Indian Desert, Taj Mahal, Forts, Khajuraho & Ganges
INDIAN DESERT, TAJ MAHAL, FORTS, KHAJURAHO & GANGES
- Delhi
- Delhi → Mandawa
- Mandawa → Bikaner
- Bikaner → Deshnok → Khimsar
- Khimsar → Oscian → Jaisalmer
- Jaisalmer
- Jaisalmer → Jodhpur
- Jodhpur → Pushkar
- Pushkar → Jaipur
- Jaipur
- Jaipur → Fatehpur Sikri → Agra
- Agra → Gwalior → Orcha
- Orcha → Khajuraho
- Khajuraho → Varanasi
- Varanasi → Delhi → Departure
Tour Highlights:
- Delhi Sightseeing
- Rickshaw Ride
- Mandawa Havelis
- Junagarh Fort
- Camel Farm
- Rat Temple
- Sand Dunes
- Jaisalmer Fort
- Mehrangarh Fort
- Brahma Temple
- Ajmer Dargah
- Amber Fort
- Hawa Mahal
- Taj Mahal
- Agra Fort
- Khajuraho Temples
- Ganges Boatride
- Sarnath Visit
Tour Schedule - INDIAN DESERT, TAJ MAHAL, FORTS, KHAJURAHO & GANGES
Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi, meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to hotel for check-in. Rest and overnight stay in the capital.
Old & New Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, proceed for full-day sightseeing of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, enjoy a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk and Kinari Bazaar, see the Red Fort, Gandhi’s cremation site, Birla Temple, Parliament House, India Gate, President’s House, Government buildings, and Qutub Minar. Overnight at hotel.
New Delhi - Mandawa
- Morning after breakfast, leave for Mandawa through the villages of Rajasthan. Arrive & check in at Hotel Castle Mandawa, afternoon visit the 150 to 200 year old painted havelies (big houses) by the natural colors in the streets of the village. You can also watch the daily village life while watching the havelies. Overnight stay is at the Hotel.
Mandawa - Bikaner
- Morning drive to Bikaner, founded by Rao Bika Ji in 1488. On arrival, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Junagarh Fort, built in 1593 by Raja Rai Singh, a general under Emperor Akbar. Later, explore Asia’s largest Camel Breeding Farm and the bustling local markets. Overnight at hotel.
Bikaner - Deshnok - Khimsar
- After breakfast leave for Khimsar via 600 year’s old Deshnok Rat temple. After temple continue your drive to Khimsar was founded by 24th Jain Profit Mahavira 500 years B.C. Arrive 15th century Hotel Royal Castle Khimsar Fort, afternoon Jeep safari will be organized to visit local villages, wild life & sensational sun set on sand dunes. Return to the Hotel for overnight.
Khimsar - Oscian - Jaisalmer
- After breakfast leave for Jaisalmer, enroute visit at 7th century Mahavira Jain Temple and 2000 years old Jija Mata Temple at Oscian village. Continue your drive drive to Jaisalmer, founded by Rawal Jaisal in 1156 A.D. after shifting his capital from Ladurva. Jaisalmer was the main caravan route from Far East to the Middle East, arrive & check in at Hotel for overnight stay.
Jaisalmer City Tour
- Morning visit to Jaisalmer Fort, set 80m above the plains and home to around 5,000 residents. Explore its 12th–15th century Jain Temples and Fort Palace for a stunning golden view of the city. Also visit Patwon Ki Haveli and Nathmal Ki Haveli. In the afternoon, enjoy a camel ride on the Sand Dunes to witness the magical sunset. Overnight at hotel.
Jaisalmer - Jodhpur
- Breakfast & leave to Jodhpur, founded by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD after shifting his capital from Mandore to Jodhpur by the advise of a holy man. Arrive & check in at Hotel, afternoon visit Mehrangarh Fort 125 meters above plains, Jaswant thada and Sardar market clock tower. Overnight stay is at Hotel.
Jodhpur - Pushkar
- After breakfast, drive to Pushkar/Ajmer—sacred to both Hindus and Muslims. Visit the only Brahma Temple in Pushkar and the famous Dargah of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer, both known for fulfilling wishes. Pushkar also hosts the world-renowned Camel & Craft Fair. Check in at the hotel. In the evening, visit the lake, temple, or Dargah. Overnight stay at hotel.
Pushkar - Jaipur
- After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh—an intelligent ruler, astronomer, and architect—who planned the city using Shilpa Shastra with architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. Now Rajasthan’s capital, Jaipur is famously known as the Pink City. On arrival, check in at the hotel. In the afternoon, explore the vibrant local markets. Overnight at hotel.
Jaipur
- Explore Jaisalmer Fort, Jain temples, and havelis, which are architectural masterpieces. Enjoy a camel ride in the desert dunes to witness a breathtaking sunset. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Jaipur - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra
- Morning drive to Agra, en route visit Fatehpur Sikri—Akbar’s 1569 ceremonial capital, later abandoned due to water scarcity. On arrival in Agra, check in at Hotel Clarks Shiraz. After freshening up, visit the iconic Taj Mahal, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz. Constructed between 1631–1653 with 22,000 workers, its white marble was brought from Makrana, Rajasthan. Return to hotel for overnight stay.
Agra - Gwalior - Orcha
- After breakfast, check out and visit Agra Fort, built by Akbar and Jahangir in red sandstone and later expanded in white marble by Shah Jahan. En route to Orchha, stop at Sikandra to see Akbar’s tomb, started by him and completed by his son Jahangir. Continue drive to Orchha, check in at the hotel. Set on the Betwa River, Orchha was the 16th-century capital of Bundelkhand, known for its palaces, temples, and cenotaphs that reflect the legacy of the Bundela rulers.
Orcha - Khajuraho
- After breakfast, drive to Khajuraho, famous for its medieval Hindu temples with erotic sculptures, built between 950-1050 AD. Originally 80 temples, 22 remain today and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Check in at the hotel and visit the temples. Overnight stay at hotel.
Khajuraho - Varanasi
- After breakfast, visit the Eastern and Western groups of temples, famous for their unique sculptures celebrating life and love. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, one of the oldest pilgrimage cities on the sacred Ganges. Arrive and check in at the hotel for overnight stay.
Varanasi - Delhi
- Early morning boat ride on the Ganges to see sunrise and rituals. After breakfast, visit key temples and Kashi Hindu University in the old city. In the afternoon, drive to Sarnath, where Buddha preached enlightenment. Return to hotel, check out, and transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Connect to your international flight home with unforgettable memories of Incredible India.