Itinerary
- Day 1
Overnight Flight to Delhi
Your overnight flight to Delhi departs this evening. You'll arrive the following day, so get settled and sleep well since you've got a full itinerary ahead once you land.
- Day 2
Delhi
After landing in Delhi, you'll head to your hotel and freshen up. Then you're out exploring Old Delhi on foot and by cycle rickshaw, checking out the Friday Mosque, the Red Fort's exterior, India Gate, and the Chand Baori step well. The day wraps up with photos at the Qutab Minar UNESCO site as light starts to fade.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration tour of Delhi
- Walk through narrow streets of Old City
- Cycle rickshaw ride to Red Fort (exterior visit)
- Visit to India Gate
- Visit to Mahatma Gandhi statue
- Photo opportunity at Qutab Minar UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) Red Fort India Gate Mahatma Gandhi statue Qutab Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
The drive to Agra includes a stop at Sikandra to see Akbar's tomb, which has four minarets and ornate details worth the time. From there it's on to Agra proper, where you'll spend the next two nights settling in and getting oriented to the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Sikandra (Akbar's tomb)
Landmarks Sikandra - Day 4
Agra
Start the morning with a guided tour of Agra Fort, a UNESCO site that gives you real insight into royal history. Your afternoon is open, so you can rest at the hotel or wander around on your own. Later on, head out to the Taj Mahal to watch the sun go down, which is when the light hits it just right.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Sunset viewing at Taj Mahal (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Agra Fort Taj Mahal - Day 5
Agra to Jaipur
Leaving Agra behind, you drive toward Jaipur but first stop at the Chand Baori step well, a 9th-century architectural marvel that's carved right into the earth. Then continue on to Jaipur, where you'll be based for the next two nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Stop at Chand Baori step well
Landmarks Chand Baori - Day 6
Jaipur
Jaipur, known as the Pink City, has a lot packed into this day. Get to Amber Fort early in the morning, then move through the old town hitting the Palace of the Winds and Jantar Mantar for photos. By evening you're in Bapoo Bazaar checking out Food Street for dinner, finishing with sunset views from Nahargarh Fort.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Amber Fort
- Exploration of old town Jaipur
- Photo stop at Palace of the Winds
- Visit to Jantar Mantar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Food Street in Bapoo Bazaar
- Visit to Nahargarh Fort
Landmarks Amber Fort Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal) Jantar Mantar Bapoo Bazaar Nahargarh Fort - Day 7
Jaipur to Pushkar
Drive to Pushkar, an important pilgrimage destination, and visit the rare Brahma temple dating back to the 14th century plus the sacred Pushkar Lake with its bathing ghats. At a local market, you'll learn how traditional chai gets made and pick up some authentic ingredients to bring home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Brahma temple (14th century)
- Visit to Pushkar Lake and bathing ghats
- Traditional chai preparation lesson at local market
- Experience Hindu ceremony in Pushkar
Landmarks Brahma Temple Pushkar Lake - Day 8
Pushkar to Khimsar
Head to Khimsar and settle into your heritage hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax by the pool or arrange optional activities, like a massage at the hotel if you want one.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Massage at heritage hotel (bookable on site)
- Day 9
Khimsar to Jaisalmer
The drive takes you through the Thar Desert to Jaisalmer, passing through small villages and abandoned ruins along the way. You'll feel the desert atmosphere immediately when you arrive and get checked in for your two-night stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Thar Desert - Day 10
Jaisalmer
Spend the morning walking through Jaisalmer's fort, navigating narrow sandy alleys and finding beautiful havelis and palaces. After lunch, take a short camel ride out to the Sam sand dunes. Stick around there for sunset with tea, coffee, and traditional snacks while the light changes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Jaisalmer Fort
- Visit to havelis and palaces in old town
- Camel ride to Sam sand dunes
- Sunset experience with tea, coffee and traditional delicacies
Landmarks Jaisalmer Fort Sam Sand Dunes - Day 11
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
Travel to Jodhpur, the Blue City, and spend time at Meherangarh Fort taking in views over the whole bustling place below. Come evening, walk through the busy bazaar with all its local goods and colorful shops before heading back to your hotel by tuk tuk.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Meherangarh Fort
- Evening bazaar exploration
Landmarks Meherangarh Fort - Day 12
Jodhpur to Ranakpur
After a relaxed morning in Jodhpur, drive to Ranakpur to see the white marble Jain temple, which many consider the most beautiful in Rajasthan. If you get the chance, talk with a priest who can walk you through Jainism's core ideas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ranakpur Jain temple
Optional Activities
- Conversation with Jain priest about Jainism (if available)
Landmarks Ranakpur Jain Temple - Day 13
Ranakpur to Udaipur
Arrive in Udaipur, set on Lake Pichola and surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. The boat trip on the lake lets you take in the unique character of this city from the water (water levels can vary, so availability depends on conditions).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat trip on Lake Pichola
Landmarks Lake Pichola Aravalli Mountains - Day 14
Udaipur
Tour the City Palace with its many turrets, courtyards, and balconies, all built right over the water. The upper terraces give you fantastic views across the lake. Your afternoon is flexible, and your guide can suggest ways to spend it based on your interests.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to City Palace of Udaipur
Landmarks City Palace - Day 15
Udaipur to Delhi
Fly back to Delhi in the afternoon, and if you want, pick up some last-minute souvenirs around the city. Later the group gathers for a farewell dinner where you can all share memories and stories from the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell dinner in Delhi
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping in Delhi
- Day 16
Delhi to Home
At the right time, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Munich. You'll land back home the same day, bringing all your experiences with you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
