Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New Delhi
You'll land at New Delhi airport and meet your UncleSam Holidays representative who arranges your hotel transfer. After checking in, settle down for your first night to get acclimated.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pick up location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Day 2
New Delhi and Old Delhi
Starting after breakfast, you'll head out on a full day guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The itinerary includes Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb, plus sights like Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll explore Old Delhi's historic areas including Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and Red Fort, with a rickshaw ride through the busy Chandni Chowk spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Varanasi
Following breakfast, you transfer to New Delhi airport for your flight to Varanasi. Once you arrive, your representative takes you to your hotel. After lunch, you'll head to Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where you visit the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. If you're interested, there's an optional Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Morning boat ride at River Ganges
Optional Activities
- Ganges Aarti ceremony in the evening
Landmarks Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum 
- Day 4
Varanasi
Rising early, you'll take a boat ride on the River Ganges and return for breakfast. Then you visit four temples in Varanasi: Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan Temple. Later in the evening, you transfer to Varanasi railway station to board the train heading to Umaria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
Landmarks Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple - Day 5
Umaria to Bandhavgarh
You arrive at Umaria railway station where your representative meets you, then drive to Bandhavgarh and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you get to experience your first jungle safari at Bandhavgarh, the former hunting grounds of the Maharaja of Rewa, which is known for its tiger population.
Included Activities
- Jungle safari at Bandhavgarh National Park
Landmarks Bandhavgarh National Park 
- Day 6
Bandhavgarh
The day starts early with a safari to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, home to a large royal Bengal tiger population, white tigers, leopards, and deer. The park combines tropical forest, Sal trees, and grassland which support various bird species like eagles. After breakfast and refreshing at your hotel, you head out again on an afternoon jeep safari to capture wildlife photographs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon jeep safari into Bandhavgarh National Park
Landmarks Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - Day 7
Bandhavgarh to Khajuraho
After breakfast and checking out, you drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and get settled in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Khajuraho
Following breakfast, you'll go on a full day guided tour of the well-known Khajuraho Temples, constructed by the Chandelas between 950 and 1050 AD. You'll see the Chaunset Yogini Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta Temple with its striking 11-headed Vishnu image, plus Vishvanatha, Nandi, and Lakshmana Temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Khajuraho Temples
- Visit Chaunset Yogini Temple
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Visit Chitragupta Temple
- Visit Vishvanatha Temple
- Visit Nandi Temple
- Visit Lakshmana Temple
- Light and sound show in Khajuraho
Landmarks Chaunset Yogini Temple Kandariya Mahadev Temple Chitragupta Temple Vishvanatha Temple Nandi Temple Lakshmana Temple - Day 9
Khajuraho to Chanderi
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Chanderi, a town located in the healthy climate of the ancient Betwa River valley in Madhya Pradesh. You check into your hotel and later visit local villages in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening visit to local villages
Landmarks Betwa River - Day 10
Chanderi to Orchha
You'll spend a half day exploring Chanderi with a guided tour that covers over 375 historic monuments including Babur's Mosque, Khuni Darwaza, Badal and Singpur Mahal, Jageshwari Temple, Kati Ghati Gate, Shahzadi ka Rouza, and Parmeshwar Tank. After sightseeing wraps up, you drive to Orchha and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Chanderi
- Visit Babur's Mosque
- Visit Khuni Darwaza
- Visit Badal and Singpur Mahal
- Visit Jageshwari Temple
- Visit Kati Ghati Gate
- Visit Shahzadi ka Rouza
- Visit Parmeshwar Tank
Landmarks Babur's Mosque Khuni Darwaza Badal Mahal Singpur Mahal Jageshwari Temple Kati Ghati Gate Shahzadi ka Rouza Parmeshwar Tank 
- Day 11
Orchha
Beginning after breakfast, you proceed on a full day guided tour of Orchha. The tour includes Jahangir Fort, Rai Praveen Ka Mahal, Riverside Cenotaphs, and Ram Raja Temple. These monuments were all built by the Bundela dynasty and sit on an island in the Betwa River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Orchha
- Visit Jahangir Fort
- Visit Rai Praveen Ka Mahal
- Visit Riverside Cenotaphs
- Visit Ram Raja Temple
Landmarks Jahangir Fort Rai Praveen Ka Mahal Riverside Cenotaphs Ram Raja Temple - Day 12
Orchha to Agra
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Jhansi to visit Jhansi Fort, the Government Museum, and Rani Mahal. In the afternoon, you transfer to Jhansi railway station to board the train to Agra, where your representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jhansi Fort
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit Rani Mahal
Landmarks Jhansi Fort Government Museum Rani Mahal 
- Day 13
Agra
Rising early, you'll see the Taj Mahal at sunrise along with Mehtab Bagh on a guided tour, then return to your hotel for breakfast and rest. Later, you explore Agra Fort featuring Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas, then visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort with Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid - Day 14
Agra to Bharatpur
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Bharatpur with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the ancient deserted Mughal town built in red stone in 1571. You explore the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal before continuing to Bharatpur to check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal 
- Day 15
Bharatpur to Jaipur
Rising early, you visit Bharatpur's Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary. You return to your hotel for breakfast and checkout, then drive to Jaipur and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bharatpur Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary
- Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary 
- Day 16
Jaipur
After breakfast, you enjoy a full day guided tour of Jaipur. You visit Amber Fort with your choice of elephant or jeep ride, explore City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and see Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). If time allows, Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort are also options, plus Birla Temple. You'll have free time for shopping or to relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 17
Jaipur to Mandawa
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Mandawa, check into your hotel, and relax. Later, you enjoy a half day guided tour of Mandawa, visiting various havelis (traditional mansions and palaces).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Mandawa
- Visit various havelis of Mandawa
- Day 18
Mandawa to Bikaner
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Bikaner, check into your hotel, and refresh. Later, you enjoy a half day guided city tour visiting Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, and Bhandasar Jain Temple. If time permits, you can visit Karni Mata Temple, which is 30 km from Bikaner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided city tour of Bikaner
- Visit Lalgarh Palace
- Visit Junagarh Fort
- Visit Bhandasar Jain Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Karni Mata Temple
Landmarks Lalgarh Palace Junagarh Fort Bhandasar Jain Temple Karni Mata Temple - Day 19
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Jaisalmer, the city of sands. You check into your camp for the night. In the evening, you'll enjoy a camel ride and cultural activities in the dunes featuring traditional Rajasthani dance performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camel ride in desert of Jaisalmer
- Cultural activities in dunes with traditional Rajasthani dance performances
- Day 20
Jaisalmer
After breakfast, you check out from the camp and head to Jaisalmer city for hotel check-in. You enjoy a full day guided tour visiting Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, and Silk Route Art Gallery, plus various temples. Later you can relax at your hotel or enjoy free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaisalmer
- Visit Jaisalmer Fort
- Visit Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli
- Visit Patwon-Ki-Haveli
- Visit Thar Heritage Museum
- Visit Gadisar Lake
- Visit Silk Route Art Gallery
- Visit various temples
Landmarks Jaisalmer Fort Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli Patwon-Ki-Haveli Thar Heritage Museum Gadisar Lake Silk Route Art Gallery - Day 21
Jaisalmer to Osian
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Osian, check into your hotel, and refresh. Later, you enjoy a guided tour exploring local temples and markets. In the evening, you visit Osian sunset point for great photography and panoramic views of the golden sands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Osian
- Visit local temples
- Visit local markets
- Evening visit to Osian sunset point
Landmarks Osian - Day 22
Osian to Jodhpur
After breakfast and checkout, you drive to Jodhpur, the famous Blue City of Rajasthan. You check into your hotel and refresh. Later, you explore the city on a guided tour visiting the massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (now a luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple, Mandore Gardens, and Balsamand Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jodhpur
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit Jaswant Thada
- Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Visit Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Mandore Temple
- Visit Mandore Gardens
- Visit Balsamand Lake
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada Umaid Bhawan Palace Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park Clock Tower Mandore Temple Mandore Gardens Balsamand Lake 
- Day 23
Jodhpur to New Delhi
After breakfast and checkout, you transfer to Jodhpur airport to board your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival, your representative meets you and transfers you to your hotel for the final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 24
Departure from New Delhi
After breakfast and checkout, you transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight home.
- End point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop off location, Hotel, Airport or any Convenient Point in New Delhi.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
