Desert to Ganges

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi
Upon arrival at Delhi international airport visit our representative and transfer to the hotel.
Get briefing of the tour and have leisure.
Overnight stay in Delhi

Day 02: Delhi City Tour
Visit both old and New Delhi as you start the sightseeing of this buzzing city with our local guide. You will visit the tourist places in old Delhi like Red fort, one of the magnificent structures with its glorious history fort built in 1639 by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan on the banks of Yumana and in front of this fort you will visit the Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India. Then drive to the Rajghat, the cremation place of great political leader Mahatma Gandhi, who had played a vital role in making India an independent country from British. Now after the lunch proceed to visit the New Delhi where you will visit the Qutub Minar, a fluted red sandstone tower, which tapers up to a height of 72.5 meters with 399 steps leading to the top and is covered with intricate carvings and verses from the holy book Quran, located in South of Delhi which was built in 1193. From here you will drive through Rastrapathi Bhawan and a Parliament House visiting visit India Gate, 42 meter high war memorial monument of the former British Indian Army with impressive colonial architecture made of red stone also visit Laxmi Narayan Temple, a Hindu temple popularly known as the Birla Mandir. Then drive to Lotus Temple, a particular architectural masterpiece of the modern engineering and architecture and, newly built Akshardham temple, showcase of India’s ancient architecture and religions. And finally visit Humayun's tomb, 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. Drive back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi

Day 03: Drive from Delhi to Mandawa 257 Kilometers / 160 Miles 5 hours
After breakfast drive to Mandawa and en route visit a small and remote village Mahensar on the desert of Rajasthan. Mandawa 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.

Day 04: Drive from Mandawa to Bikaner 200 Kilometers / 124 Miles.
Bikaner lies in northwest of Rajasthan of Shekhawati 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 05: Drive to Jaisalmer via Pokaran 333 Kilometers / 207 Miles 6 hour
En route visit a city called Pokharan, in the district of Jaisalmer in the state of Rajasthan which is also a pilgrimage site of Jain where you will visit a Jain temple dedicated Parshvanath. Continue drive to Jaisalmer. On arrival to Jaisalmer, check in to the hotel. Overnight in Jaisalmer

Day 06: Sightseeing Jaisalmer   
Jaisalmer also known as "the Golden city" located 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 on Sam, Khuri village as well as dinner in the desert huts.
Overnight stay in Jaisalmer

07: 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 is located 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 08: Jodhpur - Luni 35 kilometer / 22 miles
This day will not be rushed. After a breakfast visit another fort called Mehrangarh fort, built in mid of 14th century which has a good collection of paintings and ammos. Then drive about an hour to a small village Luni. Here you will walk in the village and experience the past history of human beings. Enjoy the evening with villagers. Overnight stay in Luni  

Day 09: Luni - Pushkar - Ajmer - Jaipur 280 Kiloneter / 173 miles 5 hours drive
Drive to Pushkar, 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.   
Then drive to Ajmer about 25 minutes, west of Rajasthan surrounded by Aravalli Range founded by Dushyant Chauhan in the late 7th century. Here you will visit Dargah, at the foot of the Taragarh hill with white marble buildings, Taragarh Fort, Supposed to be a first hill fort in Asia, Vaishnava Hindu temple from mid of 11th century. We continue the journey to Jaipur.
Overnight stay in Jaipur

Day 10: Explore Jaipur City
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: Drive to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri 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: Tour of Agra City
Commence the tour of Agra city which 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, built by the Great Mughal Emperor Akbar and it was his capital till late 16th century. Today you will visit again The Taj Mahal during the sunrise and another famous Agra Fort (Red Fort) besides others splendid Mughal-era buildings (Itmad ud Daulah, Sikandara), which are listed by UNESCO under World Heritage Sites.

Day 13: Drive to Orchha via Gwalior 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 14: Drive from Orchcha to 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. Overnight stay in Khajuraho

Day 15: Fly from Khajuraho to Varanasi 399 Kilometers / 248 Miles 40 minutes flight
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.
According to your flight schedule you will be transferred to the airport to fly a living city Varanashi which takes about 40 minutes. On arrival in Varanasi, check in to the hotels.
Overnight stay in Varanasi  

Day 16: Tour of Varanasi City
Wake up early in the morning and commence the tour of Varanasi / Banaras. Varanasi is also 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 you will 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 back 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 in Banaras

Day 17: Visit Sarnath and fly to Delhi (1 hour 35 minutes) Final departure
After breakfast excursion to Sarnath, 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 airport to fly Delhi then take a connection flight to your next destination or house.