Rajasthan Tour with Gwalior Orchha Khajuraho and Varanasi

Rajasthan Itinerary for 16 Days

• Day 1: Delhi Arrival
• Day 2: Mandawa Transfer
• Day 3: Bikaner Transfer
• Day 4: Jaisalmer Transfer
• Day 5: Jaisalmer sightseeing tour
• Day 6: Jodhpur Transfer
• Day 7: Pushkar Transfer
• Day 8: Jaipur Transfer
• Day 9: Jaipur sightseeing tour
• Day 10: Agra Transfer
• Day 11: Orchha Transfer via Gwalior
• Day 12: Khajuraho Transfer
• Day 13: Varanasi Transfer
• Day 14: Varanasi Sightseeing Tour
• Day 15: Delhi Transfer (Night Train)
• Day 16: Departure

Day 1: Delhi Arrival

Begin your Tour of Rajasthan with Gwalior Orchha Khajuraho and Varanasi by arriving at the airport. You will be greeted by our tour representative who will drive you to the pre-booked hotel in Delhi. In the evening, embark on a visit to Red Fort, Humayun’s Tomb, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, etc. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Mandawa Transfer

Today, after breakfast, get ready and check out to leave for Mandawa – known for its Open art gallery. This is a small town in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan which is replete with paved archways and heritage Havelis. When reaching the city, check into the hotel and relax. In the evening, mark your way to Castle Mandawa and Havelis or do the shopping for traditional artefacts. Stay overnight in Mandawa.

Day 3: Bikaner Transfer

The next morning, get ready after breakfast and leave for Bikaner – the camel country of Rajasthan. When you arrive check-in at the hotel and relax. Later, get ready to explore the major attractions of Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort, Gajner Palace, Lalgarh Palace, Rampuriya Haveli, and National Research Centre on Camel. In the evening, return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 4: Jaisalmer Transfer

After breakfast, get ready to leave for a drive to Jaisalmer, famously known as the Golden City of Rajasthan. On the way, visit Jaisalmer War Museum, and then check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit Gadisar Lake to enjoy boating on a scenic lake and click amazing photographs of sunset views over the lake. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day 5: Jaisalmer sightseeing tour

On the 5th day of this tour, get ready to leave for a guided sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Start with exploring Jaisalmer Fort, Bada Bagh, Patwon ki Haveli, Salim Singh ki Haveli, Nathmalji ki Haveli, and Jain Temples. In the evening proceed to enjoy the desert safari in Jaisalmer where you can take a camel ride for 30 minutes or more. Watch sunset views with a musical dance program showcasing the local cultures of Rajasthan. You can also indulge in parasailing, paragliding, and stargazing. Stay overnight in Jaisalmer.

Day 6: Jodhpur Transfer

Post breakfast, get ready to leave for a road trip to Jodhpur. Arrive and check in to the hotel and relax. Afternoon, visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Toorji ka Jhalra, Jaswant Thada, Mandore Gardens, etc. Stay overnight in Jodhpur.

Day 7: Pushkar Transfer

Today, after breakfast, leave for a road trip to Pushkar – the Holy City of Rajasthan. On arrival, check-in at the hotel and relax. Afterward, visit Varaha Temple, Savitri Temple, Brahma Temple, Rangji Temple, and Pushkar Lake. In the evening enjoy a camel safari in Pushkar. Stay overnight in Pushkar.

Day 8: Jaipur Transfer

The next morning, worship the Brahma Temple and then check out to leave for a road trip to Jaipur. Before that, mark your way to Ajmer Dargah Sharif or the tomb of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. Then continue the drive to Jaipur and check in to the hotel. In the evening, visit Birla Temple and Chokhi Dhani Village resort to enjoy the cultural evening programs. Stay overnight in Jaipur.

Day 9: Jaipur sightseeing tour

This day is scheduled as a full-day Jaipur sightseeing tour. This includes a visit to Amber Fort, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Albert Hall Museum. In the evening take a leisure stroll around the colorful bazaars of Jaipur for shopping traditional handicraft items. Stay overnight in Jaipur.

Day 10: Agra Transfer

Post breakfast, check out from the hotel and leave for a road trip to Agra – the Mughal capital of India. On the way, take a short halt at Fatehpur Sikri which is an abandoned town in India. Once you arrive in the city, check into the hotel and relax. In the evening, get ready to explore Agra Fort, Mehtab Bagh, Baby Taj, and lastly visit the Taj Mahal to see its magical appearance in the moonlight. Stay overnight in Agra.

Day 11: Orchha Transfer via Gwalior

Wake up early in the morning to enjoy breathtaking sunrise views over the Taj Mahal. Next return to the hotel for breakfast and complete check-out formalities. Leave for a train to Gwalior and then continue a road trip to Orchha. On arrival in Orchha, check in to the hotel and relax. The evening can be planned as a sightseeing tour of Orchha which includes a visit to Raja Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, and Chaturbhuj Temple. Stay overnight in Orchha.

Day 12: Khajuraho Transfer

This morning, get ready to leave for Khajuraho – a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Arrive and check in to relax. In the evening, visit Dulhadev Temple, Kandariya Mahadev Temple, Lakshman Temple, Parsvanath Temple, and Vishwanath Temple. In the evening, enjoy a light and sound show which is narrated by veteran actor Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. Stay overnight in Khajuraho.

Day 13: Varanasi Transfer

After breakfast, leave for a road trip to Varanasi which is the spiritual capital of India. When you arrive check into the hotel and settle down. Next visit Sarnath for an excursion which is the famous Buddhist pilgrimage site in India. Return to the hotel and stay overnight in Varanasi.

Day 14: Varanasi Sightseeing Tour

In the early morning, enjoy a boat ride on the river Ganges and do several other activities. Witness and feel the belief that will speak a lot about this city. Take a holy dip and worship offered by the people here. Experience yoga and meditation practice. Afterward, come back to the hotel for a wholesome breakfast. Later, go on a sightseeing tour of Varanasi, which includes a visit to Bharat Mata Temple, Hanuman Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Dashaswamedh Temple, etc. Stay overnight in Varanasi.

Day 15: Delhi Transfer (Night Train)

Today after breakfast, spend some time in the city leisurely. In the evening, check out of the hotel and leave for the overnight train to Delhi.

Day 16: Departure

As you arrive in Delhi, get transferred to Delhi airport to board a flight connecting to your hometown.