Rajasthan with Varanasi Tour
Duration:- 15 Nights / 16 Days
Destinations Covered:- Delhi > Mandawa > Bikaner > Jaisalmer > Jodhpur > Pushkar > Samode > Jaipur > Fatehpur Sikri > Agra > Orchha > Khajuraho > Varanasi > Sarnath > Delhi
Day : 1
Arrival Delhi
On Arrival at airport our company executive will be waiting with placard having your name and will receive you with a traditional Indian welcome. He will assist you and transfer to hotel. Overnight in hotel.
Day : 2
Delhi Sightseeing
Humayun Tomb
After breakfast, moved to Historic Monument Red Fort- built between 1638 - 1648 with marvellous red stone, Jama Masjid- the principal mosque in India was built in 1650 both are constructed by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Chandani Chowk- a shopping hub you can enjoy Rickshaw ride in Chandani Chowk. Rajghat- interment site of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation). President House- earlier recognize as Viceroy’s House was built in 1921, now the authorized residence of President of India. India Gate- war memorial built in 1931 and designed by Sir Edwin lutyens. Humayun’s Tomb- Humayun specially made this tomb for his wife Hamida Banu Begum in 1562, Lotus Temple- also known as Baha'i house of worship, Qutub Minar– UNESCO World Heritage site was built in 1192 by Qutub-ud-din Aibak. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 3
Delhi to Mandawa (258 Kms: 5 Hrs)
Castle in Mandawa
After breakfast drive to Mandawa- ancient cultural hub of Rajasthan. On arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation proceeds to visit Havelis (Mentions) in Shekhawati Region, Havelis were homes in 18th and 19th century of the Marwari trading community who displayed their immense wealth building elaborate mansions. At this juncture you will also visit a lot of antique and murals that showcases the consciousness of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is largely well-known Mandawa Fresco Painting in world wide. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 4
Mandawa to Bikaner (188 Kms: 3 Hrs)
Lalgarh Palace
After breakfast drive to Bikaner- known for its distinctive culture, outlook and also stated as the “Camel City” of Rajasthan. On arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation visit Lalgarh Palace- built with red sandstone in 1902 by Maharaja Ganga Singh. After lunch visit Junagarh Fort- was built in 1593 by Raja Raj Singh with Red sandstone and Marble, including two entrances and 37 bastions, Karni Mata temple (Rat Temple)- famous for Rat worship and it is 600 years old temple, Ganga Golden Jubilee Museum- built in 1937 by Maharaja Ganga Singh, Jain Temple, Gajner Palace and Sadul Singh Museum. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 5
Bikaner to Jaisalmer (331 Kms: 6 Hrs)
Jaisalmer Culture
After breakfast drive to
Jaisalmer- also known as
“the Golden city”. On arrival transfer to the hotel and rest of the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 6
Jaisalmer Sightseeing
Camel Safari
After breakfast, visit Jaisalmer Fort- known two another name Sonar Quila & Golden Fortress, it was built upon the Tricuta hill in 1156 by Raja Rawal Jaisal. After lunch visit Patwon Ki Haveli- one of the largest haveli in Jaisalmer and it also known as "Mansion of Brocade Merchants" and much more havelis are situated here. In the evening enjoy the Camel safari with Sam Sand Dunes tour. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 7
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (267 Kms: 5.30 Hrs)
Osian temple
After breakfast, drive to
Jodhpur-
the Blue City of India, en route visit
Ocean Village- famous for Jain Temples. In Ocean visit many famous temples and after that move to Jodhpur. On arrival transfer to the hotel. In evening enjoy
Rajasthani Folk dance and music. Over night at the hotel.
Day : 8
Jodhpur to Pushkar (185 Kms: 4 Hrs)
Pushkar lake
After breakfast drive to
Pushkar- famous for
temple of Lord Brahma surrounded by Pushkar Lake. On arrival transfer to the hotel. After relaxation take a
holy dip in the lake of pushkar and in the evening visit
Brahma Temple for Holy Worship & the Arti ritual. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 9
Pushkar to Jaipur (enroute visit Samode) (146 Kms: 3.30 Hrs)
Samode Palace
After breakfast drive to
Jaipur-
“Pink City of India”, enroute visit
Samode- famous for it's heritage Forts, Havelis and Palaces. On arrival visit
Samode palace, Sheesh Mahal, Samode haveli and Samode bagh- a Mughal style garden, built in 16th century. In the evening drive to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to the hotel and Overnight at hotel.
Day : 10
Jaipur Sightseeing
Amber Fort
After breakfast, visit Amber Fort- it was built in 16th century, enjoy the experience of elephant ride , Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)- built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, Jantar Mantar- an astronomical observatory site built in 18th century by Maharajah Jai Singh II, later drive back to visit Imperial City Palace- a miraculous palace to witness the real Rajasthani and Mughal architecture of Jaipur built in 1729 by Sawai Jai Singh II and later visit City Palace Museum. In the evening enjoy rickshaw ride to explore the colorful market of Jaipur. Overnight at hotel.
Day : 11
Jaipur to Agra (enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri) (250 Kms: 5 Hrs)
Buland Darwaza
After breakfast drive to
Agra, enroute visit
Fatehpur Sikri- this place is incredibly famous for its monuments built in
Mughal Era. Continue drive to Agra, on arrival transfer to hotel. In the evening you can enjoy shopping of
Handicrafts items, see Leather & Stone factories of Agra. Overnight stay in hotel.
Note: Taj Mahal is closed on every Friday.
Day : 12
Agra to Khajuraho (enroute visit Jhansi &Orchha) (392 Kms: 6.30 Hrs)
Orchha Fort
After breakfast transfer to railway station to board the train to Jhansi- the motherland of valiant Rani Lakshmi Bai. On arrival Jhansi, drive to Khajuraho enroute visit Orchha- founded in 16th century by Bundela Kings. In Orchha you can see Orchha fort, Jehangiri Mahal. The Raj Mahal and the Laxmi Narayan Temple- are famous for their frescoes and murals paintings. In evening drive to Khajuraho, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 13
Khajuraho Sightseeing
Temples of Khajuraho
After breakfast, you can explore the
Khajuraho-
World Heritage Site by UNESCO, famous for its Erotic Temples built in 9th and 10th century. Khajuraho, one of the most popular tourist attractions in India after the
Taj Mahal. In Khajuraho you can see
Eastern Group Temple and Western Group Temple. First of all you will visited
Western Group Temples of Khajuraho. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 14
Khajuraho to Varanasi (By Flight: 1 Hr)
Khajuraho Temples
After the breakfast visit
Eastern Group Temples of Khajuraho. Later that drive to domestic airport to board the scheduled flight to
Varanasi. On arrival transfer to the hotel and rest of the evening is free for leisure. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 15
Varanasi Sightseeing
Dhamekh Stupa
After the breakfast, visit
Sarnath- where Lord preached his 1st sermon & paved the manner for Buddhism and it also known as Deer Park,
Dhamekh Stupa- it is famous for the Buddha's activities and it was built in 500 by the Mauryan King. Return to Varanasi and be the eye witness of
Holy Worship & the Arti ritual on the Ghats of the sacred Ganges river in evening by
boat ride. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day : 16
Varanasi to Delhi (By Air: 1.30 Hrs) to Hometown
Varanasi Ghats
After the breakfast, enjoy the boat ride on river Ganges to see the spectacular view of sunrise and to witness the rituals that take place along the Ghats. Later visit Banaras Hindu University- university Museum is famous for a wide collection of artefacts and paintings. After the lunch visit many temples of Varanasi, Kashi Vishwanath Temple- built by the Maratha King in 1780, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, Bharat Kala Bhavan and Ramnagar Fort- it was built in 18th century, Chunar Sandstone by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh. After, drive to domestic airport to board the scheduled flight to Delhi. On arrival transfer to International airport to board the scheduled flight to hometown and tour concludes with happy memories.