Rajasthan Splendor with Khajuraho

Destinations : Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra (Fatehpur Sikhri) – Jhansi – Khajuraho (Orchha) – Varanasi – Delhi

Duration : 14 Nights / 15 Days

Day 1 : Arrival Delhi
Welcome to India! After you arrive at Delhi airport, our Company representative will be there to receive you. Thereafter, you will be transfered to hotel. Relax and get rid of jet lag.

Overnight stay in hotel in Delhi.

Day 2 : Delhi
After enjoying a delicious breakfast in hotel, you have entire day at leisure. Today you will be taken on Delhi sightseeing.

Delhi is a cosmopolitan city with a flawless fusion of Old Delhi and New Delhi. Witness Old Delhi, a labyrinth of scanty and congested by-lanes and view its age old monuments, forts, gardens and museums. Then, be enthralled by New Delhi, its artistic landscape, spacious streets, vivacious lifestyle and vibrant night life. You'll enjoy visiting Jama Masjid, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Presidential House of India, Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar & its monuments. These are etehral structures with mind blowing architectural excellence, amazing calligraphy and verdant surroundings. Further, each one of them is a peep-window where you will learn history and legends of bygone eras.

In evening, you will relish the eye-appealing Light and Sound show at Red Fort in Old Delhi. The show remains closed on Monday.

Overnight stay in hotel in Delhi.

Day 3 : Delhi – Mandawa
After breakfast in hotel, you will be driven to Mandawa. After check-in in hotel and some relaxation, you have whole day for Mandawa exploration.

Mandawa, termed by its visitors as 'Rajput land of Havelis', is a small town dotted with enamouring mansions(havelis) displaying royalty, grandiosity and an alluring charm. These mansions are adorned with rich embellishments, lavishly painted walls, beautifully crafted sculptures and grand chambers. You will also see Shekhavati villages of Dundlod, Mandawa. This pastoral town displays tinge of erstwhile Rajput & Nawab sovereignty. Here, you will be mesmerised on seeing beautiful frescoes, havelis & mansions that are called the open-air galleries. Moreover, you can also shop here wholeheartedly making some smart bargains.

After having Mandawa sight-seeing to your full, you will be driven back to hotel. Overnight stay in Mandawa.

Day 4 : Mandawa – Bikaner
After taking breakfast in hotel, you will be taken on drive to Bikaner. In Bikaner, you will be transfered to hotel and after check-in and some relaxation, you will set off for Bikaner exploration.

Bikaner is a blooming haven amid the vast stretches of desert. The imposing palaces, beautiful and richly sculptured temples of red and yellow sand stones display some of the finest creations of Rajput civilization. You will be mesmerized by architectural beauty of Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace, Gajner Palace, Shri Laxminath Temple, Shiv Bari Mandir, Bhandeshwar Jain Temple. Next you will visit the majestic Prachina Museum, Devi Kund Sagar (Cenotaphs) and wander around in Camel Breeding Farm.

Overnight stay in Bikaner.

Day 5 : Bikaner – Jaisalmer
After taking breakfast in hotel, you will be driven to Jaisalmer.

Enroute from Bikaner to Jaisalmer, you will visit Sam Sand Dunes that lie in the outskirts of Jaisalmer, 42 K.M. from the main town, Jaisalmer. A major attraction in Jaisalmer, Sam has a truly magnificent stretch of sweeping dunes, with sparse or no vegetation. Here you will enjoy the Desert Safari, in which you will get to sit on camel's back and ride in golden scintillating sandy fields.

After that, you will be transfered to hotel. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 6 : Jaisalmer
After taking breakfast in hotel, you have whole day at leisure to explore Jaisalmer.

Situated amid Thar Desert, Jaisalmer is a city made of diverse colorful elements. Here you will visit Sonar Kila, Patwon ki haveli, Saliom Singh ki haveli, Nathmal ji ki Haveli and Gadisagar Tank. You will also make a visit to Jain Temples, Forts and some more architectural marvels. At the end of the day, you'll find yourself mesmerised with city's mysticalness.

Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 7 : Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
After enjoying breakfast in hotel, you will be taken on drive to Jodhpur and transfered to hotel there. After some relaxation, you have whole day for Jodhpur sight-seeing.

Because of its all year bright and sunny weather, Jodhpur is known as India's “Sun City”. Its scenic landscape and featuring palaces, forts and temples have always drawn millions of tourists every year. Here you'll visit several fascinating monuments including Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan and Mandore Gardens.

Overnight stay in hotel in Jodhpur.

Day 8 : Jodhpur – Pushkar
After breakfast in hotel, you will be driven to Pushkar.

Enroute from Jodhpur to Pushkar, you will visit Deogarh, a popular tourist destination & must visit place. Here you will get to see many heritage forts and palaces that are sure to leave you spellbound. You will be surprised by getting insights into the marvelous craftsmanship and excellence in architecture of ancient India.

On arriving in Pushkar, you will be transfered to hotel. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 9 : Pushkar – Jaipur
After enjoying a delicious breakfast in hotel, you will embark for Pushkar exploration.

Pushkar is a sacred town for the Hindus and millions of visitors swarm here every year. The charm of this sleepy, lakeside settlement is destined to captivate its visitor. You will visit many ancient temples here including Savitri, Varah, Mahadeva and Ramavaikunth temple. Further, you will visit vast Pushkar Lake that bears a legend behind its creation. Pushkar is also famous for one more thing, Pushkar Fair, which is worldwide known as world's largest camel fair. The fair is held every November, when the sleepy city comes alive with vibrant colors & a frantic burst of exuberance.

Late in evening you will be driven to Jaipur and transfered to hotel. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 10 : Jaipur After taking lip smacking breakfast in hotel, you will be taken on Jaipur tour.

Jaipur, India's “Pink City” is known for its complex of countless historical monuments, forts, tombs and various other architectural wonders. Here you'll visit Hawa Mahal, Badi Chopal, Choti Chopal, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort and Jai Singh's Observatory. You will also get to see several magnificent palaces enriched with appealing Rajasthani Arts done with intricate architecture and majestic museums.

Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 11 : Jaipur – Agra (enroute Fatehpur Sikhri)
After breakfast in hotel, you will check out of hotel and chauffeur will drive you to Agra.

Enroute to Agra, you will visit ancient city of Fatehpur Sikri, which is a perfectly preserved red sandstone town. The city displays an amazing blend of Hindu & Muslim styles of architecture. You will visit many splendid palaces & castles including Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, Niran Mahal, Diwani Khas, Birbal’s House, the Jami Masjid, Dargah of Sheik Salim Chisti, Sunhera Makan, Palace of Jodha Bai, Turkish Sultana House, The Treasury and Nagina Masjid. Here, experience the charm of Mughal era and witness the wonderful example of Mughal art & architecture.

Late evening, you will approach Agra and be transfered to hotel. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 12 : Agra – Jhansi (by train) – Khajuraho (by surface)
After having breakfast, you will check-out of hotel. Then, you will be driven to railway station and board train for your onward journey to Jhansi. Company representative will receive you at Jhansi railway station and drive you to Khajuraho.

En route from Jhansi to Khajuraho, you will visit marvelous temples of Orchha. Located at 16 kms from Jhansi, Orchha is a small hamlet arising out of hills. You'll see here many historical monuments, which still retain their pristine charm, from which you'll learn the stories & legends of war and peace, of love and destruction. It is a place famous for Bundela paintings, which are the imprints of Bundela dynasty that once ruled the area. Orchha is also a wonderful valley formed by crystal-clear waters of Betwa river that flows beautifully along its banks.

After arrival in Khajuraho, you will be transfered to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 13 : Khajuraho – Varanasi (by Air)
After taking an appetizing breakfast in hotel, you will be taken on Khajuraho exploration.

With the beautiful backdrop of sprawling Vindhaya mountain ranges, Khajuraho is a small town known as 'Land Of the Moon God'. Here you will see groups of Hindu & Jain temples that display a blend of breathtaking architectural styles belonging to different eras and are famous for their erotic sculptures. Khajuraho's art is a pure manifestation of philosophical essence of Indian aesthetics; it is a beautiful example of Indo-Aryan architecture.

You will return to hotel till late afteroon and check out. Then, you will be driven to Varanasi airport, where you will catch flight to Varanasi. On arrival in Varanasi, you'll be transfered to hotel.

Overnight stay in hotel in Varanasi.

Day 14 : Varanasi
After enjoying a lip smacking breakfats in hotel, you will be taken on drive for a full day Varanasi sight seeing.

Lying on the western banks of India's holy river Ganges, Varanasi is a city of religious and spiritual values. It is a place of numerous attractions namely temples, ashrams, muths and ghats of Ganges. Revealing the many legends & spiritual history of India, you will visit several majestic temples including Kashi Vishwanath, Tulsi Manas, Sankatmochan, Durga, Mrityunjay Mahadev and Kal Bhairav. Further, you will see the Ganga river ghats, which are a natural symbols of divinity and witness their beauty and appeal during sunrise and sunset.

After enjoying full day journey, you will be driven back to hotel. Overnight stay in hotel in Varanasi.

Day 15 : Varanasi – Delhi (by air)
After having a delicious breakfast in hotel, you will check out and be transferred to Varanasi airport, from where you are to catch flight to Delhi. On your arrival in Delhi, our Company representative will get you transferred to hotel. After taking some relaxation, you have the day at leisure.

Delhi is a shopping paradise and a perfect place for die-hard bargainers. Chauffeur will take you to some exclusive shooping hubs, both large and small, where you can shop wholeheartedly. You can also spend your evening in dining and getting your tastebuds appeased with Delhi's lip smacking culinary delights.

After you enjoy to your fullest, you will be driven back to hotel and check out. Our representative will transfer you to Delhi international airport where you will catch your flight to your onward destination.

Here tour is concluded! Take home pleasant and unforgettable memories of your journey to India.