The Royal Rajasthan with Spiritual Ganges & Metropolitan India is a 14-day journey through North India's heritage cities, spiritual river traditions, Nawabi culture, Mughal monuments, royal Rajasthan, lake-palace landscapes, and Mumbai's colonial and coastal highlights. The tour begins in Delhi and continues to Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Mumbai, combining Old Delhi walks, Ganga Aarti, Sarnath, Lucknow monuments, the Taj Mahal, Jaipur's forts and palaces, Jodhpur's Blue City, Ranakpur Jain temples, Udaipur sightseeing, Elephanta Caves, and Mumbai city experiences.
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13 Nights / 14 DaysTour Type
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On RequestDining
Hotel breakfast
Hotel dinner
Lucknow cuisine walk
Activities
Old Delhi heritage walk
Ganga boat ride
Elephanta Island ferry
Experience
Taj Mahal sunrise visit
Lake Pichola boat cruise
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Airport transfers
Private road transfers
Domestic flights
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Upon arrival at Delhi International Airport, meet the representative in the arrival lounge and transfer to the hotel. Later in the afternoon, visit Lotus Temple, the Bahá’à House of Worship completed in 1986 and shaped like a white marble lotus. Continue to Humayun's Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, commissioned by Empress Bega Begum and designed by Persian architect Mirak Mirza Ghiyas. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Delhi.
After breakfast, explore Old Delhi with visits to Jama Mosque, a walking tour of Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli spice street, a joyful rickshaw ride through the busy lanes, and a panoramic outside view of the Red Fort. Later, transfer to Delhi Airport and board the flight to Varanasi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the evening, enjoy a walking tour along the River Ganges, take a boat ride, and witness the famous Ganga Aarti ceremony on 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. Experience Hindu culture and traditions along the river and witness sunrise rituals performed by devotees. Return to the hotel for breakfast. Later, visit Bharat Mata Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Manas Mandir. Continue with an excursion to Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon to his disciples. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, travel to Lucknow. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Later in the evening, enjoy a cuisine walk and sample the city's famous street food, experiencing Lucknow's celebrated culinary culture. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Lucknow.
After breakfast, begin Lucknow sightseeing with the majestic Rumi Darwaza, a 60-foot 18th-century gateway inspired by Ottoman architecture. Explore the grand Bara Imambara, known for its massive hall and intricate labyrinth of nearly a thousand passages. Continue to Chota Imambara, also known as the Palace of Lights, famous for dazzling chandeliers and two tombs resembling the Taj Mahal. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Lucknow.
After breakfast, drive to Agra and check in at the hotel upon arrival. In the afternoon, visit Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that reflects a fusion of Hindu and Central Asian architectural styles through its courtyards, mosques, and private chambers. Later, visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, often called the Baby Taj, followed by Mehtab Bagh, an ideal sunset viewpoint for the Taj Mahal. 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, check out, and drive to Jaipur with an en-route visit to Abhaneri. Explore Chand Baori, one of India's deepest and largest stepwells, with its oldest parts dating back to the 8th century. Continue to Jaipur, check in at the hotel, and enjoy dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, drive to Amer with a photo stop at Hawa Mahal, the five-storey pink honeycomb palace built for royal ladies to observe city processions. Continue to Amber Fort and explore its courtyards, halls, wall paintings, mirror work, and the famous Sheesh Mahal. Later, visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Govind Dev Ji Temple for Aarti. Enjoy time for Jaipur shopping and, in the evening, proceed for a Jaipur by night jeep tour through old streets and illuminated landmarks. Dinner and overnight stay in Jaipur.
After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, Rajasthan's second-largest city, popularly known as the Blue City for its blue houses and walls. Upon arrival, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Mehrangarh Fort, the mighty 15th-century citadel dominating the city, and explore its palaces, delicate friezes, museums, and royal treasures. On the way back, visit Jaswant Thada, a marble memorial to Maharaja Jaswant Singh II and an excellent viewpoint for photographing the fort. Dinner and overnight stay in Jodhpur.
After breakfast, drive to Udaipur with an en-route visit to the white marble Jain Temples at Ranakpur, one of the five important pilgrimage centers of the Jain community. Admire the extraordinary 1,144 pillars, carved ceilings, arches, and friezes depicting scenes from the lives of Jain saints. Continue to Udaipur, set beside Lake Pichola and surrounded by hills, known for its palaces, romantic lake setting, and cultural elegance. Check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, take an excursion to Nagda and Eklingji. Visit the Sahastra Bahu Temple, a 10th-century temple cluster associated with Lord Vishnu, and Eklingji Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and admired for its impressive architecture. Return to Udaipur and visit City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola, Jagdish Temple, and Sahelion-ki-Bari, the Garden of the Handmaidens. Later, enjoy a shared boat cruise on Lake Pichola and a puppet show at Bagore Ki Haveli. Dinner and overnight stay in Udaipur.
After breakfast, fly to Mumbai. Upon arrival, meet the representative and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, the Prince of Wales Museum with its rich collections, Crawford Market, Mani Bhavan associated with Mahatma Gandhi, and drive past Marine Drive. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay in Mumbai.
After breakfast, drive to the Gateway of India and board a ferry to Elephanta Island. After the ferry ride, climb to the plateau and visit the Elephanta Caves, noting that the site remains closed on Mondays. Later in the afternoon, explore Dharavi through a guided slum tour, observing its lively streets, small-scale industries, local enterprise, and community life. Return to the hotel for free time, dinner, and overnight stay in Mumbai.
After breakfast, transfer to Mumbai Airport in time for your onward flight. The Rajasthan with Varanasi & Mumbai Tour - India ends with happy memories of Delhi, Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Mumbai, and India's heritage, spirituality, culture, and city life.
The tour is 13 nights and 14 days, covering Delhi, Varanasi, Lucknow, Agra, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Mumbai.
The itinerary includes Old Delhi sightseeing, Ganga Aarti and boat ride in Varanasi, Sarnath excursion, Lucknow monuments and cuisine walk, Agra Fort, Taj Mahal sunrise visit, Jaipur city tour, Mehrangarh Fort, Ranakpur Jain temples, Udaipur sightseeing, Lake Pichola cruise, Mumbai sightseeing, Elephanta Caves, and Dharavi tour.
Yes. Rajasthan highlights include Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ranakpur, and Udaipur, while Mumbai highlights include Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, Crawford Market, Mani Bhavan, Marine Drive, Gateway of India, Elephanta Caves, and Dharavi.