If you have 8 days, I would suggest 2 nights in Delhi, 1 in Agra, 2 in Jaipur and 2 in Udaipur. This is a very standard itinerary and quite popular.

Search for past posts with 'tour operators' and you'll find a zillion posts. There are many operators, most of them provide you with a car and driver and an itinerary of your choice. They will book hotels, arrange flights and trains as well. I prefer mid-sized/smaller companies because they are more personalised. I don't like the large operators, not because they are bad, but because I don't get the kind of service I want. You can pretty much tell the quality of the company from the way they design your tour and how responsive they are on email. It is hard to recommend specific ones without being partisan in some way.

Make sure you get a hotel that you like.

- Deepa

Thanks Deepa,

Would you suggest taking time to visit Srinagar? I am very interested in seeing gardens and such. Would there be enough time to visit places there also, including delhi, agra and jaipur. I wanted to go to Ranthambhore but have been told it is closed until October 1, so i have to cut that visit out but wanted to see other locations.