Explore The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Film Location Tour

Itinerary

DAY 01 – DEPART FOR DELHI
Depart for Delhi today. Choice of all main carriers available along with excellent upgrade costs for a more comfortable journey.

DAY 02 – ARRIVE DELHI – Colonel’s Retreat
After arrival, you’ll be transferred in the comfort of your private vehicle to your hotel, the rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight.

DAY 03 – DELHI
Today, after breakfast, you will enjoy a full-day private guided sightseeing tour of New & Old Delhi taking in all the major sights.

DAY 04 – DELHI TO AGRA – The Trident
A comfortable drive to Agra, approx 3.5hrs. After check in at your hotel, you’ll be met by your guide for your private sightseeing tour of the city concluding with a sunset visit to the famous Taj Mahal.

DAY 05 – AGRA TO JAIPUR – Castle Kanota
Options of swapping your sunset visit to the Taj Mahal for a sunrise visit this morning. Later today, you’ll enjoy a drive to Jaipur, approx 5.5hrs with a guided sightseeing tour of Fatehpur Sikri and amazing Abhaneri Stepwells.
Arrive at Castle Kanota located outside of the city, approx 1 hour drive. This hotel was featured in the film that was used as the backdrop of the Viceroy Club. Rest of the day is at leisure.

DAY 06 – TO JAIPUR – Pearl Palace Heritage
This morning you will depart after breakfast to Amer Fort (Optional Extra: Balloon flight over the Fort this morning). Morning, visit Amer Fort and visit Jaigarh overlooking the fort and city. Around lunch time, proceed to your next hotel in Jaipur. This afternoon you can explore the markets with your driver or we can suggest a street food walking tour.

DAY 07 – JAIPUR
Today you will visit the City Palace and we recommend a well-deserved stop at the Baradari Restaurant, where you can enjoy an array of cocktails and international beverages as well as an excellent menu choice. Continue on to visit Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal is known as the Palace of Winds. You will also visit flower market where Sonny (Dev Patel) visits to buy marigolds for his girlfriend, Sunaina.

DAY 08 – JAIPUR – SHAHPURHA – Shahpura Bagh
Today you are driven to the small town of Shahpura, approx 4.5 hours and for the next two nights you’ll be staying at Shahpura Bagh. With only 11 rooms and a lovely swimming pool, this 4* oasis is the perfect location for you to relax.

DAY 09 – SHAHPURA
Day at leisure to relax or if you fancy a cooking session, we can arrange a cooking lesson with a local family.

DAY 10 – SHAHPURA TO KHEMPUR (The real Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) – Ravla Khempur
Depart by road to Chittorgarh, approx 3 hrs to explore the old fort. After, proceed to the village of Khempur ,approx 2 hours. On arrival check-in at the Rawla Khempur, this was the hotel featured in the film as the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure to relax at your hotel.

DAY 11 – KHEMPUR
Today you can explore the local village with your host who will be glad to introduce you to the village community. Witness a traditional horse dance today! You have the option to extend your stay here and learn to ride the owners Mewar Horses.

DAY 12 – KHEMPUR TO UDAIPUR – Jagat Niwas
Drive to Udaipur, approx 1 hour and check-in at your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure to relax at your hotel. You will stay at Jagat Niwas overlooking the lake; the rooftop was used as the backdrop in the film when (Judi Dench) Evelyn downs a Gin & Tonic thinking it was a glass of water.

DAY 13 – UDAIPUR
Explore the gems of the city today. Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion ki Bari. After lunch, enjoy a boat ride at Lake Pichola.

DAY 14 – UDAIPUR
Enjoy a full-day excursion into the Aravali Hills to visit Ranakpur Jain Temple and Kumbalgarh Fort.

DAY 15 – UDAIPUR VIA MUMBAI HOMEBOUND
Transfer to the airport for this morning’s flight to Mumbai where you will transfer to your International homebound flight.