Different travel options for Rajasthan Delhi Agra

Different travel options for Rajasthan Delhi Agra

Route 1 - Golden Triangle plus one more city (7-8 days)

We believe the golden triangle i.e. Delhi – Agra – Jaipur, by itself is slightly overrated as a travel route. Delhi and Jaipur are bustling cities that offer a combination of monuments, markets and diverse places to eat. However, they do not offer much time for relaxation. Agra, solely in terms of a city, is fairly disappointing. However, the Taj Mahal, the Agra Fort and other monuments are breathtaking and make a trip to Agra worthwhile.

If you have a little more than a week to spare for your holiday, you can easily add one more city apart from Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

One of the following options is possible to include in a weeklong Golden Triangle trip to India.

Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore – Jaipur – Delhi

If you love the forests you can include a stop at Ranthambore National Park. Using a detour it can be placed between Jaipur and Agra. Ideally spend two nights here, go for the morning and evening Tiger Safaris and relax at your hotel/resort during the time in between.

Recommended mode of travel: Private car with driver. It can also be done using a combination of train rides and a car.

Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Mandawa - Delhi

Looking for something rural and less touristy with interesting architecture and fresco paintings; include a stop at Mandawa in the Shekawati Region.

Recommended mode of travel: Private car with driver.

Delhi - Agra - Jaipur - Udaipur - Delhi

Include Udaipur for a romantic end to your trip. Although touristy but an absolutely charming city. Stay in a haveli hotel in a room with the view of the lake or in one of the luxurious resorts on the outskirts of the city.

Recommended mode of travel: Private car with driver + train ride + flight.

Route 2 – Classical Rajasthan Tour; Delhi – Agra – Jaipur – Jodhpur and Udaipur (9-10 nights)

A more complete Rajasthan experience should include a couple of stops in southern Rajasthan. The towns in southern Rajasthan are more relaxed, offer a combination of stunning architecture and landscape. Start with the hustle and bustle of Delhi – Agra – Jaipur and end your trip with stops in Jodhpur and Udaipur.

Recommended mode of transport: Private car with driver between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, a train from Jaipur to Jodhpur, then another car from Jodhpur to Udaipur and a flight back to Delhi. Enroute to Udaipur from Jodhpur, you can also visit the splendid Jain temples of Ranakpur

This trip can be done the other way round too i.e. fly Delhi to Udaipur and then trace your way back to Delhi.

If you do not like to compromise on your comfort you can exclude the train journey and look at a rented car all through.

If you have a little more time you can also include a rural stop at either one of these lovely places between Jodhpur and Udaipur:

Ghanerao Jungle Lodge

Deo Garh Mahal

Aodhi

Route 3 – Rajasthan, all the way around (14 nights)

Jaisalmer is a magical desert city by the edge of the Thar Desert. Getting to Jaisalmer takes a little effort, but it is worth the travel. Try and stay within the fort walls that offer gorgeous views of the city. Take a camel ride in the dunes around sunset or even better spend a night in the desert. It is a magical experience to be surrounded by sand dunes under the starry night sky.

Few points one should bear in mind when including Jaisalmer; It can get notoriously hot and should be avoided April onwards. Jaisalmer is best accessible from Delhi, Jaipur and Jodhpur by overnight trains. These trains need to be booked well in advance, ideally two months in advance.

Recommended mode of travel: Private car with driver between Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, followed by an overnight train and then another car from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur to Udaipur. Train options are possible between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur too.

This trip can be done the other way around i.e. starting with Udaipur.

If you have more time you can include a stop at Ranthambore National Park or the hippie-spiritual town of Pushkar.

Route 4 – All across Rajasthan with trustworthy car and driver (14-18 nights)

If you have the luxury of time you can do a long loop across Rajasthan covering Delhi – Agra – Ranthambore National Park – Jaipur - Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Udaipur

This trip is best enjoyed in a comfortable car with driver that is with you all through your trip.

Try spending more time in Jaisalmer as it is usually the halfway point of your trip and you would be driving a lot. Remember Rajasthan is dotted with wonderful heritage hotels; old Havelis (Villas) and Palaces and many of them are very affordable. Ensure you pick your accommodation wisely. Stay in a healthy mix of hotels, some in the heart of the old city and then at times perched by the edge of the city.

Route 5 – The usual suspects with some hidden gems (9 – 14 days)

If you like a mix of popular towns punctuated with some less touristy places that are off the beaten path, try and include either of these towns in your trip: Bhratpur, Bundi, Ranakpur, Mandawa and Neemrana Fort Palace hotel at Alwar.

Route 6 – Rajasthan during Festivals

You can time your Rajasthan trip to coincide with one of the many festivals that are celebrated in Rajasthan and India. Here is a list of a few festivals:

Diwali is celebrated sometime between end October and end November. The exact dates change from year to year. Diwali is celebrated across most of India, especially with much more gusto in North India and Rajasthan. No matter where you are in Rajasthan during Diwali you will see the festivities all around. The general mode is festive. 
Note – Noise and air pollution is elated during Diwali and it is a busy time for Indians to travel, so book in advance.

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