Places Covered : Delhi - Nawalgarh / Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Samode - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Orchcha - Khajuraho - Sarnath - Varanasi -Delhi
Duration : 17 Days /16 Nights

Detailed Itinerary

The closer experiences of selected places in the Rajasthan is an exotic land of valiance, chivalry endowed with invisible forts, magnificent palaces and colorful people bringing to life an authentic atmosphere of the local cultures. This programme also provide the real and deeper experience of Ancient Hindu city of Holy River Ganga.

Delhi - Nawalgarh/Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Pushkar - Samode - Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra - Orchcha - Khajuraho - Sarnath - Varanasi -Delhi

Programme

Day 01 Arrival Delhi
Arrival at airport. Traditional Meet & greet. Transfer to Hotel. O/n Hotel

Day 02 Delhi
A full day city tour of Old & New Delhi covering Jama Masjid & its surroundings, Red Fort, Rajghat (Gandhi samadhi), India Gate, National Museum and Qutab Minar. Eve at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day 03 DELHI/ NAWALGARH
Am drive. Pm s/s Nawalgarh, a beautiful Shekhawati township covering Museum, Havelies and townships built by the rich and the famous merchants of the 18th and 19th centuries. The Heritage Havelis have been magnificently painted, restored with the vibrant murals and displays on Rajasthani culture.

Day 04 NAWALGARH/BIKANER
Am drive. Pm city s/s covering Junagarh fort, one of the most imposing forts of Northern India-- Junagarh Fort has remained unconquered till date. This fort was built in 15th century by one of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh. Later visit Museum, Camel breeding form and township. Eve at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day 05 BIKANER/JAISALMER
Am drive to Jaisalmer. Pm visit Gadi Sagar and Sunset point. Eve at leisure. O/n Hotel

Day 06 JAISALMER
Day for s/s and visit of Fort, Jain and Hindu Temples, Patwon-ki-Havelies, Salim Singh-ki-Haveli, NathmalJi-ki-Haveli later visit Museums. Eve at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day 07 JAISALMER/JODHPUR
Am drive. Pm city s/s covering Meherangarh Fort still run by Maharaja of Jodhpur later visit of Jaswant Thada. Eve exploration of Clock Tower and Spice market, the one of the largest in Rajasthan.

Day 08 JODHPUR/PUSHKAR
Am drive to Pushkar one of most holiest city for Hindu's. Pm city exploration covering Hindu temples including the world famous temple of Lord Brahma, Lake, Ghats and township. O/n Hotel.

Day 09 PUSHKAR/SAMODE
Am drive to Samode. Pm explore the Samode palace, the splendid palace set amidst fairy tale surroundings. The 400-year-old palace has a wealth of frescoes, many of them depicting religious subjects. The ornate interiors are a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture. O/n Hotel.

Day 10 SAMODE/JAIPUR
Am drive to Jaipur. Continue city s/s covering Amber fort, ascent to the top on elephant back then visit of City palace, Jantar Mantar (observatory), Hawa Mahal and ancient lanes. O/n Hotel

Day 11 JAIPUR/AGRA
Am drive onto Agra the city of Taj Mahal. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, the magnificent fortified Ghost city. Pm City s/s covering Taj Mahal, Agra fort and itimad-ud-Daulah. Eve at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day 12 AGRA/JHANSI/ORCHHA
Am Transfer to Railways Station. Express Train to Jhansi. Transfer to Orchha. Pm sightseeing Orchha covering Places, Museum and Hindu Temples. Eve at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day 13 ORCHHA/KHAJURAHO
Am Drive to Khajuraho. Pm visit Hindu Temples and township. These ancient temples were built in AD 950-AD 1050 by the chandela dynasty. O/n Hotel.

Day 14 KHAJURAHO/VARANASI
Am Tour of famous erotic Temples including the famous temple of Kandariya Mahadev. Pm Transfer to Airport. Board flight to Varanasi. Transfer to Hotel. Eve at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day 15 VARANASI
Day for the s/s and visit of the ancient Holy city covering Boat ride on the Holy river Ganga and Ghats, temples and Benares Hindu University the largest residential university in India. Eve at leisure. O/n Hotel.

Day 16 VARANASI/DELHI
Am excursion visit of Sarnath, the sacred city for the Buddhist all over the world, where the Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to his first five disciples. Later visit the museum with artifacts dating back to 3rd century BC. Late pm Transfer to Railway Station. Board Train to Delhi. o/n Train.

Day 17 DELHI
Am arrival transfer to Hotel for Wash and Change. Day at leisure. Late pm transfer to Airport.

Day 17 DELHI/DEPARTURE
Check in and depart.

Tour Includes

• Daily breakfasts

• All sight seeing and tours mentioned in the itinerary

• English speaking local guides.

• Elephant ride at Amber Fort in Jaipur

• Rickshaw ride in the old city of Delhi

• Overnight stay in the hotels mentioned

• Transportation by car with chauffeur

• All currently applicable taxes.

• Early morning boat rides on river Ganges in Varanasi

• Local music and dance.

• Farewell dinner on the last day in Delhi before departure to international airport.

• Puppet show in Jaipur

• Sunrise/ sunset visit of Taj Mahal in Agra

• Battery bus / battery auto rickshaw ride in Agra

• Consultation on astrology in New Delhi by renowned astrologer