DAY 01: ARRIVAL DELHI
On your arrival at Delhi, international airport, welcome by our representative & you will be transferred to Hotel for 01 night. {Early check in subject to room availability} Check in time: 1200 noon.
Today you will be set out for a Half day guided sightseeing tour of Delhi covering Qutub Minar, one of the world’s heritage site, built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199 & Visit India Gate (War Memorial Arch).
Humayun's Tomb, this red sand stone structure is considered to be the predecessor of Taj Mahal. Also visit Rashtrapati Bhawan, Connaught Place and Birla Temple. The Jama Masjid one of the Architectural gift given by Shah Jahan, is one of the largest mosques not only in Delhi but in India. Chandni Chowk, - One of the main markets of Delhi, Afternoon visit Raj Ghat – Mahatma Gandhi Memorial. Over night stay in Delhi.

DAY 02: DELHI / MANDAWA {250 KM / 05 HRS} AT 0710 HRS
Today morning you will be driven to Mandawa, upon arrival check in at Hotel for 01 night.
Later visit to village & there are a number of fascinating havelis in Manawa, all of them adorned with beautiful wall paintings. Mandawa lies in the heart of Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, India and is basically a municipal town of the Jhunjhunu district. Mandawa is also known as Rajasthan’s open art gallery', as the entire region is adorned with artistically painted havelis, mansions and homes. Some of the popular havelis that have become important tourist destinations are the Ladia haveli, the Chokhan haveli, the Binsidhar haveli, the Gulab Rai haveli and the Newatia haveli. Over night at Mandawa

DAY 03: MANDAWA / BIKANER {190 KM / 03 ½ HRS}
Morning drive to Bikaner covering a distance of 190 km and enjoy a half day sightseeing of Junagarh Fort - One of the most imposing forts of northern India-- Junagarh Fort-- has remained unconquered till date. This fort was built in 15th century by one of the most able and trusted generals of Akbar, Raja Rai Singh Lallgarh Palace- Designed by a Britisher for Maharaja Ganga Singh, this palace displays a magnificient blend of oriental and european style. The imposing red sandstone monument is designed by Sir Swinton Jacob for Maharaja Ganga Singh. Evening visit Camel Breeding farm - It is 10 kms away from the city and probably the only one of its kind in Asia and managed by the government. Over night stay in Bikaner.

DAY 04: BIKANER / JAISALMER {333 KM / 06 ½ HRS}
Morning you will be leaving for Jaisalmar enroute visiting Karni Mata Temple. Upon arrival check in at Hotel for 02 nights,
Jaisalmer is also known as The Golden City. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain temples. Many of the houses and temples are finely sculptured. It lies in the heart of the Thar Desert and has a population of about 78,000. It is the administrative headquarters of Jaisalmer District. Jaisalmer is named after its founder Rawal Jaisal. Jaisalmer means "the Hill Fort of Jaisal". Jaisalmer is also called as the Golden city of India because the yellow sand gives a yellowish-golden touch to the city & its surrounding area. Over night stay in Jaisalmer.

DAY 05: JAISALMER / SAM / JAISALMER {80 KM}
After breakfast full day sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer which includes: Jaisalmer Fort - Jaisalmer fort is the second oldest in Rajasthan after Chittor and commands the desertscape from its 250 feet high perch on the hill. Three strong walls protect the citadel. The first buttress wall was constructed by the local Jain panchayat in the 15th century. Subsequent additions and fortifications were built by the Rawals. Salem Singh Haveli - It is at an unhurried pace that the havelis (houses of rich merchants) should be seen and admired. These havelis are the pride of Jaisalmer architecture, a part of the national heritage. Salem Singh haveli, at the eastern end of the city, is an Arabian Nights structure, which, like a wild flower, blossoms at the top. Patwon ki Havel Near the city center is the Patwon ki Haveli, built by Guman Chand Patwa and his five sons, dealers in brocade, gold and silver embroidery with business stretching between Afghanistan and Chaina. Also visit Nathmalji ki Haveli, Jain temples, and Gadsisar Lake.
Evening you will have a excursion tour of Sam Sand Dunes to experience Camel ride by Sunset. Over night stay in Jaisalmer.

DAY 06: JAISALMER / JODHPUR {280 KM / 04} i
Morning after breakfast leave for Jodhpur, upon arrival check in at Hotel for 01 night.
After noon enjoy half day Guided sightseeing tour of Jodhpur including Meharangarh Fort: One of the largest forts in India, it is unsurpassed in beauty and grandeur. Innumerable palaces in the fort, interspersed with sprawling courtyards, are intricately. Various folk musicians and bands gather here on occasions and perform against the magical backdrop of the fort – reviving the regal splendour of a bygone era. Jaswant Thada: The 19th Century royal cenatoph, a creation in white marble was built in commemoration of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and displays some rare portraitsof Jodhpur’s rulers. Over night stay in Jodhpur.

DAY 07: JODHPUR / UDAIPUR VIA RANAKPUR (275 KM/ 5 HRS)
Morning after breakfast, drive to Udaipur en route visiting Ranakpur temples, which are acclaimed world-wide for their intricate and superb architectural style. These temples form one of the five major pilgrimages of the Jains. Located in village o f Ranakpur near Sadri town in the Pali district of Rajasthan, Ranakpur temple lies at a distance of 95 kms in the north of Udaipur city. Upon arrival, check in at Hotel for 02 nights.
The city of Lakes "Udaipur" is a lovely blend of water, lush green hills that set fire and passion in poet. Its palaces are straight out of a fairy-tale book, lakes, forts, palaces, temples, gardens, mountains and narrow lanes lines withdrawn with stalls, relives the reminisces of a heroic past, valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the Lake Pichola is excitement that defines imagination. It has always been a lovely place for Film Shoots, Royal Events and even Corporate Parties. Evening enjoy Boat Ride on Lake Pichola. Over night stay at in Udaipur.

DAY 08: UDAIPUR
After breakfast, this day morning you will be proceeding for a full-day sightseeing tour of Udaipur Covering City Palace, on the banks of the Lake Pichola. The magnificent and awe inspiring citadel is, in fact, a complex of several buildings that were added at different times by different rulers spanning nearly three hundred years. Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum houses a very interesting collection of Rajasthani folk art – costumes, paintings, folk deities, musical instruments, masks, dolls and weapons. You could also spend some quiet moments at the Sahelion Ki Bari, (Garden of the Maids of Honour), a small ornamental garden with fountains, once the site for royal picnics, or the impressive Gulab Bagh (Rose garden). The Jagdish Temple, built in 1651 by Maharana Jagat Singh, is located within easy walking distance from the Palace gate. It is an impressive, beautifully proportioned structure, covered with carved friezes and heavily decorated inside. Over night stay in Udaipur.

DAY 09: UDAIPUR / PUSHKAR {295 KM / 4 ½ HRS}
Morning you will drive to Pushkar. Upon arrival check in at hotel for 01 night.
Pushkar: The land of saints and seers, which is a perfect fusion of tradition and modernity. The small and beautiful town is set in a valley just about 14 km off Ajmer in the north Indian state of Rajasthan. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other one, Pushkar forms a fascinating location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair which is globally famous and attracts thousands of visitors from all parts of the world. Enjoy half day sightseeing tour of Pushkar covering holy Pushkar Lake, Ghats and Lord Bharma Temple. Over night stay in Jaipur.

DAY 10: PUSHKAR / JAIPUR {145 KM / 02 ½ HRS}
Morning you will drive to Jaipur, upon arrival check in at Hotel for 02 nights.
Jaipur - the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city of Jaipur, painted in pink, grasp the appreciation of every visitor. One can see that hoary charm still alive in the avenues of Jaipur.
Over night stay in Jaipur.

DAY 11: JAIPUR
Today morning after breakfast at hotel, take an excursion tour of Amber Fort, which is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. An elephant will spare you the trouble of reaching up to the fortress. Once on top, stroll through the sprawling complex of courtyards and halls. Many of the rooms have delightful wall paintings, with precious stones and mirrors inlaid in the walls. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the Sheesh Mahal (hall of mirrors) where a single lamplight is reflected in the many mirrors, lighting up the room. Also visit Jal Mahal.
In the after noon visit City Palace –a delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, Jantar Mantar, 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; visit to 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. Over night stay in Jaipur.

DAY 12: JAIPUR /GARH HIMMAT SINGH {135 KM /02 ½HRS}
Morning drive to Garh Himmatsingh - on the edge of the State Rajasthan from the Eastern side visit an off beaten trek, where you experience the real Indian lifestyle and also experience the rural interaction with the villagers. Enjoy a Lunch with a local family. Over night stay in Garh Himmatsingh.

DAY 13: GARH HIMMATSINGH/BHARATPUR / FATEHPUR/AGRA {135 KM /02 ½HRS}
Morning after breakfast drive to Agra enroute visiting Bharatpur and Fatehpur Sikri.
Take a riksha ride at Park. The Park opens from sunrise to sunset round the year.
Rickshaw pullers have been trained by the park management in bird watching and are quite knowledgeable. Bharatpur Sanctuary (Keoladeo Ghana National Park) is one of the finest bird parks in the world and a reserve that offers protection to faunal species as well. Nesting indigenous water- birds as well as migratory water birds and waterside birds, this sanctuary is also inhabited by Sambar, Chital, Nilgai and Boar.
Bharatpur Wildlife Sanctuary is open throughout the year; still the ideal visiting months are from August-November for resident breeding birds and October- February for migrant birds.
This magnificent bird haven in actual came into being paradoxically as a duck shooting preserve for Maharaja Suraj Mull of Bharatpur. He transformed the shallow depression formed by the confluence of River Gambhir and River Banganga into a reservoir by damming the rainwater in monsoons. Flooding of water created shallow wetland ecosystem causing it to be a perfect habitat for an astounding variety of birds. The park that was a hunting preserve for the Maharaja and the British continued to be so till 1964, after which the hunting was banned.
Then drive to Agra visiting Fatehpur Sikri (40 Km from Agra) Emperor Akbar built it as his capital city in the late 16th century. Built of red sandstone, the fort looks like poetry on stone, a magnificent new city rose on the craggy hills. On arrival, check in at Hotel for 01 night. Relax and stay at hotel. Over night stay in Agra.

DAY 14: AGRA / VARANASI BY TRAIN 4866 AT 2120 HRS
Early morning visit Taj Mahal, blushing in the rosy glow of dawn. Taj Mahal:(Taj remains closed on Friday) renowned for its spectacular architecture, seven wonders of the world and built by Shah Jahan for his lady love Queen Mumtaz Mahal in 1632. Later breakfast at hotel and again set out for a guided sightseeing tour of Agra Fort, Built by the great Emperor Akbar in 1565 A.D, is a master piece of design with beautiful mosques and palaces. Late evening you will be transferred to Agra Fort Railway station to board in train to Varanasi
Over night stay in Train.

DAY 15: ARRIVE AT VARANASI BY TRAIN 4866 AT 0930 HRS
Afternoon you will be welcomed and transferred to Hotel for 01 night. Evening enjoy boat ride on the Holy Ganges. Over night stay in Varanasi.

DAY 16: VARANASI / DELHI BY TRAIN 2559 AT 1915 HRS
Post breakfast commence a temple tour of the city. Visit the Vishwanath temple, one of India’s most important Shaivite shrines. The original temple is said to have been over 1000 years old. The Gyan Vapi tank enclosed in a hall is said to contain the original shivalingam. Pilgrims offer prayers here before embarking on the Panchatirtha. Next to the Vishwanath temple is the Annapurna temple, built in the 18th century by Peshwa Baji Rao I. The idol of Annapurna Bhavani (the provider of food), a benevolent form of Shakti is made in solid gold and carries a cooking pot. There is also a striking silver-faced image of Shani (Saturn) within the temple. Shani is feared for his destructive powers and is worshipped to prevent any ill from befalling the devout. The Bharat Mata temple north-west of Godaulia is a modern shrine, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. It has a huge relief map of the Indian sub-continent showing all its rivers, mountains and pilgrimages. The 19th century Durga temple 4 kms from Godaulia is also popularly known as the ‘monkey temple’ because of an overwhelming simian presence. The idol of Durga, a manifestation of Shakti is dressed in red and rides a tiger with the trident, the discus and a sword in her hands. The temple courtyard has a forked stake for sacrificing goats, and non-Hindus are allowed only up to this point. Afternoon you will set out to visit Sarnath. Lord Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath. Sightseeing at Sarnath covers the Buddhist temple, Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi stupa and the archaeological museum.
Evening you will be transferred to Varanasi Railway Station to board in over night train for Delhi. Over night stay in Train.

DAY 17: ARRIVAL DELHI BY TRAIN 2559 AT 0740 HRS
Morning you will be picked up from Delhi railway station and then you will be transferred to Delhi International airport to board in flight for your onward journey.