 2–4
- 02JaipurDays 5–6
- 03JaisalmerDays 7–8
- 04JodhpurDay 9
- 05JawaiDays 10–12
- 06UdaipurDays 13–14
The journey unfolds
A new landscape.
Another perspective.
Ranthambhore
Days 2–4Ranthambhore
Spend two safaris each day exploring Ranthambhore in search of tigers, leopards, sloth bears and abundant birdlife. Return to your lodge between drives for leisurely meals, quiet relaxation and conversations with experienced naturalists about the day’s encounters.
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Day 2 · Transfer to Ranthambhore
Travel to Ranthambhore National Park, where ancient temples and fortress walls rise above lakes and forest. A scenic five-hour private drive from Delhi brings you to the lodge around lunchtime, followed by your first safari into this remarkable wilderness.
Days 3-4 · Ranthambhore
Spend two safaris each day exploring Ranthambhore in search of tigers, leopards, sloth bears and abundant birdlife. Return to your lodge between drives for leisurely meals, quiet relaxation and conversations with experienced naturalists about the day’s encounters.
Jaipur
Days 5–6Jaipur
Discover Jaipur’s architectural treasures, including Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal, or browse its lively bazaars for exquisite textiles, jewellery and traditional crafts. The city’s distinctive blend of artistry, history and colour captures the grandeur of Rajasthan.
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Day 5 · Last Morning in Ranthambhore and Transfer to Jaipur
Enjoy one final morning safari before travelling to Jaipur, the celebrated Pink City, where vibrant bazaars, grand palaces and intricate architecture offer an elegant introduction to Rajasthan’s regal heritage.
Day 6 · Full Day of Sightseeing in Jaipur
Discover Jaipur’s architectural treasures, including Amber Fort, City Palace and Hawa Mahal, or browse its lively bazaars for exquisite textiles, jewellery and traditional crafts. The city’s distinctive blend of artistry, history and colour captures the grandeur of Rajasthan.
Jaisalmer
Days 7–8Jaisalmer
Explore Jaisalmer’s magnificent sandstone architecture, from ornate havelis to the imposing desert fort. Wander through its intricately carved interiors and historic quarters before watching the dunes take on a warm golden glow as the sun begins to set.
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Day 7 · Flight to Jaisalmer
Take a flight from Jaipur to Jaisalmer, the golden city rising dramatically from the Thar Desert.
Day 8 · Full Day of Sightseeing in Jaisalmer
Explore Jaisalmer’s magnificent sandstone architecture, from ornate havelis to the imposing desert fort. Wander through its intricately carved interiors and historic quarters before watching the dunes take on a warm golden glow as the sun begins to set.
Jodhpur
Day 9Jodhpur
Enjoy a relaxed morning before travelling to Jodhpur, the Blue City, dominated by the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort. Explore its imposing ramparts and palatial interiors, then wander through the old city’s distinctive blue-hued lanes.
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Day 9 · Overland Transfer to Jodhpur
Enjoy a relaxed morning before travelling to Jodhpur, the Blue City, dominated by the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort. Explore its imposing ramparts and palatial interiors, then wander through the old city’s distinctive blue-hued lanes.
Jawai
Days 10–12Jawai
Spend these days exploring Jawai’s granite outcrops and tracking its elusive leopards. Between safaris, retreat to your lodge and enjoy the extraordinary tranquillity of a landscape where wildlife and pastoral life continue to exist side by side.
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Day 10 · Morning in Jodhpur, Transfer to Jawai
Visit Jaswant Thada and the museum at Umaid Bhawan Palace before departing for Jawai. Arrive among its extraordinary granite hills, where Leopards share this ancient landscape with pastoral communities in one of India’s most remarkable examples of coexistence.
Days 11-12 · Safaris in Jawai
Spend these days exploring Jawai’s granite outcrops and tracking its elusive leopards. Between safaris, retreat to your lodge and enjoy the extraordinary tranquillity of a landscape where wildlife and pastoral life continue to exist side by side.
Udaipur
Days 13–14Udaipur
Cruise across Lake Pichola, explore the magnificent City Palace and relax in your lakeside retreat, framed by the Aravalli hills. Take in the enduring legacy of the Maharanas of Mewar as this journey through Rajasthan’s royal heart draws to a close.
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Day 13 · Jawai to Udaipur
Depart Jawai for Udaipur, pausing at the grand Jain temples of Ranakpur en route. Arrive in the City of Lakes and spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps over an elegant dinner overlooking the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola.
Day 14 · Udaipur
Cruise across Lake Pichola, explore the magnificent City Palace and relax in your lakeside retreat, framed by the Aravalli hills. Take in the enduring legacy of the Maharanas of Mewar as this journey through Rajasthan’s royal heart draws to a close.
Day 1Arrive in Delhi
Arrive in India’s capital and settle into your hotel. Explore the city at leisure or simply unwind before your Rajasthan adventure begins.
Day 15Departure from Udaipur
Depart Udaipur with a deeper appreciation of Rajasthan’s extraordinary cultural legacy, architectural splendour and wild landscapes.
The details, considered
Room to explore.
A plan for everything else.
Starting From $3500 per person
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15 days, customisable
Best season
October to March
Travel style
Private, bespoke group size
Inclusions & additional costs
Included
- All accommodations as per the itinerary
- Breakfasts in all lodges
- Lunches and dinners at Ranthambhore and Jawai only
- Safari and wildlife activities listed above
- Domestic flights between locations
- Comfortable road transfers
- English speaking guides for all sightseeing and entry tickets
Additional costs
- International flights
- Indian visa
- Excess baggage on domestic flights
- Tips, gratuities
- Laundry
- Alcohol, soft drinks
- Any extra nights before or after the trip or during the trip
- 5% GST on the total cost of the tour
- Anything else not mentioned under inclusions
Travel & suitability
Pace & access
Unhurried, with the final rhythm shaped around field conditions and guest comfort.
Private transfers and air routing are planned around the final itinerary, with appropriate buffers for terrain, permits and seasonal conditions.
Share your arrival airport, travel dates and any mobility requirements so we can plan the connections around you.
Accommodation
Handpicked wilderness lodges and characterful stays selected for privacy, access, naturalist quality, good food and restorative time between field sessions. Named stays and room categories are confirmed with your proposal.
Customising your journey
This is a private journey blueprint. Dates, pacing, accommodation and field priorities are refined around you before confirmation.
Is this a fixed itinerary?
No. This is something akin to a blueprint. Dates, pacing, lodge character, transfers and field priorities are refined around you and your preferences before confirmation.
Can the journey be shortened?
Yes. The full route is designed as an immersive experience, but individual sections can be adapted depending on your priorities.
Can we add more of India’s cultural landmarks?
Absolutely! Any city/town in and around the regions/states part of this itinerary can be incorporated before, after or between the wildlife chapters.
Are the wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. And we would never suggest otherwise. Wildlife is wild. Our job is to put you in the right landscape, at the right time, with the right people – and give the experience enough time to happen to you.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. Because the journey is private, its pace can be adapted to different ages, interests and energy levels.
Booking & payment
Your proposal is subject to accommodation availability, permits and travel schedules. Confirm the deposit, balance due date, cancellation conditions and any non-refundable costs before payment.
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