23 Days Delhi-Rajasthan-Agra-Orccha-Khajuraho-Varanasi
Day 1: arrival in Delhi and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: after breakfast we start the drive to Mandawa, in the Shekawati region. After check-in at your hotel sightseeing in Mandawa and around. The Shekawati region is famous for its beautiful painted havelis. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 3: to-day we drive from Mandawa to Bikaner. After arrival and check-in at the hotel we pay a visit to the famous, impressive, Junagarh Fort. The decorations of the palaces within the fort are the highlights. There is also a fascinating Museum. Our last visit for to-day is to Deshnok and its famous Rat Temple. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 4: after breakfast we leave for Jaisalmer and make a stop on the way in Falodi, to visit a beautiful Jain Temple. We will arrive in Jaisalmer at the beginning of the evening. Check-in at your hotel.
Day 5: to-day we make a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, also called the Golden City, in the heart of the desert, where every house is exquisitely carved, having filigreed work all over. We pay a visit to Patwa Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, which are truly unsurpassed in splendour and to Jaisalmer Fort, which contains within its walls seven beautiful yellow sandstone Jain Temples. In the late afternoon we make a camel ride to Sam Dunes, to see the sunset.
Day 6: after breakfast we start our drive to Jodhpur. On the way we make a stop in Osiyan, an ancient desert town, and pay a visit to its exquisite Jain temples. After arrival in Jodhpur check-in at your hotel and a visit to Mehrangarh Fort, one of the best forts in India. After a visit to Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble, we go back to the hotel.
Day 7:. after a visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace, which is the largest private residence in the world, and has the finest examples of art-deco, we drive to Bhadrajun Fort. Check-in at the heritage hotel.
Day 8: after breakfast we will make a jeep safari and visit a small village, where you can witness village life, have a traditional lunch and visit the school. In the afternoon we make a second jeep safari to a nearby temple and later try to spot wildlife. Thereafter back to the hotel.
Day 9: from Bhadrajun we drive to Udaipur. On the way we will make a stop at Ranakpur, which is one of the five most important pilgrimage sites of Jainism and it is home to an exceptionally beautiful temple complex. We will stop at Kumbalgarh Fort as well, its walls stretch some 36 km, the second largest walls in the world. After arrival in Udaipur check-in at your hotel.
Day 10: to-day we make a sightseeing tour in Udaipur. First we visit the City Palace, a majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls. Two island palaces, Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas, are breathtaking. If the water level allows we will make a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Furthermore we will pay a visit to Saheliyon-ki Bari, a small ornamental garden which was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for a stroll. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 11: from Udaipur we drive to Bijaipur, a small village, and make a stop on the way in Chittorgarh, which is dotted with imposing forts and graceful palaces. After check-in at the hotel the rest of the day is free, and you can relax at the swimming pool.
Day 12: after breakfast we drive to Pushkar, which is one of the most important places in Rajasthan because it is a very important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. After check-in at the hotel sightseeing in Pushkar, visit to several temples and the various ghats by the lake.
Day 13: from Pushkar we drive to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, also called the Pink City. After check-in at the hotel we will pay a visit to the City Palace, a complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Its museum contains a collection of royal costumes and superb shawls. In the Hall of Private Audience you will see enormous silver vessels, reputedly the largest silver objects in the world. To watch the sunset we drive to Nahargarh, from where you have a beautiful view all over Jaipur. Thereafter back to the hotel.
Day 14: in the morning after breakfast a visit to Amber Fort, which is a beautiful example of Rajput architecture. You will ride up to the Fort on an elephant. In the afternoon we will continue sightseeing in Jaipur and pay a visit to the Hawa Mahal, also called the Palace of the Winds, an extraordinary, pink-sandstone palace, one of Jaipur’s most distinctive landmarks. Last part of to-day’s program is a visit to Jaipur’s vibrant markets. Jaipur is a shopping heaven, with an amazing range of crafts, jewelry, (semi)-precious stones, textiles and block prints. Late afternoon back to the hotel.
Day 15: from Jaipur we go to Ranthambore National Park, one of the finest tiger reserves in the country. After check-in at the hotel we make our first jeep safari.
Day 16: to see as much wildlife as possible, and to increase your chance of spotting tigers, we will make two jeep safaris to-day, one in the early morning, and one late afternoon.
Day 17: after breakfast we start the drive to Agra, via Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent fortified ghost city. Its well-preserved palace buildings and the still-used mosque are the main points of interest. After arrival in Agra check-in at your hotel and a visit to the Red Fort. It’s a massive red-sandstone fort, surrounded by double walls rising over 20m in height, containing a maze of buildings, forming a city within a city. Late afternoon back to the hotel.
Day 18: in the early morning at sunrise a visit to the Taj Mahal. Thereafter back to your hotel for breakfast and check-out, so we can start our drive to Orccha. After arrival in Orccha check-in at your hotel and start a sightseeing tour in this medieval city. Late afternoon back to the hotel.
Day 19: from Orccha we drive to Khajuraho. After arrival and check-in at your hotel you have the afternoon free. In the evening we pay a visit to the temple complex for a well made light and sound show, covering the history, philosophy and the art of sculpting of these temples.
Day 20: to-day we visit the temples of Khajuraho, which are famous for their erotic sculptures. The monuments have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the visit to the temples, the rest of the day is free.
Day 21: to-day we will fly to Varanasi, the Holy city of India. Varanasi is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains and more than 1 million pilgrims visit the city each year. After check-in at your hotel we pay a visit to Sarnath, 10km from Varanasi, a green and peaceful place, to see several Buddhist temples and monasteries. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 22: in the early morning at sunrise we make a boat ride along the Ganga to view the ghats, an experience not to be missed. After that back to the hotel for a late breakfast. The rest of the day is free to explore Varanasi and maybe do some shopping. Varanasi is famous for silk.
Day 23: to-day we take a train or flight back to Delhi, where your tour ends.
Price: from 230,000 INR onwards for 2 persons.
Included in this tour: AC car and driver, all hotels (22 nights, 3-4 stars/heritage, with breakfast, double occupancy), all sightseeing as mentioned, camel ride to Sam Dunes, 2 jeep safaris in Bhadrajun, elephant ride at Amber Fort, 3 jeep safaris in Ranthambore, flight from Khajuraho to Varanasi, morning boat ride on the Ganga, train or flight from Varanasi to Delhi.
Excluded: lunches, dinners, entrance fees for monuments and other personal expenditures.
Day 1: arrival in Delhi and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: after breakfast we start the drive to Mandawa, in the Shekawati region. After check-in at your hotel sightseeing in Mandawa and around. The Shekawati region is famous for its beautiful painted havelis. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 3: to-day we drive from Mandawa to Bikaner. After arrival and check-in at the hotel we pay a visit to the famous, impressive, Junagarh Fort. The decorations of the palaces within the fort are the highlights. There is also a fascinating Museum. Our last visit for to-day is to Deshnok and its famous Rat Temple. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 4: after breakfast we leave for Jaisalmer and make a stop on the way in Falodi, to visit a beautiful Jain Temple. We will arrive in Jaisalmer at the beginning of the evening. Check-in at your hotel.
Day 5: to-day we make a sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer, also called the Golden City, in the heart of the desert, where every house is exquisitely carved, having filigreed work all over. We pay a visit to Patwa Haveli, Nathmal Ki Haveli and Salim Singh Ki Haveli, which are truly unsurpassed in splendour and to Jaisalmer Fort, which contains within its walls seven beautiful yellow sandstone Jain Temples. In the late afternoon we make a camel ride to Sam Dunes, to see the sunset.
Day 6: after breakfast we start our drive to Jodhpur. On the way we make a stop in Osiyan, an ancient desert town, and pay a visit to its exquisite Jain temples. After arrival in Jodhpur check-in at your hotel and a visit to Mehrangarh Fort, one of the best forts in India. After a visit to Jaswant Thada, a cluster of royal cenotaphs in white marble, we go back to the hotel.
Day 7:. after a visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace, which is the largest private residence in the world, and has the finest examples of art-deco, we drive to Bhadrajun Fort. Check-in at the heritage hotel.
Day 8: after breakfast we will make a jeep safari and visit a small village, where you can witness village life, have a traditional lunch and visit the school. In the afternoon we make a second jeep safari to a nearby temple and later try to spot wildlife. Thereafter back to the hotel.
Day 9: from Bhadrajun we drive to Udaipur. On the way we will make a stop at Ranakpur, which is one of the five most important pilgrimage sites of Jainism and it is home to an exceptionally beautiful temple complex. We will stop at Kumbalgarh Fort as well, its walls stretch some 36 km, the second largest walls in the world. After arrival in Udaipur check-in at your hotel.
Day 10: to-day we make a sightseeing tour in Udaipur. First we visit the City Palace, a majestic architectural marvel towering over the lake on a hill surrounded by crenellated walls. Two island palaces, Jag Mandir and Jag Niwas, are breathtaking. If the water level allows we will make a boat ride on Lake Pichola. Furthermore we will pay a visit to Saheliyon-ki Bari, a small ornamental garden which was a popular relaxing spot where royal ladies came for a stroll. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 11: from Udaipur we drive to Bijaipur, a small village, and make a stop on the way in Chittorgarh, which is dotted with imposing forts and graceful palaces. After check-in at the hotel the rest of the day is free, and you can relax at the swimming pool.
Day 12: after breakfast we drive to Pushkar, which is one of the most important places in Rajasthan because it is a very important pilgrimage centre for Hindus. After check-in at the hotel sightseeing in Pushkar, visit to several temples and the various ghats by the lake.
Day 13: from Pushkar we drive to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, also called the Pink City. After check-in at the hotel we will pay a visit to the City Palace, a complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Its museum contains a collection of royal costumes and superb shawls. In the Hall of Private Audience you will see enormous silver vessels, reputedly the largest silver objects in the world. To watch the sunset we drive to Nahargarh, from where you have a beautiful view all over Jaipur. Thereafter back to the hotel.
Day 14: in the morning after breakfast a visit to Amber Fort, which is a beautiful example of Rajput architecture. You will ride up to the Fort on an elephant. In the afternoon we will continue sightseeing in Jaipur and pay a visit to the Hawa Mahal, also called the Palace of the Winds, an extraordinary, pink-sandstone palace, one of Jaipur’s most distinctive landmarks. Last part of to-day’s program is a visit to Jaipur’s vibrant markets. Jaipur is a shopping heaven, with an amazing range of crafts, jewelry, (semi)-precious stones, textiles and block prints. Late afternoon back to the hotel.
Day 15: from Jaipur we go to Ranthambore National Park, one of the finest tiger reserves in the country. After check-in at the hotel we make our first jeep safari.
Day 16: to see as much wildlife as possible, and to increase your chance of spotting tigers, we will make two jeep safaris to-day, one in the early morning, and one late afternoon.
Day 17: after breakfast we start the drive to Agra, via Fatehpur Sikri, a magnificent fortified ghost city. Its well-preserved palace buildings and the still-used mosque are the main points of interest. After arrival in Agra check-in at your hotel and a visit to the Red Fort. It’s a massive red-sandstone fort, surrounded by double walls rising over 20m in height, containing a maze of buildings, forming a city within a city. Late afternoon back to the hotel.
Day 18: in the early morning at sunrise a visit to the Taj Mahal. Thereafter back to your hotel for breakfast and check-out, so we can start our drive to Orccha. After arrival in Orccha check-in at your hotel and start a sightseeing tour in this medieval city. Late afternoon back to the hotel.
Day 19: from Orccha we drive to Khajuraho. After arrival and check-in at your hotel you have the afternoon free. In the evening we pay a visit to the temple complex for a well made light and sound show, covering the history, philosophy and the art of sculpting of these temples.
Day 20: to-day we visit the temples of Khajuraho, which are famous for their erotic sculptures. The monuments have been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the visit to the temples, the rest of the day is free.
Day 21: to-day we will fly to Varanasi, the Holy city of India. Varanasi is regarded as a holy city by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains and more than 1 million pilgrims visit the city each year. After check-in at your hotel we pay a visit to Sarnath, 10km from Varanasi, a green and peaceful place, to see several Buddhist temples and monasteries. Late afternoon back to your hotel.
Day 22: in the early morning at sunrise we make a boat ride along the Ganga to view the ghats, an experience not to be missed. After that back to the hotel for a late breakfast. The rest of the day is free to explore Varanasi and maybe do some shopping. Varanasi is famous for silk.
Day 23: to-day we take a train or flight back to Delhi, where your tour ends.
Price: from 230,000 INR onwards for 2 persons.
Included in this tour: AC car and driver, all hotels (22 nights, 3-4 stars/heritage, with breakfast, double occupancy), all sightseeing as mentioned, camel ride to Sam Dunes, 2 jeep safaris in Bhadrajun, elephant ride at Amber Fort, 3 jeep safaris in Ranthambore, flight from Khajuraho to Varanasi, morning boat ride on the Ganga, train or flight from Varanasi to Delhi.
Excluded: lunches, dinners, entrance fees for monuments and other personal expenditures.
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WildLife Tours :
| Ranthambore National Park | Keoladeo Ghana National Park | Bandhavgarh National Park | Corbett National Park | Rajaji National Park |
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