29 Days Rural and Rustic Rajasthan with Best of North India

In the morning as per your flight schedule we will shift you to airport to board your flight for Varanasi which is a historical city in northern India and is sacred to Hindus and also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. The scene of pilgrims doing their devotions in the River Ganges at sunrise set against the backdrop of the centuries old temples is probably one of the most impressive sights in the world.
Attend the Evening AARTI CEREMONY at the banks of Ganges.

Early morning at the time of sunrise take a boat ride on the River Ganges and see the Ghats where people ritually cleansing their sins. While on the boat you will also see the cremation ceremonies of dead bodies as per Hindu Rituals.
Later after breakfast proceed for city tour of Varanasi where you will visit the Vishwanath Golden Temple, the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, among many others.
Later we will be visiting Sarnath which is one of the holiest Buddhist sites in the world, where Buddha preached his first Sermon in 590 BC.

In the morning as per flight schedule we will shift to Varanasi airport to board flight for Khajuraho which was once the capital of Chandela and is famous for Khajuraho temples which were built during the Chandela period from 950 to 1050 AD. The temples are best recognized for their Indo-Aryan architecture where you can see the images of gods and goddesses, musicians and warriors, among others
In the afternoon, we will take you on a half day sightseeing tour of Khajuraho, where we will be visiting Eastern / Western group of temples that includes Laxmi &Varha Temples, Kandariya Mahadev, and Devi Jagdamba temples.

In the morning we will transfer to Orchha, which has now become a small hamlet in the state of Madhya Pradesh but in medieval times it served as the capital to the Bundela kings. The main attractions here are Raj Mahal, Jahangir Mahal, Rai Praveen Mahal, Ram Raja Temple, Chaturbhuj Temple, and Laxmi Narayan Temple.

In the morning transfer to Jhansi railway station to board train for Agra which is the home of India’s most famous landmark, the Taj Mahal.

Early in the morning we will visit Taj Mahal at sunrise time (Closed on Fridays) which is a UNESCO Heritage Site as well as one of the seven modern wonders of the world in order to catch the sun rising over the Taj Mahal. In the soft morning light, as the mist rises from the Yamuna River, it seems to float like a mirage above the surrounding landscape.
In the afternoon, We will visit the Agra fort in the afternoon which was erected by the noted Mughal monarch Akbar in 1565 AD. The fort is predominantly made of red sandstone.

In the morning drive to Bharatpur, on the way you can visit Fatehpur Sikri which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a deserted, red Sandstone City, which Emperor Akbar built as his capital and palace in the late 16th century. You will also be visiting the Buland Darwaza which is the largest gateway in the world.

After visiting continue to Bharatpur which is the largest bird parks in India where over 230 species of birds are believed to be found and is also a famous tourist centre where scores of ornithologists come during the peak season.

After completing your breakfast, start your day by exploring the national park by cycle rickshaw where every year thousands of migratory waterfowl visit the park for wintering breeding as is known for nesting of its resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds.

After you have completed your breakfast at the hotel, we will drive you to Ranthambore National Park which is a tiger reserve in Rajasthan and is about 130 km away from Jaipur and is named after historic Ranthambore fortress which is there within the National Park. Upon arrival, you will be accompanied by one of our representative at the hotel who will help you with all the check in details and also will provide you with the schedule for the night safari. You will stay overnight at the resort.

Enjoy a complete day of viewing majestic animals inside the National Park such as leopard, wild pig, dhole, chital and gaur as you will be provided with two safaris – one in the morning and the other in the evening. You will stay overnight in the resort.

In the morning go for Jeep Safari into the park and later shift to Jaipur which is the first planned city of India and is a treasure-trove of culture, art and history, famous for its colour, life style and Rajasthani cuisine. The day will be free for you and you can either visit the local markets or stay at the hotel.

After completing your breakfast start your tour of Jaipur by visiting The Amber Fort where you can also enjoy The Elephant Ride there, Enroute photo stop at the Hawa Mahal. Later proceed for guided tour of Jaipur city starting with City Palace Museum which has some of the priceless handwritten Hindu scriptures of the ancient past, miniature delicate paintings, etc, and is also registered in the Guinness Book of Records to contain the biggest silver objects in the world.
Finish of your day with a visit to Jantar Mantar; one of the famed observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh which is a complex of astronomical instruments, chiseled out of stone.

In the morning transfer to Khimsar which nestles amidst sand dunes that seem to roll into eternity and is truly remote, rural and romantic.
Rustic in appearance, these luxurious huts have been deliberately designed to be eco-friendly. You can also enjoy jeep safari into the blackbuck reserve or ride a camel into the wild desert countryside.

In the morning shift to Jaisalmer, and on the way you will pay a visit to the Osian Jain Temple. which is famous as home to the cluster of ruined Brahmanical and Jain temples dating from the 8th to 11th centuries. Later continue your drive to Jaisalmer which is a city which displays a collection of rich carved buildings, facades and large balconies. You will be taken to the JAISALMER FORT which is the oldest living Fort in the world.

After completing your breakfast we will proceed for full day sightseeing tour of The Golden City – Jaisalmer. We will see the Patwon-Ki-Havelies, Salim-Singh-Ki-Haveli and Gandhi Sagar Tank and we will also visit Barabagh Hill.
In the afternoon, we will proceed to the SAM SAND DUNES where we will visit the typical Rajasthani Desert Village. View the sunset from the dunes, as the sky is set on fire.

In the morning we will travel to Jodhpur, which is set at the edge of the Thar Desert, and was once the capital of the Marwar state. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

In the morning we will travel to Bishnoi Village Jeep safari to explore the local life of the villagers and later we will proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jodhpur where we will visit the Mehrangarh Fort, where inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room.

In the morning we will travel to Mount Abu, which is the only hill station in the desert state of Rajasthan and lies in the Aravalli mountain range
In the afternoon we will visit the Guru Shikhar and famous Dilwara Jain temples and in the evening, we will enjoy boating on Nakki Lake. and also visit the Dilwara temples.

In the morning we will travel to Rawala Narlai, which is a 17th century fortress that became an enchanting hunting lodge which was gifted by Maharaja Umaid Singhji of Jodhpur to his younger brother Maharaj Ajit Singhji. which was later restored to its true origins and was subsequently transformed into the heritage hotel.

In the morning we will travel to Udaipur, and on the way we will visit Ranakpur Jain Temples which is among the five holiest places of the Jain community and exceptional in beauty.
Later we will continue our journey to Udaipur, which is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS and is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom which ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

After completing your breakfast proceed for sightseeing tour and visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Museum, Jag Mandir, Saheliyon-Ki-Bari. and Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir which is an Indian folk arts museum and has interesting exhibits that include folks dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folks musical instruments, etc.
Also enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, an artificial fresh water lake, created in the year 1362 AD, and is one of the several contiguous lakes in and around the famous Udaipur city. Conclude your day with a fantastic cultural show at the Bagore-ki-Haveli.

After a relaxed breakfast we will shift you to Deogarh, where you can see that its rulers must have been serious players in the Mewar aristocracy, their magnificent fort and much more as the Rawats of Deogarh once ruled over the fourth largest jagir in the whole of Rajasthan.

In the morning we would be taking you to Samode Village which is one of the most worth visiting destinations in the colorful Rajasthan, India and is situated on the way to Shekhawati and is known for its culture and local arts. The journey would take approximately 35 minutes.

In the morning shift to Delhi, and on the way visit The Neemrana Fort Palace, which situated in Aravalli ranges and is one of India’s oldest heritage resorts which was built during 15th century.

In the morning transfer to Corbett National Park, is India first and one of finest Tiger Reserves. Enjoy evening walk into the surrounding forest to observe the flora and fauna of the area.

Early in the morning, we will have another exciting jeep/elephant ride into the jungle to bask in the views of wildlife. You will return to hotel for lunch after which you will taken for another jeep or elephant ride into the jungle to view wildlife.

In the morning we will drive back to Delhi, where you will have rest of the day free to visit the local markets or relax at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will take you on a tour of New Delhi,visiting the Qutub Complex in order to travel back to the time when Islamic rule had just begun in Delhi. From there, you can move on to Lutyens Delhi, in order to cover monuments that reflect the spirit of independent India such as The President’s House, Parliament and India Gate Memorial among others.
Later in the evening as per your flight schedule we will transfer you to the airport to board flight back home with sweet memories of India. Please allow a minimum of 2 ½ hours for flight check-in formalities at the airport.