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Rajasthan Adventure
11 Days | Discover northern India on an 11-day adventure through colourful Rajasthan
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Start
Delhi, India
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Delhi, India
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Trip Code
HHSR
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - null
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Meals
1 breakfast, 2 dinners
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Transport
Auto rickshaw, Bus, Car, Cycle rickshaw, Jeep, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, Shuttle Bus
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Accommodation
Camping with basic facilities (1 night), Heritage Property (3 nights), Hotel (5 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
From £1,040(11 days)
Trip Informations
Discover India at its most colourful amid the deserts, bazaars, and forts of Rajasthan. This is a land where massive hilltop fortresses loom over ramshackle cities and where markets are awhirl with locals dressed in the brightest shades of scarlet, gold, and rose. From the heady whirlwind of Delhi to a night under the stars at a desert camp, to the beauty of sunrise at the Taj Mahal – this journey through Rajasthan promises to be a true adventure.
Why you’ll love this trip
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The Taj Mahal is one of the most recognisable buildings in the world, with its poetic history and beauty having the power to surprise even the most jaded travellers.
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Discover the rich history and architecture of the Amber Fort, with the expertise of a local guide. The kaleidoscopic magic of the Hall of Mirrors is unforgettable
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India is famous for its great sleeper trains and you'll be tucked up nicely in your own padded bunk
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The Thar Desert is a vast space, but the locals treat it as their own back garden. Relax watching the sunset and sleep under the stars
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A hot air balloon experience above Jaipur is extraordinary. Float high over the spectacular palaces and forts with the ultimate bird's eye view
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Positive Change for Marine Life. Donations help them to nurture ocean health with community-led conservation initiatives that inspire coastal restoration, sustainable fishing practices and waste-management.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip involves some long train journeys and an overnight train, which can be tiresome. Entertaining chaiwallahs (tea vendors), food vendors, and conversations with the locals make this a rewarding experience. For your own security, take a lock for your hand luggage on the sleeper train journey.
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If you decide to spend the night camping in the desert, be aware that there are no structured toilet or shower facilities. Please bring along water, face wipes, hand sanitizer, or other essentials you feel you may need.
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It’s important to prepare for hot sticky temperatures during the day and cooler climates in the evening, particularly in the desert. Layers are the best way to tackle this disparity in weather.
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We visit a number of temples on this trip, which requires a certain level of modesty. Please bring clothes that cover the arms and pants/skirts that go past the knees. A light scarf is also a good idea for covering shoulders and arms when it’s hot.
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Long-distance and overnight trains can often be delayed and occasionally cancelled due to heavy fog between Dec-Feb. Please see the transport section of the essential trip information.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Delhi
- DAY 2Day 2 • Delhi - Train to Jaisalmer
- DAY 3Day 3 • Jaisalmer
- DAY 4Day 4 • Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
- DAY 5Day 5 • Jodhpur
- DAY 6Day 6 • Nimaj
- DAY 7Day 7 • Jaipur
- DAY 8Day 8 • Jaipur
- DAY 9Day 9 • Agra
- DAY 10Day 10 • Delhi
- DAY 11Day 11 • Delhi
Inclusions
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1 breakfast, 2 dinners
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Auto rickshaw, Bus, Car, Cycle rickshaw, Jeep, Metro, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle, Shuttle Bus
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Camping with basic facilities (1 night), Heritage Property (3 nights), Hotel (5 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
festival Activities
circleThar Desert - Overnight Desert Camp
circleJaisalmer - Leader-led walking tour
circleJodhpur - Leader-led walking tour
circleJodhpur - Meherangarh Fort
circleNimaj - Leader-led village walk
circleJaipur - Leader-led walking & market tour
circleJaipur - Amber Fort
circleAgra - Taj Mahal
circleAgra - Agra Fort
circleDelhi - Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
circleDelhi - Visit to the Jama Masjid Mosque
circleDelhi - Leader-led Old Delhi walking & rickshaw tour
museum Optional activities
circleDelhi - Humayun's Tomb - INR600
circleDelhi - Qutub Minar - INR600
circleDelhi - Red Fort - INR600
circleDelhi - Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure - INR3350
circleDelhi - Delhi Food Walk Urban Adventure - INR3750
circleJaipur - Bollywood Movie at Raj Mandir Cinema - INR400
circleJaipur - City Palace - INR1200
circleJaipur - Jantar Mantar Observatory - INR200
circleJaipur - Balloon Safari - USD280
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Wednesday Aug 27, 2025
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement exclude Day 3 (Camping) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. Hot air balloon flights are operated by Sky Waltz in Jaipur. Flights operate from September 1st to April 30th and last approximately 60 mins. Return transfers, tea and coffee plus light refreshments, and a certificate of flight are included in the cost. You can register your interest and pay your tour leader at your joining meeting on day 1 of your trip. Payment must be made by cash in either INR/AUD/USD/GBP only and is USD$260pp (subject to change). Flights are subject to availability and weather conditions (tickets are fully refundable in case of bad weather).
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3. Itinerary change alert:
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There's no overnight train from Delhi to Jaisalmer at the moment so you'll take an early Day train from Delhi at around 4:30am on Day 2 which will arrive in Jaisalmer around 10:30 pm. After arrival, you'll check into your hotel for the night. All the included activities on Day 2 in Delhi will be moved to the afternoon of Day 10 once you arrive back in Delhi.
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We'll resume to the original itinerary with the overnight train on Day 2 once the original train schedule is reinstated.
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4. Please provide your full name exactly as it appears on your passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport. Fees may apply for adding or amending details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases, you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
Reviews (10)
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Debra
Dec 03, 2024
I recommend Intrepid Rajasthan tour to anyone wanting to experience India.
From our arrival in Delhi and all through our tour the Intrepid staff were amazingly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
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Elizabeth
Nov 14, 2024
I had such a great time on this trip. It was so nice to have all of the logistics and lodging taken care of, and everything went very smoothly. Intrepid fit so much more into an 11-day trip than I would have been able to if I planned the trip myself, and we still had adequate downtime so it didn't feel too hurried. I was not expecting all of the excellent information that our leader provided us each day about the culture and history of the places we visited--that was a great bonus.
I also appreciated that Intrepid connected us with artisans that make high-quality products and are connected to local communities. It made me feel good when I chose to spend my money at those places, and I appreciated that they made it very clear that we should not feel pressure to buy anything there.
Intrepid's responsible travel ethic, now that I've seen how it's implemented (this was my first Intrepid trip), is probably the #1 factor that will keep me coming back to travel with Intrepid.
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William
Nov 09, 2024
The leaders are great and logistics are well worth the money. I would avoid the shops they take to since they are much higher prices. You might want to check out some different restaurants where your money goes further.
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Leanne
Oct 20, 2024
This Intrepid tour was wonderful!
Great sights as well as a variety of amazing & authentic experiences. This trip is good value.
The thing that made this trip more wonderful & remarkable was our tour guide Varsha. She was awesome!! She was very knowledgable, well organised, very personnable, extremely helpful & just enhanced my enjoyment of this trip.
Nothing was too much trouble for Varsha. She is a generous, lovely person as well as being a superb tour guide.
A big thank you to Varsha for her support, friendship, thoughtfulness & leadership, & making my tour a truly fun, unique & fantastic experience.
I highly recommend this tour with Intrepid & especially recommend Varsha. A+.
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Terri
Mar 02, 2024
Intrepid was excellent and our guide Prahlad was always there with great arrangements, eager to answer questions and very caring of our safety. He was awesome. India is a blast!
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Robert
Jan 03, 2024
Intrepid has the recipe: Superb local guides that will make your trip better! Great locations, No stress, no logistical worries, great food recommendations and once in a lifetime pictures and memories. Too easy!
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Paul
Mar 07, 2023
Although not for the faint hearted (a lot of travel) this is a terrific trip offering a tremendous variety of locations and heratage properties one would never have found on your own. I feel that I have experienced India very deeply.
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Annalise
Nov 11, 2022
Rajasthan Adventure: Amazing 11 days!
Mukendra was the most incredible local guide. I was the only traveller on this trip and he made it feel tailor made to me, kept me safe, kept it fun. He made it an unforgettable trip for all the right reasons. Memories to last me a lifetime ❤️
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Hanada
Apr 15, 2022
I knew nothing about India before this, I absolutely fell in love and want to come back. Angali was our tour leader and she made India truly incredible.
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Rebecca
Dec 13, 2023
As a person who typically prefers to plan my own trips I was apprehensive to book a group tour - and am SO GLAD that I did. Mostly because of our tour guide, Anil. His personality, temperament, knowledge, kindness, and openness added so much to this India adventure. I'd tour with Intrepid again!