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3,800€ / person
Excluding International Flights
January 4, 2025
January 21, 2025
14 Days / 13 Nights
Discover the cities & fortresses, architectural beauties that made the history of India’s Rajahs:
DELHI / JAIPUR the pink city / UDAIPUR / KUMBHALGARH FORT MEWAR
Sleep in a real Maharajah’s palace: an experience of a thousand and one nights.
Admire the perfection of the RANAKPUR Jain Temple complex in the Aravalli mountain range, with its 1,444 sculpted white marble columns.
Meet the Indian leopard in the majestic landscape of the volcanic granite rocks of JAWAI, this proud and wild region.
Direct Air France flight without stopover, departing from Paris CDG at 10:35 AM, arriving in Delhi at 10:35 PM.
9 hours of flight with a +2:30 hour time difference in summer / 3:30 hours in winter.
OR
Direct Air India flight without stopover, departing from Paris CDG at 7:35 PM, arriving in Delhi at 8:00 AM.
9 hours of flight with a +2:30 hour time difference in summer and 3:30 hours in winter.
Welcome at the airport by Marie & Pradeep at terminal 3 after baggage claim and immigration.
Transfer to the hotel Lemon Tree or Red Fox, 10 minutes from the airport in the Aerocity area.
After a hearty breakfast, visit the Red Fort of Delhi.
The Red Fort is iconic of the Indian capital, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century (between 1638 and 1648).
Lunch in a restaurant in the heart of Delhi to discover Indian cuisine.
Return to the hotel for a moment of relaxation at the pool.
After breakfast, head to AGRA to visit the Taj Mahal (250 km / 3 hours by road) in an air-conditioned taxi.
Arrive at the hotel to drop off your luggage and have lunch.
Visit the most beautiful monument of love: the TAJ MAHAL at the foot of the Yamuna river.
A white marble mausoleum inlaid with semi-precious stones, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, “light of the palace,” who died giving birth to their 14th child. Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 1648.
The emperor was buried beside his wife in 1666.
You will have the opportunity to buy souvenirs on the way back from the visit. Vehicles cannot approach the monument due to pollution, so you will walk through a souvenir area.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel. Accommodation will be in 5-star hotels, with a preference for heritage hotels, former Maharaja palaces converted into tourist hotels.
After breakfast, a 5-hour drive to arrive in the pink city.
Check-in at the hotel. Relaxation.
Dinner & overnight.
The day is dedicated to visiting the main monuments of the city:
Amber Fort dominates Jaipur from the top of a hill; it was built by the Meenas, and later developed by Raja Man Singh I. With its walls and a series of gates and paved paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake and was the residence of the Maharajas.
Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, built in the 18th century, is considered one of the marvels of Rajput architecture, made of red and pink sandstone, extending to the royal harem. Its 15-meter façade has 953 jharokhas (windows) that allowed women to observe the street without being seen in return, and it created airflow to cool the palace during the hot weather, aligned with the region’s prevailing winds.
There will be an opportunity for shopping. Jaipur is famous for its precious stones.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
A 6-hour drive through Rajasthan to reach JAWAI.
This river originates from the hills of the village of Goriay in the town of Bali, located on the border of the Pali and Udaipur districts.
An exceptional stop in a wild region, still the kingdom of the leopard, and home to the proud Rabari shepherds, recognized by their red turbans.
Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in air-conditioned cottages or luxury tents. Relaxation with a pool.
Early departure at 6 AM. After a good Masala Chai (tea), you will head out in a 4×4 vehicle with an experienced guide and tracker, Pradeep, to search for the leopard, considered the sacred guardian of ancient temples scattered throughout the landscape.
Return around 10/11 AM for breakfast, followed by lunch and a short nap.
Second safari in the afternoon (3:00/3:30 PM).
Leopards are magnificent and agile felines, capable of running up to 58 km/h and making incredible jumps. Excellent climbers, they can carry their prey to the tops of trees for safety.
With an experienced guide who knows the species and their habits, this gives you the opportunity to meet this vulnerable species, yet truly exceptional.
One safari in the morning.
Breakfast / lunch / siesta.
Optional: Visit the Monkey Temple in Jawai or take a nap.
Second safari in the afternoon.
Dinner & overnight at the camp.
Last safari to search for the leopard.
Return to the camp for breakfast / lunch.
Depart in the early afternoon for RANAKPUR (25 km).
Visit the magnificent Ranakpur Jain Mandir complex, which includes 5 temples dating back to the 15th century, built with white marble and honoring Adinath.
Some staggering figures: 48,000 square feet, 1,444 sculpted pillars, 426 columns, 89 domes, and 29 halls… a construction that took more than 50 years to complete… a marvel of stone lace!
Dinner & overnight at the camp.
Depart in the morning for a 2-hour drive through the Aravalli mountains and small rural villages.
Lunch at the hotel.
Visit Kumbhalgarh Fort, which was established in the 2nd century BC by a Jain descendant of the Maurya emperors, but its current form was developed by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. It has stood the test of time, proudly displaying the colors of the warrior Rajputs of Mewar, who contributed to the glory of Rajasthan.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel (heritage).
After breakfast, depart for 86 km (3 hours) to arrive in Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East, one of the most beautiful jewels of Rajasthan, surrounded by the Pichola, Fateh Sagar, and Swaroop Sagar lakes.
The legendary lake city is filled with palaces, all more sumptuous than the last, a perfect illustration of fairy tale India.
Lunch at a heritage hotel.
Visit the City Palace, built in 1559 under the initiative of Maharana Udai Singh. The architecture blends Rajput and Mughal styles.
This marble and granite architectural marvel is one of the largest complexes in Rajasthan.
Take a small boat ride on Lake Pichola, offering stunning views of the Taj Lake Palace, a floating palace built in 1743, which served as the backdrop for the movie Octopussy (James Bond saga, No. 13).
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
The day is fully dedicated to visiting Udaipur after breakfast.
Lunch in the city.
Visit Sajjan Garh or the Monsoon Palace, built in 1884, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire city and its surrounding lakes.
We will also stroll through the streets of Udaipur (upper part of the city) for some last-minute shopping.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Early departure after breakfast for Chittorgarh, located 110 km away (1.5 hours by road).
Lunch en route.
The day is dedicated to visiting the largest fort in India, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The fort was the capital of Mewar in the 16th century, at the height of its glory. It is the birthplace of the proud and courageous Marwari horses that served the Rajput warriors.
The fort spans 280 hectares, with 65 historical structures, including 4 palaces, 19 temples, 20 large water tanks, and 4 memorials. The memorials pay tribute to the Rajput women and children who, during battles, chose to self-immolate rather than fall into enemy hands.
Return in the late afternoon.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
After a leisurely morning, followed by lunch,
Transfer to Udaipur airport for a domestic flight to Delhi.
After dinner, transfer to the airport for the return international flight. Be at Terminal 3 at 9:00 PM for the Air France flight, departing at 12:35 AM and arriving in Paris at 6:30 AM (+1).
Dinner free.
Direct Air France flight without stopover, departing from Paris CDG at 10:35 AM, arriving in Delhi at 10:35 PM.
9 hours of flight with a +2:30 hour time difference in summer / 3:30 hours in winter.
OR
Direct Air India flight without stopover, departing from Paris CDG at 7:35 PM, arriving in Delhi at 8:00 AM.
9 hours of flight with a +2:30 hour time difference in summer and 3:30 hours in winter.
Welcome at the airport by Marie & Pradeep at terminal 3 after baggage claim and immigration.
Transfer to the hotel Lemon Tree or Red Fox, 10 minutes from the airport in the Aerocity area.
After a hearty breakfast, visit the Red Fort of Delhi.
The Red Fort is iconic of the Indian capital, built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century (between 1638 and 1648).
Lunch in a restaurant in the heart of Delhi to discover Indian cuisine.
Return to the hotel for a moment of relaxation at the pool.
After breakfast, head to AGRA to visit the Taj Mahal (250 km / 3 hours by road) in an air-conditioned taxi.
Arrive at the hotel to drop off your luggage and have lunch.
Visit the most beautiful monument of love: the TAJ MAHAL at the foot of the Yamuna river.
A white marble mausoleum inlaid with semi-precious stones, built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal, “light of the palace,” who died giving birth to their 14th child. Construction began in 1631 and was completed in 1648.
The emperor was buried beside his wife in 1666.
You will have the opportunity to buy souvenirs on the way back from the visit. Vehicles cannot approach the monument due to pollution, so you will walk through a souvenir area.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel. Accommodation will be in 5-star hotels, with a preference for heritage hotels, former Maharaja palaces converted into tourist hotels.
After breakfast, a 5-hour drive to arrive in the pink city.
Check-in at the hotel. Relaxation.
Dinner & overnight.
The day is dedicated to visiting the main monuments of the city:
Amber Fort dominates Jaipur from the top of a hill; it was built by the Meenas, and later developed by Raja Man Singh I. With its walls and a series of gates and paved paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake and was the residence of the Maharajas.
Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds, built in the 18th century, is considered one of the marvels of Rajput architecture, made of red and pink sandstone, extending to the royal harem. Its 15-meter façade has 953 jharokhas (windows) that allowed women to observe the street without being seen in return, and it created airflow to cool the palace during the hot weather, aligned with the region’s prevailing winds.
There will be an opportunity for shopping. Jaipur is famous for its precious stones.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
A 6-hour drive through Rajasthan to reach JAWAI.
This river originates from the hills of the village of Goriay in the town of Bali, located on the border of the Pali and Udaipur districts.
An exceptional stop in a wild region, still the kingdom of the leopard, and home to the proud Rabari shepherds, recognized by their red turbans.
Check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in air-conditioned cottages or luxury tents. Relaxation with a pool.
Early departure at 6 AM. After a good Masala Chai (tea), you will head out in a 4×4 vehicle with an experienced guide and tracker, Pradeep, to search for the leopard, considered the sacred guardian of ancient temples scattered throughout the landscape.
Return around 10/11 AM for breakfast, followed by lunch and a short nap.
Second safari in the afternoon (3:00/3:30 PM).
Leopards are magnificent and agile felines, capable of running up to 58 km/h and making incredible jumps. Excellent climbers, they can carry their prey to the tops of trees for safety.
With an experienced guide who knows the species and their habits, this gives you the opportunity to meet this vulnerable species, yet truly exceptional.
One safari in the morning.
Breakfast / lunch / siesta.
Optional: Visit the Monkey Temple in Jawai or take a nap.
Second safari in the afternoon.
Dinner & overnight at the camp.
Last safari to search for the leopard.
Return to the camp for breakfast / lunch.
Depart in the early afternoon for RANAKPUR (25 km).
Visit the magnificent Ranakpur Jain Mandir complex, which includes 5 temples dating back to the 15th century, built with white marble and honoring Adinath.
Some staggering figures: 48,000 square feet, 1,444 sculpted pillars, 426 columns, 89 domes, and 29 halls… a construction that took more than 50 years to complete… a marvel of stone lace!
Dinner & overnight at the camp.
Depart in the morning for a 2-hour drive through the Aravalli mountains and small rural villages.
Lunch at the hotel.
Visit Kumbhalgarh Fort, which was established in the 2nd century BC by a Jain descendant of the Maurya emperors, but its current form was developed by Rana Kumbha in the 15th century. It has stood the test of time, proudly displaying the colors of the warrior Rajputs of Mewar, who contributed to the glory of Rajasthan.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel (heritage).
After breakfast, depart for 86 km (3 hours) to arrive in Udaipur, known as the Venice of the East, one of the most beautiful jewels of Rajasthan, surrounded by the Pichola, Fateh Sagar, and Swaroop Sagar lakes.
The legendary lake city is filled with palaces, all more sumptuous than the last, a perfect illustration of fairy tale India.
Lunch at a heritage hotel.
Visit the City Palace, built in 1559 under the initiative of Maharana Udai Singh. The architecture blends Rajput and Mughal styles.
This marble and granite architectural marvel is one of the largest complexes in Rajasthan.
Take a small boat ride on Lake Pichola, offering stunning views of the Taj Lake Palace, a floating palace built in 1743, which served as the backdrop for the movie Octopussy (James Bond saga, No. 13).
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
The day is fully dedicated to visiting Udaipur after breakfast.
Lunch in the city.
Visit Sajjan Garh or the Monsoon Palace, built in 1884, offering a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire city and its surrounding lakes.
We will also stroll through the streets of Udaipur (upper part of the city) for some last-minute shopping.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
Early departure after breakfast for Chittorgarh, located 110 km away (1.5 hours by road).
Lunch en route.
The day is dedicated to visiting the largest fort in India, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The fort was the capital of Mewar in the 16th century, at the height of its glory. It is the birthplace of the proud and courageous Marwari horses that served the Rajput warriors.
The fort spans 280 hectares, with 65 historical structures, including 4 palaces, 19 temples, 20 large water tanks, and 4 memorials. The memorials pay tribute to the Rajput women and children who, during battles, chose to self-immolate rather than fall into enemy hands.
Return in the late afternoon.
Dinner & overnight at the hotel.
After a leisurely morning, followed by lunch,
Transfer to Udaipur airport for a domestic flight to Delhi.
After dinner, transfer to the airport for the return international flight. Be at Terminal 3 at 9:00 PM for the Air France flight, departing at 12:35 AM and arriving in Paris at 6:30 AM (+1).
Dinner free.
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