Rajasthan with Varanasi Ganges Tour

• Duration : 18 Nights / 19 Days
• Places to visit : Delhi - Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur - Bundi - Ranthambore - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi

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Detail Itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival at Delhi

Arrive late night at New Delhi International airport and Transfer to Hotel, Over night stay in Hotel

Day 02: Delhi - Mandawa

Morning, drive to Mandawa. On arrival check in at your hotel. Later visit Mandawa town, founded 1755 by Thakur Nawal Singh and still the home of his descendants, has beautiful frescoes, havelis and mansions. Mandawa castle one of the finest castles of Rajasthan, is now a hotel and house of collection of armories, costumes of ancestors, canons from 1820 ancient coins, numismatic collection and many other interesting items, preserved in a museum. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 03: Mandawa - Bikaner

Morning drive to the Bikaner - city of the best breed camels in the world. On arrival check-in at your hotel. Visit the Camel Breeding farms, Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace, Fort Museum and the remarkable Bhandasar Jain temples. The magnificent palace is fabricated in red sandstone and marble is embellished with mirror work, exquisite carvings and paintings, definitely a worth visiting sight. In the evening you are free to wander in the busy market area. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 04 : Bikaner - Jaisalmer

Early morning drive to Jaisalmer – City of Golden Deserts in your exclusive vehicle. On arrival transfer on camels to desert Place in a village outside Jaisalmer to spend your day in rustic desert atmosphere and enjoy dance and some cultural activities under the tinkling stars. Night Stay in Tented Accommodation.

Day 05 : Jaisalmer

In the morning drive to Jaisalmer city. On arrival, check in into your hotel room. After having a leisurely breakfast move out for sightseeing of one of the oldest forts of Rajasthan "Golden Fort", Gadisar Lake followed by a walking tour to admire the excellent stone carving work on Havelies in the town. Visit the Patwon Ki Haveli ( Mansion) and Salim singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Overnight in your hotel.

Day 06 : Jaisalmer - Jodhpur

After breakfast proceed for Jodhpur. On arrival check-in at your hotel. Move out for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the grandeur of the Umaid Bhawan Palace, Mehrangarh fort and Jaswant Thada and Clock Tower. Evenings at leisure, walk along the flourishing spice market here, you are left fascinated by the aroma of the opulent variety of spices. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 07 : Jodhpur - (On route Ranakpur) Udaipur

Morning drive to Udaipur in your exclusive vehicle. On the way visit the unparalleled Ranakpur Jain Temples (the temple here is the largest Jain temple in the world having 1444 carved pillars with no two pillars looking alike!). Further drive to Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. On arrival, check-in at your hotel. In the evening take a walk through the colorful Bazaar. Take a boat ride on Lake Pichola, and visit the Jag Mandir Palace amidst the lake, the picturesque beauty of the palace will take your breath away. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 08 : Udaipur

Take a full day sightseeing trip of the city which includes visit to the City Palace - the largest Palace museum of Rajasthan (note the trees growing at the top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of the hill the palace is covering!), Saheliyon ki bari, luxuriate some time in this embellishing garden where royal ladies use to bask in the green lawns and blue waters and excursion to temples of Nagada and Eklingji. In the evening visit the 300-year-old Jagdish Temple and the Royal Cenotaphs of the Rajput kings. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 09 : Udaipur - Bundi

Morning drive to Bundi. The city of Bundi has interesting monuments including impressive medieval forts, palaces, havelis, temples with beautiful stone idols and 'chattris' with carved pillars, along with a quaint lake in the heart of the town, adding to its charm. Bundi is also famous for its intricate carvings and frescoes. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 10 : Bundi - Ranthambore

After having a leisurely breakfast drive to Ranthambore - famous for the wildlife sanctuary which is said to have the India’s friendliest Tigers and also considered to be the best place in the world to photograph the tiger in its natural habitat, also a wonderful place for bird watching On your arrival at Ranthambore check in at your hotel. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 11 : Ranthambore - Pushkar

Morning we move out for jungle safari to see the rare Indian tigers in full glory at the Ranthambore National Park. After lunch check out hotel and drive to Pushkar. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 12 : Pushkar - Jaipur

Morning after having breakfast check out hotel and visit temples and ghats and holy Pushkar Lake. There are more than 400 hundred temples in Pushkar but the main attraction being the temple of Lord Brahma, the only temple in India dedicated to Brahma. If it is the month of October/November then you are lucky to enjoy the world famous cattle fair of Pushkar. Rest of the time completely free to explore the Pushkar on your own. After proceed to Jaipur , evening check in Hotel & overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 13 : Jaipur:

Morning after having breakfast take a full day long sightseeing tour of Jaipur city that includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall and excursion to the old capital Amber Fort. Here at Amber, you’ll ascend till the gates of majestic fort on elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Optional trip to ethnic village resort where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner. Night stay at your hotel.

Day 13 : Jaipur:

Morning after having breakfast take a full day long sightseeing tour of Jaipur city that includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall and excursion to the old capital Amber Fort. Here at Amber, you’ll ascend till the gates of majestic fort on elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Optional trip to ethnic village resort where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner. Night stay at your hotel.

Amber Fort Palace: - Amber Fort is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.

City Palace: - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

Jantar Mantar: - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

Hawa Mahal: - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies.

Day 14 : Jaipur - Agra

Morning after having breakfast check out hotel and drive to Agra ,on the way visiting Fatehpir Sikri. On arrival in Agra checkin at hotel. Later visit Taj Mahal, Overnight at hotel.

Day 15 : Agra Varanasi

Early Morning visit Taj Mahal for Sunrise (Agra is world famous for the Taj Mahal and millions of tourists from all over the world come here every year to savor the different moods of this magnificent edifice. As Agra was the seat of the great Mughal rulers for many years, it also has a number of historical monuments in and around the city.) and Back to Hotel, and breakfast visit Agra Fort , after sightseeing evening drop to the Agra Railway Station for Varanasi Overnight on Train.

Day 16 : Varanasi

Upon arrival our representative escorts you to hotel. Afternoon drive to Sarnath, visit the stupas, ruins and museum at Sarnath, scene of Buddha's first sermon. Late evening visit the ghats to see the evening aarti ceremony at the Ganges. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 17: Varanasi - Delhi

Early morning leave for boat excursion on River Ganges to see the bathing ghats and cremation sites. Banaras is famous for its Ghats. This afternoon after lunch explore Varanasi city visit Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi temple, Banaras Hindu University, kashi Vishwnath Temple. after sightseeing and evening drop to the Varanasi Railway Station and overnight on Train.

Day 18 : Varanasi - Delhi

Early Morning pickup from New Delhi railway Station and drop to the Hotel and full day Sightseeing in Delhi

Today we take a tour of Delhi which include Old Delhi and New Delhi.. Visit Old Delhi, covering the Red Fort, Raj Ghat, Chandni Chowk bazaar. This afternoon, tour New Delhi as you drive along Rajpath to view the Parliament House, the President's House and India Gate. Visit the Humayun's Tomb, Qutab Minar and Birla Temple. after sightseeing back to the Hotel. overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 19 : Delhi Airport Departure

Full Day rest and spend according to your plan. (Sight-seeing/shopping). and Evening Transfer to the New Delhi International Airport.