Days: 18 days 17 night
Route: Delhi-Kathmandu-Varanasi-khajuraho-Orchha-Agra-jaipur-Pushkar-Udaipur-Jodhpur-Jaisalmer-Delhi
Day 01 ARRIVE DELHI
Upon arrival at Delhi Airport welcome by Bharat Yatraa representative and transferred to hotel
Day 02 Fly Delhi to Kathmandu
Breakfast at hotel, then after you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Kathmandu, on arrival you will be met and transferred to hotel.
Day 03 Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast at hotel, then after enjoy the visits of Kathmandu Durbar Square : While browse around Katmandu Durbar Square you will visit Hanuman Dhoka, the old and historic palace of Kathmandu named after monkey God, Hanuman. It is historic seat of royalty. Swayambhunath: This is a 2500 years old stupa situated on a hillock about 77 m above the ground level and over looking Katmandu valley. The painted eyes on four sides represent the all seeing eyes of Buddha and are watching all the time wrong doers and good doers. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 04 Kathmandu Sightseeing
Morning after breakfast enjoy the visits of Budhanilkantha: This is a remarkable colossal stone statue of Hindu Lord Vishnu reclining on the bed of snakes is from 5th century AD situated about 8 km to the north of Katmandu at the base of Shivapuri hill. The shrine is in the middle of pond. Pasupatinath: This is a temple of Lord Shiva - Pasupatinath with two tiered golden roof and four silver doors situated five kilometer east of Kathmandu at the bank of Bagmati river. Bauddhanath: This stupa is 6 km to the east of Kathmandu and is said built in 5th century AD. This ancient stupa is one of the biggest in the world and is ringed by Buddhist lamas and monasteries. This is a very holy stupa for Tibetan Buddhists who come here in thousands in winter festival to pay their tribute. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 05 Kathmandu - Flight to Varanasi - Arrive Varanasi + PM Varanasi City Tour
After breakfast you would be directly transferred to Kathmandu Airport to board your flight to Varanasi . Arrive Varanasi , upon arrival you would be met and directly transferred to your hotel . Later if time Permits visit The Bharat Mata temple north-west of Godaulia is a modern shrine, inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi. The Tulsi Manas temple, though, is open to all communities. Its white marble walls have the verses of Tulsidas" Ramcharitmanas inscribed on them. The Bharat Kala Bhavan museum inside the Benares Hindu University campus is open from Monday till Saturday. It has a valuable collection of miniature paintings, sculptures and bronzes (Overnight at hotel)
Day 06 Morning Boat Cruise + Fly to Khajuraho
Early morning proceed to Ganges to enjoying Boat ride visiting Bathing Ghats. Return hotel for breakfast. Then after in time you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Khajuraho. On arrival met and transferred to hotel. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 07 Khajuraho Sightseeing + Drive to Orchha
Breakfast at hotel, then enjoy the sightseeing tour of Eastern & Westen group of Temple, Chausath Yogini Temple, Vishwanath temple and Nandi Temple. Later drive to Orcha and check in to hotel. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 08 Orcha Sightseeing + Drive to Agra
Breakfast at hotel, then after proceed to visit the Jahangir Mahal Orcha Temple, Fort & Palaces. Later drive to Agra and check in to hotel. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 09 Morning Taj & Fort Visit
Breakfast at hotel, then after enjoy the visit of magnificent Taj Mahal - one of the Seven Wonders of the World surely the most extravagant expression of love ever created. 20,000 men labored for over 17 years to build this memorial to Shah Jahan"s beloved wife. Also visit the Agra Fort - the rusty and majestic red-sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 10 Drive Agra to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri - 250 Kms./ 5 Hrs
After breakfast at hotel, drive to Jaipur, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri - built by the Mughal Emperor, Akbar in honor of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of 3 sons to Emperor Akbar, an example of robust stability combined with originality. Each important edifice here represents a type by itself. After visit continue drive to Jaipur and check-in to hotel. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 11 Amber (Elephant Ride) + Jaipur City Tour
Breakfast at hotel, then after proceed to Amber - The Old Capital of the Jaipur Rulers, Here you can enjoy the Elephant Ride from the foot upto the fortress (Optional). Afternoon enjoy the visit of Palace of Wind (Hawa Mahal), Jai Singh"s Astronomical Observatory and City Palace. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 12 Drive Jaipur to Udaipur - 450 Kms./ 6 Hrs. Enroute Visit pushkar
Breakfast at hotel, then after drive to Udaipur . Enroute Visit Pushkar ,
Enjoy Famous Brahma Temple and holy Lake . Later continue your
drive to Udaipur . Arrive and check-in to hotel. Time free for relax .
(Overnight at hotel)
Day 13 Udaipur City Tour + PM Boat Ride (Optional)
After breakfast enjoy morning tour of Udaipur city includes the visit of Palace Museum- made of granite and marble with filigreed balconies, ornate windows and craftsmanship in glass. Each palace within is an outstanding creation of art, Sahelion Ki Bari - a garden with fountains, once used for the enjoyment of royal ladies. Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal- a folk art museum, Jagdish Temple. Evening enjoy Boat ride on Lake Pichola.(Overnight at hotel)
Day 14 Drive Udaipur to Jodhpur via Ranakpur - 300 Kms./ 6-7 Hrs
Breakfast at hotel, then after drive to Udaipur, en route visit the Famous Jain Temple of Ranakpur - (Jain temples at Ranakpur built in white marble. Its 29 halls spread over 40,000 sq.ft. and consisting of 1,444 pillars, not one of which is alike in its carving). Also visit the villages at Ranakpur. continue drive to Udaipur and check-in to hotel. Later enjoy the visits of Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada (The Royal Cenotaphs of Maharaja Jaswant Singh) and Umaid Bhawan Palace. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 15 Drive To Jaisalmer + Sam Sand Dunes - 300 Kms/05 Hrs
Early breakfast at hotel, then after Later drive to Jaisalmer and check in to hotel. Later proceed to the deserted area called Sam, here you can enjoy the camel ride and a fantastic view of sunset against the sand dunes. Evening return back to hotel. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 16 Jaisalmer City Tour + PM Train to Delhi by T. No. 4060 at 1600 Hrs
Morning after breakfast enjoy the visit of Jaisalmer Fort: Life in the searing heat of the summer months of the medieval ages, once flourished within the 99 bastions of the fort of Jaisalmer. Rising from the sands, it merges with the sand dunes, resembling from a distance a giant ant hill. Closer, the bastions show up more formidable, vast chunks of honey-coloured stone blocks carved to dovetail together. Nathmalji ki Haveli: The late 19th century Haveli with intricate architecture a display of sheer craftsmanship. The left and right wings of the mansion were carved by two brothers are not identical but very similar and balanced in design. The interior walls are ornate with splendid miniature paintings. Patwon ki Haveli: The most elaborate and magnificent of the Jaisalmer havelis. It has exquisitely carved pillars and extensive corridors and chambers. One of the apartments of this five story high Haveli is painted with beautiful murals. Salim Singh ki Haveli: This 300 years old haveli of Jaisalmer"s Prime Minister to Maharaja Rawal Gaj Singh - Salim Singh, has a beautiful blue cupola roof with superbly carved brackets in the form of peacocks. Also visit Gadisar Lake. Later in time transferred to Jaisalmer railway station to connect train to Delhi. (Overnight on board)
Day 17 Arrive Delhi at 1100 Hrs + Delhi Sightseeing
Arrive Delhi, on arrival at Delhi you will be met and transferred to hotel. Later proceed to sightseeing tour Delhi to visit Raj Ghat, the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India; and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire. The Humayun"s Tomb, Qutub Minar. Drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House and the President"s Residence. (Overnight at hotel)
Day 18 Depart Delhi
Breakfast at hotel, then after you will be transferred to International airport for your flight to back home.
End of the tour