This 18-day Glimpses of Rajasthan tour explores India’s historical and cultural beauty across Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Mandawa. Marvel at the Taj Mahal, witness the breathtaking sunset over the Thar Desert, and discover the majestic heritage of the Mughal and Rajput empires.
- Explore architectural wonders like Qutub Minar, Agra Fort, the magnificent Jaisalmer Fort, and Mandawa’s renowned “Open-Air Art Gallery.”
- Experience unique cultural and wildlife activities, including an exhilarating Jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park, an elephant ride at Amber Fort, and a captivating camel ride into the desert dunes at Sam village.
- Enjoy included daily breakfasts, guided city tours of iconic monuments, and comfortable scenic road transfers between cities.
Price includes
- A guided tour of important places
- A two-person English-speaking Travel Director and Driver team with you for the duration of your journey
- Beautifully illustrated souvenir map
- Current Hotel Taxes and Service Charges
- Entrance tickets to monuments and museums mentioned on the itinerary
- Sightseeing and activities as described in your itinerary
- All accommodations – First class or best available hotels in the area based on the hotel price category booked
- Breakfast daily and some evening meals as described in your trip itinerary.
- Meals, unless expressly states
- Observation and participation in allowed activities
- Professionally guided tour
- Arrival and Departure Airport transfers
- Transport to and from hotel listed on itinerary
- Bottled water
Price does not include
- All hotel tips, charges, and local taxes
- Departure Taxes
- Visa processing arrangements
- Extra pre and / or post hotel nights for before and after your trip. These can be booked through Lotus of India and or your Travel Agent and be added during the booking process.
- Handling fees
- Excess baggage charge
- Increases in airfares or Government imposed taxes
- International Air, unless expressly paid for
- Medical Travel insurance and emergency insurance
- Visas and Travel Insurance.
- Other International and domestic flights not mentioned on the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- Porterage for a maximum of two bags per person.
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities.
- Services not specifically stated in the itinerary.
- Tips to guide and driver.
- Optional Experiences. Optional Experiences are additional add-on experiences unique to the destination that are booked and paid for (credit card or cash) when you are on your tour. As Optional Experiences are pre-bookable, this allows you the flexibility to pick and choose what you feel like when you’re on your trip.
- Any taxi fares or personal spending money including for non-included items, meals.
Level of Physical fitness required for the Lotus of India tour?
- A moderate amount of walking is involved at both attractions.
- Check recommended level for travelers with back problems or any other issues.
- Check the dress codes for proper vestments for religious sites or county customs.
- Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, comfortable clothes and hiking or tennis shoes.
Guidelines for Different Religious Sites
Typical Dress Code for Churches and Cathedrals
- Churches, particularly in Europe, often require covered shoulders and knees. Bringing a scarf or shawl can be handy if you need to cover up quickly.
Dress Codes in Mosques
- Mosques typically require women to cover their hair with a scarf or hijab and both men and women to wear long pants or skirts. Some mosques provide appropriate attire at the entrance.
- Typical Dress Code for Temples and Shrines.
- In Hindu and Buddhist temples, it is respectful to wear long sleeves and long skirts or pants. Removing shoes is often mandatory, and wearing socks might be required in some places.
Tips for Respectful Attire
- Removing Hats or Headwear
- While head coverings may be required in some religious sites, hats and caps are generally considered disrespectful and should be removed before entering.
Layering for Comfort and Respect
- Bringing a lightweight layer, like a cardigan or shawl, allows you to adapt your outfit as needed. This is especially useful when transitioning from a hot climate outside to a cool interior within religious buildings.
Understanding Local Customs
- Researching or asking about local customs before visiting can prevent unintentional disrespect. Each religious site may have unique expectations regarding dress code.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking and payment
- Tours can be customized, by request with a multi-lingual guides option: (English, Spanish, French, Italian, German and Portuguese).
- Daily Tours departures times will be announced by your guide a day prior to the tour date.
- The tour starts times ranges based on the activity booked.
- Waiver will need to be signed attesting to good health conditions
Cancellation and Refunds Policies
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours after booking payment.
- In the event of cancellation, Traveler should notify Lotus of India in writing at – least 60 days prior to travel.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made after paid booking before the experience’s start date / time will be subject to modification fees.
- If the experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers ( 2 ). If it’s canceled because the minimum wasn’t met, you’ll be offered options and recalculated prices.
- A cancellation fee will be charged by Lotus of India for all cancelled bookings, as per the following cancellation terms.
Land Portions Refund Datelines: ( Hotels, Tours services, Sightseeing tours )
| Number of days prior to Departure |
Cost of Cancellation (Minimum Cancellation after booking) |
| 120 days or more |
15% of the total tour cost |
| 119 to 60 days |
25% of the total tour cost |
| 59 to 30 days |
50% of the total tour cost |
| Below 30 days |
100% of the total tour cost |
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