The Marigold Trail
Queen's Quarters Tour
Live the Regal Life of a Maharani in India's Grandest Palace Hotels
- Suggested Length
- 9 days
- Cities
- 5
- Best Time
- October – March
- Route
Step into the life of royalty in the Land of Maharanis. Stay at former palaces once home to the royal family and experience their hospitality firsthand — discover the philanthropic legacy of Rajasthan's royal women as you walk through the former chambers and gardens once occupied by queens and princesses, from Jaisalmer's Suryagarh to Udaipur's floating Taj Lake Palace.
Why This Trip
What You'll Love
Suryagarh, Jaisalmer
Rooms decorated with intricate Rajasthani artistry, set against the desert's sweeping views.
Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur
26 acres of gardens, built under Maharaja Umaid Singh's reign and still home to the royal family today.
The Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur
A floating marble wonder on Lake Pichola, and one of the most romantic hotels in the world.
The Route
Day By Day
- 01
Landing in Delhi
Delhi
Touch down and transfer to your hotel; the rest of the day is yours to relax.
- 02
On to Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer
A morning flight to the Golden City, and an afternoon to take in its honey-coloured skyline.
- 03
Jaisalmer's Living Fort
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Fort — still home to a quarter of the old city's population — and its havelis by day; a camel safari and desert dinner by night.
- 04
Into the Blue City
Jodhpur
The road to Jodhpur, with the afternoon and evening free at your own pace.
- 05
Mehrangarh Fort
Jodhpur
The fort rises 400 feet above the city; afterwards, Jaswant Thada's marble memorial and the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum.
- 06
To the City of Lakes
Udaipur
A scenic drive via Ranakpur's Jain temple, one of the most intricately carved in India.
- 07
Udaipur's Palaces
Udaipur
City Palace and Jagdish Temple by day; a sunset boat ride on Lake Pichola, past the floating Jag Mandir, to close the day.
- 08
On to Jaipur
Jaipur
The drive to Jaipur passes Pushkar, with its sacred lake and Brahma Temple.
- 09
The Pink City & Farewell
Jaipur
A final morning at Amber Fort and the City Palace before your departure transfer.
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