12 Days Luxury Rajasthan Along with Varanasi and Khajuraho

Your warm welcome to India. Nice India Travel representative will receive you at the airport and assist you to the hotel by booked vehicle. Representative will discuss the entire tour program and basic things to prepare during the trip in India after reaching the hotel. After check-in, stay overnight in the hotel.

After early morning breakfast in the hotel, you will move to the domestic airport and depart for Varanasi which takes 1 hour from Delhi. Varanasi was formerly known as Kashi and Banaras. This is one of the oldest living cities in the world and situated on the western bank of river Ganga. After arrival in Varanasi first you will proceed to Sarnath which is one of the four most Buddhist pilgrimage and first Buddha preaching place. You can see here ruined monuments, Ashoka pillar, and Dhameka Stupa which was built by 3rd Maurya emperor Ashoka in BC 3rd century. Next to this Sarnath museum is situated which is one of the oldest among the all Indian museums. In the evening, you can enjoy Aarti Pooja which is also the main highlight of Varanasi. Group of priests do the worship of lord Shiva, River Ganga, Agni (fire), and the whole universe at Dashashwamedh Ghat.

In the early morning, you can see the sunrise and bathing people while boating in Ganga River. This is one of the oldest cultures followed by the locals and pilgrimage on the bank of river Ganga. After come back to the hotel and have breakfast, then move to the airport and depart for Khajuraho which takes around 40 minutes from Varanasi. After arrival, you will directly go to the Khajuraho sightseeing. The city of Chandels which was built by them in 10th century AD. It’s called also the city of erotic temples because there were total 85 temples in 10th century where different sex pose sculptures carved on sandstones very beautifully. Now total 25 temples are remaining which include Eastern and Western groups of temples. Northern and Southern temples are also there but most of the part has been ruined. Kandariya Mahadev, Laxman, Vishwanath and Jagdamba Temples are the main among Western groups of temples and it is also a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Eastern group of Temples are mainly dedicated to Jains. City is very clean and nearby some natural sites such as Panna National Park and some of the natural waterfalls are interesting to visit. After all, sightseeing stay overnight in Khajuraho hotel.

After morning breakfast, you will head to Orchha which is 180 Km and take around 4-5 hours by surface from Khajuraho. Orchha is also 18 Km from Jhansi and 80 Km from Tikamgarh. After arrival and then lunch in Orchha, you will go for sightseeing some of beautiful places such as Orchha fort which include Jahangir Palace and Royal Palace, Royal Chhatris, and the beautiful view of Orchha from the opposite side of river Betwa. Orchha town was founded by Bundel king Rudra Pratap Singh in 1501. After that you will go to Jhansi railway station to get the train and head to Agra. After reaching, stay overnight in Agra hotel.

After morning breakfast, you will go for Agra city sightseeing. Agra is home of The Taj Mahal and other beautiful and world famous buildings which were built by Mughals. After morning breakfast Agra city tour will start and the first place and the most highlight in your Golden Triangle trip will be the Taj Mahal. This is among the seven wonders as well as UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most beautiful building in Islam. It was built by the 5th emperor of Mughal called Shah Jahan in 1653 in the memory of Mum Taj. After visiting the wonderful Taj Mahal, head to the Agra Fort which was the main residence of Mughals till 1639, when Mughal capital shifted to Red Fort Delhi from Agra. You can also enjoy another view of the Taj Mahal from Agra fort. After lunch in Agra hotel, head to Fatehpur Sikri which is 40 Km from Agra and 200 Km from Jaipur. The city was founded by 3rd Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1569 after his military victories over Chittor and Ranthambore and it served as capital also from 1571-1585. After the visit head to Abhaneri which is 130 Km from Fatehpur Sikri on Agra – Jaipur road. This is world famous Chand Baori or stepwell and it was built by Gurjar Pratihar King Raja Chand or Mihir Bhoj and it was built in around 9th - 10th century AD. After visiting, head to Jaipur and overnight stay in the hotel.

After early morning breakfast in Jaipur hotel, you will head to Jaipur (Formerly known as Amber) or Pink City of India which is the 10th biggest city of India and the largest in Rajasthan State which population is 3.1 million. The city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1726. Amber fort, Royal Observatory or Jantar Mantar (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hawa Mahal and the City Palace are the most iconic and beautiful buildings in the city. The main market of Jaipur is also amazing to see.

After early morning breakfast head to Udaipur by surface which is 400 Km. After lunch and then you will go for sightseeing. Udaipur is located nearby Nagda which was the first capital of Mewar. The city was founded by Maharana Uday Singh II in 1559 as a new capital of Mewar kingdom. There are many beautiful lakes in Udaipur such as Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, and Jai Samand Lake (Largest artificial lake in Asia) which is the most beautiful and therefore it’s called the City of Lake in India. Udaipur City Palace & Museum, boating in Lake Palace, and Jag Mandir are the most visited and iconic buildings in the city. After sightseeing, overnight stay in Udaipur hotel.

After early morning breakfast, head to Ranakpur Jain Temple by surface which is 95 Km from Udaipur. The temple is situated in ancient Aravali Mountains which was built in 15th century by Rana Kumbha and dedicated to Tirthankara Adinath. You can see many other temples also because its make in complex. After visiting, head to Jodhpur which is 170 Km from Ranakpur. After lunch, you will go for Jodhpur sightseeing.

Jodhpur is basically known as the Blue City or Sun City of India which was founded by Rao Jodha, a Rajput chief of the Rathor clan in 1459. Mehrangarh fort, Umaid bhavan palace, Jaswant thada, and Blue City will be the main sightseeing in the city. After sightseeing, stay overnight in Jodhpur hotel.

After morning breakfast, head to Jaisalmer and it is around 280 Km from Jodhpur. After arrive, overnight stay in Jaisalmer hotel.

Jaisalmer known as the Golden City of India because most of the buildings are built by yellow sandstones and yellow sand which gives yellow looks. The city is close to Pakistan border. It was founded by Rajput king Maharawal Jaisal Singh in 1156. Jaisalmer fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli, Patwon Ki Haveli, and The Thar Desert and camel riding in Sand & Dunes is main attraction of the city.

After breakfast in the hotel, move to the Jaisalmer airport and departure for Delhi via Jodhpur. After arrive in Delhi, overnight stay in the hotel.

After breakfast, Delhi sightseeing will be start. It will begin from ancient to modern which will include New and Old Delhi. Delhi is among one of the most diverse and culturally rich city of India. It is also capital of India since 1911 and continuously inhabited city from 6th century AD. The first place will be to visit Old Delhi area which is the oldest part in Delhi. Passing through the Red Fort or Lal Qila, visit Jama Mosque which was built by Shah-Jahan in 1656. This is the India’s biggest mosque which can hold up to 25 thousand people. Mosque has the best Indo-Islamic design which is built by red sand stones and marbles. After that you will visit the most versatile place Chandni Chowk (the main centre of Old Delhi) by rickshaw passing through the most congested streets and different markets which is also one of the highlights in Old Delhi. The Rajghat will be next place to visit which is Gandhi Memorial and dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi on the bank of Yamuna River, Old Delhi. There is a black marble platform which is the marks of Gandhi cremation on 31st January 1948 a day after his assassination.

After that head to the city centre of New Delhi which is India Gate, President House, Parliament buildings, and nearby government buildings. Entire area constructed by Britishers from 1911 to 1931 after shifting the capital of India from Calcutta to New Delhi.