2025 Colours of India Agricultural Tour

Arrive Delhi - Connect to Amritsar

On arrival we will be met by our local representatives and escorted to the Terminal to proceed on our domestic flight to Amristar the capital of the largest and most productive Agricultural State of Punjab in India. 

On arrival at Amritsar airport, we will be met and driven to your hotel. Relax at the hotel.

Later in the afternoon, proceed to explore this wonderful city of Amritsar including Jalliawala Bagh and walk around the relatively older part of the city and visit to local farm.

Taj Swarna - Deluxe room

Amritsar - Saidowal Khurd - Amritsar

Day excursion to the heartland and farms of this amazing and relatively prosperous region of the country. Understand the fabric of the place, the way small village’s function, its crop pattern and rotation, dependence on agriculture, method of farming and how modern machinery is changing the agriculture system in the region and elsewhere in the country. Situated in Punjab which is in the northern part of India gets its name from rivers–Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Jhelum, and Chenab. Lunch at the boutique resort “Punjab Village Farm” which truly reflects the essence of Punjab, rich with culture & traditions. The farmers in these hamlets were the ‘First Farmers’ of the Indian Sub-continent. After lunch and experiencing the farm, return to the hotel, relax and enjoy the facilities. 

Later in the evening, visit the Golden Temple for the night ceremony.

Taj Swarna - Deluxe room

Amritsar - Delhi

This morning we visit a local Punjab grain farmers association, we will then transfer to the airport for your flight UK 692 @ 15:25/16:40 hrs to Delhi. 

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.  

Rest of the day will be at leisure to enjoy the facilities of the hotel or if you wish to wander around on your own to explore from this centrally located hotel.

The Imperial - Heritage room

Delhi

Tour of Old and New Delhi including the visit to the largest Spice and Grain Market! 

Begin the exploration with Old Delhi when it’s still to get busy but busy enough to amaze you. One of the most interesting areas to visit is the Old city. When you pass through its four-hundred-year-old web of alleys held together with great big meshes of electric cables and infused with the smell of brewing tea and simmering breakfast curry, you see a mind-boggling co-existence of the past and the future, competing for your attention. Sight, sound and smell. That’s how Old Delhi Spice, grain and dry fruit market can be summarized on 3 words.  

Followed by Old Delhi visit is the New Delhi tour which is a complete contrast to the Old city. The urban and chic Delhi! The Delhi of 21^st Century and the most promising financial centers of the world…Visit Humayun’s tomb, Bangla Sahib Sikh temple, drive past the Parliament buildings, India Gate, the newly prepared and built Central Vista before returning to your hotel.

The Imperial - Heritage room

Delhi - Agra

This morning our Safari begins, we depart in our private vehicles driven by local guides  for Agra, the home of the world famous Taj Mahal, one of the 7 wonders of the world.

Freshen-up and visit Agra Fort followed by visit to the most beautiful Taj Mahal at sunset.

Taj Hotel & Convention Centre - Deluxe room

Agra - Jaipur

After breakfast we continue in our private vehicles to Jaipur , enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, the political capital of India's Mughal Empire under Akbar's reign from 1571 till 1585 and regarded as the crowning glory of his architectural legacy. The name Fatehpur Sikri evokes nostalgia of history. The richest period of history can be attributed to the Mughal period, Akbar being one of the emperors who shone the brightest for his deeds. Fatehpur Sikri stands for all the architectural wonder that this emperor’ time could conjure up. This is officially a city and a district but in reality, this historical façade is a mere ghost town of the past though it has a present-day population of 28,804 as per census data. The façade of Fatehpur Sikri remains a historical monument – deserted – though it was built to support a sprawling ancient city.

After this quick visit, also explore this small town of Fatehpur Sikri with quick look at a local machinery dealer shop and a local grain dealer. Travel through the farmland and have lunch at Laxmi Vilas Palace, Bharatpur. We invite couple of farmers from the local village at the Palace and have lunch with them, some having a family farm of 5 generations farming wheat, mustard seed and maize. We continue on and enter the agriculture state of Rajasthan. On arrival you will be met by your representative and will be assisted whilst check-in at the palace. The Taj Rambagh Palace is an actual palace and still owned by the Royal family-a real experience in itself.  Free evening to enjoy the ambience of this palace hotel!

On arrival, check-in at your hotel. 

At your palace home, enjoy a heritage walk in this beautiful and most amazing palace of the country getting to know your home for 2 days enjoy a glass of champagne at the world-famous Polo bar!

Rambagh Palace - Palace room

Jaipur

After breakfast, with your guide, you will be driven to Amber Fort stopping enroute at 2 interesting stops and great photo opportunities (don’t forget to carry your camera!). The first stop is Hawa Mahal-Palace of Winds or the Pink Palace. A palace built in the form of a high wall to screen royal ladies as they watched street festivities.After this quick stop a short distance away is your next stop at the roadside milk market called doodh mandi (doodh=milk & mandi=bazaar/market).

If you arrive early in the day, the market is bustling with milk with buyers, sellers, and agents with most of the men folk dressed in traditional Indian rural clothes. The market comes alive around 6 in the morning and stays vibrant until 8 or even until 9 in the morning but the best time would be 8 am or even earlier. This market primarily caters to the bulk buyers however even small household buyers are seen around negotiating.

Our next stop is the Amber fort. Amber Fort is one of the most fascinating of the Indian forts comprising the Palace of Mirrors, Hall of Public Audience, and beautiful gardens, all of which give a glimpse into the majesty of days gone by. 

Later in the afternoon explore the bustling city’s heart, walk in the narrow lanes of the old city, the heritage quarters, visiting the royal City Palace and the Jantar Mantar- the Observatory which is another example of genius. Later, you will be driven back to the hotel.

Rambagh Palace - Palace room

Jaipur - Chhatrasagar

Today you drive for around 6-7 hours to a rural jewel of India, exclusive  destination! Chhatrasagar situated on the dam site. 

In the evening, enjoy the sundowners and get the feel of this amazing destination.

Luxury tents have always played an important part in Rajput lifestyle. Constant safari campaigns in far-flung lands meant long stays in tents in inhospitable conditions. These tents were the only luxury available and soon these ‘homes away from home’ evolved into mobile, mini palaces. RAAS Chhatrasagar captures this romance.

RAAS Chhatrasagar - Luxury Tent

Chhatrasagar

The day will be well spent exploring the surrounding countryside. 

Jeep Safari in the village, visiting a village school meeting the children, getting to understand the agriculture, and cropping system of the region. The crops which are generally found during this month is Cotton, Corn, Pearl Millet, Green Gram Fennel, and Sesame. The dam on which the tents are pitched was built for the purpose of irrigation in olden days. 

A major focus of this wonderful exclusive retreat is birdlife, farming communities, walks and rewinding. Accompanied by one of the local knowledgeable naturalists, explore the local farms, local temples and meet the villagers. Take a gentle dawn stroll around the lake, or an evening jeep drive through the grasslands, spying myriad bird species and herds of blue bull. Finish with a surprise sundowner, relax in the lovely tented sitting room and enjoy chatting around a blazing fire under a canopy of stars, before settling into a culinary feast for dinner. The food here is exceptional – they use local, organic home produce as much as possible, with meals made using age-old family recipes, which have received some of the highest praise in Rajasthan.

RAAS Chhatrasagar - Luxury Tent

Chhatrasagar - Jodhpur

Today you will be driven to your next and another wonderful destination Jodhpur (around 2 hours). 

Upon arrival you will check-in at your hotel which is in the heart of Old Jodhpur, the most amazing place to stay.

With a stunning entrance, flanked by a magnificent pool, the hotel comprises four original buildings with three additional contemporary structures. Inspired by the Walled City, the new buildings feature a modern approach to the use of space and light, yet each is grounded in tradition. Intricate architectural carvings adorn the structure in the iconic style of 18th-century havelis. Jodhpur’s red sandstone unites the old and the new with the contemporary designs adding an exciting and fresh dimension to the region’s ancient carving industry.

RAAS Jodhpur - Luxury Room

Jodhpur

The cities of colour and being identified with a color, isn’t it just brilliant. Jaipur, the pink city with its unique charm and Jodhpur is the blue city which provides the visitors with several postcards’ worthy shots. Jodhpur was founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha but called blue city from the indigo paint that many Brahmans (one of the castes in Hindu) use to cover their houses. Old part of the city is best discovered on foot and has a complete different feel to it compared to the other cities in the state of Rajasthan.  Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan.  Visit to Jodhpur, the sun city of India adds another ‘experiential’ dimension to the holiday with its worldwide acknowledged and unparalleled hospitality and vibrant culture. The city also boasts of a profound music heritage

Tour of the amazing sites of Jodhpur but for you specifically we would begin the morning visiting the most amazing fruit & vegetable market in Paota, Jodhpur. 

Back to hotel for an afternoon relax and later in the evening walk to the old city where you will see the smaller grain market which is both retail and wholesale.  Visit the wonderful clock tower market, magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada.

RAAS Jodhpur - Luxury Room

Jodhpur - Delwara

After a leisurely breakfast you will be driven to your onward destination Delwara (near Udaipur) -route visiting Ranakpur Jain temple (self-exploration and visit without guide since guides are not allowed in this complex). The temple is handcrafted with exquisite carving on marble and the architecture is fantastic. The peace in some of the corners of this temple gives a nice break from the sights, colours, and the pace.

Enroute we will visit a little rural spot to see the traditional method of irrigation practised in India called the ‘rahat’ using the pulley & bullocks. 

On arrival, check-in at RAAS Devigarh. 

RAAS Devigarh - Aravali Suite

Delwara - Udaipur - Delwara

Go for a day excursion to Udaipur, around 1 hour from the Palace. You begin the day with an exclusive boat ride in the Lake Pichola which provides a wonderful glimpse of this beautiful and romantic city. Later you visit the City Palace complex, the Jagdish temple & walk past the old city of Udaipur exploring the local artisans at work, the vegetable & fruit markets. After this wonderful day, return to RAAS Devigarh.

RAAS Devigarh - Aravali Suite

Delwara - Udaipur airport-onwards

After a leisurely breakfast you will be driven to Udaipur airport for your flight to Delhi UK 628 @ 15:20/16:45 hrs connecting to your international flight. 

Note: Those opting for Jawai Bandh Agricultural extension tour, the departure details and arrangements would be different as per the Post AG extension tour.

Those taking extension will proceed to Jawai Band & those flying back home will fly to Delhi to connect to their International flight this evening.