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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Delhi – Udaipur – Jodhpur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Fatherpur Sikri – Agra – Orcha – Khajuraho – Varanasi – Delhi
Day 01: Delhi arrival
Welcome Greetings from Swati Tours & Travels!!!
On arrival at Delhi, our company’s representative will Meet, Greet and Assist you at the airport and later transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Delhi Hotel
Day 02: Delhi
Full Day City Tour
Today morning post leisurely breakfast; proceed to explore the interesting tourist destinations of Delhi such as the Presidential-Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, Qutab Minar Tower, Jantar Mantar, the fashionable Connaught Circus, Red Fort, Chandni Chowk – the authentic bazaar, Mahalaxmi Temple and Mahatma Gandhi Samadhi known as Raj Ghat.
Evening free at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Delhi Hotel
Day 03: Delhi – Udaipur (by flight)
Today morning post breakfast, timely transfer to Delhi airport to board the flight for Udaipur. On arrival, our local representative will assist and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Udaipur – “The Lake City of Rajasthan”, situated in natural settings which include lovely lakes, marble palaces, luxurious gardens and Royal Temples. Enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Pichola surrounded by the magnificent sights of royal palaces and castles.
Overnight stay at Udaipur Hotel
Day 04: Udaipur
Morning sight-seeing tour includes City Palace built in 1725, Moti Mahal, Palace of Krishna, Jagdish Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Saheliyon Ki Bari, The gardens of Royal Harems consisting of beautifullawns, gardens and fountains.
Overnight stay at Udaipur Hotel
Day 05: Udaipur – Jodhpur (approx. 7 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast check-out the hotel and drive ahead to next tourist destination Jodhpur which stands at the entrance to the Thar Desert, the fortified city whose foundations were laid in 1459. On top of a rocky hill stands the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, once considered invincible. The palaces within are noted for their lattice work in red sandstone. The lakes and the temples add to the beauty and grandeur of the Jodhpur. Other attractions of this desert city are the Jaswant Thada, a marble memorial built inElephant ride, Amber castle, jaipur,Rajastan 1899 and Umaid Bhawan Palace. The old city is surrounded by a wall and Golden Jubilee Museum.
Overnight stay at Jodhpur Hotel
Day 06: Jodhpur
Fullday sightseeing of Jodhpur city and desert.
Overnight stay at Jodhpur Hotel
Day 07: Jodhpur – Pushkar (5-6 hrs drive)
Today morning post breakfast, check-out the hotel and drive to Pushkar. On arrival, transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Later visit the most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity – Lord Brahma (believed to be the Creator of the World). It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Also visit the Pushkar Lake.
Overnight stay at Pushkar Hotel
Day 08: Pushkar – Jaipur (approx. 3 hrs drive)
In the morning after leisurely breakfast drive to Jaipur, transfer to the pre-booked hotel. Relax for some time at the hotel. Later in the afternoon sightseeing includes The City Palace, Albert Museum, Jantar Mantar and the Observatory.
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Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel
Day 09: Jaipur
Full Day City Tour
Elephant Ride, Time: 07:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Today morning post early breakfast, proceed for the sightseeing of Jaipur.
Explore the Amber Fort alongwith royal experience of Elephant Ride.
Later proceed to visit the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Albert Museum, and Jantar Mantar and the Observatory. For this evening, we recommend a rickshaw drive around the city displaying local life style.
Overnight stay at Jaipur Hotel
Day 10: Jaipur – Agra (approx. 6 hrs drive)
En-route Visit Fatehpur Sikri
In the morning post breakfast, check-out the hotel and drive ahead to the next world famous tourist destination – Agra – “The Romantic City of Taj Mahal”. En-route to Agra you'll stop at Fatehpur-Sikri, the deserted Sandstone City built by Mughal Emperor Akbar due to the water scarcity. This imperial complex of forts, palaces, mosques and temples was short lived and today is a haunting testament to that era.
Afterwards continue your journey to Agra. On arrival at Agra, transfer to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day.
Overnight stay at Agra Hotel
Day 11: Agra
After breakfast, proceed to visit the romantic marble and Jewel encrusted Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in 16th century for his beloved Queen Mumtaz Begum. This mesmerizing monument of love will leave you awestruck. After a detailed tour of the Taj Mahal, we will head to Agra Red Fort, an important piece of the big Mogul puzzle. Agra Fort is a very important part of the history of India the last 4 centuries, from the Mogul era to the British Raj to current Independent Republic of India.
Overnight stay at Agra Hotel
Day 12: Agra – Jhansi (by train)
Jhansi – Khajuraho (3-4 hrs drive)
En-route visit Orcha
Today early morning post breakfast, timely transfer to Agra Railway station to board the Shatabdi Express for Jhansi. On arrival at Jhansi Railway station, Swati’s local representative will assist and drive towards Khajuraho.
Enroute sightseeing will include Orcha, a medieval city founded by Bundela rulers with palaces and temples of the 16th and 17th century, which have remarkably withstood the onslaught of time. The city is picturesquely flanked by the river Betwa.
Overnight stay at Khajuraho Hotel
Day 13: Khajurhao – Varanasi (by flight)
This morning we'll visit the Tantric and Jain Love making Temples. You will be amazed by the erotic intricately carved poses sculptured by the religious devotees, which cover the shrines.
This afternoon timely transfer to Khajuraho airport to board the flight for Varanasi, the most sacred Hindu city in India. Varanasi, picturesquely situated on the banks of holy river Ganga. The city is the Oldest Living City of the World & traces of its existence are found around 10000 BC. Other than being a very holy city for Hindus, it also holds a very significant association with Buddha's life & Buddhism.
On arrival, Swati’s representative will assist and transfer you to the pre-booked hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Varanasi Hotel
Day 14: Varanasi
Full Day City Tour
Morning Boat Cruise on Ganges River
Early morning you start your day with the Boat ride in Holy River Ganges. Rise before dawn & step gingerly in the boat as the boatman starts rowing the boat. Witness the daily miracle to unfold, as the Sun appears triumphantly over the horizon. The sound of conches & temple bells add to the delicate pink fabric of dawn. The formerly hushed murmurings of ancient Sanskrit Shlokas (hymns) now rise, in one voice, to a crescendo of unparalleled piety & joy. Later we explore the city by foot to get the feel of this oldest living city of the world.
Return back to the hotel for the breakfast. Enjoy your buffet breakfast at the hotel and afterwards you start the half day excursion to Sarnath
Sarnath : The site of the deer park where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon about the basic principles of Buddhism. It has been a premier centre for Buddhism & has a rich collection of ancient Buddhist relics & antiques comprising numerous Buddha & Bodhisattva images on display at the Archaeological Museum.
See the Hindu devotees performing the "Puja" with lighted lamps. The view is very mesmerizing and the ambience is spectacular.
Later return to the hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 15: Varanasi – Delhi (by flight)
Morning Boat Curise on Ganges River
Your day begins with a boat ride on the Ganges River, whose holy waters draw thousands of pilgrims. This remarkable tour shows the cleansing baths and burning cremation ghats of Hindu Funeral Rituals, we will then visit Hanuman Temple and Monkey temples.
This afternoon timely transfer to Varanasi airport to board the flight for Delhi for your onward journey to next destination.
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