Best of Rajasthan with Varanasi

Day 01- Arrive Delhi by international flight

On arrival at Delhi International airport after clearing immigration formalities, you will meet our representative in arrival hall holding paging of your name. He will further assist you to your vehicle and then hotel check-in formalities. (Standard check-in time is 1200 hours)

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02- Delhi – Varanasi by flight

Breakfast at hotel

In time transfer to aiport to connect onward flight to Varanasi

On arrival in Varanasi, assistance at the airport and transfer to hotel

Varanasi is one of the oldest Hindu city also known as Kashi. People come here from all over the India to take a holy dip and wash away their sins. People wish to die here and getting rid of from the cycle of life and death. City is also famous for fine Banarasi Silk, beetle leaf and Banasras Hindu University.

Evening enjoy boat ride at the ghat and witness Ganga aarti.

Overnight stay at hotel

Day 03- Varanasi

Early morning you will be picked up from your hotel for boat ride and ghat visit.

Boat Ride covers: Starts from Assi Ghat to Manikarnika Ghat and finish at Dashaswemedh Ghat.

Best time to start morning boat ride in Varanasi

It depends on the season. 5.15 am is the best time for summers and 6 am for winters.

After boat ride enjoy 45 minutes walking tour through narrow lanes of Old Kashi popularly known as Banaras or Varanasi. Walking tour covers narrow lanes, small eateries, small temples, old saree market, you will see still people are practicing old rituals. People are simple here.

Post breakfast after some rest proceed to visit Sarnath. It is the place where Budha came after achieved enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Later he gave his first famous sermon at deer park here. In the 3^rd Century BC Emperor Ashoka constructed magnificent stupa and monasteries here.

Evening return to hotel. Evening will be at leisure to relax or to pursue independent activities.

Overnight stay at hotel

Day 04- Varanasi – Delhi by flight

Breakfast at hotel

Post breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Delhi. On arrival transfer to hotel.

Later proceed for half day city tour of New Delhi or Lutyens Delhi, beautifully designed by “Sir Edwin Lutyens”, drive pass India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Connaught Place. Later continue the sightseeing visiting, Humayun Tomb, the tomb was built in 1570 and was the first garden tomb made by Humayun’s son Akbar. It is Unesco world heritage site.

Conclude the sightseeing with the visit of “Qutub Minar”, the stunning red stone tower is 72.5 m high with 2.75m in diameter. It is also UNESCO site.

Lunch at a local restaurant

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 05- Delhi – Agra by road (204 Kms/4 hours)

Breakfast at hotel

Post breakfast half day sightseeing of Old Delhi. Old Delhi. We start the tour from Old Delhi, Chandni Chowk this part of Delhi will take you in Old Mughal era, while walking through old lanes you can see big wooden carved antique doors, big havelis (mansion), narrow lanes and busy bustling life.  Then you will visit India’s largest Mosque “Jama Masjid” where at a time 25,000 can accommodate.

Drive past the Red fort and continue drive to Agra. The land of the Taj is not only famous for the biggest allure “Taj Mahal” but also legacy of Mughals which they had left behind. Their legacy can be seen in mausoleums, tombs and magnificent fort.  On arrival check in at hotel.

Evening will be at leisure to relax.

Overnight stay at hotel

Day 06- Agra

Breakfast at hotel

Early morning visit beautiful Taj Mahal, during sunrise the sunrays have a magical effect with marble surface. It changes its color which creates eternal beauty (Closed on Friday).

Return to hotel for breakfast. Afternoon Agra Fort. Red Fort, it is an UNESCO heritage site. It is a major tourist attraction from all over the world. The fort is built in red stone to make it main residence of Mughals.

Lunch at local restaurant in Agra on direct payment basis.

Later in the evening arrive at Mehtab Bagh so that guests can enjoy sunset there. Mehtab Bagh is located on the left bank of Yamuna opposite Taj Mahal. The garden complex is approximately 300 square meters and is in straight alignment with the Taj Mahal.The excavation has revealed a huge octagonal tank on the southern periphery; Baradaris or pavilion on the East and West; a small octagonal tank at the center and a gateway at the Northern wall.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 07- Agra- Jaipur (approx 265 Kms/ 6 hours)

Breakfast at hotel

Post breakfast drive to Jaipur Post en-route Jaipur en-route visit Abhaneri Stepwell. It is one of the largest step wells in the world and also one of the most beautiful ones. Located in the eastern part of the province of Rajasthan, it was built by King Chanda somewhere in the 9th century. The Chand Baori is not an easy landmark to find, thus it is one of the hidden secrets of India Chand Baori one was built during the 8th and 9th centuries and has 3,500 narrow steps arranged in perfect symmetry, which descend 20m to the bottom of the well. Centuries ago, the stepwells were built in the arid zones of Rajasthan to provide water all year through. Today, the construction is not used as a well anymore but its exquisite geometry attracts local and international visitors. About 64 feet deep, it is India’s largest and deepest stepwells with 13 floors and was built in the 9th century for water harvesting.

After visiting step well continue drive to Jaipur.  Jaipur also known as pink city because of its wall color which are exclusively painted in pink color. This colorful city has chaotic streets, colorful auto rickshaw and lively culture. It is the gateway to Rajasthan vacation, here you can still see royal life, forts and Palaces reflecting glorious past.

On arrival check in at hotel. Evening will be at leisure to relax or to pursue independent activities.

Overnight stay hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel

Day 08- Jaipur

After early breakfast proceed to visit Amber Fort en-route stop at Hawa Mahal for clicking some pictures, it is a stunning 5 story building. It was built to enable royal ladies see daily lives of the city or some function or procession as those days ladies had to cover their faces. Visit Amber Fort by shared jeep.

Lunch at local restaurant in Jaipur

Afternoon visit City Palace (Royal residence) & observatory (Jantar Mantar).

Evening you will visit bustling yet colorful market showcasing beautiful handicraft, Rajasthan jewelry and shoes. You can get your hand painted with traditional Indian design of henna. It looks really awesome.

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 09- Jaipur-Khimsar by road (230 kms / 5.5 hrs)

Breakfast at hotel

Morning depart Jaipur for Khimsar and on arrival check-in at hotel

Khimsar Fort is located near Khinvsar village, in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan in India, halfway between Jodhpur and Nagaur, on the eastern edge of the Thar Desert. The fortress was built in 1523 by Rao Karamsji, the 8th son of Rao Jodha of Jodhpur.

Evening enjoy dinner at dunes with camel ride.

Overnight stay at hotel

Day 10- Khimsar–Jodhpur by road (105 Kms/2.5 hours)

Breakfast at hotel

After breakfast drive to Jodhpur. On arrival check in at hotel.

Jodhpur another beautiful city well known for its massive Mehrangarh Fort and colorful bazaars. The city is also known as Blue city because of its blue color painted houses.

Later visit Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada, one of most famous and massive Mehrangarh Fort & Jaswant Thada. Mehrangarh Fort: Rising perpendicular and impregnable from a hill which is 125 metres above Jodhpur’s skyline is the Mehrangarh Fort. This historic fort is one of the most famous in India and is packed with history and legends. Mehrangarh Fort still bears the imprints of cannonball attacks courtesy the armies of Jaipur on its second gate. Chiselled and sturdy, the fort is known for its exquisite latticed windows, carved panels, intricately decorated windows and walls of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal and Sheesh Mahal.

Jaswant Thada: This milky white memorial built towards the end of the 19th century as a tribute to the leader Jaswant Singh is a huge tourist attraction. Jaswant Singh, who ruled Jodhpur, invested well in his state. He made attempts to bring down the level of crime, subdue dacoits, built railways and broadly worked on raising the economy of Marwar. Jaswant Thada is managed and looked after by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust (MMT) and is open to public.

Also take a short walking tour to Old city area.

Evening will be at leisure to relax.

Overnight stay at hotel

Day 12- Jodhpur – Udaipur (approx.. 290 Kms/ 6 hours)

Breakfast at hotel

Post breakfast drive to Udaipur en-route visit Ranakpur Temple. It is built in 15^th century, it is one of biggest temple Jain temple Complexes India. It is also known for its architectural beauty. The temple has 18 domes and 1444 marble pillars and each pillar is artistically carved.

After lunch at local restaurant in Ranakpur continue drive to Udaipur. On arrival Check in at hotel.

Udaipur, also known as city of Lakes or Venice of the east. This romantic city is located on the banks of Lake Pichola. Beautiful Palace, mountain, lakes, history and culture make this city more beautiful. On arrival check in at hotel.

Evening will be at leisure to relax.

Dinner & Overnight stay at hotel

Day 13- Udaipur

Breakfast at hotel.

Morning, take a tour of the city visiting the City Palace, which stands on the crest of a ridge overlooking Lake Pichola. Later visit mid-17th century built Jagdish Temple in the old town, famous for the remarkable bronze statue of Garuda, the mythical bird, facing his revered master Lord Vishnu.

Continue the visit to the Sahelion-ki-Bari (Garden of the Handmaidens), a good example of the Hindu art of landscape gardening on a princely scale. Ornamental pools with finely sculptured cenotaphs of soft black stone are surrounded by a profusion of fountains.

Lunch at local restaurant in Udaipur

Afternoon, experience the hustle bustle of the old market at Udaipur. Walk past the spice shops, jewellery shops, utensil shops, jiggery shops, silver market and local meat & food shop.

Towards the evening, enjoy a boat ride on the placid waters of Lake Pichola

Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 14- Udaipur-Delhi by flight

              Depart Delhi

Breakfast at hotel.

Post breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Udaipur.

Meeting and assistance on arrival at the airport and transfer to local restaurant for dinner.

(Accommodation NOT envisaged in Delhi for this night)