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Explore The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Film Location Tour
- Prices start from £2799
- At a glance 14 Nights
Tour Packages Overview
Experience the charm of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel with a 14-night guided tour across Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Kanota, Shahpura, Khempur, Udaipur, and Mumbai. Visit Ravla Khempur—the iconic Marigold Hotel—and other filming spots. This unique journey blends cinematic nostalgia with India’s rich culture, heritage, and scenic beauty, offering a truly immersive travel experience.
Places You’ll See
Lake Pichola
Taj Mahal
Shahpura Bagh
Highlights
- Stay at Ravla Khempur – The real hotel featured in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
- Visit Famous Film Locations – Explore key spots from the movie in Jaipur and Kanota.
- See Top Attractions – Includes the Taj Mahal, forts, palaces, and local markets.
- Enjoy Cultural Experiences – Village visits, local cuisine, and traditional performances.
Package Included
- Return flights from the UK
- VIP meet & greet
- Special welcome gifts
- Private transfers throughout
- Private guide
- ATOL protection
- 24/7 Support
Tour Plan
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
Enjoy a full-day excursion into the Aravali Hills to visit Ranakpur Jain Temple and Kumbalgarh Fort.
Destination Photos



Prices include the following:
- Traditional welcome – Garlanding on arrival.
- VIP meet and greet at Delhi airport.
- All Transfers
- Hotel accommodation based on 5* and 4* hotels as specified on twin share, bed and breakfast basis, unless where specified.
- Services of English speaking local guides during the sightseeing tours
- Road taxes, parking fee, fuel charges, interstate taxes.
- Representative for assistance on all arrival and departure transfers.
- All currently applicable taxes including service tax
- Gift on departure
- Check-in & checkout time is 12 noon.
Prices do not include :
- Any air/train fare or airport tax on final departure
- Entrances at monuments.
- Expenses of personal nature viz. telephone calls, table drinks, laundry, tips etc.
- Any other services/expenses not mentioned above.