Maharajas & Sadhus - 10 Days Tour of Rajasthan, Agra & Varanasi

Day 1: Arrival in Delhi and Sightseeing

1. 3h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival in Delhi and after completing customs formalities, you will be greeted by our MTA representative, waiting outside Gate No. 5 with your name placard. If your pickup is not from the airport, our representative will meet you at the location you provide. Begin your day with a visit to Old Delhi, also known as Shahjahanabad. Explore the magnificent Jama Masjid, India’s largest mosque, which can accommodate up to 20,000 worshippers. Later, enjoy a traditional cycle rickshaw ride through the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk market.
2. Raj Ghat
   1h
   After exploring Old Delhi, visit Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, set on a black marble platform surrounded by serene gardens. Nearby, you can also see Shantivan, the resting place of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister.
3. Kartavya Path
   Pass by
   Drive along Rajpath to see Parliament House, the President’s House, and India Gate. Designed by Edwin Lutyens, this historic boulevard, once called Kingsway, now hosts the annual Republic Day parade.
4. Qutub Minar
   2h · Admission ticket included
   End the day with a visit to Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Delhi’s iconic landmarks, standing 73 meters tall. After sightseeing, proceed to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay in Delhi.
   
   Please note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 2: Delhi → Udaipur (Domestic Flight – Approx. 1 hour 30 minutes)

1. 6h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Udaipur. On arrival, enjoy an optional boat ride on Lake Pichola to visit Jag Mandir, the beautiful island palace. Later, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay in Udaipur.
   
   Please note: Hotel check-in will be available after 2:00 PM.

Day 3: Udaipur Sightseeing

1. Shri Ekling Ji Temple
   2h
   Excursion to Eklingji Temple, the 8th-century royal temple of Udaipur dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Nagda, a nearby medieval archaeological site.
2. City Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Return to Udaipur to visit the City Palace, Rajasthan’s largest palace turned museum, offering panoramic views of Lake Pichola and featuring stunning courtyards, royal apartments, and historic stables.

Day 4: Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur (270 Km, 5-6 Hrs Approx)

1. Ranakpur Jain Temple
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Depart for Jodhpur, stopping at Ranakpur to visit the renowned Jain Temple, famous worldwide for its exquisite architecture. Spread over 4,500 square yards with 29 halls, it is one of the five major pilgrimage sites of Jainism and recognized among the world’s top architectural wonders.
2. Jodhpur
   6h
   After visiting Ranakpur Jain Temple, drive to Jodhpur, the “Gateway to Thar Desert.” Spend the evening exploring the local spice and textile markets, then check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Jodhpur - Jaipur (335 Km - 5-6 Hrs Approx)

1. Mehrangarh Fort
   3h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, visit Mehrangarh Fort, one of India’s largest forts, built in the 15th century. Explore its museum, showcasing royal artifacts, paintings, furniture, clothing, and armor.
2. Jaswant Thada
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Visit Jaswant Thada, a beautifully carved white marble royal mausoleum, enhanced by local music and folk performances. Afterward, depart for Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, and check in for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Jaipur Sightseeing

1. The City Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, visit Jaipur’s City Palace, a grand complex that includes the Maharaja’s private apartments. Its museum, featuring carpets and miniature paintings, showcases a unique blend of Indian, Mughal, and European architectural styles, highlighted by the use of red and pink stones.
2. 10m · Admission ticket included
   Next, visit Hawa Mahal, the “Palace of Winds,” famous for its unique honeycomb façade with 953 small windows, offering excellent photo opportunities and a glimpse into royal life.
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Adjacent to the palace, visit Jantar Mantar, the 17th-century astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It features advanced instruments to track stars, calculate eclipses, and determine ascendants, with the 27-meter-high sundial as its main highlight, capable of measuring time with two-second precision. Later, explore Jaipur’s local markets, famous for textiles and gemstones, before returning to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Jaipur - Abhaneri - Fatehpur Sikri - Agra (232 Km - 5-6 Hrs Approx)

1. Chand Baori
   1h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, drive to Agra with a stop at Abhaneri to visit the famous Chand Baori stepwell, a 9th-century sandstone marvel with intricate geometric patterns and 3,500 narrow steps.
2. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the “Ghost City” built by Emperor Akbar in red sandstone and abandoned after just 12 years, where the well-preserved palaces, courtyards, and monuments reflect the grandeur of the Mughal era. After sightseeing, proceed to Agra, check in to your hotel, and stay overnight.

Day 8: Agra - Lucknow (337 Km - 4-5 Hrs Approx)

1. Taj Mahal
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After the breakfast at your hotel, Begin your day with the Visit of the Magnificent Taj Mahal, An immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife, the Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage.
2. Agra Fort
   5h · Admission ticket included
   Proceed to Agra Fort, located just a kilometer from the Taj Mahal on the banks of the Yamuna River. Built by Emperor Akbar in 1565 and expanded by his successors, this grand complex of palaces and gardens served as the residence of the Mughal rulers and offers stunning views of the Taj Mahal. After the visit, drive to Lucknow, the city of the Nawabs, and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 9: Lucknow - Varanasi (300 Km - 5-6 Hrs Approx)

1. Bara Imambara
   2h · Admission ticket included
   After breakfast, visit Bara Imambara (Asfi Imambara), built by the Nawab of Lucknow. This important place of worship is famous for its unique labyrinth of corridors, known as Bhul Bhulaiya, and attracts visitors especially during the Muharram festival.
2. Rumi Darwaza
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Next, visit Rumi Darwaza, a magnificent 60-foot-tall gateway built in 1784 by Nawab Asaf-Ud-Daula, showcasing Awadhi architecture and modeled after Istanbul’s Sublime Porte. After the visit, drive to Varanasi, check in to your hotel, and stay overnight.
3. Ganga Aarti
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Varanasi, one of the oldest cities in the world and one of the seven holy cities of Hinduism, is known as the “City of Life.” For Hindus, it is a sacred place to reconnect with the divine and seek liberation from the cycle of reincarnation. In the evening, witness the mesmerizing Ganga Aarti on the banks of the Ganges, a spiritual ceremony with hymns, prayers, and sacred songs. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 10: Varanasi - Delhi (Domestic Flight - 1.30 Hr Approx)

1. 3h · Admission ticket included
   Wake up before dawn and enjoy a boat ride on the Ganges, observing devotees performing rituals to cleanse themselves of sins. Afterward, visit Sarnath, one of the most revered Buddhist sites, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi, and onward to the international airport for your journey back home.

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• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels