Classical Rajasthan with Temples & Ganges is a 16-day journey through Delhi, Rajasthan's desert and royal cities, Mughal Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, and sacred Varanasi. The program combines Old Delhi markets, Jaisalmer Fort and Sam Sand Dunes, Jodhpur's Mehrangarh Fort, Udaipur's lake palaces, Pushkar pilgrimage sites, Jaipur's Amber Fort and City Palace, the Taj Mahal at sunrise, Gwalior and Orchha heritage, Khajuraho temples, Ganga Aarti, Sarnath, and a final return to Delhi.
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15 Nights / 16 DaysTour Type
Rajasthan Heritage & VaranasiDates
On RequestDining
Hotel breakfast
Hotel dinner
Local meals during sightseeing
Activities
Sam Sand Dunes camel ride
Lake Pichola boat cruise
Ganga Aarti by boat
Experience
Jaisalmer Golden Fort
Taj Mahal sunrise visit
Khajuraho UNESCO temples
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Airport transfers
Private road transfers
Train and flight sectors
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Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, meet the representative in the arrival lounge and transfer to the hotel. After breakfast, proceed for Old Delhi sightseeing including Jama Mosque, Chandni Chowk walking tour, Khari Baoli spice street, a rickshaw ride through the busy lanes, and a panoramic outside view of the Red Fort. Continue to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara, where guests may observe or participate in the community kitchen, and then visit Qutub Minar, India's largest minaret and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Return to the hotel in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Delhi.
Post breakfast, transfer to the airport to board the flight to Jaisalmer. Upon arrival, meet the representative and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the evening at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Jaisalmer.
Post breakfast, explore Jaisalmer, beginning with Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Sonar Qila or the Golden Fort, built in 1156 on Trikuta Hill. Inside the fort, visit Lakshminath Temple and the Jain temples dedicated to Rikhabdev and Sambhavanth. Continue to the famous havelis of Jaisalmer, including Patwon-ki-Haveli, one of the most elaborate sandstone mansions of the city. In the evening, proceed to Sam Sand Dunes in the Thar Desert for a short camel ride and sunset experience. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Post breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan, known for its blue-painted houses and historic walled old city. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the mighty 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest forts in India, with palaces, museums, and royal treasures. On the way back, visit Jaswant Thada, the marble memorial of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, and later explore the local market near the Clock Tower. Dinner and overnight stay in Jodhpur.
Post breakfast, drive to Udaipur en route visiting the white marble Jain Temples at Ranakpur, one of the important pilgrimage centers of the Jain community. Admire the extraordinary array of 1,144 uniquely carved pillars, decorative ceilings, arches, and sculptural details. Continue to Udaipur, set on the shores of Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Udaipur.
Post breakfast, take an excursion to Nagda and Eklingji. Visit the Sas Bahu Temple complex at Nagda, associated with Lord Vishnu, and Eklingji Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and admired for its distinctive architecture. Return to Udaipur and visit City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola, followed by Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-ki-Bari. Later, enjoy a shared boat cruise on Lake Pichola and a puppet show at Bagore Ki Haveli. Dinner and overnight stay in Udaipur.
Post breakfast, drive to Pushkar, one of the oldest cities in India and a major pilgrimage destination associated with Lord Brahma. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. Later in the afternoon, visit Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake, then explore the vibrant local market of Pushkar in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Pushkar.
Post breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the Pink City and capital of Rajasthan, where royal heritage lives through its palaces, markets, and temples. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel. In the evening, proceed to Govind Dev Ji Temple to witness the prayer ceremony dedicated to Lord Krishna. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Jaipur.
Post breakfast, drive to Amer with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal, the five-storey pink honeycomb palace built for royal ladies to observe processions. Continue to Amber Fort, begun in the 17th century by Maharaja Man Singh, and ascend by elephant. Explore its courtyards, halls, wall paintings, mirror work, and Sheesh Mahal. Later visit City Palace, its museum collections, and Jantar Mantar, the astronomical observatory built in 1726. Enjoy time for Jaipur shopping before returning to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Jaipur.
Post breakfast, drive to Agra en route visiting Abhaneri and Fatehpur Sikri. Abhaneri is known for Chand Baori, one of India's deepest and largest stepwells, with early sections dating back to the 8th century. Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the 16th-century ghost city built by Mughal Emperor Akbar and later abandoned due to lack of water. After the visit, continue to Agra and check in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Agra.
Early morning, proceed for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, built in white marble by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal. Return to the hotel for breakfast, then visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, often called the Baby Taj. Continue to Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site combining Hindu and Central Asian architectural influences. In the evening, visit Mehtab Bagh, a garden viewpoint offering memorable sunset views of the Taj Mahal. Dinner and overnight stay in Agra.
Post early breakfast, transfer to the railway station and board the Vande Bharat Express toward Jhansi/Gwalior sector as per program. Upon arrival, proceed to visit Gwalior Fort, a historic hill fort associated with local legends and notable for its commanding position. Later drive to Orchha and check in at the hotel. In the evening, witness the Aarti at Ram Raja Temple, a soulful ritual with bells, incense, candles, diyas, hymns, and devotion dedicated to Lord Ram. Dinner and overnight stay in Orchha.
Post breakfast, visit Orchha, founded by Rajput ruler Rudra Pratap Singh in 1501 and once the seat of the Bundelkhand princely state. Explore the Orchha Fort complex, including palaces, temples, and historic monuments. Visit Jahangir Mahal, built by Vir Singh Deo as a reception for Mughal Emperor Jahangir, and Chaturbhuj Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. In the afternoon, drive to Khajuraho and visit the temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Chandela dynasty between the 10th and 12th centuries. Dinner and overnight stay in Khajuraho.
Post breakfast, transfer to Khajuraho airport and fly to Varanasi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Varanasi, also known as Banaras and Kashi, is one of the holiest Hindu cities and one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, located on the banks of the River Ganges. In the late evening, take a walking tour along the riverbank, enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges, and witness the famous Ganga Aarti ceremony along the ghats. Dinner and overnight stay in Varanasi.
Early morning, walk around the ghats of Varanasi and take a boat ride on the River Ganges. Observe pilgrims taking holy dips, priests and sadhus performing rituals, dhobis doing laundry, cremation activities, and one of the oldest cities in the world waking up along the river. After the boat ride, enjoy a panoramic tour of Banaras Hindu University, return to the hotel for breakfast, and later visit Bharat Mata Temple and Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi. Arrive in Delhi, transfer to the hotel, and overnight stay.
Post breakfast, transfer to the airport in time to board the flight for your onward destination. The tour ends with happy memories of Delhi, Rajasthan's desert and royal cities, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, and India's heritage and spiritual traditions.
The tour is 16 nights and 16 days, covering Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur, Agra, Orchha, Khajuraho, Varanasi, and Delhi.
The itinerary includes Old Delhi sightseeing, Jaisalmer Fort, Sam Sand Dunes camel ride, Mehrangarh Fort, Ranakpur Jain Temples, Udaipur City Palace, Lake Pichola cruise, Pushkar, Jaipur sightseeing, Taj Mahal sunrise visit, Gwalior Fort, Orchha, Khajuraho temples, Ganga Aarti, Sarnath, and Varanasi ghats.
Yes. The tour includes Khajuraho's UNESCO-listed temple complex, a flight to Varanasi, evening Ganga Aarti, an early morning boat ride on the Ganges, Banaras Hindu University, Bharat Mata Temple, and Sarnath.