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Day 1: UK to Delhi Depart the UK on your overnight flight. Day 2: Delhi L/D On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel before embarking on a tour of New Delhi. Day 3: Delhi B/L/D A full-day tour of Delhi commences after breakfast, beginning with the historic old city. Visit the regal Red Fort before continuing to New Delhi. Day 4: Delhi to Agra B/L/D Depart Delhi for a train journey to Agra. In the afternoon, visit the vast red sandstone Agra Fort. Day 5: Agra to Jaipur B/L/D Embark on a tour of the Taj Mahal, then drive to the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur, before arriving in Jaipur. Day 6: Jaipur B/L/D Today, visit to the Amber Fort and travel to it’s centre by Jeep, before an afternoon tour takes you to the City Palace and the Hawa Mahal. Day 7: Jaipur to Bikaner B/L/D Following breakfast, drive to Bikaner, fondly known as the ‘camel country’ and stop en route for lunch. Day 8: Bikaner B/L/D Start today with a tour of Junagarh Fort, marvelling at the amazing network of havelis. Return to the hotel for lunch and the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 9: Bikaner to Jaisalmer B/L/D This morning, head to the ‘Sun City’ of Jaisalmer, located in the great Thar Desert. After check-in, visit some of the main attractions including the Jain temples and the golden Jaisalmer Fort itself. Day 10: Jaisalmer to Manvar B/L/D Today, you’ll drive to Manvar where after lunch, you’ll embark on a desert Jeep safari to see some of the rural life of the surrounding areas. Later, enjoy a camel ride into the Thar Desert * . This evening witness the sunset with a cultural performance and dinner under the starlit skies. Day 11: Manvar to Jodhpur B/L/D After breakfast, proceed to the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur, with a visit to the mighty Mehrangarh Fort then on to Jaswanth Thada. Day 12: Jodhpur and Bishnoi B/L/D Spend a morning at leisure before an afternoon visit to a tribal village in the nearby Bishnoi. Day 13: Jodhpur to Udaipur B/L/D Leaving Jodhpur, en route to Udaipur, visit the world famous Ranakpur temple complex. After lunch at local restaurant, we continue onwards to Udaipur Day 14: Udaipur B/L/D Affectionately known as ‘The Venice of the East’, visit the City Palace, lining the eastern shore of Lake Pichola, before making a stop at Jagdish temple. Day 15: Udaipur to Delhi B/L/D This afternoon you will fly to Delhi where your day will be spent at leisure. Day 16: Delhi to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, or continue on to your chosen extension. * PLEASE NOTE: Desert Camps are closed 1 Apr - 30 Sept. Resort is operational until around mid-May and opens 1 Aug. Brimming with atmospheric cities, stunning scenery and delicious cuisine, discover the iconic sights and magnificent forts of Rajasthan. What you’ll see  Enjoy a deluxe tented camp stay in the Thar Desert  Meander the streets of the ‘Blue City’ of Jodhpur  Visit the City Palace on the shores of Lake Pichola  Enjoy a deluxe tented camp stay in the Thar Desert What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to India with Virgin Atlantic. See p130-131 for regional flights ✔ Where you’ll stay Delhi, 4 H Metropolitan Hotel and Spa Agra, 5 H Ramada Plaza Agra Jaipur, Sarovar Premiere Jaipur Bikaner, 4 H Heritage Resort Bikaner Jaisalmer, 4 H Sairafort Sarovar Portico Manver, 4 H Manvar Camps & Resorts (Apr - Jun Manvar Desert Resort) Jodhpur, 4 H Sarovar Park Plaza Jodhpur Udaipur, 4 H Justa Rajputana ✔ 42 meals ✔ 12 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Challenging Udaipur Grand Tour of Rajasthan THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes all meals Extend your tour Tigers of Ranthambore*, 4 nights, 4 H Full Board from £419 Shimla city stay*, 4 nights from £449 *2 nights spent in Delhi Goa beach stay, 4 nights, 4 H All-Inclusive from £499 Sri Lanka beach stay, 4 nights, 4 H from £415 or 5 H from £565 Sri Lanka Cultural Highlights, 8 nights, from £979 Departures & from prices Sep 24 £1,999 Mar 25 £2,499 Oct 24 £2,699 Apr 25 £1,999 Nov 24 £2,599 Sep 25 £2,099 Jan 25 £2,499 Oct 25 £2,699 Feb 25 £2,499 Nov 25 £2,699 • Lead-in price based on 4 Sep 24 & 30 Apr 25 • Tipping paid locally £48 pp per tour No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £589 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights; accommodation, meals & excursions as per Group Tour PRIVATE TOURING FROM ONLY AN EXTRA £369 PP • AVAILABLE DAILY • 10  Central Asia, India & Sri Lanka Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk