India on the move
2025
"India on the move" authentic, independent and unconventional discovery of India. An exploration of this fascinating country off the beaten track, far from traditional tourist circuits, to discover its true essence: its cultural diversity, its living traditions, its varied landscapes and its welcoming people. "Circuit India en liberté" is an invitation to an inner and outer journey, to discover a country with a thousand faces, in complete autonomy or with a spirit of adventure, with more autonomy to discover the local life of the inhabitants at your own pace.
Delhi > Mandawa > Bikaner > Jaisalmer > Jodhpur > Ranakpur > Udaipur > Bundi > Jaipur > Fatehpur Sikri > Agra > Delhi.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Discovery, Off the beaten track, Honeymooners, Travelling alone and travelling in a group.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by , Car.
SHIVALIK HOLIDAYS (NEW DELHI)
From 650€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : India on the move - 13 days
Paris - Delhi
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Traditional welcome by your driver at the airport. Transfer to your hotel.
Delhi >Shekhwati (6h drive)
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Steps: Mandawa
Departure for the Shekhwati region, characterized by small villages surrounded by sand dunes, home to havelis, the houses of wealthy merchants who once lived off the camel trade between India and Central Asia: veritable little palaces with walls adorned with frescoes painted in the "open-air gallery" style. Overnight at hotel.
Shekhwati-Fatehpur-Bikaner (4h)
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Steps: Bikaner
After breakfast, discovery of the famous village of Mandawa.
On the way to Bîkaner, a stroll through the village of Fatehpur, followed by a visit to the beautiful 16th-century fort of Junagarh. It is one of the best-preserved forts in Rajasthan. Overnight at hotel.
Bikaner-Jaisalmer (6h30)
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Steps: Jaisalmer
Departure for Jaisalmer. Jaisalmer, a fortified city rising out of the desert, was once an important route for spice, opium and indigo caravans between the Indus Valley and Central Asia, and made its fortune in the 18th century. Visit Bara Bagh, the former garden of the rulers of Jaisalmer, to discover the beautifully decorated cenotaphs (chhatris) of the rulers, built on a hill. Overnight at hotel.
Jaisalmer
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Steps: Jaisalmer
Visit Jaisalmer, known as "the golden city" because of the color of its stones in the setting sun. Impressive citadel with massive walls and towers that bear witness to its past splendour as sumptuous merchant's residences (Havelis), with richly carved ochre sandstone facades. Visit the fortress and its magnificently sculpted Jain temples. Stroll through the city.
Afternoon excursion to the Sam desert. Overnight at hotel.
Jaisalmer > Jodhpur (5h)
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Steps: Jodhpur
On to Jodhpur, the blue city of the desert.
Visit to Mehrangarh Fort: dominating the landscape for miles around, it houses palaces decorated with mural frescoes and stone lacework, and a stroll through the city.
Stroll through the old town, past the hologe tower and spice markets, overnight at the hotel.
Jodhpur > Ranakpur > Udaipur (3h30+2h)
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Steps: Udaipur
After breakfast, departure for Ranakpur and visit to the 15th-century Adinath temple. This important and beautifully crafted sanctuary is one of the jewels of Jain architecture.
Continuation to Udaipur, the romantic white city, with its luminosity and romanticism. Overnight at hotel.
Udaipur
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Steps: Udaipur
Overlooking the city of Udaipur and Lake Pichola, the Maharana's City Palace houses interesting collections of weapons and miniatures, as well as a veritable maze of courtyards and gardens, halls and salons decorated with mirrors, ceramics and paintings....
Nearby, visit the 17th-century Jagdish temple, home to a black stone statue of Vishnu in the guise of Jagannath, the lord of the universe.
Stroll through the narrow streets of the old town, teeming with merchants and small stores. Overnight at your hotel.
Udaipur > Chittorgarh > Bundi (2h+3h 30)
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Steps: Bundi
Departure for Bundi. On the way, visit the fortress of Chittorgarh (the most beautiful in Rajasthan), towering imposingly above the plain. Chittorgarh is an exceptional site, 150 m above sea level; a dark mass where everything breathes the tragedy of those who, sword in hand, threw themselves in front of certain death, rather than succumb to their assailants.In the citadel, you'll discover numerous remains of temples and palaces. Continuing on to Menal, with its remains of 12th-century Hindu temples.
Arrive in Bundi late afternoon. Walk and overnight at hotel.
Bundi-Jaipur (3h30)
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Steps: Jaipur
Discover the princely city of Bundi, dominated by the Rajput (hanging) palace decorated with beautiful 18th-century paintings. A very picturesque town, with panoramic views from the palace. Discover the Rani well, richly decorated with sculptures.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and "the pink city", was founded in 1728 by the warrior astronomer Maharaja Jai Singh II.
Overnight at hotel.
Jaipur > Amber Jaipur
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Steps: Jaipur
After breakfast, departure for an excursion to Amber Fort, 10 km north of the city. In Mughal times, it was the former residence of the Maharajas. Amber is the former capital of the state, founded by the Minas and abandoned a few centuries later when Maharaja Jai Singh moved to Jaipur. Visit the palace with its mirror-set halls and the former harem.
Visit to the city palace, the Mahraja's palace, part of which is still inhabited by the Mahraja and houses Mughal miniatures.
The Jantar-Mantar astronomical observatory, built by Jai Singh II between 1728 and 1734, features the world's most accurate sundial and the Hawa Mahal or "Palace of the Winds", an extraordinary section of wall from an ancient Baroque palace. Overnight at the hotel.
Afternoon stroll through the bazaar and free time. Overnight at hotel.
Jaipur > Fatehpur Sikri > Agra (5h0
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Steps: Agra
Departure for Agra, en route to visit the famous city of Fatehpur Sikri, founded by Akbar, the greatest Mughal leader. A magnificent Unesco World Heritage site. Continuation to Agra, visit of Aitmaud-Ud-Daula (Baby Taj). Overnight at hotel. (The Taj Mahal is officially closed every Friday).
Agra > Delhi (4h)
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Visit Agra, one of the highlights of Mughal art and architecture: the Taj Mahal, the country's most famous monument, considered the eighth wonder of the world. This luminous mausoleum of white marble inlaid with semi-precious stones was built by Emperor Shah Jehan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal; the Red Fort, whose high red sandstone walls overlook the Yamuna River.
Arrival in Delhi late afternoon, farewell dinner. Transfer to the airport.
