Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi Arrival
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport and get picked up for a transfer to your hotel. After that, the rest of your day is open, giving you time to settle in and rest up from your flight.
- Day 2
New Delhi to Mandawa
Have breakfast at the hotel, check out, and then drive to Mandawa in Rajasthan. Once you get there, you'll drop your bags at the hotel and head out with a guide to see the havelis and palaces that make Mandawa special.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mandawa - visit various havelis and palaces
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day 3
Mandawa to Bikaner
After breakfast you'll drive to Bikaner, known for its camels and desert culture. In the afternoon, take a half-day tour that includes Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, and Bhandasar Jain Temple. The Camel Breeding Farm is on the itinerary too, where you can ride a camel and try camel's milk. Your evening is free to do what you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Half-day guided tour of Bikaner
- Visit Lalgarh Palace
- Visit Junagarh Fort (Bikaner Fort)
- Visit Bhandasar Jain Temple
- Visit Camel Breeding Farm with camel ride
- Taste camel's milk
Landmarks/POIs Lalgarh Palace Junagarh Fort Bhandasar Jain Temple - Day 4
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
Have breakfast and drive to Jaisalmer, the golden-colored city. Check into your camp accommodation and freshen up. Later in the evening, ride a camel out into the sand dunes and have dinner while watching traditional Rajasthani dancers perform.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with traditional Rajasthani dance performances)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Camel ride in Jaisalmer dunes
- Dinner with cultural activities and traditional Rajasthani dance performances
- Day 5
Jaisalmer City Tour
Breakfast at the camp, then check out and head to Jaisalmer city for a hotel stay. You'll spend the full day on a guided tour hitting Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, the Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, and the Silk Route Art Gallery plus various temples. The evening is yours to spend as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at camp
- Full-day guided tour of Jaisalmer city
- 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/POIs Jaisalmer Fort Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli Patwon-Ki-Haveli Gadisar Lake - Day 6
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
Eat breakfast and drive to Jodhpur, the blue-painted city. Your guided tour covers Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, and the Clock Tower. You'll also walk through local markets and visit some nearby villages. Free time after that for shopping or just relaxing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Guided tour of Jodhpur
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit Jaswant Thada
- Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Visit Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit local markets
- Walk around local villages
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada Umaid Bhawan Palace Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park - Day 7
Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur
After breakfast, head toward Udaipur. On the way, you'll stop at Ranakpur Jain Temples, which were built back in the 12th century. After looking around the temples, you'll continue driving to Udaipur and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is open for your own exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Ranakpur Jain Temples
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Eklingji and Nagda Temples (25 kms one way from Udaipur city)
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temples - Day 8
Udaipur City Tour
Breakfast first, then a full-day guided tour of Udaipur's main sites. You'll see City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, plus the Udaipur Ropeway and a vintage car museum. There's also Saheliyon Ki Bari gardens and a boat ride on Lake Pichola. In the evening, catch the Dharohar Dance Show, a traditional folk performance at Bagore ki Haveli.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full-day guided tour of Udaipur
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Bagore Ki Haveli
- Visit Fateh Sagar Lake
- Visit Ambrai Ghat
- Visit Jagdish Temple
- Visit Udaipur Ropeway
- Visit vintage collection of classic car museum
- Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari
- Boat ride at Lake Pichola
- Traditional Rajasthani folk dance and music show - The Dharohar Dance Show at Bagore ki Haveli
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Bagore Ki Haveli Fateh Sagar Lake Jagdish Temple Lake Pichola Saheliyon Ki Bari - Day 9
Udaipur to Pushkar via Chittorgarh
Have breakfast and head toward Pushkar. Along the route, visit Chittorgarh Fort, one of India's largest forts and a UNESCO site. The fort covers 700 acres and includes the Rana Kumbha Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini Palace, and a museum. After your tour there, continue on to Pushkar and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Chittorgarh Fort including Rana Kumbha Palace, Kumbha Shyam Temple, Victory Tower, Meerabai Temple, Tower of Fame, Padmini Palace, and Chittaurgarh Museum
Landmarks/POIs Chittorgarh Fort Rana Kumbha Palace Victory Tower Padmini Palace - Day 10
Pushkar to Jaipur via Ajmer
After breakfast, take a guided tour of Pushkar visiting Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple, and Apteshwar Temple. Check out and drive toward Jaipur. En route, stop at Ajmer Dargah Sharif shrine and the Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra mosque. You'll arrive in Jaipur by evening and settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Guided tour of Pushkar
- Visit Pushkar Lake
- Visit Brahma Temple
- Visit Savitri Temple
- Visit Mahadev Temple
- Visit Varah Temple
- Visit Ramavaikunth Temple
- Visit Rangji Temple
- Visit Apteshwar Temple
- Visit Ajmer Dargah Sharif
- Visit Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra
Landmarks/POIs Pushkar Lake Brahma Temple Savitri Temple Ajmer Dargah Sharif Adhai-Din-Ka Jhonpra - Day 11
Jaipur City Tour
Have breakfast, then go on a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. You'll visit Amber Fort where you can choose between an elephant ride or jeep ride, then explore City Palace and Jantar Mantar. You'll pass by Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple as well. The afternoon is free for shopping.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full-day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride or Jeep ride
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort if time permits
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple - Day 12
Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast, drive to Agra. On the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, an old abandoned town built by the Mughals in 1571 from red stone. Explore the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal there. Then continue driving to Agra and check into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri including Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal - Day 13
Agra City Tour
Get up early to watch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal. After that tour, head back to the hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon, take a guided tour of Agra seeing Agra Fort and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Later, visit Mehtab Bagh to catch the sunset view of the Taj Mahal. The evening is free for shopping or other activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Full-day guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Mehtab Bagh and enjoy Sunset view of Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh - Day 14
Agra to Khajuraho via Jhansi Train
After breakfast, check out and get transferred to Agra railway station for a train to Jhansi. Once you arrive, a representative will meet you and drive you to Khajuraho. You'll stop at Jhansi Fort, the Government Museum, and Rani Mahal along the way. Check in at your Khajuraho hotel with the rest of the day free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Train ticket from Agra to Jhansi
- Visit Jhansi Fort
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit Rani Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Jhansi Fort - Day 15
Khajuraho Temples Tour
Have breakfast and take a full-day guided tour of Khajuraho's temples. You'll explore the western group, eastern group, and Jain group of temples throughout the day. Later that evening, watch the sound and light show at the Western group of temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full-day guided tour of Khajuraho
- Visit western group of temples
- Visit eastern group of temples
- Visit Jain group of temples
- Sound and light show at Western group of temples in evening
- Day 16
Khajuraho to Varanasi Flight
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Khajuraho airport for a flight to Varanasi. Once you arrive, a representative will pick you up and take you to your hotel. After refreshing, take a guided tour to Sarnath, a key Buddhist site, where you'll see the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. Return to Varanasi in the evening for the Ganges Aarti ceremony at the Ghat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
- Experience Ganges Aarti ceremony in evening
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - Day 17
Varanasi to New Delhi Flight
Start early with a boat ride on the River Ganges. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Then take a guided tour of Varanasi checking out Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, Sankat Mochan Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. After that, transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight to New Delhi, where a representative will meet you and take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- 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
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
Landmarks/POIs Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir - Day 18
New Delhi City Tour
Have breakfast, then go on a full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. You'll see Qutub Minar, pass by Lotus Temple and Humayun's Tomb, then pass Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Old Delhi visiting Raj Ghat and Jama Masjid, pass 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
- Breakfast at hotel
- Full-day guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Drive past Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past India Gate
- Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Cycle 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 19
New Delhi Departure
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and get transferred to New Delhi airport for your flight to your next destination or back home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
