Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in New Delhi
Your UncleSam Holidays representative meets you at New Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel. After getting settled, you'll have time to rest and recover from your flight.
- Day 2
New Delhi and Old Delhi
Following breakfast, you spend the full day on a guided tour through New Delhi, starting with Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Later, you head into Old Delhi to see Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and the Red Fort. This afternoon includes a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's lively spice market, where the energy is intense and the smells are incredible.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New Delhi
- Guided tour of Old Delhi
- Visit to Qutub Minar
- Visit to Lotus Temple
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
- Visit to Raj Ghat
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
- Visit to Chandni Chowk market for clothes
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you check out and drive toward Agra, stopping at Sikandra Fort along the way. Once you arrive in Agra, you check in and have some downtime before exploring Agra Fort's main structures like the Moti Masjid and Jahangir Palace, plus nearby monuments in the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb)
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit to Agra Fort - Moti Masjid
- Visit to Agra Fort - Octagonal Tower
- Visit to Agra Fort - Jahangir Palace
- Visit to Agra Fort - Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit to Agra Fort - Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit to Jama Masjid
Landmarks/POIs Sikandra Fort Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
You'll wake up before sunrise to visit the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh while it's quiet. After breakfast back at your hotel, you check out and head toward Jaipur. Along the way you stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the historic red-stone city, where you walk through the Tomb of Salim Chisti and the Panch Mahal before continuing on.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit to Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit to Buland Darwaza
- Visit to Diwane e Khas
- Visit to Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri Panch Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast you have a full day guided tour of Jaipur. You'll visit Amber Fort and pick between an elephant or jeep ride up to it, then move on to City Palace and Jantar Mantar. You drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal, finish at Birla Temple, and have free time later for shopping or relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit to Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal
- Visit to Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort (if time permits)
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort (if time permits)
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 6
Jaipur to Mandawa
You check out after breakfast and drive to Mandawa. Once you've had time to refresh at your hotel, a half day guided tour takes you through various havelis and palaces in this historic town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Mandawa
- Visit to various havelis at Mandawa
- Visit to various palaces at Mandawa
Landmarks/POIs Mandawa - Day 7
Mandawa to Bikaner
After breakfast you check out and drive to Bikaner. Once settled at your hotel, a half day guided city tour covers Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, and Bhandasar Jain Temple. If there's time, you can visit Karni Mata Temple, which is about 30 km out of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided city tour of Bikaner
- Visit to Lalgarh Palace
- Visit to Junagarh Fort
- Visit to Bhandasar Jain Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit to Karni Mata Temple (if time permits, located 30 km from Bikaner)
Landmarks/POIs Lalgarh Palace Junagarh Fort Bhandasar Jain Temple Karni Mata Temple - Day 8
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
You check out after breakfast and drive to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival you check into your desert camp and refresh. In the evening you head out on a camel ride across the sand dunes and watch traditional Rajasthani dance performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camel ride in desert of Jaisalmer
- Cultural activities in dunes
- Traditional Rajasthani dance performances
Landmarks/POIs Jaisalmer Desert - Day 9
Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the camp you check out and head into Jaisalmer city. You check into your hotel and then have a full day guided tour covering the fort, historic havelis, heritage museum, sacred lake, and various temples throughout the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaisalmer
- Visit to Jaisalmer Fort
- Visit to Salam Singh Ki Haweli (Moti Mahal)
- Visit to Patwon ki Haveli
- Visit to Thar Heritage Museum
- Visit to Gadisar Lake
- Visit to Silk Route Art Gallery
- Visit to various temples
Landmarks/POIs Jaisalmer Fort Salam Singh Ki Haweli Patwon ki Haveli Gadisar Lake - Day 10
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After breakfast you check out and drive to Jodhpur. Once you've arrived and refreshed at your hotel, a guided tour takes you to the massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada cenotaph, the Umaid Bhawan Palace, desert park, clock tower, temples, and scenic lakeside spots.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jodhpur
- Visit to Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit to Jaswant Thada
- Visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Visit to Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Visit to Clock Tower
- Visit to Mandore Temple
- Visit to Mandore Gardens
- Visit to Balsamand Lake
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada Umaid Bhawan Palace Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park Mandore Temple Mandore Gardens Balsamand Lake - Day 11
Jodhpur to Mount Abu
You check out after breakfast and drive to Mount Abu, Rajasthan's only hill station. After checking in and settling, you have the evening to see the scenic views at sunset point and visit the peaceful Nakki Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening view of sunset point
- Visit to Nakki Lake
Landmarks/POIs Sunset Point Nakki Lake - Day 12
Mount Abu
Following breakfast, a day tour takes you through Mount Abu's main sites including the impressive Dilwara Jain Temple, historic Achalgarh Fort, Arbuda Devi Temple, Shri Raghunathji Temple, and Guru Shikhar, the highest point in the area. The rest of your day is free for whatever you want to do.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day tour of Mount Abu
- Visit to Dilwara Jain Temple
- Visit to Achalgarh Fort
- Visit to Arbuda Devi Temple
- Visit to Shri Raghunathji Temple
- Visit to Guru Shikhar
Landmarks/POIs Dilwara Jain Temple Achalgarh Fort Arbuda Devi Temple Shri Raghunathji Temple Guru Shikhar - Day 13
Mount Abu to Udaipur
After breakfast you check out and drive to Udaipur with a stop en-route at the intricately carved Ranakpur Jain Temples from the 12th century. When you reach Udaipur you check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ranakpur Jain Temples
Optional Activities
- Tour to Eklingji Temple (25 km one way from Udaipur)
- Tour to Nagda Temple (25 km one way from Udaipur)
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temples Eklingji Temple Nagda Temple - Day 14
Udaipur
After breakfast you have a full day guided tour of Udaipur covering City Palace, historic Bagore Ki Haveli, scenic lakes and ghats, Jagdish Temple, vintage car museum, and cultural sites. You also take a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Udaipur
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Bagore Ki Haveli
- Visit to Fateh Sagar Lake
- Visit to Ambrai Ghat
- Visit to Jagdish Temple
- Visit to Udaipur Ropeway
- Visit to Vintage collection of classic car museum
- Visit to Shilpgram
- Visit to Saheliyon ki Bari
- Boat ride at Lake Pichola
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Bagore Ki Haveli Fateh Sagar Lake Ambrai Ghat Jagdish Temple Lake Pichola Shilpgram Saheliyon ki Bari - Day 15
Udaipur to Chittorgarh
You check out after breakfast and drive to Chittorgarh. After checking in and refreshing at your hotel, you explore the impressive Chittorgarh Fort complex with its palaces, temples, towers, and museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chittorgarh Fort
- Visit to Rana Kumbha Palace
- Visit to Kumbha Shyam Temple
- Visit to Victory Tower
- Visit to Meerabai Temple
- Visit to Tower of Fame
- Visit to Padmini's Palace
- Visit to Chittaurgarh Museum
- Visit to Jaimal Palace
- Visit to Patta Palace
Landmarks/POIs Chittorgarh Fort - Day 16
Chittorgarh to Pushkar
After breakfast you check out and drive to Pushkar, going through Ajmer first. You stop to visit the Ajmer Dargah Sharif Sufi shrine and the historic Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra mosque. Once in Pushkar you check in and have a half day guided tour exploring the sacred lake and various temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ajmer Dargah Sharif
- Visit to Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
- Half day guided tour of Pushkar
- Visit to Pushkar Lake
- Visit to Brahma Temple
- Visit to Savitri Temple
- Visit to Mahadev Temple
- Visit to Varah Temple
- Visit to Ramavaikunth Temple
- Visit to Rangji Temple
- Visit to Apteshwar Temple
Landmarks/POIs Ajmer Dargah Sharif Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra Pushkar Lake Brahma Temple Savitri Temple - Day 17
Pushkar to New Delhi
After breakfast you check out and drive back to New Delhi. Upon arrival you check in at your hotel for your final night of the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 18
Departure from New Delhi
Following breakfast and check out, you head to New Delhi airport and board your flight home, wrapping up your 18-day tour across India.
- Meals
- Breakfast
