India Tour Travel 18 Days

Duration: 18 Days / 17 Nights
Destination Covered: Delhi – Mandawa – Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Jodhpur – Ranakpur - Udaipur – Pushkar – Jaipur – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra – Varanasi – Delhi

Day 01: ARRIVE IN DELHI:
Driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your hotel. You will have some free time in Delhi today. Be sure to get a good night sleep, tomorrow will be a busy day.

Day 02: DELHI FULL DAY CITY TOUR:
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. That morning you will go on a full day tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi. The tour includes a visit to Qutab Minar – one of the earliest remains of Imperial Delhi (13th century AD), Humayun’s Tomb – which is believed to be the forerunner of Taj Mahal, and the India Gate – a 42 meter high arch, a memorial to the soldiers of the Indian army. Additionally you will visit the Parliament House, President’s House, Secretariat Building, Red Fort of Delhi, Jama Mosque, Laxmi Narayan Temple and The Connaught Place. At about 8pm you will return to your hotel .

Day 03: DELHI TO MANDAWA:
Driver will pick you up at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. At about 2pm you will arrive at your hotel at Mandawa and check in. After check in you will go on an afternoon sightseeing tour of Mandawa, which is famous for its old havelis (mansions). You will return to your hotel at around 6pm.

Day 04: MANDAWA TO BIKANER:
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. At about 1pm you will arrive at Bikaner, a town that stands on the northern tip of the desert triangle. After checking into the hotel you will go on an afternoon sightseeing tour. You will return to your hotel around 6pm.

Day 05: BIKANER TO JAISALMER:
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. You will arrive in Jaisalmer at around 3pm and check into your hotel. That evening, around 4.30 pm you will visit BADA BAGH (translated as ‘Big Garden”) , the Sunset Point. You will return to the hotel around 7pm.

Day 06: JAISALMER FULL DAY CITY TOUR
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. That morning you will go on a full day tour of Jaisalmer, which has been dubbed the Golden City for its sandy yellow color. You can Visit there, Jaisalmer Fort, Ludrwa Temple, Amar Sagar , Gadi Sagar lake, Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, other elaborate havelis as time permits. Late afternoon depart for Sam sand dunes. Two hour sunset camel ride. (Stay at Krishna Desert camp this night. Or at the Your Hotel).

Day 07: JAISALMER TO JODHPUR:
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Jodhpur. You will arrive at Jodhpur at around 2pm and check into your hotel. At around 3pm you will depart for an afternoon sightseeing tour. Jodhpur (The Blue City), the second largest city in the state of Rajasthan is famous for its forts and palaces. During the tour you will visit Mehrangarh Fort – one of the largest forts in all of India, Jaswant Thada – white marble mausoleum, and Umaid Bhavan – a 347 room private residence of the Jodhpur royal family, which also houses a small museum. Finally, you will visit one of the major attractions of Jodhpur, the Mandore Gardens.

Day 08: JODHPUR TO Udaipur (RANAKPUR AND UDAIPUR)
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Udaipur. Along the way you will stop for lunch at Ranakpur village, where you will visit the world famous Jain Temple. You will arrive to Udaipur around 6pm and check into your hotel. That evening you will have time to explore the city on your own. For dinner, we recommend visiting the Taj Lake Palace, located in the middle of Lake Pichola (advance reservation may be required). After dinner the driver will pick you up at the lake shore and drive you to your hotel.

Day 09: Udaipur Full Day City Tour:
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am. That morning you will go on a full day tour of of Udaipur (City Of Lakes), one of the most beautiful cities in all of Rajasthan. During the first part of the day you will visit many sights including the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Sahelion-ki-Bari (garden and museum), Shilpgram (crafts village). In the evening you will visit Sajjangarh (Monsoon Palace), which offers an amazing view of the sun setting over Udaipur.

Day 10: Udaipur to Pushkar
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Pushkar. You will arrive at Pushkar at 2pm and check into your hotel. You will have the afternoon to yourself. During this time, we recommend that you visit the Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, and the Pushkar Lake.

Day 11: Pushkar to Jaipur
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Jaipur. You will arrive in Jaipur at 12noon and check into your hotel. After check in you will have some time to rest and get lunch. In the afternoon you can visit the Jaipur and Bapu Bazaars, for their jewelry, carpets, and cloths. Depending on your preference you can spend 2 to 3hrs looking around. That evening, you can see a movie at Rajmandir Cinema, which has show times from 9pm to midnight. After the movie, the driver will pick you up and drive you to the hotel.

Day 12: Jaipur Full Day City Tour
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast. First thing in the morning you will visit the Amber Fort, where you can take a ride on an elephant. Up to two people can ride the elephant at the same time for a single price of RS 900 (not included in the cost of the tour). Later that morning you will see the Jaigarh and Nahargarh Forts, followed by a visit to the Observatory. After lunch you will visit the Wind Palace, Birla Temple, and Hawa Mahal. After a long day of sightseeing you can have dinner and relax at one of Jaipur’s many fine restaurants (we recommend Indiana, Niros, or Natraj). After dinner the driver will take you to your hotel.

Day 13: Jaipur to Agra (Fatehpur Sikiri Fort)
Driver will meet you at the hotel after breakfast at 8am after which you will depart for Agra. En-route to Agra you will visit the Fatehpur Sikri Fort. Fatehpur Sikri (City Of Victory) was once envisioned to be the capital for the Mughal Empire. Built by the order of Emperor Akbar, this red sandstone city has served as an architectural inspiration for centuries. Depending on the length of stay at Fatehpur Sikri, you can expect to arrive at your hotel in Agra at around 4pm. That evening you will visit the famous Agra marble shops and bazaars.(You can add Ranthambhore National Park to this itinerary if you have two extra days and nights. Click here for that tour.)

Day 14: Agra Full Day City Tour Then Evening Time Train For Varanasi
The driver will meet you early in the morning at 5:45am. That morning, at sunrise, you will visits the world famous Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world. The price of admission to the Taj is RS 750/person (not included in the cost of the tour). You will have 2 to 3 hours to explore this architectural masterpiece. After having breakfast you will visit Agra Fort and Itmad Ud Daulah also known as the ‘Baby Taj’. After lunch, about 2pm, you will depart for Delhi. Along the way you will visit Sikandara Fort (Tomb of Akbar the Great), which is located just 9km outside of Agra. That evening the driver will drop you off You at the Agra Railway Station You Can Catch The Your Train For Varanasi Next Day You will Arrive In Varanasi Around 7.00 Am at your hotel in Delhi or the airport (depending on your preference).

Day 15: Arrive In Varanasi
The Driver will meet you at Varanasi Railway Station at the 7.00 am Picked up to you Then after Drop off you at the Your Hotel,Check Into Your Hotel One Or Two Hours Rest Then after You will have the evening to explore Varanasi on your own. We recommend you visit the city center as well as some of the local temples, all within walking distance from the hotel.

Day 16: Varanasi Full Day City Tour
Driver will meet you at the hotel early morning around 6am. You will then take short 10-minute drive to the Ganges Ghat where you will take a 2-hour boat ride on the sacred Ganges River. After the boat ride you will visit a number of temples located within walking distance of the Ganges Ghat. You will visit the Durga, Sankat Mochan, Mritunjaya, Kal Bhairav, and most notably the Kashi Vishwanath temple. This temple is considered by many to be the most important in Varanasi and houses Lord Shiva, one of the most central deities in Hinduism. The driver will bring you back to the hotel whenever you are done sightseeing and you can relax for the rest of the evening.

Day 17: Varanasi Half Day City Tour Then after Airport Drop Off
You Have Half Day In Varanasi You Can Visit there Half Day Varanasi City Tour Then after Driver will Drop off you at the Varanasi Airport You Can Catch Your Flight Around 3.40 Pm And You will Reach In Delhi Around 7.00 Pm Our Delhi Driver will Meet You at the Airport Picked up to you then after Drop off you at the Your Delhi Hotel Night In Delhi.

Day 18: Delhi Airport Drop Off Back to Home
Our Driver will meet you at the Your Hotel Picked Up To You then after Drop off you at the Delhi Airport.