Amer Fort in Jaipur

A private journey · India

Royal Rajasthan Safari

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.

Tiger family walking along a forest track in Ranthambhore
Tiger family walking along a forest track in Ranthambhore
The shape of your journey

15 days, customisable

Private · Customisable
October to March
Mehrangarh Fort above Jodhpur
Mehrangarh Fort above Jodhpur
Your passage
  1. 01DelhiDay 1
  2. 02RanthambhoreDays 2–4
  3. 03JaipurDays 5–6
  4. 04JaisalmerDays 7–8
  5. 05JodhpurDay 9
  6. 06JawaiDays 10–12
  7. 07UdaipurDays 13–14
  8. Departure from UdaipurDay 15

The journey unfolds

A new landscape.
Another perspective.

01

Delhi

Day 1

Delhi

Arrive in India’s capital and settle into your hotel. Explore the city at leisure or simply unwind before your Rajasthan adventure begins.

Tiger family walking along a forest track in Ranthambhore
02

Ranthambhore

Days 2–4

Ranthambhore

Travel by private road from Delhi to Ranthambhore, allowing time for traffic and rest stops. On arrival, settle into your lodge.

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Day 2 · Transfer to Ranthambhore

An afternoon safari can be included only if the confirmed arrival time and park permits allow; the following days provide dedicated time in the forest.

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.

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Amer Fort in Jaipur
03

Jaipur

Days 5–6

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.

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Day 5 · Last Morning in Ranthambhore and Transfer to Jaipur

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 Fort and the surrounding city at sunset
04

Jaisalmer

Days 7–8

Jaisalmer

Continue from Jaipur to Jaisalmer using the flight or road arrangements confirmed for your travel dates. Flight availability is seasonal and a direct service is not assumed.

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Day 7 · Travel to Jaisalmer

The final itinerary will allow appropriate transfer time before exploring the golden city.

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.

Mehrangarh Fort above Jodhpur
05

Jodhpur

Day 9

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.

Two leopard cubs at the entrance of a granite cave in Jawai · Jawai
06

Jawai

Days 10–12

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.

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Day 10 · Morning in Jodhpur, Transfer to Jawai

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.

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City Palace and Mohan Temple overlooking Lake Pichola, Udaipur
07

Udaipur

Days 13–14

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.

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Day 13 · Jawai to Udaipur

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 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.

Journey guide price

Starting From $3500 per person

Guide price only. Your written quotation confirms the currency, room occupancy, travel dates, taxes, park fees and all included services.Plan this journey ↗

This is a private journey framework. Your proposal confirms nightly stays, transfers, safari permits, park opening days and any changes needed for your travel dates. Book flights only after the connections have been confirmed.

About this journey

This is India at its most royal – a journey through palaces, fortresses, gardens and wilderness formed by centuries of power, artistry, imagination and evolution. In Jaipur, the legacy of Rajasthan’s maharajas endures in splendid palaces, ornate courtyards and monumental architecture. The sheer range of colours, the intricacy of craftsmanship and the scale of ambition have been storytelling just what royal meant to the Rajasthanis. In Agra, that grandeur reaches its finest expression, in an architectural legacy whose beauty has endured across centuries, symbolising powerful human emotions.

Between them lies Ranthambhore, where royalty takes on an absolute wild form. Beneath the ancient walls of a formidable hilltop fort, among banyan trees, lakes and dry forest, the royal Bengal tiger lives in its domain with an authority that feels almost elemental. This is a creature whose presence seems perfectly at home in this landscape of kings. And it spells magnificence, self-assuredness, entirely sovereign.

A tiger appearing in the amber light in Ranthambhore, against the ruins of a medieval fortress or beside a still forest lake, symbolises something unique: the grandeur created by human hands meeting the majesty of an older wild sovereign that has ruled these forests far longer than any dynasty.

Highlights

  • Journey through Rajasthan’s royal heartlands defined by changing landscapes, sensational architecture and human history that remains vividly alive. In this part of India, desert fortresses rise from the sands, palace facades shimmer across still lakes and bazaars bustle with rich colours and craftsmanship. Beyond the old cities, the wild reveals another side of Rajasthan – through early-morning forest-tracks, sun-warmed granite hills, distant alarm calls, and skies and ether alive with birdlife. Quiet moments of observing the natural world can lead to the privilege of witnessing India’s great big cats like tigers and leopards in their natural realm. Evenings are spent in reminiscence, in chosen heritage hotels, wilderness lodges and palace retreats, where your privacy has the backdrop of beauty and character. Optional private jet travel and iconic extensions, including the Taj Mahal, allow the journey to leaf through effortlessly from one extraordinary chapter to the next.

Who it suits

Private travellers, families and small groups seeking a wildlife-led route shaped around their interests, pace and comfort.

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

Travel style

Private, bespoke group size

Physical demands

Gentle to moderate

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.

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.

Journey questions

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.

Mehrangarh Fort above Jodhpur

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