Rajasthan with Holy Ganges

Duration : 13 Nights / 14 Days

Destinations Covered: Delhi - Varanasi - Agra - Jaipur - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur – Ranakpur - Udaipur - Delhi

Day 01: Arrival at Delhi

Arrive Delhi, meet & assistance at the airport & transfer to the hotel. Stay overnight at Delhi.

Day 02: Delhi – Varanasi (By Overnight Train)

Morning after breakfast and proceed for city sightseeing tour of Delhi and visiting splendid mosque Jamia Masjid built by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan between 1644 to 1658. Red Fort, Ghandi Samadi, India Gate, drive pass President House, Himayun Tomb, Bhai Temple, Qutab Minar. After visiting, departure transfer to railway station to board the train for Varanasi. Overnight in train.

Day 03: Arrive Varanasi

Arrive Varanasi, meet and assistance at railway station and transfer to the hotel. Evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats. Night stay in Varanasi.

Day 04: Varanasi – Agra (By Overnight Train)

Early morning enjoy boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later back to hotel. After breakfast check-out from the hotel and proceed for excursion to Sarnath, 10 Kms. East of Varanasi is one of the Buddhism’s major centers of India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Also visit the deer park and the museum. Evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats. Later drop at railway station to board the train for Agra. Overnight in train.

Day 05: Arrive Agra

Arrive Agra, meet and assistance at railway station and transfer to the hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour of Agra; the home of the immortal Taj Mahal, the inimitable poem in white marble is the first expression of love of an Emperor Shahjahan for his queen Mumtaz Mahal. This great monument was completed in 1653 AD. Agra Fort, the imposing structure on the banks of the river Yamuna is replete with priceless examples of craftsmanship in the Mughal period, including the beautiful pearl Mosque; it was designed and built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 AD. Night stay in Agra.

Day 06: Agra – Fatehpur Sikri – Jaipur (By Surface)

Morning after breakfast and drive to Jaipur en-route visit Fatehpur Sikri , a perfectly preserved red sandstone “ghost town” which was the estranged capital of mughal emperor Akbar, built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Arrive Jaipur and check-in at hotel. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 07: Jaipur

After breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.

AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber 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 its ultimate expression. Continue sightseeing.

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. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur.

Day 08 : Jaipur – Bikaner (By Surface)

Morning after breakfast and drive to Bikaner. Arrive Bikaner and check-in at hotel. Night stay in Bikaner.

Day 09: Day 09: Bikaner – Jaisalmer (By Surface)

Morning after breakfast and proceed for city sightseeing tour of Bikaner. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bika Ji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner's dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gates. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, and Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. After sightseeing drive to Jaisalmer. Arrive Jaisalmer & check-in hotel. Evening enjoy camel ride at SAND DUNES. Night stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 10: Jaisalmer

Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer visiting the burnished sandstone Jaisalmer, Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the magnificent fort, the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion) and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets, which are supreme examples of the art. Night stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 11: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur (By Surface)

Morning breakfast and drive to Jodhpur. Arrive Jodhpur and check-in at hotel. Later proceed for city sightseeing tour of Prince Jodha founded city Jodhpur - the stronghold of the fierce Rathore clan, in 1459. Visit the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, visit Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Night stay in Jodhpur.

Day 12: Jodhpur – Ranakpur – Udaipur (By Surface)

Morning after breakfast drive to Udaipur en-route visit Ranakpur world famous Jain Temple Ranakpur. The exceptionally beautiful Ranakpur complex is one of the largest and most important Jain temples in India. The main temple is the Chaumukha temple, or Four Faced Temple, dedicated to Adhinath. Built in 1439, this huge, superbly crafted and well-kept marble temple has 29 halls supported by 1444 pillars, no two alike and continues drive to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and check-in at hotel .Night stay in Udaipur.

Day 13: Udaipur

Morning after breakfast proceed for city sightseeing tour of Udaipur the city is built in 1559. A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the city Palace Museum, the Jagdish temple, Sahelion ki Bari (Queen's resort for their friends) Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) and the Pratap Memorial. Night stay in Udaipur.

Day 14: Udaipur – Delhi & Departure (By Surface))

Morning departure transfer to the airport to board the flight for onward journey. Tour ends with sweet memories.