16 DAY
DELHI
DELHI
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL
OCT TO APRIL
DELHI- MANDAWA – BIKANER – JAISALMER – JODHPUR – UDAIPUR – PUSKAR – JAIPUR - AGRA – VARANASI – DELHI
Tailor-made as per hotel category and travel date
On your arrival in Delhi, India, you will be met by our representative, who will assist you to your hotel and brief you about your tour. After handing over all relevant documents and details of your tour, our assistant will leave you to enjoy a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin your tour to Delhi. We will cover the Red Fort and Jama Masjid, and enjoy a rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk. Later, visit Raj Ghat, Humayun Tomb, and Qutub Minar. And in the evening, we can visit the President’s House and the India Gate. After a day-long chaotic tour, take an overnight stay at your hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel in Delhi, proceed to Mandawa, which is also known as the open art gallery. Situated in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan, this place is famous for its beautifully painted Havelis, opulent architecture, chattris and cenotaphs. You can also visit the village at your leisure to experience Shekhawati’s colourful culture and traditions. Enjoy your overnight stay at the hotel in Mandawa.
After taking a delectable breakfast, depart for Bikaner. En route, visit the famous Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok, then drive straight to Bikaner. The city was founded in 1488 by Rao Bikaji, a descendant of Jodhpur’s founder. On arrival in the city, check into the hotel, and after taking a short break, you may explore the Junagarh Fort and Lalgarh Palace. The overnight stay will remain scheduled only at your hotel.
Post breakfast, we depart for Jaisalmer; we will explore the legendary “Pokaran Fort” and have lunch there. Later, we will drive straight to the “golden city” of India, Jaisalmer. And on arrival, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast, explore the city by visiting Patwon Ki Haveli, Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli. Later, take a tour of Jaisalmer Fort, commonly known as the Golden Fort or Sonar Fort. After witnessing the glory of this golden city, depart in late afternoon for the Sam Sand Dune, which is approximately 45 km from the main city of Jaisalmer. This tourist hotspot is famous for its rippling, scenic sand dunes and various local cultural festivals. It is also a perfect sunset spot and a great place to experience desert life firsthand. Overnight stay will remain scheduled at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Post breakfast, drive to Jodhpur to explore the glorious history of Rajasthan. The second-largest city of Rajasthan is also well known for the heroic and magnificent history of the Rajputs. On arrival, check in to the hotel, then take a short break before visiting the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada. After sightseeing the majesty of this city, take an overnight stay at a hotel.
After breakfast, visit Umaid Bhawan Palace, then proceed to Udaipur. En route, you will have an opportunity to visit the Ranakpur Jain temple. Constructed from sparkling marble, this temple is famous for its exquisite architecture and the 1,444 exquisitely carved pillars. After sightseeing this amazing place, continue your journey to Udaipur. On arrival in Udaipur, check in to the hotel for an overnight stay.
In Udaipur, after breakfast, start your morning on this India tour by exploring the romantic city. Also known as the “City of Lakes” and the “Venice of the East”, Udaipur has many picturesque backdrops. The tourist hotspots of this destination include the City Palace Museum, Jagdish Temple, and Sahelion Ki Bari. In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Later, you are free to pursue independent activities, with an overnight stay at the hotel scheduled.
After taking breakfast in Udaipur, leave for Pushkar. Known for its unmatched devotional importance, this city is said to have been created by God Brahma himself. With around 400 temples and 52 Ghats, one can feel a strong sense of spiritual positivity here. The attractions of this town are: The Bhrama temple and the colourful cattle fair. An overnight stay will remain scheduled at the hotel.
Post breakfast, we will start our journey to Jaipur, also known as the Pink City. On arrival, check in to the hotel, with a full day at your leisure. If time permits, you can enjoy the chaos of local streets and the delicacies of Rajasthani taste all on your own. Later stay overnight in the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will start our tour of the city and its world-famous, spectacular heritage buildings. We will start with Amber Fort, where the elephant ride from the foothills of the Aravali to its entrance is a must-do. Later, visit the City Palace, the Central Museum, the Jantar Mantar (Observatory), and the Hawa Mahal. The late afternoon is kept free to visit the famous textile, Gem, Carpet, and handicraft markets. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast in Jaipur, pack your bags for Agra. En route to Agra, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fatehpur Sikri, where the main attractions include the Panch Mahal, Diwan-e-Khaas, the Tomb of Salim Chishti, and the Buland Darwaza. After taking a brief tour there, continue driving to Agra.
On arrival in Agra, check in to the hotel. After freshening up, we will leave to visit the Agra Fort. The tour continues with a visit to Itmad-Ud-Daulah and Mehtab Bagh, where one can view the Taj Mahal from the opposite bank of the Yamuna River. Later, go back to the hotel and stay overnight.
Starting your day with a glimpse of the marvellous Taj Mahal is the best way to kick-start your day. Visit this world heritage monument at dawn to beautify your mind and soul in the calmest way. Later, we get back to the hotel for breakfast and check out in the afternoon to visit the Agra Fort. Later in the evening, depart for the railway station to board an overnight train journey to Varanasi.
Upon arrival at Varanasi Railway Station, our driver will assist you with your luggage to the hotel. Check in to the hotel, then freshen up and have breakfast, and visit Assi Ghat, Dasaswamedh Ghat, Harish Chandra Ghat, Manikarnika Ghat, and Tulsi Ghat. Later in the evening, attend the mesmerising prayer ceremony at the bank of the River Ganges through a boat ride. The overnight stay will remain scheduled at the hotel.
Get up early in the morning to enjoy a boat ride at dawn in the holy river of Ganga and witness the true essence of Varanasi. The holy whispers of Ganga worshippers, the enchanting temple bells, and the steady strokes of boat paddles give you a treasure of memories. After a mesmerising morning, return to the hotel and have breakfast. Thereafter, take an excursion to Sarnath, which is a Buddhist pilgrimage site in India. It was here that Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to his first five disciples. Later, come back to the hotel and stay overnight.
After taking a delicious breakfast, visit the holy city of Kashi on your own to collect some memories and moments. Then it is time to pack your bags and head to the airport to board a flight to Delhi. On arrival, check in to the hotel, and our driver will assist you with your luggage.
On this day, you can spend your free time at your leisure, and we assure you of a safe and happy transfer to the International Airport. We are confident that we can make your travel package the best, so you can take back plenty of illustrious memories of a fabulous India Tour.