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16 Days Rajasthan with Varanasi
Tour Overview
This 16-day tour blends the royal splendor of Rajasthan with the spiritual essence of Varanasi, taking you through opulent palaces, majestic forts, vibrant bazaars, desert landscapes, and the sacred ghats of the Ganges. This itinerary provides a comprehensive exploration of Rajasthan’s regal charm and the mystical spirituality of Varanasi, offering an unforgettable journey through India’s history, culture, and traditions.
Tour Highlights
- Visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Take a guided tour of the ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur.
- Cycle Rikshaw Ride in Old Delhi
- Jaipur: Dinner with Indian family along with cooking demo. (Optional)
Tour Itinerary
Welcome to Colourful India. On arrival at airport you will be received by our representative/ driver and assisted to your hotel. Overnight at Delhi.
After breakfast tour of Old & New Delhi visit Red Fort, enjoy the rickshaw ride (optional & direct payment) from Red Fort to Jama Masjid via Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi streets.
Later visit Jama Masjid, Humayun Tomb, India Gate & drive past Parliament house, President house and visit Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Mandawa, upon arrival check-in at hotel for 01 night stay. Evening visit to village & there are a number of fascinating havelis in Mandawa, all of them adorned with beautiful wall paintings. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast & drive to Bikaner, arrival transfer to hotel for 01 night stay. Evening sightseeing of Bikaner visit Junagarh Fort, Lallgarh Palace & Camel breeding farm. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Jaisalmer, check into hotel for 02 nights stay. Leisure & overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel and proceed to sightseeing of Jaisalmer Fort, Nathmal ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli & Gadisar Lake. Evening experience the camel ride & Sunset at Sam Sand Dunes. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast drive to Jodhpur, check into hotel for 01 night stay. Afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada and Clock Tower. Overnight at hotel in Jodhpur.
Morning breakfast at hotel and later drive to Udaipur, en route you will visit Ranakpur Jain Templs (98 Km from Udaipur): Ranakpur is widely known for its marble Jain temple, and for a much older Sun Temple which lies opposite the former. The dating of this temple is controversial but it is largely considered to be anywhere between the late 14th to mid-15th centuries. Later continue drive to Udaipur, upon arrival transfer to hotel for 02 nights stay. Relax and overnight at hotel.
After breakfast visit City Palace, Saheliyon ki Bari, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal and Jagdish temple. Evening enjoy the boat ride (optional & direct payment) on Lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast at hotel and drive to Jaipur, en-route visit Chittorgarh Fort. Later continue drive to Jaipur, on arrival check-in at hotel for 02 nights stay. Leisure and overnight at Jaipur.
After breakfast proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur followed by Elephant ride (optional & direct payment) to the fort. Stop for photography at Jal Mahal, Palace of Winds better known as Hawa Mahal, City Palace Museum and Jantar Mantar (Observatory).
Later walled city tour by walk
Start point : from City Palace via Tripolia Gate (Entrance gate of Royal Family), covering the beautiful Jaipur city centre with daily routine colourful life and vibrating pink city, old Bazaars from spices to the exquisite Jaipur savior, visit Bangles street from the smell of tea spices with flower Incenses street. Ending with beautiful city view. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.
After breakfast you drive to Agra, en-route visit Abhaneri (95 Km from Jaipur): The small village of Abhaneri has one of India's deepest and largest step wells (also known as tank gardens). Step wells are unique to India. They were used as cool places of resort, as pools for ritual cleansing before a temple visit and as a water supply for dry weather. There is a temple adjoining the step well. On arrival in Agra, visit Agra Fort, later check-in at hotel for 01 night stay.
Taj visit by sunrise. Taj Mahal - the most extravagant monument ever built for love Mumtaj Mahal by Emperor Shah Jahan in 1633. Back to hotel for breakfast and transfer to Agra cant railway station for train to Khajuraho. Arrival transfer to hotel for 01 night stay.
Khajuraho has the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples in India. The temples are famous for their erotic sculptures, as well as depiction of life in all its forms.
After breakfast visit Khajuraho Temples. Later transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi.Arrival transfer to hotel for 02 nights stay.
Varanasi, also commonly known as Banaras and Kashi is a city situated on the banks of the River Ganges in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, regarded as holy by Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. It is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and probably the oldest of India.
Early morning enjoy the boat ride on river Ganges. Back to hotel for breakfast and tour of Ancient city ghats, temples & streets bazaars. Afternoon visit Sarnath: where Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma and also where the original Sangha was formed. Consequently, it is one of the 4 main Buddhist pilgrimage destinations. Evening attend the prayer ceremony at the Ghats. Overnight at hotel.
After breakfast departure transfer to airport for flight to Delhi and further flight back to home.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- 15 nights accommodation (If tour booked with option including hotels)
- Daily hotel breakfast (If tour booked with option including hotels)
- Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Car Type : for one to two people, four-seater sedan
- Car Type: for three to four people, six-seater SUV
- Car Type: for five to ten people, ten-seater van
- All sightseeing with private local guides
- Battery bus ride to and from Taj Mahal parking lot up to Taj Mahal monument
- All taxes and service charges Including all applicable hotel taxes
- Hotel or airport pick-up and drop-off
- Bottles of mineral water during journeys in car
Exclusions
- Any Type of Drinks
- Any Type of Food
- Rickshaw ride in Old Delhi
- Elephant ride in Amer fort
- Monument Entry fees
- Tips and Gratuities
- Any type of personal expenses
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English, French, German, Spanish, Italian
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Mineral Water Bottle
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Air Conditioned Car
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3 Star / 5 Star If Option Selected