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Snow leopards & Rajasthan
USD 14150
OCT-APR
21 NIGHTS
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USD 14150 per person
This trip includes very cool, well-located and relatively well-priced lodges, suitable for more adventurous, easy-going and outdoorsy travellers.
Trip Summary
Start location : Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport
Delhi
01 : The Oberoi Gurgaon
Ladakh
04 : LungMar Camp
05 : LungMar Camp
06 : LungMar Camp
07 : LungMar Camp
Delhi
08 : The Oberoi Gurgaon
Udaipur
09 : Amet Haveli
10 : Amet Haveli
11 : Amet Haveli
Jodhpur
15 : Ratan Vilas
16 : Ratan Vilas
17 : Raas Chhatrasagar
Jaipur
18 : Samode Haveli
19 : Samode Haveli
20 : Samode Haveli
Agra
21 : ITC Mughal
End location : Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport
Delhi
Set in the northwest of India, Delhi is a vast and sprawling city, a ragtag collage of thousands of years of successive empires and a major powerhouse of the modern economy. Although there is plenty of local colour, most international visitors treat the place as little more than a transit stop on the way to more exotic and less hectic locations. A major base for luxury trains.
Day 1
Arrival : Delhi DEL
lodge
The Oberoi Gurgaon
The Oberoi Gurgaon is located around 5km from the international airport in Delhi.
Guest accommodation is in 220 rooms of various specifications.
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The vast city of Delhi is located in the northwest of India.
The stately New Delhi was created by the British during the period 1910-1930 ...
... but the city is dotted with landmarks that tell of 3000 years of history.
Old Delhi is a vast, crazy, ramashackle concentration of humanity.
Most travellers pass through Delhi quite quickly ...
... but if you want to explore in more depth, then you might deploy two, three or even more nights here.
Browse our collections of sample trips ...
Ladakh
Set high in the Himalayas in the far northeast of India, Ladakh is a hidden mountain kingdom. Known colloquially as Little Tibet, this remarkable region is packed with dramatic scenery, picturesque Buddhist monasteries and wonderfully welcoming people. It’s also the place to go in search of elusive snow leopards.
Day 2 , 3
Fly : Delhi DEL to Leh IXL
lodge
The Grand Dragon Ladakh
The Ladakh province is know colloquially as "Little Tibet" ...
... and is filled with active Buddhist monasteries.
...don't sneeze
Amongst serious travellers, it is considered to be the cooler, more out-of-the-way version of Nepal.
The province is centred on the modest capital of Leh ...
... but the real pleasure comes in exploring the remote valleys.
The Shakti experience is all about authentic cultural interaction ...
The main activity is exploring the various small villages and monasteries, often on foot ...
... exploring the remote villages and monasteries ...
... meeting and spending time with the lovely local people ...
... understanding what makes them tick ...
... whilst enjoying the finest local hospitality.
The main valley is centred on the headwaters of the mighty Indus River ...
... which offers some superbly scenic white-water rafting.
Hikes up into the surrounding mountains ...
... whilst two-humped camels provide an alternative way to get around.
The best time to visit is during the Oct-Mar summer season, which unfortunately does not coincide well with the seasonality in India.
Day 4 , 5 , 6 , 7
lodge
LungMar Camp
Lungmar Camp is located in the Ladakh region of India.
The camp is centred on a modest mess building ...
Guest accommodation is in five Predator Suites, contained within a single substantial building ...
... one Shan Suite, with a separate lounge that can be converted into a second bedroom ...
... and six Kurkhang Tents ...
... with shared bathroom facilities.
The primary activity involves heading up to the higher valleys in search of snow leopards.
Specialist guides head out early, ahead of the guests, to scan the slopes.
Sightings are often at great distance, but closer encounters are possible.
It is also possible to head back down to the lower valleys ...
... notably to visit the area's famous monasteries ...
... with Hemis Monastery being just half an hour from camp.
The best time to visit is during the Nov-Mar, when the snow leopards are in range.
Delhi
Set in the northwest of India, Delhi is a vast and sprawling city, a ragtag collage of thousands of years of successive empires and a major powerhouse of the modern economy. Although there is plenty of local colour, most international visitors treat the place as little more than a transit stop on the way to more exotic and less hectic locations. A major base for luxury trains.
Day 8
Fly : Leh IXL to Delhi DEL
lodge
The Oberoi Gurgaon
The Oberoi Gurgaon is located around 5km from the international airport in Delhi.
Guest accommodation is in 220 rooms of various specifications.
Browse our collections of sample trips ...
The vast city of Delhi is located in the northwest of India.
The stately New Delhi was created by the British during the period 1910-1930 ...
... but the city is dotted with landmarks that tell of 3000 years of history.
Old Delhi is a vast, crazy, ramashackle concentration of humanity.
Most travellers pass through Delhi quite quickly ...
... but if you want to explore in more depth, then you might deploy two, three or even more nights here.
Browse our collections of sample trips ...
Udaipur
Set in the Rajasthan province of northwest India, Udaipur is a famously pretty city, centred around seven lakes and featuring a very impressive collection of palaces, including the iconic Taj Lake Palace Hotel. An unusually good area for walking, mountain-biking and horse-riding and with some fantastic forts in the vicinity.
Day 9 , 10 , 11
Fly : Delhi DEL to Udaipur UDR
lodge
Amet Haveli
Amet Haveli is set in the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan.
Guest accommodation is in twenty rooms, including Delux rooms ...
... Super Delux Rooms, and other suites.
Udaipur is a famously scenic city, built around a network of seven lakes.
Several palaces line the shores of Lake Pichola.
... whilst the famous Taj Lake Palace Hotel takes the form of an island.
The town itself is perhaps not as interesting as Jaipur and Jodhpur ...
... but there are still plenty of colourful inhabitants and artisans.
There is also an impressive Jain temple.
The surrounding lakes and hills contain some interesting places to explore ...
... including the renowned hilltop Monsoon Palace.
The city is usually combined with other parts of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Ranthambore.
The best time of year to visit the Udaipur area is generally considered to be during Oct-May.
Day 12 , 13 , 14
lodge
Rawla Narlai Heritage Hotel
Rawla Narlai Hotel is located in the village of Narlai in southern Rajasthan.
The hotel is a beautifully restored royal retreat from the 1600s.
Guest accommodation is in 32 rooms ...
... including Grand Heritage Rooms ...
... Luxury Grand Heritage Rooms ...
... and Narlai Suites.
The main activity is vehicle safari in the surrounding rural areas ...
... where leopards are the main focus ...
... along with birdlife down by the lake.
This is supplemented by guided walking ...
... with bush meals ...
... and visits to local shrines.
Jodhpur
Set in the Rajasthan province of northwest India, Jodhpur is a large and historic city, which is centred around one of the largest and most impressive forts in the country. The adjacent walled city contains a mazy network of famously blue-coloured lanes and alleyways, as well as a large traditional market.
Day 15 , 16
lodge
Ratan Vilas
Ratan Vilas is located in the city of Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
Guest accommodation is in around 60 rooms, including Standard Rooms ...
... and Superior Rooms.
The city of Jodhpur is centred on one of the most impressive forts in the country.
For obvious reasons, Jodhpur is known as 'The Blue City'.
The clocktower at the central market is one of relatively few signs of British influence.
Overall the city has a real sense of authenticity and cultural diversity.
The best time of year to visit the Jodhpur area is generally considered to be during Oct-May.
Day 17
lodge
Raas Chhatrasagar
Raas Chhatrasagar is located in the Jodhpur area of Rajasthan.
Guest accommodation is in around 12 canvas suites.
Local activities include gentle vehicle safari, cultural interaction, village visits, bird-watching and yoga.
The lodge can be used as a distant base from which to visit Jodhpur ...
... which is centred on one of the most impressive forts in the country.
For obvious reasons, Jodhpur is known as 'The Blue City'.
The clocktower at the central market is one of relatively few signs of British influence.
Overall the city has a real sense of authenticity and cultural diversity.
The best time of year to visit the Jodhpur area is generally considered to be during Oct-May.
Jaipur
Set in the Rajasthan province of northwest India, Jaipur is a large city which contains a wealth of historic buildings (including the renowned Amber Fort), as well as an impressive artisan tradition and lively street scene. A very popular stop on the famous Golden Triangle route, along with Delhi and Agra.
Day 18 , 19 , 20
lodge
Samode Haveli
Samode Haveli is located within the walled city of Jaipur in Rajasthan.
Guest accommodation is in around 40 rooms, including Deluxe Rooms ...
... and larger Deluxe Suites.
Jaipur is best known for the fabulous Amber Fort.
Another highlight is the ancient Hindu temple complex of Galta Ji ...
... which is also known as the Monkey Temple.
Modern day Jaipur is a vibrant metropolis, centred on an ancient walled city.
The Jantar Mantar is a three hundred year old astronomical observatory.
The central palace complex is both extensive and impressive ...
... including the famous Palace of the Winds ...
... with 953 windows through which the ladies of the royal court could secretly observe the outside world.
The best time of year to visit the Jaipur area is generally considered to be during Oct-May.
Agra
Set in the Uttar Pradesh province of northcentral India, Agra is a large and rather ramshackle city, which happens to contain some of the most impressive historic architecture in the world, centred on the remarkable Taj Mahal. A very popular stop on the famous Golden Triangle route, along with Delhi and Jaipur.
Day 21
lodge
ITC Mughal
ITC Mughal is located in the city of Agra in Uttar Pradesh.
Guest accommodation is in 233 rooms ...
... including Mughal Chamber Rooms ...
... and Royal Mughal Suites.
The Taj Mahal was built in 1653 by Moghul ruler Shan Jahan, as a mausoleum for this favourite wife ...
... whose tomb lies at the heart of the building.
A little to the north lies the Itimad-ud-Daulah or 'Baby Taj' ...
... which is thought to have been a prototype for the main mausoleum.
The impressive Agra Fort is set further back from the river ...
... with views towards the Taj Mahal.
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Day 22
Departure : Delhi Indira Gandhi Airport
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