Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll touch down at Delhi International Airport and meet your representative who'll take you to the hotel for check-in. After settling in from your flight, the rest of the day is open so you can rest up and get comfortable in your room.
- Day 2
Delhi
Following breakfast, you'll have a guided tour through Delhi's historical sites. You'll see Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque, then walk through the crowded energy of Chandni Chowk market. A rickshaw ride takes you through the narrow lanes to Red Fort. From there, you'll head to Raj Ghat, then Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Later you'll drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate in New Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jama Masjid
- Exploration of Chandni Chowk market
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi lanes
- Visit to Red Fort
- Visit to Raj Ghat
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit to India Gate
- Visit to Qutub Minar
Optional Activities
- Entrance fees to monuments (Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar)
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Fatehpuri Masjid Red Fort Raj Ghat Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Mandawa
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive toward Mandawa in Rajasthan's Shekhawati region. During the drive, you'll notice the landscape shift from city areas to open countryside with mustard fields and traditional villages. Once you arrive and check in, you'll walk through Mandawa's busy bazaars to see local handicrafts and textiles. Later, stroll through village lanes to check out the impressive havelis. You'll also head to nearby Nawalgarh and Laxmangarh to see more of these historic havelis.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Exploration of Mandawa's bazaars
- Stroll through Mandawa village lanes
- Visit to Nawalgarh
- Visit to Laxmangarh
Landmarks/POIs Mandawa Havelis Nawalgarh Laxmangarh - Day 4
Mandawa to Bikaner
You'll leave Mandawa after breakfast and drive to Bikaner, then check into your hotel. A half-day tour starts with Junagarh Fort, where you'll walk through ornate halls and the museum with royal costumes and old weapons. Later, you'll visit the National Research Centre on Camel, Asia's only camel breeding facility. If you're there in late afternoon, you might see camels coming back from grazing against the desert sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half-day sightseeing tour
- Guided tour of Junagarh Fort
- Museum exploration at Junagarh Fort
- Visit to National Research Centre on Camel
Optional Activities
- Entrance fee to Junagarh Fort
- Entrance fee to National Research Centre on Camel
Landmarks/POIs Junagarh Fort National Research Centre on Camel - Day 5
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
After eating breakfast, you'll drive westward toward Jaisalmer through the Thar Desert. The drive shows camels grazing, shepherds with their flocks, and mud houses with traditional murals. You'll check in at the hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day is open, so you can rest from the long drive or take an evening walk through local markets if you're up for it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Jaisalmer Fort - Day 6
Jaisalmer
You'll start with breakfast and then head to Jaisalmer Fort on Trikuta Hill. Inside the fort, there are narrow winding lanes, handicraft shops, temples, and centuries-old mansions like Salim Singh-ki-Haveli and Patwon-ki-Haveli to explore. By late afternoon, you'll drive about 40 km to Sam Sand Dunes for a camel safari at sunset. You'll experience the desert and enjoy folk music and campfire performances.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaisalmer Fort
- Exploration of fort interior including Megh Durbar, Hindu and Jain Temples, Salim Singh-ki-Haveli, and Patwon-ki-Haveli
- Camel safari at Sam Sand Dunes
Optional Activities
- Entrance fee to Jaisalmer Fort
Landmarks/POIs Jaisalmer Fort Megh Durbar Salim Singh-ki-Haveli Patwon-ki-Haveli Sam Sand Dunes - Day 7
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After a big breakfast, you'll start your road journey to Jodhpur through western Rajasthan's sun-kissed landscapes. You'll see the scenery change from golden sands to fertile plains with villages, old temples, and colorful roadside markets. Upon arriving and checking in, the day is at leisure. You can stroll through winding lanes with vibrant blue houses or enjoy the regal feel of your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort - Day 8
Jodhpur to Udaipur
This morning, you'll explore Mehrangarh Fort sitting 150 meters above the city. You'll walk through grand palaces including Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, and Sheesh Mahal. Then you'll visit Jaswant Thada, a marble cenotaph overlooking a lake. After checking out, you'll drive through the Aravalli hills toward Udaipur. Once you arrive, you'll check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit to Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana, and Daulat Khana
- Visit to Jaswant Thada
Optional Activities
- Entrance fee to Mehrangarh Fort
- Entrance fee to Jaswant Thada
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada - Day 9
Udaipur
Following breakfast, you'll explore Udaipur's cultural sites starting with City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola. You'll see Jagdish Temple and the charming Garden of the Maidens. Then you'll check out Lok Kala Mandal for folk art, and if time allows, catch a puppet or folk dance show. You'll also visit Shilpgram to watch artisans working. In the evening, you'll take a boat ride on Lake Pichola while the sunset creates golden light on the Lake Palace and Jag Mandir Island.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of City Palace
- Visit to Jagdish Temple
- Visit to Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens)
- Visit to Lok Kala Mandal
- Visit to Shilpgram
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
Optional Activities
- Puppet show or folk dance performance at Lok Kala Mandal (18:00-19:00)
- Entrance fees to City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Lok Kala Mandal, and Shilpgram
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Lake Pichola Jagdish Temple Sahelion Ki Bari Lok Kala Mandal Shilpgram Lake Palace Jag Mandir Island - Day 10
Udaipur to Pushkar
After breakfast, you'll leave for Pushkar, a quiet pilgrimage town surrounded by desert hills. You'll check in upon arrival, then visit Pushkar Lake with its 52 ghats and hundreds of temples. The Brahma Temple, one of the few dedicated to Lord Brahma in the world, is also there. You can stroll along the ghats to watch pilgrims taking ritual dips. In the afternoon, you'll explore Pushkar's colorful markets with embroidered textiles, silver jewelry, and local handicrafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Pushkar Lake and ghats
- Visit to Brahma Temple
- Exploration of Pushkar's markets
Optional Activities
- Entrance fees to temples
Landmarks/POIs Pushkar Lake Brahma Temple - Day 11
Pushkar to Jaipur
You'll drive to Jaipur, the Pink City, after breakfast. Upon checking in, you'll start exploring right away. You'll see City Palace, which blends Mughal and Rajasthani styles with museums of royal costumes and art. Next is Albert Hall Museum and Jantar Mantar, the UNESCO-listed 18th-century astronomical observatory. You'll admire the iconic Hawa Mahal and in the evening, browse vibrant bazaars before visiting the serene Birla Temple with its white marble.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of City Palace
- Visit to Albert Hall Museum
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Visit to Hawa Mahal
- Exploration of Jaipur's bazaars
- Visit to Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Entrance fees to City Palace, Albert Hall Museum, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Albert Hall Museum Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Birla Temple - Day 12
Jaipur to Agra
After breakfast, you'll head to Amer Fort on a hilltop outside Jaipur. A Jeep takes you up to explore ornate halls, mirrored chambers, and sweeping courtyards. Then you'll drive toward Agra, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar's abandoned 16th-century capital. You'll see Diwan-e-Khas, Panch Mahal, Buland Darwaza, and the marble Tomb of Salim Chishti. You'll arrive in Agra and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amer Fort
- Jeep ride to Amer Fort
- Guided tour of Fatehpur Sikri
Optional Activities
- Entrance fees to Amer Fort and Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Amer Fort Fatehpur Sikri Diwan-e-Khas Panch Mahal Buland Darwaza Tomb of Salim Chishti - Day 13
Agra to Varanasi
You'll wake early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise when the white marble glows in soft pink and gold light. After heading back for breakfast, you'll transfer to Delhi Airport for your domestic flight to Varanasi. You'll check in at your hotel once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Entrance fee to Taj Mahal
- Camera fee at Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal - Day 14
Varanasi
At dawn, you'll take a boat ride on the Ganges, passing ancient ghats where pilgrims perform rituals as the sun rises and paints the water gold. After breakfast, you'll journey to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. You'll explore stupas and monasteries and visit the Archaeological Museum. Back in Varanasi, you'll visit New Vishwanath Temple at Banaras Hindu University, the marble Tulsi Manas Temple, and the revered Durga Temple. In the evening, you'll watch the soul-stirring Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on the Ganges
- Visit to Sarnath
- Visit to stupas and monasteries at Sarnath
- Visit to Archaeological Museum at Sarnath
- Visit to New Vishwanath Temple
- Visit to Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit to Durga Temple
- Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Optional Activities
- Entrance fees to temples and museums
Landmarks/POIs Ganges River Sarnath New Vishwanath Temple Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Dashashwamedh Ghat - Day 15
Varanasi Departure
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Varanasi Airport for your onward journey. You'll leave with memories of Rajasthan's regal splendor, Mughal elegance, and the spiritual warmth of Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
