Rajasthan with Khajuraho & Varanasi
This 17 Days tour offers visit to various Rajasthan areas.
Rajasthan with Khajuraho & Varanasi Tour
Tour Itinerary
Duration: (16 Nights / 17 Days)
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Mandawa - Bikaner - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Udaipur - Pushkar - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi - Delhi
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Arrive Delhi
Scheduled arrive New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, get your custom formalities clear and come out in the arrival halls where you find one of our representative will be standing there displaying your name on the Placard. On meeting and warm greetings, you will be escorted to the boarding point of your taxi and then accompany you till your hotel check in. Once your check in procedure clear and you feel relaxed with all arrangement, then the representative will say good bye to have your take rest in the hotel.
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Delhi - Full day Sightseeing
This morning you will feel energize with the climate of different region with mild cold and soothing weather. India is best known for its multi seasonal climatic ranging from tropical in the south to temperate and alpine in the Himalayan north, where elevated regions receive sustained winter snowfall. The nation’s climate is strongly influenced by the Himalayas and the Thar Desert.
Start your day schedule with palatable morning breakfast in the same hotel and later proceed for full day city tour of Delhi, capital city of India is the most populous city on the planet. The city has been inhabited since 06th Century BC and through most of its history, it served as capital for many kingdom and empires. In 1639AD, The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built a new walled city named Shahjahanabad which served as the capital of Mughal Empire from 1649 until the rebellion of 1857. Shahjahanabad is today called Old Delhi. After that British East India Company chose Delhi to shift its capital from Kolkata to use it as administrative centre. A three member committee was formed to plan the construction of the city. The Key architect of the committees was Sir Edwin Lutyen who gave the shape to city which is now called New Delhi. Start the sightseeing and visit Jama Masjid, located at very busy central street of old Delhi is the largest mosque in India followed by visit of Red Fort (Closed on Monday), both built by Mughal empire shah Jahan. Enjoy Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk is one of the busiest markets in Old Delhi. In the afternoon enter New Delhi to visit some other monuments like Qutab Minar, Parliament House, India Gate, Secretariat Buildingsand Jantar –Mantar Observatory. Rest of time spends time at Janpath or Palika Bazaar for shopping. Back to hotel.
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Delhi – Mandawa (260Kms, 5.5 hour’s drive)
After breakfast drive to Mandawa, India. It is part of the Shekhawati region. It is midway between Jhunjhunu and Sikar. Arrive and check into Hotel. After fresh up explore the village and visit Nawalgarh Fort (BalaKila Fort) -built by Thakur Nawal Singh founded in 1737 AD followed by RoopNiwas Palace – about one km from the Nawalgarh fort is the salubrious RoopNiwas Palace built by Thakur Roop Singh Ji and RawalMadan Singh Ji. The palace is enchanting with a well-laid garden and fountains. Visit the AnandilalPoddar Haveli, Murarka Haveli, Aath Haveli Complex etc.
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Mandawa - Bikaner (160Kms, 3.5Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel drive to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to Hotel. After fresh up half day city tour including Junagarh Fort, Camel Breeding Farm & Temples.
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Bikaner – Jaisalmer (335Kms, 7Hrs drive)
Take early breakfast in the hotel and later start for Jaisalmer is around 335Kms far from Bikaner. It is a tiny jewel in the heart of the Thar, the Great Indian Desert. In the evening arrive and check into hotel. Rest of relax spend time at leisure.
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Jaisalmer
After breakfast proceed for city sightseeing of Jaisalmer covering Jaisalmer Fort-built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli-some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy.
In the afternoon you will be taken to sand dunes at Sam village where you will enjoy camel ride followed by Thar Desert Folk Dance & Dinner in the open sky. In the evening drive back to Delhi.
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Jaisalmer - Jodhpur (290Kms, 7Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Jodhpur is the 02nd largest city of the state of Rajasthan. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India featuring forts, palaces and temples of the city. It is also referred as ‘Blue City’ due to the vivid blue painted houses around the Mehrangarh Fort. In the afternoon arrive the city and check into hotel. After fresh up visit Mehrangarh Fort; built by Jodha Rao, the then chief of Rathore clan followed by visit of JaswantThada is a royal cenotaph made up of white Marble lies to the left of the Mehrangarh Fort. Later visit Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the fascinating palaces of Jodhpur, built by Maharaja Umaid Singh in the 20th century. A Part of the palace has been converted into hotel and museum. Rest of time free at leisure.
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Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur (260 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)
After breakfast at hotel day free at leisure until drive to Udaipur.Enroute visit Ranakpur located between Jodhpur and Udaipur. The city is widely known for Marble Jain Temple. The temple is designed as chaumukha—with four faces. The construction of the temple and quadrupled image symbolize the Tirthankara’s conquest of the four cardinal directions and hence the cosmos. The architecture and stone carvings of the temple is based on the Ancient Mirpur Jain Temple at Mirpur in Rajasthan. Continue your drive for Udaipur. In the afternoon arrive and check into hotel.
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Udaipur - Half Day City tour
Post breakfast at hotel start the city tour of Udaipur covering – Saheliyon–Ki–Bari; The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish temple-dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace-located aside of Lake Pichola and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir (Folk Art Museum) followed by common boat ride in lake Pichola. Rest of time spend at leisure.
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Udaipur - Ajmer – Pushkar (300Kms, 6.7Hrs drive)
Take breakfast at hotel drive and later drive to Pushkar. Enroute visit Ajmer to pay the obeisance to the dargah of HajratKwajaMoinuddin followed by visit of Pushkar. On arrival check into Hotel.Rest of time free or visit the local villages to experience the life style of villagers.
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Pushkar – Jaipur (140 Kms, 4 Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the hotel visit the Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. In the afternoon depart for Jaipur. On reaching Jaipur check into hotel. Rest of time free for your own activities.
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In Jaipur (Elephant ride on the way to Amber Fort + Half day City tour)
Post early breakfast in the coffee shop of the hotel meet your tour guide in the lobby of the hotel and proceed for sightseeing including Amber fort (also known as Amer Palace) is a huge royal palace complex overlooking the Maota Lake built amidst beautiful surrounding on the rugged hills showcasing the magnificent amalgam of Hindi and Mughal Architecture style. Here you will take elephant ride to go up the hill to visit the fort and come down by the open jeep. While coming back to city, on the way you can halt and visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace) located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake followed by visit of ‘Palace of Winds’, otherwise known as Hawa Mahal. It is really an elaborate facade behind which the ladies of the court used to watch the daily goings on in the street below.
Post lunch in the hotel visit City Palace, a famous landmark that is expanded over a large area followed by visit of Jantar -Mantar or Astronomical Observatory made by the Maharaja of Jaipur. It has also been included in the world heritage lists. You will also have the opportunity to wander in the local markets where you can shop for souvenirs, traditional Rajasthani attires, skilful art craft of the region etc.
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Jaipur - Agra (245 Kms, 5 Hrs drive)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later depart for Agra. Before reaching Agra just 45Kms short of the city Fatehpur Sikri Jama MasjidYou will reach Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This city was founded by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 AD to honor the Sufi saint Salim Chisti and also served as the capital of the Mughal Empire for 15 Years. During the period of 15 years, he took a great interest in laying the foundation of construction of many royal palaces, court, Private Quarters, a mosque and other important buildings with unique architectural style. The entire building complexes were built with the Red sand stone due to easy availability in the region of Fatehpur Sikri. But soon due to interrupted water supply and increasing turmoil in the Rajputana Areas, the capital was shifted to Lahore and then again to Agra. You can visit here the most prominent monuments such as Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and Tomb of Salim Chishti, Diwan-i-Am, and Panch Mahal etc.
Continue your drive for Agra. Following 30-45 minutes drive you will reach the hotel. Post fresh up proceed for half day City tour including Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays) built by Mughal Emperor Shahjahan in 1630 to enshrine the mortal remains of his Queen Mumtaz followed by visit of Agra Fort.
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Agra - Jhansi (By Train) / Khajuraho (170 Kms, 4 Hrs drive) via Orchha Sightseeing)
Take early breakfast in the hotel and immediate transfer to Agra Cantt Railway station to board the train for Jhansi. On arrival in Jhansi Railway station around 1030Hrs, one of our representatives will come to meet you in your compartment to assist you and proceed along with him to board the taxi to depart for Khajuraho. On the way to Khajuraho, your chauffeur will take short diversion to take you Orchha is a small town located on the bank of Betwa River. This town is known for impressive Forts and palace with intricately and amazing design of building. The Town was founded in the 16th Century by the Bundela Rajput Chief, RudraPratap Singh who became the first king of Orchha. The monuments worth visiting here are Orchha Palace, Ram Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple etc.
Continue your drive for Khajuraho. In the afternoon you will approach the city and check into hotel. After fresh up explore the Eastern / Western group of temples which includes Laxmi & Vraha Temples,Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Devi Jagdamba temples etc. Rest of time free at leisure.
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Khajuraho – Varanasi (By Flight) (Half day City tour + Ganges Aarti)
Take breakfast in the hotel and later scheduled transfer to Khajuraho Airport to board the flight for Varanasi. Upon arrival, meet our representative who will assist you to transfer to hotel. After fresh up start your city tour and visit Kashi Vishawanath Nath Temple, Banaras Hindu University and Bharat Temple etc.
Later in the evening visit the Ghat of the River Ganges to view the world famous Ganges Aarti.
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Varanasi - Excursion of Sarnath
Early morning visit the banks of the River Ganges to take boat ride followed by the enchanting view of Sunrise. Back to Hotel for breakfast.
Afternoon excursion tour of Sarnath where lord Buddha given his first sermon after getting enlightened at Bodhgaya. Visit DhamekhStupa and ruins of Deer Park, Mahabodhi Manavihar & Sarnath Museum. Rest of time free for shopping.Back to Hotel.
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Varanasi - Delhi (By Flight)
Post breakfast at hotel day free at leisure until scheduled transfer to Varanasi Airport to board the flight for Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi Airport, take connecting flight for onward destination.
Tour ends with happy memories.
