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Palaces, Prayers & Colors: Rajasthan, Agra & Varanasi with Holi Festival

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Festival & Events
Celebrate culture, music, and traditions around the world
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in Spanish
Group Size 4 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Delhi

    You'll land at Delhi International Airport where your tour representative will be waiting. After clearing customs, you'll transfer to your hotel and have the rest of the day to rest up from your flight and get settled in.

    Start point
    Delhi, India (You will be greeted outside the airport exit gate by a representative holding a personalized name placard. Pick-up can also be arranged from any car-accessible location within Delhi NCR., 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Dwarka), Hotel (Crowne Plaza New Delhi)
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  2. Day 2

    Delhi

    Today covers both Old and New Delhi. You'll start at Jama Masjid, then take a rickshaw through the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk bazaar where vendors sell everything from spices to jewelry. Later, you'll see Humayun's Tomb and head to Qutub Minar, a UNESCO site featuring intricate stonework from centuries past.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Radisson Dwarka), Hotel (Crowne Plaza New Delhi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jama Masjid
    • Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar
    • Visit Humayun's Tomb
    • Visit Qutub Minar
    Landmarks/POIs
    Jama Masjid
    Chandni Chowk
    Humayun's Tomb
    Qutub Minar
  3. Day 3

    Delhi to Jaisalmer

    A morning flight takes you to Jaisalmer. Once you arrive and settle in, you'll head to Vyas Chhatri. By evening, you'll catch the sunset from there, which offers nice views across the city and surrounding landscape.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Zone By the Park ), Hotel (The Gulaal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vyas Chhatri for sunset view
    Landmarks/POIs
    Vyas Chhatri
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  4. Day 4

    Jaisalmer

    You'll spend the morning walking through Jaisalmer Fort, checking out the Jain Temples and the detailed havelis with their carved facades. After lunch, you'll drive out to Sam Sand Dunes where you'll ride camels through the desert. The day ends with a cultural performance and dinner right there in the sand, complete with local music and food.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Traditional Rajasthani dinner at a desert camp in Thar, Jaisalmer)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Jaisalmer Fort
    • Visit Jain Temples
    • Explore havelis
    • Camel ride at Sam Sand Dunes
    • Cultural dance performance
    • Dinner in the desert
    Landmarks/POIs
    Jaisalmer Fort
    Sam Sand Dunes
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  5. Day 5

    Jaisalmer to Jodhpur

    You'll drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur today. Upon arrival, you'll head straight to Mehrangarh Fort, which sits high above the city with great views. After exploring the fort, you'll visit Jaswant Thada, an elegant white marble cenotaph that's quite peaceful and beautiful.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vega by Ozone), Hotel (Ranbanka Palace )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mehrangarh Fort
    • Visit Jaswant Thada
    Landmarks/POIs
    Mehrangarh Fort
    Jaswant Thada
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  6. Day 6

    Jodhpur to Udaipur

    This morning is yours to use however you'd like, whether that's browsing local shops or just relaxing. Then you'll drive to Udaipur, and along the way you'll stop at Ranakpur Jain Temples. The marble work inside is detailed with intricate carvings, and it's one of the largest Jain temples in the country.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fateh Niwas), Hotel (Amar Mahal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ranakpur Jain Temples

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Jodhpur
    • Leisure activities in Jodhpur
    Landmarks/POIs
    Ranakpur Jain Temples
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  7. Day 7

    Udaipur

    You'll check out City Palace in the morning, then wander through Sahelion Ki Bari, a garden built for royal women with fountains and pavilions. Later, you'll take a boat across Lake Pichola to see the palace from the water. By evening, you'll have time to walk around the local markets and pick up souvenirs or crafts.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Fateh Niwas), Hotel (Amar Mahal)

    Included Activities

    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Sahelion Ki Bari
    • Scenic boat ride on Lake Pichola

    Optional Activities

    • Explore local markets
    Landmarks/POIs
    City Palace
    Sahelion Ki Bari
    Lake Pichola
  8. Day 8

    Udaipur to Pushkar

    You'll drive to Pushkar, a holy town with spiritual significance for many travelers. Once there, you'll walk around the ghats (steps leading to the water) and visit Brahma Temple, one of the rare temples dedicated to Lord Brahma. The atmosphere here feels quite different from the busier cities you've seen so far.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Brahma Horizon), Hotel (Jagat Niwas)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour around the ghats
    • Visit Brahma Temple
    Landmarks/POIs
    Brahma Temple
    Pushkar Ghats
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  9. Day 9

    Pushkar to Jaipur

    After breakfast, you'll drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, you'll visit Birla Temple, a marble structure with nice architecture. The rest of the day is open, so you can choose to shop at local markets or just relax and explore the area on your own.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sarovar Premiere ), Hotel (Hotel Royal Orchid)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Birla Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Jaipur
    • Optional activities in Jaipur
    Landmarks/POIs
    Birla Temple
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  10. Day 10

    Jaipur

    You'll head out to Amber Fort, one of the larger forts in the region with multiple levels and courtyards. From there, you'll continue to City Palace (still partly a royal residence) and Jantar Mantar Observatory, which features strange-looking structures built to track celestial bodies. You'll finish with a walking tour through Bapu Bazaar where vendors sell textiles, jewelry, and local goods.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Sarovar Premiere ), Hotel (Hotel Royal Orchid)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amber Fort
    • Visit City Palace
    • Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
    • Walking tour through Bapu Bazaar
    Landmarks/POIs
    Amber Fort
    City Palace
    Jantar Mantar
    Bapu Bazaar
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  11. Day 11

    Jaipur to Agra

    You'll drive toward Agra and stop at Abhaneri Stepwell, an ancient structure with hundreds of steps descending below ground. Later that evening, you'll watch the Holika Dahan ritual, where local people gather to symbolically burn evil before the Holi Festival starts. It's a meaningful cultural moment to be part of.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Golden Tulip), Hotel (Royal Sarovar Portico )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Abhaneri Stepwell
    • Witness Holika Dahan ritual
    Landmarks/POIs
    Abhaneri Stepwell
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  12. Day 12

    Agra

    You'll wake early to catch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, which creates a soft light on the marble. During the day, you'll celebrate Holi with locals, wearing kurta-pajama and throwing gulaal (colored powder), eating traditional snacks, and hearing music everywhere. The atmosphere is joyful and colorful. In the afternoon, you'll tour Agra Fort, another major structure with red sandstone walls and multiple chambers.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light festive lunch during Holi celebration)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
    • Holi Festival celebration with locals
    • Visit Agra Fort
    Landmarks/POIs
    Taj Mahal
    Agra Fort
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  13. Day 13

    Agra to Varanasi

    An early morning train takes you to Varanasi, arriving partway through the day. You'll walk along the ghats and visit temples, then as the sun sets you'll watch the Ganga Aarti Ceremony, where priests perform rituals with fire and chanting by the river. It's one of the more spiritual experiences on this trip.

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Surya Kaiser), Hotel (Amaaya)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of the ghats
    • Visit temples
    • Ganga Aarti Ceremony at sunset
    Landmarks/POIs
    Varanasi Ghats
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  14. Day 14

    Varanasi

    You'll start before sunrise with a boat ride on the Ganges, watching people perform rituals at the water's edge as light comes up. Later, you'll visit Banaras Hindu University and an Ashram to learn about spiritual practices. After these visits, you'll transfer to Varanasi airport for your departure and the tour ends here.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Early morning boat ride on the Ganges
    • See sunrise rituals
    • Visit Banaras Hindu University
    • Visit Ashram
    Landmarks/POIs
    Banaras Hindu University
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    We organized a trip to India to experience the Holi festival as locals. We were a group of 20 women passengers. It was really amazing. Dream hotels, super professional guides, they did everything and more! Every day there was a surprise. Special mention to the team of mail guides. I will definitely work with them again!
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