North India and Rajasthan Tours

Day 01: Arrival in New Delhi
Arrival at New Delhi Airport and meet our representative and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Delhi

Day 02: From Delhi Drive to Mandawa 257 Kilometers / 160 Miles 5 hours
After breakfast drive to Mandawa. This place is an open air art gallery of beautiful castles and stunning havelis(Villa) also a capital city of Shekhawati region in the northeast part of Rajasthan. The showcase of the finest specimen of frescoes, murals paintings city was founded in the mid of 18th century by Bhojraj Ji Kasubsub clan of Shekhawat Rajputs. This city was a historical en-route trading outpost for several ancient caravans from Middle East and China. Mandawa fort is the main attraction at Mandawa among the Havelis with beautiful carvings; paintings and art work adorn the archways of the fort, leaving the unforgettable memories to the visitors of the architectural brilliance also many Havelis like Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, Murmuria Haveli, Jhunjhunwala Haveli, Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli, Gulab Rai Ladia Haveli are notable.
Overnight in Mandawa

Day 03: Drive from Mandawa to Bikaner 200 Kilometers / 124 Miles.
Bikaner lies in northwest of Rajasthan established by Rao Bika in 1486. The main attraction in Bikaner are Junagarh Fort, one of the magnificent forts of Rajasthan with 986 meter long wall and many bastions built in mid of the 15th Century by Raja Rai Singh. Inside the fort many Mahal like Anup Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas, Ganga Mahal and more with beautiful stone carvings.
Bikaner is also called the camel city where the Camel festival takes place every year in the month of January. You can experience the best camel safari along the golden sand dunes. Besides these there are Lalgarh Palace, Laxmi Niwas Palace also some attractive Hindu temples and the Camel Research and Breeding Farm.  Overnight in Bikaner

Day 04: Bikaner-Gajner-Jaisalmer 333 Kilometers / 207 Miles 6 hour
Drive to Jaisalmer, however take a lunch break at Gajner Palace. This Palace looks imposingly stands like a jewel on the desert of Rajasthan, on the shores of the Gajner Lake covering about 6000 acre of land which was built by Maharaja Sir Ganga Singh Ji. This palace was to be used as a hunting resort for the former royal family and British dignitaries. Now this palace is inside the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary home of with more than 200 species of birds many mammals.
On arrival to Jaisalmer, check in to the hotel. Overnight in Jaisalmer
Day 05: Sightseeing Jaisalmer   
Jaisalmer also known as "the Golden city" lies west of Rajasthan, close to the Pakistan border was founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156. This desert city has many attraction among them Jaisalmer fort which raise about 100 meter in the dunes of desert's sand at Trikuta hill. Inside the living fort you will see  many palaces, Havelis, lakes and temples. Visit groups of Jain Temples, Nathmalji Ki Haveli, Gharisar, Havelis of Jaisalmer beside of this check out for the desert festival of Jaisalmer in the month of January and February. Enjoy the sun set view of the fort and camel safari.

Day 06: Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur 264 Kilometers / 164 Miles 5 hours
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur which is the second largest city of Rajasthan founded by a Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. This city lies west part of Rajasthan. Popularly known as “the sun city” because of its bright and sunny weather throughout the year and also a “blue city” because of many houses painted in blue color. You will visit in Jodhpur many beautiful palaces and forts such as Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace and Rai ka Bag Palace also Government museum and it's beautiful Umed garden Palace. Overnight in Jodhpur

Day 07: Drive Jodhpur to Udaipur via Ranakpur 266 Kilometers / 165 Miles 5 hours
Today drive from Jodhpur and on the way visit a small village Ranakpur with huge Jain temple.
Ranakpur is a tiny village located between Udaipar and Jodhpur in the Aravalli range, west of Rajasthan. Here you will visit an enormous Jain Temple built by a Jain Businessman Dhama Sah in 1439. Only the temple covers about 3600 square meter of land with beautifully carved 1444 marble pillars. You will see also one huge image in the temple beautifully carved 108 heads snakes with numerous tails. You will see also nearby other small Jain temples and the Hindu temples of Sun God. Continue drive to Udaipur.
Overnight in Udaipur

Day 08: Udaipur full day sightseeing
Udaipur is a beautiful city located in the southern region of Rajasthan was founded by Maharana Udai Singh in 1559. This city is also known as city of lakes and referred as "Venice of the east". Fateh Sagar Lake, the Lake Pichhola and the Swaroop Sagar Lake offer a beautiful view of the city together with forts, palaces, temples, gardens along the Aravalli Mountain range. Here you will continue to visit the City Palace, Jag Niwas,Pratap Museum,Jagdish Temple on the bank of lake Pichola, Dudh Talai with musical fountain and Ahar Museum. Also enjoy the boat ride on the lake. Overnight in Udaipur

Day 09: Drive from Udaipur to Jaipur via Pushkar 405 Kilometers / 252 Miles 7 hrs
Be ready for another exciting journey. Today little bit long but on the way we visit Pushkar town which fresh up you until you reach Jaipur. Pushkar is an oldest city lies on the shore of Pushkar lake in the state of Rajasthan. This city is famous for the Brahma temple, Pushkar Lake, Ghats on the Pushkar Lake, and annual Pushkar Camel Fair which takes place in the month of October to November on a full moon day.   
We continue the journey to Jaipur. Overnight in Jaipur   

Day 10: Sightseeing of Jaipur
Start an excursion of Jaipur visit Amber Fort which is one of the finest mesmerizing of Hindu and Muslim architecture, built in the end of 15th century also the ancient capital of the Kachhawah Rajput. This fort represented royal splendor and luxury of Rajput clan consisting many palaces, fountains and waterways, gardens and courtyards spread out across the fort.
After lunch visit Maharaja's city Palace Museum built in mid of 17th century. The palace museum is full of the Rajasthani and Mughal style of architecture and divided into numerous courtyards, gardens and buildings. Then visit Jantar Mantar, an observatories lab for astronomical studies built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh between 1728 and 1734. Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple, an enormous modern Hindu temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu known as Narayan and his consort Goddess Laxmi, which is constructed from finest quality white marble at the southern part of Jaipur in 1988 by Birla Groups of Industries. Over night in Jaipur

Day 11: Jaipur-Agra   232 Kilometers / 144 Miles 5 hours
After breakfast drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri en-route. Fatehpur Sikri is the majestic marble and red stone structured 37 km west of Agra, remind the ancient architectural history of India built in 1569 by Mugal Emperor Akbar blending both Islamic and Hindu elements on its architectural style and left a permanent impression in the legacy of Indian architecture.
Agra is an old city with many monuments, graveyards and stones as well a vibrant centre of Culture, Art and Religious philosophies, located in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh on the banks of Yamuna River.
In the morning visit Taj Mahal, a soft sign of love, affection and great works, listed in the seven wonder of the world was built in the mid of 17th century by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, as an expression of his love for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. This is the first most visited place in India where the traveler have peaceful satisfaction and love on his or her mind with wonderful feelings.
Over night in Agra

Day 12: Agra -Gwalior- Orchha 235 Kilometers / 146 Miles. 5 hours
Drive to Gwalior, a historical city situated in the center of Madhyapur state famous for educational institute. Gwalior fort is one of the most attractions built in 15th century by Raja Mansingh Tomar . After being freshened up, explore the city renowned for several fascinating temples and palaces.
Later drive to Orchha which is a small town on the banks of Betwa River in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This tiny city was once a capital city of Bundelkhand Empire. Enjoy the picturesque view of River Betwa River with Jahangir Mahal from Orchha palace. Check in at the hotel then set out for full day sightseeing of the city covering fascinating temples and palaces. Overnight at Orchha

Day 13: Orchha – Khajuraho 178 Kilometers / 111 Miles 4 hours
Today take your breakfast leisurely then drive to Khajuraho. Up on arrival check-into the hotel. After lunch half day sight seeing of Khajuraho, a fascinating group of temples which are famous for unique erotic sculpture in the center state of Madhya Pradesh of India. Today we visit western group of Temples. History shows that originally there were 85 temples, of which only 22 still exist now and these temples were constructed between 950 and 1050 A.D. during the reign of Chandel Empire. Over night in Khajuraho

Day 14: Tour of Khajuraho
Khajuraho is the second top most visited place of India just after Taj Mahal. Continue the visit of the temples after breakfast in Khajuraho Temples for Morning Prayer. Today we visit eastern group of Temples and the rest temples with full of Kamasutra sculpture depicting.
Overnight in Khajuraho                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Day 15: Khajuraho – Varanasi 399 Kilometers / 248 Miles 7 hours
Drive to Varanasi which is little bit far but we will make some stops and fresh you up at interesting tourist spots. Upon arrival in Varanashi, transfer to the hotel.  
Overnight at the hotel

Day 16: Tour of Varanasi   
Varanasi / Banaras, is considered as an oldest inhabited city in the world situated in Uttar Pradesh, on the western bank of Ganges River(On the meeting point of the two rivers Varuna and Assi)with temples, shrines and the famous Ghats(cremation places).
Early morning drive to Ganges River to have boat ride, to see the traditional activities including Aghori sadus with their yogic postures and dip of Devotees in Ganges River. After concluding the one hour boat ride, visit Kashi Biswonath Temple, then drive to Hotel for breakfast. After breakfast visit Durga Temple, Banares Hindu University & Bharat Mata Temple. In this ancient city you will see the whole life-cycle of Indians how they lived and what they do after dead.
Overnight stay at the hotel

Day 17: Ride a train from Varanasi to Delhi (By Night Train)
Continue your tour in ancient holy city of Varanashi. Excursion to Sarnath which is a renowned Buddhist site, where the stream of the Buddha's teaching “first sermon” flowed in the Deer Park known as Maha-Dharmachakra Pravartan in Buddhism. Take a rest at hotel before transferring to the railway station. The night Train will leave around seven in the evening and you will be in Delhi around seven in the morning.

Day 18: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at Delhi railway station meet our local representative and transfer to hotel. Later start Delhi sightseeing. Delhi is having more than 3000 years history and mostly preferred destination on traveler's itinerary, endowed with extreme of attractions. Visit India Gate, a 42 Meter high impressive colonial architecture made of red stone is a war memorial monument of the former British Indian Army who died for the Indian Empire in World War I and the third Anglo-Afghan Wars. You will visit Old & New Delhi Connaught Circuit including President House, the official resident of head of the state of India which is also the largest residence of Chief of state in the world. Then drive through the Parliament Building visit Lotus Temple, a particular architectural masterpiece of the modern engineering and architecture, is among the most visited monuments in India. We take you to the Humayums's Tomb, the first garden-tomb with a wonderful Mughal architecture mostly decorated by marble borders and panels looks like a squat building with high arched entrances and bulbous dome covered with beautiful Garden.
Finally we take you to Gandhi Samadhi, a cremation place of great political leader Mahatma Gandhi, who had played a vital role in making India an independent country from British.
Overnight stay in Delhi

Day 19: Final Departure Delhi
You will be transferred to the Delhi airport according to your flight time.