Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival
Your guide meets you at the airport or station and takes you directly to the hotel. You'll check in and have the rest of the day to settle in and rest after your journey.
- Start point
- Delhi, India (PICK UP CAN BE DONE ANYWHERE AT FROM DELHI HOTEL/AIRPORT)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Delhi
This morning you'll explore both Old and New Delhi with visits to several landmarks including the ancient Qutab Minar, Humayun's Tomb, the Lotus Temple, India Gate, the President's House, and Gandhi Memorial. You'll also see the historic Red Fort and Jama Mosque, getting a real sense of Delhi's mix of old and modern architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Complete tour of Old and New Delhi
- Visit Qutab Minar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit India Gate
- Visit President's House
- Visit Gandhi Memorial
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Jama Mosque
Landmarks Qutab Minar Humayun's Tomb Lotus Temple India Gate President's House Gandhi Memorial Red Fort Jama Mosque - Day 3
Delhi to Udaipur
You'll fly from Delhi to Udaipur and head to your hotel to check in. In the afternoon, there's a visit to the Jagdish Temple, so you won't have too much downtime before exploring this important site in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jagdish Temple
Landmarks Jagdish Temple - Day 4
Udaipur
Start your day at the City Palace and its museum to understand the royal history here. After that, you'll head to the Folk Art Museum to see local artistic traditions and craftsmanship that define the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace and Museum
- Visit Folk Art Museum
Landmarks City Palace Folk Art Museum 
- Day 5
Udaipur to Jodhpur
Early in the morning, you'll drive from Udaipur to Jodhpur. Once you arrive at your hotel, the evening is yours to relax, walk around town, or grab dinner at a local spot to get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 6
Jodhpur
You'll explore Jodhpur's main sights including the impressive Mehrangarh Fort, then check out the elegant Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal palaces. After that, visit the cenotaph of Jaswant Thada and spend some time in the peaceful Umaid gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit Moti Mahal
- Visit Phool Mahal
- Visit Jaswant Thada
- Visit Umaid gardens
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Moti Mahal Phool Mahal Jaswant Thada Umaid gardens - Day 7
Jodhpur to Jaisalmer
This morning you'll drive from Jodhpur to Jaisalmer. When you arrive, settle into your hotel and then have the evening free to wander around town and get familiar with the place at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Jaisalmer
You'll take a complete tour of Jaisalmer starting with the golden Jaisalmer Fort and the vibrant street markets. Later there's a camel ride out to the sand dunes, and you'll spend the night in a traditional tent in the desert, which is a real highlight of the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Overnight camel trip in desert with dinner)
Included Activities
- Complete tour of Jaisalmer
- Visit Jaisalmer Fort
- Explore street markets
- Camel ride to the sand dunes
- Overnight desert camping in tent accommodation
Landmarks Jaisalmer Fort - Day 9
Jaisalmer to Bikaner
You'll drive from Jaisalmer towards Bikaner with stops along the way. First, visit the historic Bhanda Sagar Jain temple, then head to the unique Deshnoke Rat Temple, known for the thousands of sacred rats that live there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bhanda Sagar Jain temple
- Visit Deshnoke Rat Temple
Landmarks Bhanda Sagar Jain Temple Deshnoke Rat Temple - Day 10
Bikaner to Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll drive to Jaipur and check into your hotel. The evening is free, so you can rest or take a walk around the city to see what's there and maybe grab food somewhere local.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 11
Jaipur
You'll have a full day exploring Jaipur's main attractions including the majestic Amber Fort, the impressive City Palace, and the Jantar Mantar observatory that was built by Jai Singh II. You'll also visit the iconic five-story Hawa Mahal, which is one of the most recognizable structures in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Complete tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Jai Singh II observatory
- Visit Hawa Mahal
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jai Singh II Observatory Hawa Mahal - Day 12
Jaipur to Agra
You'll travel from Jaipur to Agra with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the ghost city built by Emperor Akbar. This detour gives you a look at Mughal history before you continue on to Agra for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 13
Agra
Wake early to watch the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, the white marble structure built by Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 as a memorial to his queen. Later in the morning, you'll explore the historic Agra Fort to see the Mughal architecture and learn more about the city's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 14
Agra to Orchha
After breakfast, you'll drive to Orchha and check in at your hotel. You'll have time to walk around this charming historic town and get a feel for the place before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 15
Orchha to Khajuraho
You'll explore Orchha's temples and monuments, looking at the painted murals that showcase the distinctive Bundela school of painting. Later you'll drive to Khajuraho, so expect a few hours in the car followed by time to settle in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour of Orchha
- View painted murals of the Bundela school of painting
Landmarks Orchha Temples and Monuments 
- Day 16
Khajuraho
You'll visit the southern, western, and eastern temples of Khajuraho, taking time to admire the intricate carved architecture. These sites are UNESCO World Heritage sites, so there's quite a bit to see and photograph.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit southern temples of Khajuraho
- Visit western temples of Khajuraho
- Visit eastern temples of Khajuraho
Landmarks Khajuraho Temples - Day 17
Khajuraho to Varanasi
You'll fly from Khajuraho to Varanasi, the holiest city in Hinduism. After you check in at your hotel, head down to the Ghats in the evening to watch the 'Aarti' ceremony, a sacred ritual of lights and prayers by the river that's quite moving.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- View Aarti ceremony on the Ghats
Landmarks Varanasi Ghats 
- Day 18
Varanasi
Start the morning with a boat cruise on the sacred River Ganges, watching the spiritual rituals and daily activities of pilgrims along the Ghats. Later, take an excursion to Sarnath, where Buddha first taught, to see the ancient deer park and museum there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning boat cruise on River Ganges
- Observe pilgrims by the Ghats
- Excursion to Sarnath
- Visit Sarnath deer park
- Visit Sarnath museum
Landmarks River Ganges Sarnath - Day 19
Varanasi
You'll have a complete tour of Varanasi's sacred temples and visit Aurangzeb's Mosque, experiencing the rich spiritual heritage of this ancient pilgrimage destination. There's a lot to take in on this day since the city has so much history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Complete tour of Varanasi
- Visit temples
- Visit Aurangzeb's Mosque
Landmarks Aurangzeb's Mosque - Day 20
Departure
You'll have a free day to rest and relax before your evening departure to the airport or railway station. Use this time to do any last-minute shopping, grab lunch at a favorite spot, or just take it easy.
- End point
- Delhi, India (DROP OFF CAN BE DONE ANYWHERE AT FROM DELHI HOTEL/AIRPORT)
- Meals
- Breakfast
