Rajasthan to the Ganges Trails

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Mandawa. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a half-day guided tour of Mandawa, visiting its various havelis and palaces. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Bikaner. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a half-day guided city tour of Bikaner, visiting Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, and Bhandasar Jain Temple. Time permitting, you can also visit Karni Mata Temple, which is 30 km from Bikaner. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jaisalmer, “The City of Sands.” Upon arrival, check in to your camp for your overnight stay. In the evening, enjoy a camel ride and cultural activities in the dunes, including traditional Rajasthani dance performances. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Camp.

After breakfast at the desert camp, check out and proceed for a full-day guided tour of Jaisalmer. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh Ki Haveli (Moti Mahal), Patwon Ki Haveli, Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, Silk Route Art Gallery, and various temples. After completing your sightseeing tour, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a guided tour of Jodhpur. Visit the massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace (now converted into a luxury hotel), Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, Mandore Temple and Mandore Gardens, and Balsamand Lake. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Udaipur, with an en-route visit to the Ranakpur Jain Temples, built in the 12th century. After visiting the temples at Ranakpur, continue your drive to Udaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Optional. Visit Eklingji and Nagda Temples, located 25 km one way from Udaipur city.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Udaipur. Visit City Palace, Bagore Ki Haveli, Fateh Sagar Lake, Ambrai Ghat, Jagdish Temple, Udaipur Ropeway, the Vintage Collection of Classic Cars Museum, Shilpgram, and Sahelion Ki Bari. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Pushkar, with an en-route visit to Ajmer Dargah Sharif, the sufi shrine of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti, and Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra, a historic mosque. Upon arrival in Pushkar, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a half-day guided tour of Pushkar. Visit Pushkar Lake, Brahma Temple, Savitri Temple, Mahadev Temple, Varah Temple, Ramavaikunth Temple, Rangji Temple, and Apteshwar Temple. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

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After an early breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and then proceed for a guided tour of Jaipur. Visit Amber Fort with an elephant ride or jeep ride. Time permitting, you can also opt for a visit to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Continue to explore City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and drive past Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Also visit the Birla Temple. After completing your sightseeing tour, enjoy some free time for shopping or return to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Agra, with an en-route visit to Fatehpur Sikri, the historic deserted city built by the Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571 using red sandstone. Explore the Tomb of Salim Chishti, Buland Darwaza, Diwan-e-Khas, and Panch Mahal. After completing the visit, continue your drive to Agra. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for your overnight stay.

Overnight at Hotel.

Early in the morning, before breakfast, enjoy a sunrise visit to the world-famous Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. After your guided tour of the Taj Mahal, return to your hotel for breakfast and refreshment. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Agra, visiting Agra Fort (including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-i-Aam, and Diwan-i-Khas), Itmad-ud-Daulah’s Tomb, and Jama Masjid. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After an early breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to New Delhi airport to board your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, our representative will assist you and transfer you to your hotel for your overnight stay. After refreshing yourself, proceed for a guided tour of Sarnath, an important site for Buddhist pilgrims. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

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Early in the morning, enjoy a boat ride on the River Ganges, and then return to your hotel for breakfast. Later, proceed for a guided tour of Varanasi, visiting Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple, four of the most famous temples in the city. In the evening, experience the Ganga Aarti ceremony performed at the ghats along the river. The rest of the day is free for your leisure activities.

Overnight at Hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer to Varanasi airport to board your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival in New Delhi, our representative will assist you with your onward journey to board your flight home.