Glorious Rajasthan with Varanasi Tour

Day 01 Arrive Delhi
Arrive at Delhi International Airport. Welcome to Delhi! You are met by our representative at the airport after clearing customs. Later transfer to your hotel for check in.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 02 In Delhi
After breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour of Old & New Delhi.
OLD DELHI - A sight-seeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India. Red Fort from out side, Chandni Chowk – One of Oldest markets of Delhi.
NEW DELHI - An extensive sight-seeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun's Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President's Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.
Rest of the day at leisure, free for shopping.
Overnight in Delhi.
Day 03 Delhi – Udaipur by flight
In time departure transfer to Delhi airport to board your flight for Udaipur, departing Delhi at ….. hrs and arriving in Udaipur at ….. hrs.
Upon arrival in Udaipur - the city of Lakes, you will be met at the airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check in.
Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravallis. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers. Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichhola is an enticing sight. Udaipur was built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh, the city has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd.
Late afternoon enjoy boat ride at Lake Pichola. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 04 In Udaipur
Morning proceed for city sight seeing tour. The city of Dawn, 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.
Later in afternoon proceed for visit to Eklingiji and Nagda Temples.
Eklingji - About 23 Kms from Udaipur and linked by a motor road that runs through splendid scenery and a mountain pass is Eklingji, a magnificent temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva.
Nagda - Very close to Eklingji is Nagda, named after its founder Nagaditya and is one of the most ancient places in Mewar. There is Hindu and Jain temples, notable among which is Sas Bahu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Rest of the day at leisure, free to explore the markets.
Overnight in Udaipur.
Day 05 Udaipur - Jaipur by flight
Breakfast at the hotel
In time departure transfer to Udaipur airport to board your flight for Jaipur
Depart Udaipur at ….. hrsArrival Jaipur at ….. hrs
Upon arrival in Jaipur, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
JAIPUR The rose pink capital of Rajasthan is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts. Enclosed by embattled walls, the city was built in the early eighteenth century. The Maharaja's palace stands in the centre of the city amidst lovely gardens. Houses with latticed windows line the streets, their rose pink colour lending enchantment to the scene and almost magical at sun set. Jaipur is aptly called the `Pink City of India'. It takes its name from the famous Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, who founded the city in 1728. A keen astronomer, he built an observatory which still exists and is equipped with quaint masonry instruments of remarkable size.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 06 Jaipur sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
Afterwards proceed for a morning 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 it's ultimate expression.
Afternoon proceed for sightseeing tour of the pink city visiting City Palace, The Royal Observatory (Jantar Mantar) and the Palace of winds ( Hawa mahal)
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.
Rest of the day at leisure, free to explore the city on your own.
Overnight in Jaipur.
Day 07 Jaipur – Agra by surface (250 kms / 5 ½ hrs drive approx.)
Breakfast at the hotel
Later, check out of the hotel and drive to Agra, enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri – The ghost city.
The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of its grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.
On arrival check-in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Agra.
Day 08 In Agra
Breakfast at the hotel
Later proceed for sightseeing tour of Agra City visiting – Agra Fort and the World famous Taj Mahal.
Agra Fort - The rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566 . At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded Peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms.
Later in afternoon visit the World famous magnificent Taj Mahal, one of the world famous monument, surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men laboured for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan's beloved wife. It's a wealth of white marble and semi-precious stone-undoubtedly the highlight of your tour.
Rest of the day at leisure, free for shopping etc.
Overnight in Agra.
Day 09 Agra – Jhansi by train / Jhansi – Khajuraho by road.
Breakfast at the hotel.
In time transfer to railway station to board your train to Jhansi
Depart Agra at ….. hrsArrive Jhansi at ….. hrs
Jhansi – Khajuraho via Orchha by surface.
On arrival, you will be met by our representative and later drive to Khajuraho via Orchha. (175 kms / 4 ½ hrs drive approx.)
ORCHHA - A Medieval City Founded By Bundela Rulers with Palaces & Temples Of The 16th And 17th Century - Which Have Remarkably Withstood The Onslaught Of Time. The City Is Picturesquely Flanked by the River Betwa.
On arrival check-in at hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Khajuraho.
Day 10 Khajuraho sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
Khajuraho - famous for the legendary temples of Khajuraho built in the 9th and the 10th century. Acknowledged as one of the world's artistic wonders, Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures.
Proceed for sightseeing tour of Khajuraho. The legendary temples of Khajuraho are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one of the world's artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. Built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajput, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Khajuraho.
Day 11 Khajuraho-Varanasi by flight
Breakfast at the hotel.
Later in time transfer to airport to board your flight to Varanasi.
Depart Khajuraho at ….. hrs
Arrive Varanasi at ….. hrs
Upon arrival in Varanasi, you will be met by our representative & transferred to your hotel & Check- in. Varanasi is the World's most ancient living city. Sunrise on the riverfront, as seen from a boat, can be spiritually uplifting sight. Crowded with temples, and its labyrinth of streets, the city attracts the maximum number of tourists. The religious capital of Hinduism, Varanasi is the carpet-manufacturing place of India. It was previously known as Kashi - the city that illuminates. The present name is derived from the fact that the city is at the confluence of the rivers Varuna and Asi.
Later in the afternoon proceed for sightseeing of SARNATH.
Sarnath - 5 miles out of Varanasi is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC. Witness the ruins of a once flourishing Buddhist monastery and then visit a fine Museum which houses an excellent collection of Buddhist art and sculptures found at the site.Also visit the Aarti ceremony in evening at the ghats (banks) of River Ganges.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 12 Varanasi sightseeing
Early morning drive to Daswamedh Ghat and enjoy a boat ride on the sacred river Ganges to see the cremation Ghats and witness the living traditions of one of the world's oldest and most important religions.
(To start at 0500 hrs. for the best lifetime experience) For you to appreciate this remarkable city, we'll pick you from your hotel and transfer you to the banks of the River Ganges before the sun rises. Board a boat with your guide and proceed to the middle of the river, where at sunrise the sight unfolds before you. Thousands of faithful come daily to the banks to bathe and pray while in the background, temples and palaces rise in tiers from the water's edge.
Then return for a walk through the cobblestone streets along the banks of "Ganga". As shops are opening, the place now becomes a beehive of activity as the faithful are coming and going.
Return to hotel for breakfast.
Later proceed for sightseeing of Varanasi city visiting Bharat Mata Temple, which features a big relief map of Mother India engraved in marble. Also visit the 18th century Durga Temple, commonly known as the Monkey Temple due to the huge population of the monkeys. Proceed to the Tulsi manas Temple, crafted from white marble which features the entire Ramayana inscribed on its walls. Also visit the BHU considered as the biggest residential university in Asia. The University Campus houses an Art Gallery and the Mosque of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Varanasi.
Day 13 Varanasi – Delhi by flight
Breakfast at the hotel
In time you will be picked from your hotel & transferred to the airport to board your flight for Delhi.
Depart Varanasi at ….. hrsArrive Delhi at ….. hrs
Upon arrival in Delhi you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Delhi.
Day 14 Depart Delhi
In time transfer to airport to board your flight for onward destination.
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