Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
Overnight stay at the Imperial Hotel

On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, our representative will escort you to the hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for the day. Enjoy the various hotel facilities and treat yourself to an authentic Indian dinner. Overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.

Day 2: Delhi
Overnight stay at the Imperial Hotel

In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi. Drive through the Rajpath and sightsee the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and Diplomatic Enclave. Later, take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India, Chandi Chowk markets, Red Fort, and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 3: Delhi - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
Overnight stay at Fort Rajwada

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the hotel for the flight to Jodhpur (Boeing 737). On arrival, drive to Jaisalmer (300 km from Jodhpur), the desert citadel of Rajasthan, on a 6-hour journey. Once there, check in at the hotel and relax. See the sun set on the Cenotaphs followed by an evening cultural performance at the hotel, and shopping at the traditional markets of Jaisalmer. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 4: Jaisalmer
Overnight stay at Fort Rajwada

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit the grand Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli, and Salim Singh Ki Haveli. Later in the day go on a boat cruise on the Gadisar Lake. The afternoon is reserved for a camel safari to Sam sand dunes (40 km). Enjoy the evening folkdance performances and authentic Thar Desert food. Return to the hotel for and overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 5: Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
Overnight stay at Umaid Bhavan Palace or Taj Hari Mahal

After an early breakfast at the hotel, drive back to Jodhpur. On arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed for a sightseeing tour of the city. Visit Mehrangarh Fort, Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhavan Palace, and white marble cenotaphs. In the evening, walk to the festive local markets and shop for handicrafts and souvenirs. You may even indulge your palette with the spicy street food. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 6: Jodhpur - Udaipur
Overnight stay at Lake Palace or Udaivilas

After breakfast at the hotel, drive to the airport to board the Indian Airlines flight to Udaipur. On arrival in Udaipur (45 minutes later), check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Enjoy the hotel facilities and dinner on your overnight stay at the hotel in Udaipur.

Day 7: Udaipur - Jaipur
Overnight stay at Rajvilas

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the Udaipur - 'the city of lakes'. Visit the Lake (jag Mandir) Palace, City Palace, Lake Pichola, Saheliyon ki Bari, and Jagdish Temple. Walk to the colorful Udaipur bazaars; indulge in boat cruises and other water activities at the picturesque Lake Pichola; and shop for souvenirs at Shilpgram crafts village. You an also undertake a brief excursion to Kumbhalgarh Fort in Kumbhalgarh village (64 km) located on the foothills of Aravali Range. Later in the evening, transfer to the hotel to board the Indian Airlines flight to Jaipur. On arrival in the city, almost 2 hours after takeoff, check in at the hotel for overnight stay.

Day 8: Jaipur
Overnight stay at Rajvilas

In the morning, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort (the former capital of Jaipur that can be approached by treks or elephant rides), City Palace (famous for its Mughal-Rajasthani architectural blend, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum), Jantar Mantar Observatory (the finest of the 5 astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II), Hawa Mahal (five-storied pink sandstone Palace of Winds'), Birla Temple (white marble Vishnu temple), Jaigarh Fort (famous of the largest cannon-wheel) and Nahargarh Fort (now a heritage hotel). Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Jaipur

Day 9: Jaipur - Agra
Overnight stay at Amarvilas

Drive to Agra (6-hour journey, 221 km) after breakfast at the hotel. En route, detour for Fatehpur Sikri, a ruined fort city established by Akbar and take a heritage walk to the palaces, mosques, pavilions, tombs, and Buland Darwaza (the largest gateway in the world).On arrival in Agra, check in at the hotel and relax for the day. Later in the evening, explore the colorful markets of the city and shop for souvenirs and eat out or return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Agra. Visit to the Taj Mahal in the moonlight can be arranged on request.

Day 10: Agra - Varanasi
Overnight stay at Taj Ganges

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Agra, a city famous for its Mughal architecture and monuments that mark the pinnacle of eternal love. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight on a battery van ride. Return to the hotel in the afternoon and transfer to the airport to board the Indian Airlines flight to Varanasi.

On arrival, after almost 1 hour of air travel, check in at the hotel and proceed on a brief excursion to Sarnath (5 km from Varanasi) and check out the ruins of a major Buddhist monastery and the Museum that has preserved the remains of Buddhist art and sculpture excavated from the site. Later, attend the evening aarti on the ghats (banks) of Ganga and return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 11: Varanasi - Delhi

Go on an early morning boat ride on the Ganges that starts from Daswamedh Ghat (the oldest cremation grounds in India) to catch the people bathing and praying to the sun rising in the sky. After breakfast, proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Benaras Hindu University besides other prominent temples, mosques, and museums. Later in the afternoon, transfer to the airport to board the Indian Airlines flight to Delhi. On arrival, board the connecting flight heading back home or to your onward destination.