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Detailed Itinerary

Day 01 : Delhi Arrival
Upon arrival at Delhi international airport, our company representative will meet & assist you with traditional welcome and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Rest of the day free & easy for own activities and acclimatization with Indian weather conditions.
Overnight at Delhi hotel

Day 02 : Delhi – Full day tour
Post breakfast; proceed for a full day guided tour in Delhi starting with Old Delhi visiting Raj Gaht, Jama Maszid, drivepass through Red Fort & Chanidi Chowk. Afternoon; visit to Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, drive pass through Parliament Street & President house and visit Qutub Minar.
Overnight at Delhi hotel

Day 03 : Delhi – Mandawa (260 kms. / 05 hours drive)
Post breakfast; drive to Mandawa; the princely state of Shekhawati. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening proceed for a guided tour visiting Gulab Rai Haveli, Goenka Double Haveli and Bansidhar Newatia Haveli.
Overnight at Manadwa hotel

Day 04 : Mandawa – Bikaner (188 Kms. / 04 hours drive)
Post breakfast drive to Bikaner; the desert city of Rajasthan. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and later proceed for a guided tour in Bikaner visiting Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace and Karni Mata Temple to experience the rare sight of rats being worshiped in thousands of numbers.
Overnight at Bikaner hotel

Day 05 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer (333 Kms. / 05 hours drive)
Post breakfast; drive to Jaisalmer also known as “The Golden City”. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening free at leisure to explore this beautiful city surrounded by the mountain range and Jaisalmer fort.
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Day 06 : Jaisalmer – Full day tour
Post breakfast; proceed for a guided tour in Jaisalmer visiting Jaisalmer Fort, Patwon Ki Haveli & Palaces and beautifully sculptured Jain Temples of the 12th-15th century AD & of course skilled artisans & ubiquitous camels. Evening; proceed for an excursion to Sam to take the Camel ride on the Sand Dunes of Sam while the sun is setting down.
Overnight at Jaisalmer hotel

Day 07 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (285 Kms. / 05 hours drive)
Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and drive to Jodhpur; yet another beautiful city in Rajasthan state. Jodhpur; founded by the Rajput chief Rao Jodha in 1459. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure.
Overnight at Jodhpur hotel

Day 08 : Jodhpur – Udaipur via Ranakpur (260 kms. / 05 hours drive)
Post breakfast; leave for a half day guided tour in Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Fort Museum and Jaswant Thada. Afternoon; drive to Udaipur; also known as the “City of Lakes”. En-route visit to Ranakpur Jain Temples. Upon arrival in Udaipur; check-in to the hotel. Overnight at Udaipur hotel Day 09 : Udaipur – Full day tour
Post breakfast; proceed for a guided tour visiting City Palace, an intriguing collection of buildings built in the year 1725. Also visit Sahelion ki Bari (Garden of Maids of Honour) and Jagdish Temple; the Indo-Aryan Temple. Evening; enjoy the relaxing boat ride at Lake Pichhola on sun-set.
Overnight at Udaipur hotel

Day 10 : Udaipur – Pushkar via Chittaurgarh (327 Kms. / 06 hours)
Post breakfast drive to Pushkar; the holy Hindu city known for its Lake and Lord Brahma’s Temple.En-route visit to Chittaurgarh. Here we will visit Chittorgarh Fort, the largest fort in Asia. Further continue to Pushkar. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening free at leisure for own activities.
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Day 11 : Pushkar – Jaipur (180 kms. / 03 hours drive)
Morning post breakfast; proceed for a half day guided tour visiting Lord Brahma’s Temple and Holy Pushkar Lake. Afternoon; drive to Jaipur; the capital city of Rajasthan State and also known as the “Pink City”. Upon arrival Jaipur; check-in to the hotel and rest of the day free & easy for own activities. Optional: Optional tour can be arranged for Samode Village Excursion or Chokhi Dhani Village Excursion.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel

Day 12 : Jaipur – Full day tour
Post breakfast; leave for an excursion to Amber Fort. Enjoy the Elephant ride to ascend the Amber fort. After visiting Amber fort, visit to a traditional Rajasthani Handicraft & handloom factory to see the craftsmen performing. Afternoon; visit to City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory. Before returning your hotel; a short stop in front Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) for photo shoot.
Overnight at Jaipur hotel

Day 13 : Jaipur – Agra via Fathehpur Sikri (240 kms. / 05 hours drive)
Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and drive to Agra; the city of Taj Mahal. On the way stop at Fathepur Sikri to visit Buland Darwaza, Diwan-e-aam and Diwane-e-Khas. Further continue to Agra. Upon arrival in Agra; check-in to the hotel and later proceed for a half day guided tour in Agra visiting Agra Fort. After visiting Agra Fort; proceed to Taj Mahal to see it at sun-set when it looks most beautiful. Post tour; spend some time in shopping the world’s best Marble products and the famous James & Jewelry.
Overnight at Agra hotel

Day 14 : Agra – Jhansi (By Shatabdi Train at 0811/1045 hrs)
Jhansi – Khajuraho via Orchha (165 kms. / 04 hours drive) Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and transfer to Agra railway station to board the train to Jhansi. Once reaching Jhansi; meet & assist by our company driver and drive to Khajuraho. En-route visit to Orchha; the historical town. Here you will visit Jahangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Ram –Raja Mandir and laxmi Narayan Temple. Further continue your drive to Khajuraho. Upon arrival; check-in to the hotel and evening enjoy the sound & light show.
Overnight at Khajuraho hotel

Day 15 : Khajuraho – Varanasi (By Flight)
Post breakfast; proceed for a guided tour to visit Khajuraho Group of Temples famous of its erotic art. Afternoon; transfer Khajuraho airport to board the flight to Varanasi, the oldest city in India. Upon arrival in Varanasi, transfer to the hotel for check-in and evening free at leisure for won activities and explore the oldest living city of India.
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Day 16 : Varanasi – Full day tour
Early in the morning before breakfast; enjoy the boat ride on Holy River Ganges at sunrise. Later return back to the hotel to have your breakfast. Further leave for an excursion to Sarnath; where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma, and where the Buddhist Sangha came into existence through the enlightenment of Kondanna. Afternoon return back to Varanasi and visit various ancient Temples in the city. Evening; witness the Aarti ceremony (lighting lamps) at holy river Ganges bank.
Overnight at Varanasi hotel

Day 17 : Varanasi – Delhi (By Flight)
Post breakfast; check-out from the hotel and transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi; transfer to the hotel for check-in. Evening; free & easy for own activities and last minute shopping.
Overnight at Delhi hotel

Day 18 : Delhi – Departure
Post breakfast; day free for own activities. Later transfer to Delhi International airport to board the flight to onward journey.