Duration: 19 Days / 18 Nights
Destinations Covered: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Gwalior - Agra - Jaipur - Chhatrasagar - Deogarh - Udaipur - Jodhpur

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi
On arrival at the international airport in Delhi, our representative will receive and escort you to the Imperial Hotel. After a traditional Indian welcome at the reception, check in and relax for rest of the day. Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 2: Delhi
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 visit the Parliament, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan and Diplomatic Enclave. Later, take a rickshaw ride to Jama Masjid, Chandi Chowk, Red Fort and Rajghat. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Delhi – Varanasi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport to board the Jet Airways flight to Varanasi. On arrival, check in at the hotel and proceed on a brief excursion to Sarnath (10 km from Varanasi) and check out the ruins of a major Buddhist Monastery and the Museum. Later, attend the evening aarti on the banks of Ganga and return to the hotel Taj Ganges for an overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 4: Varanasi - Khajuraho
Early morning go on a boat ride on the Ganges that starts from Daswamedh Ghat. See people bathing and praying to the rising sun. Return to hotel for breakfast, after which proceed for a half day sightseeing tour of Varanasi. Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Gyanvapi Mosque, Banaras Hindu University besides other prominent temples, mosques, and museums. In the afternoon visit a carpet industry. After a day long sightseeing trip, return to the hotel and transfer to airport to board the Jet Airways flight to Khajuraho. On arrival in Khajuraho, check in at the hotel and take a walk to the nearby temples and village. Return to the hotel Taj Chandela for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Khajuraho
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of the temple city of Khajuraho. Visit the Western Group of Temples. After lunch proceed for a temple tour in the Eastern and Southern complexes. Later in the evening visit the local village. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: Khajuraho - Orchha – Gwalior
After an early morning breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a 4-hour drive to Orchha (180 km) that has many 16th and 17th century palaces and temples that speaks of its glorious history. After sightseeing, have lunch and board the super fast train to Gwalior. On arrival in Gwalior, check in at the hotel, refresh and proceed for a sightseeing tour of Gwalior Fort, Scindia Palace, tombs of Ghaus Mohammed and Tansen and walks to the local market. Return to the hotel Usha Kiran Palace for overnight stay.

Day 7: Gwalior – Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, go for a city tour. Visit Gurjari Mahal, Man Mandir Palace, Sas Bahu ki Mandir, Royal Palace, Suraj Kund and Cenotaphs. Return to the hotel for lunch and onward journey to Agra. Reach Agra after 3hrs drive (119 km). On arrival check in at the Amarvilas hotel and relax for the day. In the afternoon till late evening explore the colourful markets of the city. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a sightseeing tour of Agra. Visit Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, Akbar's Tomb and Taj Mahal by twilight. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9: Agra – Jaipur
Leave for Jaipur (221 km), after breakfast at the hotel. Enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, and visit the palaces, mosques, pavilions, tombs and Buland Darwaza. On arrival in the Pink City, check in at the hotel Rajvilas and relax for the day. Explore the colourful ancient markets of the city in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10: Jaipur
In the morning, go for a sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Visit Amber Fort, City Palace, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, the City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar Observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla Temple, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 11: Jaipur - Chhatrasagar
After an early morning breakfast, proceed for Nimaj Fort (170 km). On arrival, visit the fort, the local village, markets, and the 9th century Magar Temple. Post lunch, trek along the Chhatrasagar Lake. Nimaj forests have served as a game reserve for Maharajas and there are still many campsites still in place. Arrive at Swiss Tents camp, enjoy dinner and spend your night there in Chhatrasagar.

Day 12: Chhatrasagar - Deogarh - Udaipur
After breakfast at the hotel, leave for Udaipur (220 km) via Deogarh. On arrival, visit the Deogarh Mahal, lunch with the descendents of the Maharajas of Jaipur and take a walk in and around the castle. In the afternoon walk to the local village, traditional markets and interact with the local people. After sightseeing trip head for Udaipur. On arrival check in at the hotel. The day is free for leisure. Return to the hotel Udaivilas or Lake Palace for overnight stay.

Day 13: Udaipur
In the morning after breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of Udaipur city. Visit - City Palace, Jag Mandir Palace, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari, Museum, and Jagdish Temple. Post lunch visit Kumbhalgarh fort and the temples of Eklingi and Nagada. Rest of the evening is free for you. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 14: Udaipur – Jodhpur
After an early morning breakfast, leave for Jodhpur (260 km). On arrival check in at the hotel, refresh and relax. After lunch visit the Mehrangarh Fort. Later on visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum. Return to the hotel Umaid Bhavan Palace or Taj Hari Mahal for overnight stay.

Day 15: Jodhpur
After breakfast proceed for a city tour. Visit Moti Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sileh Khana, Daulat Khana, Jaswant Thada Memorial, and a group of royal white marble cenotaphs. Also walk to the local Bishnoi villages. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 16: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for Jaisalmer (300 km). On arrival, check in at the hotel. The day is free for leisure activities. In the evening, attend the cultural performances, and shop at the traditional markets of Jaisalmer. Return to the hotel Laxmi Niwas Palace for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 17: Jaisalmer
In the morning after breakfast, proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of the desert city. Visit Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk, Patwon Ki Haveli, and Salim Singh Ki Haveli. After lunch take a boat ride on Gadisar Lake, and go on a camel safari to Sam sand dunes. Dinner and overnight stay at the designated campsite in Jaisalmer Dunes.

Day 18: Jaisalmer - Camel Safari - Jodhpur
After breakfast at the camp, continue your camel safari through the isolated villages spread on the Thar Desert. See the colourful people, the landmark temples, local schools, homes and markets. On arrival at a chosen village, take a jeep ride back to Jaisalmer. Check out from the hotel and leave for return journey to Jodhpur (330 km). On arrival check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight stay in Jodhpur’s Umaid Bhawan Palace or Taj Hari Mahal.

Day 19:Jodhpur - Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to airport to board the Indian Airlines flight to Delhi. On arrival in Delhi, if time permits, try some sightseeing or shopping. Later transfer to the airport for your onward destination.