Delhi – Udaipur

After breakfast you are transferred to the airport for a flight to Udaipur. On arrival at Udaipur, often referred to as “The Venice of the East” and considered the most beautiful and romantic city of the Rajasthan, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Later in the day enjoy a tranquil boat ride on Lake Pichhola, passing by floating palaces and admiring the shoreline’s exquisite architecture.

Accommodation: At your selected hotel – 2 Nights

Udaipur

The day starts with a guided city tour of the City Palace with the option of seeing the Crystal Gallery before visiting the Saheliyon ki Bari Gardens with its lotus ponds and fountains and Jadish Temple. This afternoon we take a short drive outside the city to visit the ancient temples of Eklingji & Nagda.

Jodhpur – Minaj

After we leave Jodhpur this morning, arrive in Nimaj (120km/2 hrs), and check into your luxury tent built on a raised dam overlooking Chhatra Sagar Lake. Later in the day you may choose to go on a jeep safari to the nearby villages or go bird watching with an in-house naturalist. Overnight at Chhatrasagar.

Jaipur

This morning we take a short drive through the nearby Aravali Hills to visit the stunning Amber Fort with the option of entering the fort on an elephant. In the afternoon we visit the beautiful City Palace, the ancient observatory, Jantar Mantar as well as Hawa Mahal known as the Palace of the Winds. While Jaipur, there is the option of taking a Hot Air Balloon ride.

Agra

Our early start this morning lets you appreciate the Taj Mahal’s unique beauty at sunrise followed by enough time to learn about and enjoy this spectacular building (the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays). In the afternoon, we visit the fascinating Agra Fort followed by a short tour in the exquisite Itmad-Ud-Daulah, also called the ‘Baby Taj. For a grand finale, watch the sun set over the Taj Mahal from the Mehtab Bagh gardens across the Yamuna River

Khajuraho – Varanasi

Our day starts with a tour of the Eastern and Western group of the Khajuraho temples, including its most notable ones such as the Kandariya Mahadeo and Chaunsath Yogini temples. This afternoon you are transferred to the airport for a short flight to Varanasi, one of India’s holiest cities on the River Ganges and said to be heart of spiritualism and Hinduism. On arrival you are met transferred to your hotel and this evening, enjoy a rickshaw ride before witnessing the ceremonial Aarti on the banks of the Ganges.

Accommodation: At your selected hotel – 2 Nights

Varanasi – Delhi

The morning is spent visiting some important places of interest such as the Beneras Hindu University, the Vishwanath, Durga and Bharat Mata temples and a local market. Depending on interest, a heritage walk of the Old City can also be organized. Later in the day you are transferred to the airport for a flight to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel for a final night’s stay. Overnight at your selected hotel.