Forts and Palaces with Varanasi
Duration: 11 Days & 10 Nights!
Destinations Covered: New Delhi – Pushkar – Udaipur– Jaipur – Agra – Varanasi.
The Tour ‘Fort and Palaces with Varanasi’ gives you a chance to see the Real India. During this tour of Fort and Palaces with Varanasi you will visit few of the best destinations, Monuments, forts and Palaces and temples of India.
Day 01: New Delhi: Welcome in India! On arrival you will be transferred and assisted till your room in your hotel. Remaining day at leisure.
Day 02: New Delhi: After a leisurely breakfast move out for a daylong sightseeing of Old Delhi (Shahajahanabad), which includes the Red Fort, Chandni Chowk & Jama Masjid along with other attractions. Later after lunch drive past through impressive boulevards and buildings such as President’s Residence and others in Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Evening free to move around the busy Connaught Place.
Day 03: Pushkar: After a leisurely breakfast move out to visit the holiest city of Rajasthan. Take a pleasant walk on the street around the sacred pond and Ghats up to Brahma temple. Entire day free to explore the spiritual facets of the town on own.
Day 04: Udaipur: In the morning drive to Udaipur. On arrival, have some leisure in your hotel room. In the evening take a sightseeing tour of the breathtaking royal buildings around the Lake in boat tour.
Day 05: Udaipur: Take a full day sightseeing trip of the city which includes visit to the City Palace (note the trees growing at the top floor of the palace, which is actually the summit of the hill the palace is covering!), Saheliyon ki bari and excursion to temples of Nagada and Eklingji. In the evening you may visit the Shilpgram or can explore the interesting labyrinths around Jagdish temple at your discretion.
Day 06: Jaipur: A few hours drive will transport you to the charming Pink City of India. On arrival check in at your hotel. In the evening take a walking tour of the colorful streets and bazaars of Jaipur City. The beauty of Jaipur is that its unique architecture and town planning is visible at even the most commonest places such as its squares and lanes.
Day 07: Jaipur: Take a full day long sightseeing tour of Jaipur city that includes the City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Birla temple, Albert hall and excursion to the old capital Amber. Here at Amber, you’ll ascend till the gates of majestic fort on elephant back. The fort displays a beautiful mix of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Optional trip to ethnic village resort where you may enjoy traditional Rajasthani dinner.
Day 08: Agra: Drive to Agra and check in at your hotel. After lunch visit the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Evening free to relax. Later In the night board train for Varanasi. Over Night in the train.
Day 09: Varanasi: On arrival you will be received and transferred to your hotel. At Varanasi take a walking tour of a few Ghats and narrow backlanes to feel the pulse of this most sacred city of India.
Day 10: Varanasi: Early morning boat rides on river Ganges to witness holy rituals on Ghats. A very spiritual experience! Half day tour to Sarnath where Buddha delivered his first sermon. Rest of the time completely for leisure. Later in the night board the train for New Delhi. Over Nigh Train to New Delhi.
Day 11: New Delhi: On arrival you will be received and transferred to the your hotel. At New Delhi, evening to be used in shopping and visiting the local bazaars. At appropriate time you will be transferred to the international airport to board the flight back to home. (The Tour Ends).