Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and meet your representative at the airport. After that, head into Old Delhi to see Jama Masjid and take a rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandni Chowk, stopping at Rajghat. Later in the day you'll check out India Gate, Parliament House, President's House, and Qutub Minar before getting to your hotel by evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid - India's largest mosque
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market
- Visit Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi
- Drive past India Gate, Parliament House, and President's House
- Visit Qutub Minar - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Rajghat India Gate Parliament House President's House Qutub Minar - Day 2
Delhi to Mandawa
The drive to Mandawa takes you to a town known for its painted havelis. You'll visit Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli and Jhunjhunwala Haveli during the day. The evening is yours to wander around town on your own and get a feel for the place.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli
- Visit Jhunjhunwala Haveli
Landmarks/POIs Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli Jhunjhunwala Haveli - Day 3
Mandawa to Bikaner
You'll travel to Bikaner, an oasis town in the middle of the Thar Desert. The main stop here is Junagarh Fort, which has palaces, temples, and museums all in one architectural site that's worth seeing.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Junagarh Fort - architectural gem with palaces, temples, and museums
Landmarks/POIs Junagarh Fort - Day 4
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
After driving to Jaisalmer, the Golden City, you'll have some time to settle in. Later as the sun starts to set, head to Vyas Chhatri where you can see panoramic views of the desert landscape turning golden.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening visit to Vyas Chhatri for desert sunset views
Landmarks/POIs Vyas Chhatri - Day 5
Jaisalmer
Start your morning exploring Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then walk through the intricately carved mansions of Patwon Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli. Come evening, you'll go on a camel safari on the Sam Sand Dunes and watch the sunset from the desert.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jaisalmer Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Patwon Ki Haveli - intricately carved mansion
- Visit Salim Singh Ki Haveli - intricately carved mansion
- Camel safari on Sam Sand Dunes
- Desert sunset viewing
Landmarks/POIs Jaisalmer Fort Patwon Ki Haveli Salim Singh Ki Haveli Sam Sand Dunes - Day 6
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
You'll drive to Jodhpur, known as the Blue City because of its blue-painted buildings. Stop at Mehrangarh Fort, which sits on a hill and is one of India's most impressive forts, and then visit Jaswant Thada, a marble structure set in quiet gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort - one of India's most impressive hill forts
- Visit Jaswant Thada - marble cenotaph surrounded by tranquil gardens
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada - Day 7
Jodhpur to Udaipur
The drive to Udaipur includes a stop at Ranakpur Jain Temple along the way, where you'll see marble carvings and around 1,400 intricately designed pillars. After that, continue on to Udaipur, which people call the City of Lakes.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple - exquisite marble carvings and 1,400 intricately designed pillars
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temple - Day 8
Udaipur
You'll spend the day seeing what makes Udaipur special. Check out City Palace which overlooks Lake Pichola, then walk through Jagdish Temple and see its detailed 17th-century carvings. Later take a boat ride on Lake Pichola, passing by Jag Mandir and Lake Palace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace - majestic complex overlooking Lake Pichola
- Visit Jagdish Temple - 17th-century Hindu temple with detailed carvings
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola - pass Jag Mandir and Lake Palace
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Jagdish Temple Lake Pichola Jag Mandir Lake Palace - Day 9
Udaipur to Pushkar
On your way to Pushkar, you'll stop at Chittorgarh Fort, one of India's largest forts with a lot of historical significance. Visit Kirti Stambh, Vijay Stambh, and Rani Padmini's Palace during your time there. Then head on to Pushkar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chittorgarh Fort - one of India's largest and most historically significant forts
- Visit Kirti Stambh
- Visit Vijay Stambh
- Visit Rani Padmini's Palace
Landmarks/POIs Chittorgarh Fort Kirti Stambh Vijay Stambh Rani Padmini's Palace - Day 10
Pushkar to Jaipur
Visit Pushkar Lake and Brahma Temple, one of the few temples in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma. This morning and early afternoon you'll explore these sites. Then drive to Jaipur, which is the capital of Rajasthan, arriving later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Pushkar Lake
- Visit Brahma Temple - one of the few temples in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma
Landmarks/POIs Pushkar Lake Brahma Temple - Day 11
Jaipur
You'll spend the day exploring Jaipur's royal history. Visit Amber Fort sitting on a hilltop, City Palace which blends Mughal and Rajput styles, Jantar Mantar an 18th-century astronomical observatory, and Hawa Mahal, the iconic Palace of Winds.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort - magnificent hilltop fortress
- Visit City Palace - blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture
- Visit Jantar Mantar - 18th-century astronomical observatory
- Visit Hawa Mahal - Palace of Winds
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 12
Jaipur to Agra
The drive to Agra includes stops along the way. You'll see Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri, one of the deepest stepwells around, and then visit Fatehpur Sikri, an abandoned Mughal capital with Buland Darwaza and Salim Chishti's Tomb. You'll check into your Agra hotel later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chand Baori Stepwell in Abhaneri - one of the deepest stepwells in India
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri - abandoned Mughal capital
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Salim Chishti's Tomb
Landmarks/POIs Chand Baori Stepwell Fatehpur Sikri Buland Darwaza Salim Chishti's Tomb - Day 13
Agra to Delhi
Get up early to visit the Taj Mahal, one of the Seven Wonders. After breakfast, you'll see Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later in the day you'll drive to Delhi or head to the airport depending on your onward plans.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World
- Visit Agra Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort
