City Palace, Jaipur

Religious & Spiritual Activities

The day begins with pickup from your Dehli hotel at 5am, then travels the 5-hour journey to Jaipur. Upon arrival in the Pink City, meet your guide and listen to a briefing about the tour’s itinerary, then it’s time for your sightseeing adventure to begin. The first stop of the day is the opulent Amer Fort, which is one of India’s most popular attractions. Follow your guide on a fascinating tour and listen to stories and unheard tales about the fort’s history. Once you’ve worked up a bit of an appetite, stop for lunch on the way to Jal Mahal. Also known as the Water Palace, Jal Mahal is located in the middle of Lake Sagar and is one of the most serene locations in the city. Continue the tour to the lavish City Palace, which boasts a stunning amalgamation of Mughal and Rajput architecture. Enjoy a tour of the palace’s perfectly manicured gardens, large courtyards, and huge mahals, and get an up close look at the royal lineage of Jaipur. Next, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Jantar Mantar, which is one of five observatories built by King Sawai Singh. Take a tour of the observatory, which is home to the world’s largest stone sundial and absolutely bursting with astronomical information. The final stop of the tour is the iconic Hawa Mahal, which is perhaps the Pink City’s most famous building. Admire the building’s incredible facade, made of colorful red and pink stones, and learn about its nicknames. After a tour of the Hawa Mahal, and an unforgettable day, it’s time to sit back and relax on the return journey to Delhi.

Begin the first day of your trip with a pickup from your hotel or other desired place in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram. Start with a half-day city tour of Delhi. Visit Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and India Gate. Drive by Parliament House and the President's Palace. After that, proceed to Agra via a 4-hour drive. Upon arrival in Agra, check in to your hotel.  On day 2, you will get up before sunrise, and head to the Taj Mahal to watch the sun come up over this world-famous monument. You will spend two hours exploring the site. After that, return to your hotel for breakfast and to check out, and then spend an hour visiting the Agra Fort. You will then start the 5-hour drive to Jaipur. After breakfast the following day, you will enjoy a guided tour of the Amber Fort. Next, visit the Jal Mahal, a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake, followed by the Maharaja’s City Palace. Drive past the beautiful Hawa Mahal, a large structure built so the women of the royal household could observe the streets outside whilst remaining hidden.  After breakfast on day 4, you will be transferred to Jaipur airport for your domestic flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival at Varanasi airport, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel to check in. The rest of the day is free at your leisure.  In the morning of day 5, you will be driven to Assi Ghat, where you will watch the Hindu fire ceremony rituals performed by women priests. Next, enjoy a sunrise boat tour on the River Ganges to see the Ghats of this ancient city. After breakfast, enjoy a city tour of Varanasi which includes the Banaras Hindu University and its temple, a traditional school where children are learning an ancient version of Sanskrit, and a historical wrestling ground.  On day 6, if you have not chosen the option with a return flight to Delhi, you will be transferred to a location of your choice in Varanasi. If you have chosen the option with the flight, upon arrival at Delhi airport, you’ll be dropped off at a location of your choice in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram.

Day 1: Delhi City Tour - Agra Begin your trip with a pickup from your desired location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram and take half-day city tour of Delhi. Visit the Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and India Gate. You will drive past the Parliament House, President's Palace and Secretariat buildings. After sightseeing, you will be driven to Agra. After a journey of around 4 hours, you will check in to your hotel for an overnight stay.  Day 2: Agra - Jaipur Get up before sunrise and head to the Taj Mahal. Watch the sun come up over the world-famous monument and spend two hours taking in its wonders. Then, return to your hotel for breakfast. Visit Agra Fort and learn from your guide about its fascinating history. Then, make the 5-hour drive to Jaipur and check in at your hotel for the night. Day 3: Jaipur Sightseeing After breakfast, visit Amber Fort and then proceed to Jal Mahal, Maharaja’s City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. Then, drive past the Hawa Mahal. Return to your hotel for a good night’s sleep. Day 4: Jaipur - Pushkar - JodhpurHave breakfast and then drive to Jodhpur. On the way, you will pass through Pushkar, has some of the oldest geological structures in India.  Upon arrival in Jodhpur, check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. Day 5: Jodhpur City Tour After breakfast, visit the Toorji Ka Jhalra (Toorji’s Step Well), Mehrangarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Sardar Market, and Jaswant Thada.  Return back to your hotel and relax during your free time for the rest of the day. Spend the night in Jodhpur. Day 6: Jodhpur - Delhi (by plane) After breakfast, you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Delhi. Get picked up upon arrival at Delhi airport and be dropped off at your address of choice in Delhi. Alternatively, if you select an option without a flight back to Delhi, you will be dropped off at any desired location in Jodhpur.

On day 1 begin your trip with a pickup from your hotel or another desired location in Jaipur. Start with a visit to the Amber Fort, the capital of the state until 1728, and enjoy a guided tour of the complex.  After that, head back down the hill in a vehicle with your guide for a tour of Jaipur, the Pink City. Spend 15 minutes at the Jal Mahal, a palace located in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. In the afternoon, explore the Maharaja’s City Palace, a complex that includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces. Then, head to Jantar Mantar, a collection of 19 architectural instruments built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh.  Next, drive past the Hawa Mahal, built so the women of the royal household could observe passers by in the streets outside whilst remaining hidden. Then, stay overnight at a hotel in Jaipur. On day 2 after breakfast, you will set out for Agra, visiting the Abhaneri Step Well en route. Upon arrival at Agra, visit the Agra fort and pass by the Taj Mahal at sunset before heading to your hotel in Agra. On day 3, you will wake up early to head back to the Taj Mahal to watch the sun come up over the world-famous monument. You will then spend two hours taking in its wonders. After, return to your hotel for breakfast.  After breakfast, you will start the 4-hour drive to Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will take a guided tour of Qutub Minar, also known as the Lotus Temple and the India Gate, and will also drive past the parliament buildings. After your Delhi city tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel, or any other desired location in Delhi, Noida or Gurugram.