Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll land at New Delhi airport where a Gt India Tours representative meets you for the drive to your hotel. After checking in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and rest.
- Day 2
New Delhi to Mandawa
Following breakfast at the hotel, you'll check out and head toward Mandawa. Once you arrive and get settled at your hotel, a half-day guided tour takes you through various havelis and palaces around the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Mandawa visiting havelis and palaces
- Day 3
Mandawa to Jodhpur
After breakfast you'll drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival and checking in, the day is free for you to rest and spend time as you like around your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Jodhpur
You'll spend a full day exploring Jodhpur on a guided tour. The itinerary includes Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, the Clock Tower, Mandore Temple, Mandore Gardens, and Balsamand Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jodhpur including 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 and 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 5
Jodhpur to Udaipur
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Udaipur with a stop at Ranakpur Jain Temples, which date back to the 12th century. After exploring the temples, you'll continue on to Udaipur and check in. Optional tours to Eklingji and Nagda Temples are available if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Ranakpur Jain Temples
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Eklingji and Nagda Temples (25 Kms one way from Udaipur city)
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temples Eklingji Temple Nagda Temples - Day 6
Udaipur
Your full day guided tour of Udaipur covers City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, a classic cars museum, Shilpgram, and Saheliyon ki Bari. Later, you'll take a boat ride on Lake Pichola.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Udaipur including 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 Saheliyon ki Bari - Day 7
Udaipur to Jaipur
After breakfast you'll drive toward Jaipur with a stop at Chittorgarh Fort. There you'll see Rana Kumbha's Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, the Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini Palace, and the museum. Once you reach Jaipur and check in, the rest of the day is free to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Chittorgarh Fort including Rana Kumbha's Palace
- Visit to Kumbha Shyam Temple
- Visit to Victory Tower
- Visit to Meerabai Temple
- Visit to Tower of Fame
- Visit to Padmini Palace
- Visit to Chittorgarh Museum
Landmarks/POIs Chittorgarh Fort Kumbha Shyam Temple Victory Tower Meerabai Temple Tower of Fame Padmini Palace - Day 8
Jaipur
Your full day guided tour of Jaipur starts with Amber Fort where you can ride either an elephant or jeep. Then you'll visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal. The tour includes Birla Temple and optional visits to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time allows. By late afternoon you'll have free time for shopping or heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur including Amber Fort with elephant ride or jeep ride
- Visit to City Palace
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit to Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort (if time permits)
- Optional 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 9
Jaipur to Agra
Heading toward Agra, you'll stop at Abhaneri to see Chand Baori step well and Harshat Mata Temple from the 7th and 8th centuries. Next you'll explore Fatehpur Sikri, the red stone Mughal town built in 1571, visiting the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal. After these stops you'll continue on to Agra for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Abhaneri step well (Chand Baori)
- Visit to Harshat Mata Temple
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit to Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit to Buland Darwaza
- Visit to Diwane e Khas
- Visit to Panch Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Chand Baori Harshat Mata Temple Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal - Day 10
Agra to New Delhi
This morning you'll wake early to catch the sunrise at Taj Mahal followed by Mehtab Bagh, then return to the hotel for breakfast and a fresh up. Later you'll take a guided tour covering Agra Fort (including the Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb, Jama Masjid, and Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb) on the drive to New Delhi. You'll check into your New Delhi hotel in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit to Mehtab Bagh
- Full day guided tour of Agra including Agra Fort
- Visit to Moti Masjid
- Visit to Octagonal Tower
- Visit to Jahangir Palace
- Visit to Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit to Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Visit to Sikandra Fort (Akbar's Tomb)
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Agra Fort Moti Masjid Jahangir Palace Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid Sikandra Fort - Day 11
New Delhi and Old Delhi
Your full day covers both New Delhi and Old Delhi. In the morning you'll see Qutub Minar, drive past Lotus Temple, and visit Humayun's Tomb and Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local restaurant, you'll head into Old Delhi to visit Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, drive past the Red Fort, and take a short rickshaw ride through the Chandni Chowk spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi including visit to Qutub Minar
- Drive past 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
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 12
New Delhi to Varanasi
After breakfast you'll check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Once you arrive and check in at your hotel, you'll have lunch before heading out on a guided tour to Sarnath, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site. You'll see the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa before heading back for free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit to Dhamek Stupa
- Visit to Archaeological Museum at Sarnath
- Visit to Chaukhandi Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 13
Varanasi
You'll wake early for a boat ride on the River Ganges, then return to have breakfast at your hotel. During the day, a guided tour takes you through four famous temples: Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple. In the evening you'll experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony performed at the Ghat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit to Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit to Durga Temple
- Visit to Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit to Sankat Mochan Temple
- Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony at the banks of the Ghat
Landmarks/POIs Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple River Ganges - Day 14
Varanasi to Kathmandu
After breakfast you'll check out and head to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival at Kathmandu airport, a representative will transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Kathmandu Valley
Your full day guided tour of Kathmandu Valley includes the sacred Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, both ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites. You'll also see Boudhanath, the largest Buddhist Stupa, and explore Kathmandu Durbar Square with its display of fine arts and historical architecture. The evening is free for your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour around Kathmandu Valley
- Visit to Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit to Swyambhunath
- Visit to Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit to Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Swyambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 16
Patan and Bhaktapur
This guided day tour first takes you to Patan to see numerous temples, statues, and palaces in Patan Durbar Square. You'll explore the Patan Museum with its traditional sacred arts and visit local shops for jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks. After lunch, you'll head to Bhaktapur, a UNESCO protected Newari city, where you can walk around Durbar Square to see medieval arts, the Golden Gate, Window Palace, and Naytapola Temple. Later there's free time for local bazaars and leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided day tour to Patan
- Visit to Patan Durbar Square
- Visit to Patan Museum
- Guided tour to Bhaktapur
- Walk around Bhaktapur's Durbar Square
- Visit to Golden Gate in Bhaktapur
- Visit to Window Palace
- Visit to Naytapola Temple
Optional Activities
- Shopping for jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks at Patan handicraft center
- Explore local bazaars in Bhaktapur
Landmarks/POIs Patan Durbar Square Patan Museum Bhaktapur Durbar Square Golden Gate Naytapola Temple - Day 17
Kathmandu Departure
After breakfast you'll check out and transfer to Kathmandu airport for your flight home. Your tour concludes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
