Varanasi, Khajuraho with Rajasthan Tour
Duration : 18 Days /16 Nights

Destinations Covered : Abroad – Delhi (2) – Varanasi (2) – Khajuraho (1) - Agra (1) - Bharatpur (1) – Ranthambhore (1) - Jaipur (2) – Nimaj (1) – Ranakpur (1) – Udaipur (2) – Pushkar (1) –Mandawa (1) – Delhi - Abroad

Day 01 - Abroad >> Life in Desert>> Delhi
Arrival at  Delhi by International Flight ___________. Meeting and assistance on arrival and transfer to Hotel.  Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02 - Delhi
Morning proceed for city sightseeing tour of Delhi visiting Old & New Delhi
OLD DELHI – Visit Jama Masjid  - The largest mosque in India. Visit Raj Ghat – Memorial of  Mahatma Gandhi.  Drive past the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk is the busiest commercial area of the City.
NEW DELHI –  Visit the 12th century Qutub Minar and The Mausoleum of Emperor Humayun. Drive Past the India Gate, the President Residence, Parliament House and Secretariat Buildings.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 – Delhi > (Departure 10.40 Hrs.) Life in Desert> Varanasi (Arrival 11. 55 Hrs)
After Breakfast transfer to the Airport to board a flight for Varanasi.On arrival meeting & transfer to the Hotel. In the evening you can walk through the market and shop for Banarasi Silk Sarees and Silk brocades which are cherished and beautiful.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 04 - Varanasi        
Early  in the morning take a Boat Ride on the River Ganges. As you float down the bathing ghats with a boat, or take steps leading down to the river, you will see pilgrims having ritual dips, chanting prayers and offering flowers while worshipping the Holy River. After sightseeing return to the Hotel & take Breakfast.
 In the afternoon take a Rickshaw Ride through the City.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 05 - Varanasi > (Departure 12.20 Hrs.) Life in Desert> Khajuraho (Arrival 13.00 Hrs)
After Breakfast  transfer to the Airport to board the  flight for Khajuraho. On arrival meeting & transfer to the Hotel.  Late afternoon Visit the Khajuraho Temples which will give you an insight into the Indian architectural genius of the Medieval period.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 - Khajuraho - Orcha - (175 km) Jhansi – (Departure 17.55 Hrs.) – Agra (Arrival 20.10 Hrs.)
After Breakfast drive to Jhansi. Enroute visit Orcha Palace & Temple. Later drive to Jhansi. On arrival in Jhansi transfer to Railway Station to get a Train “Shatabdi” from Jhansi to Agra. On arrival meeting & transfer to the Hotel.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07- Agra – 30 km - Fatehpur Sikri – 40 km - Bharatpur
After Breakfast visit Taj Mahal & Agra Fort. Taj Mahal is symbol of Love and Beauty. Situated on the banks of the jj/
river Yamuna, the Taj Mahal is an epitome of love, a poem in marble by the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan for his beloved queen Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is made of white marble and its walls are decorated with pitera dura (inlay work).
In Taj Mahal different types of precious and semi-precious stones were used in the intricate inlay work done on the interiors. This magnificent monument is set around a charbagh or ‘four garden’ plan which is spilt by water courses a reflection of the Persian style. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday)
Later drive to Bharatpur. Enroute Visit the Fatehpur Sikri.
Fatehpur Sikri built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD. Akbar used Fatehpur Sikri as his capital and the city was fully occupied for 14 years but slowly became deserted and ruined after Akbar left the city. Scarcity of water was the prime factor for this beautiful city.
Later continue drive to Bharatpur. On arrival check in at Hotel.      
Bharatpur - well known as Keoladeo Ghana Bird Sanctuary - home to an astonishing range of flora and fauna. Birds come to this national park in waves.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08 - Bharatpur – 240 km - Ranthambhore
Early morning visit Bird Sanctuary. After Breakfast drive to Ranthambore - famous for the wildlife sanctuary- which is home to India's royal tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat. Arrive at Ranthambore & check into a hotel.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 09 - Ranthambhore – 190 km - Jaipur
Early morning 3 hrs Jungle safari in a Canter (a vehicle which is open on the top). After Jungle Safari come back to Hotel, have a Breakfast and then leave for Jaipur.
Jaipur Founded in AD 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City with broad avenues and spacious gardens. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers. This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.

Jaipur has been laid according to the conventional nine-grid pattern that astrologers believe to be lucky, and which has been recommended in the ancient Indian treatise on architecture. Each grid consists of a square, and these have been planned so that, at the heart of the city is the City Palace. Spread around it, in rows, are public buildings, the residences of noblemen, the living and trading quarters of merchants and artisans. Straight, wide roads run through the city, while a high, crenellated wall that forms its defense is pierced with seven gateways that serve as entry points. Today, these walls may be more difficult to spot since the city has grown far beyond its original plan, but they are still there, proof that though Jaipur saw no great siege, it was more than adequately prepared for it.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 10 -  Jaipur – City Sightseeing Tour
After Breakfast Proceed for City sightseeing. to the Amber fort which is 11 kms away from Jaipur. This fort was built in 1592 by the Maharaja Man Singh. This fort displays an exclusive work of Rajput architecture. There will be an Elephant ride undertaken from the Aravalli hills to the fort entrance. In the afternoon there will be a city tour of Jaipur, visiting the City Palace that has museum which displays an extensive collection of carpets, weapons, art and enamel ware. Then you will be taken to the Jantar Mantar which a historical monument is built by the great Maharaja Jai Singh in the year 1728 and then the Hawa Mahal.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 11 - Jaipur – 220 – Nimaj
After Breakfast drive to Nimaj. Nimaj is a old Palace Hotel. On arrival Check in at Hotel. Afternoon enjoy a Jeep Safari through the Village. During the Jeep Safari you can see the Village life style, village Huts, viilagers, cattle & very old Temple.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12 - Nimaj – 280 km - Ranakpur
After Breakfast drive to Ranakpur. Enroute visit Jodhpur City. Visit Mehrangarh Fort situated on a 125-mt high hill. This is one of the most impressive and formidable structures in Rajasthan. In this fort you can see magnificent palaces with carved panels, latticed windows of “Jarokhas with evocative names. Later visit the Jaswant Thada – a royal cenotaphs in the white marble built in 1899 AD. in memory of Maharaja Jaswant  Singh-II. Later continue drive to Ranakpur.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel

Day 13 – Ranakpur – 90 km - Udaipur
After Breakfast visit Ranakpur Jain Temple. The Jain Temples of Ranakpur built in the 15th century are situated in the lovely Aravali Valley. Jain Temples have grand structure and beautiful sculptures. There are 1444 pillars in the main temple. Its surroundings are peaceful and picturesque.  Later drive to Udaipur. On arrival check in at Hotel.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel

Day 14 - Udaipur (The Romantic City of Rajasthan)
The city of Lakes "Udaipur" is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet. Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination.  It has always been a lovely place for Film Shoots, Royal Events and even Corporate Parties. Come to Udaipur and you'll fall in love with it!
Morning half day sight seeing of Udaipur. Visit City Palace of Udaipur, Jagdish Temple and Sahelion Ki Bari gardens and fountains.
Afternoon Boat Ride on Lake Pichola, surrounded by hills, Palace, temples and bathing Ghats. Visit the Island Palace Jag Niwas.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel

 Day 15 - Udaipur - 270 km – Pushkar
After Breakfast drive to Pushkar. On arrival check in at Hotel.
Pushkar is situated in the state of Rajasthan in India. Famous for the annual cattle fair, which draws an enormous amount of traders and tourists, Pushkar is a great place for travel. The Pushkar lake and the temples of Pushkar are revered among religious pilgrims.

Legend has it that the lake in Pushkar was created from the petals of a lotus flower which fell from the hand of Lord Brahma. Brahma is the residing deity in Pushkar and has a temple dedicated to him. The Brahma Temple in Pushkar is one of its kind in India. The legendary significance makes the lake of Pushkar an immensely holy place for pilgrims.
The history of Pushkar speaks of its consistent importance and significance. It still is an important place in Rajasthan, India, and receives a large number of tourists and religious pilgrims every year.

Evening visit Brahma Temple & walk through the city & lake.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel

Day 16– Pushkar – 250km - Mandawa
After breakfast drive to Mandawa. On arrival check in at Hotel. Later visit Mandawa, beautiful frescoes, Havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan and Rajasthani Life Style.
Dinner and Overnight at Hotel

Day 17  - Mandawa – 260 km – Delhi
After Breakfast you have free time for leisure. Afternoon drive to Delhi. On arrival at Delhi farewell dinner for you and after the dinner we transfer you to the international airport for your onward journey.

Day 18 – Delhi >> Life in Desert>> Abroad
We wish you, best of Journey !