No.of Days :-  ( 26 Nights / 27 Days)

Places to be covered :- Delhi - Udaipur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Jaipur - Agra - Orchha - Khajuraho - Varanasi -
                                      Mumbai - Aurangabad - Mumbai - Goa

Day 1 / Arrival Delhi
Arrive Indira Gandhi International Airport at New Delhi, meet Canter Tours representative at the airport & transfer to hotel for overnight stay.

Day 2 / Delhi
Enjoy full day tour of Old Delhi & New Delhi where you can visit Red fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Connaught place, Lotus Temple and Birla Mandir market & overnight stay at Delhi hotel.


Day 3 / Delhi - Udaipur ( By flight )
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Udaipur. Arrive Udaipur and transfer to the hotel. Afternoon visit the the Jagdish temple. Thereafter visit Saheliyon ki Bari- the Garden of Royal Ladies. It is also said that the garden was presented as a peace offering from the Emperor of Delhi. The Maharanas entertained themselves around the four ornamental pools and the five fountains. These fountains were imported from England in 1889. Maharana Bhopal Singh specially was very fond of this place and built a rain fountain, so that it looked like rain dancing on the dancing maids. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 4 / Udaipur
In the morning city sight seeing tour of Udaipur. The city is built in 1559 A.D. by Maharaja Udai Singh and has been described as the most romantic spot on the continent of India by Col. James Todd. Visit the City Palace museum, The City Palace, one of the largest palaces in the world, can be approached through the Bari Pol or the Great Gate (1600) with the royal drums and then onto the Tripolia Gate (1725). Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandir ( Folk art museum) The interesting collection exhibited by this Indian folk arts museum includes folk dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Day 5 / Udaipur - Jodhpur ( By Surface )
In the morning after delicious breakfast  proceed to Jodhpur by surface. On arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 6 / Jodhpur
In the morning after breakfast proceed for city sight seeing tour of Jodhpur. Enjoy to see the Mehrangarh Fort, situated on a low sandstone hill. Within the fort, go for Moti Mahal and Phool Mahal. Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing marble cenotaph, built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant singh II around 1899 and Umaid Public gardens. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Day 7 / Jodhpur - Jaisalmer ( By Surface )
In the morning  proceed to Jaisalmer, on arrival transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 8 / Jaisalmer
In the morning city sightseeing tour of Jaisalmer. Throbbing in the heart of the Thar, the burnished sandstone, is an intricately molded wonderland in place of a barren land, today stands a city of gilded magic. The origins of Jaisalmer go back to the 12th century, when Rawal Jaisal abandoned his old fort at Ludarwa and laid the foundation of a new city. Visit the Patwon Ki Haveli (Mansion), the magnificient fort, and Salim singh Ki Haveli, with their carved balconies and brackets which are supreme examples of the art. Evening camel ride to visit Sam Dunes. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Day 9 / Jaisalmer - Bikaner ( By Surface )
In the morning proceed  to Bikaner. On arrival transfer to the hotel. Thereafter city sight seeing tour. Bikaner is named after its founder Rao Bikaji in 1488. But long before this, the city was trade center on the caravan routes from Africa and West Asia. Bikaner’s dominant features are rippling sands and abundant sunshine. The city stands on an elevation, enclosed by a 7 Kms wall, which can be entered from 5 gate. Bikaner City is bolstered by imposing walls and has a 16th century fort housing old palaces, temples and mosque. Founded by Raja Rai Singh the fort is distinguished by its long range of 37 pavilions, a line of balconies and aerial windows of varying designs. Also visit Lallgarh Palace, the museum, Bhanda Sagar Jain and Deshnoke Rat temple. Overnight stay in Bikaner.

Day 10 / Bikaner - Jaipur ( By Surface )
In the morning proceed to Jaipur, on arrival transfer to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Day 11/ Jaipur
In the morning excursion to Amber Fort. Elephant ride ascent to the fort.
AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sight-seeing.
HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. Night stay in Jaipur.
CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.


Day 12 / Jaipur - Agra
In the morning  proceed to Agra enroute visiting Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569 to commemorate the birth of his son and later abandoned due to scarcity of water. Visit the remains, it fortifications within the city including Jama Masjid, Tomb of Salim Chisti, Panch Mahal and other palaces. On arrival transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Agra.

Day 13 / Agra
In the morning at sunrise visit the world famous Taj Mahal, built by the Mughal Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains, Also visit the Agra Fort, containing the Pearl Mosque - the rusty and majestic red- sandstone fort of Agra stands on the banks of the river Yamuna and the construction was started by Emperor Akbar in 1566. At the Diwan-I-Khas (hall of private audience) where marble pavilions with floral inlays lend an ethereal ambience, the Emperor sat on his gem-studded peacock Throne and met foreign ambassadors and rulers of friendly kingdoms. Also visit Itmad-up-Dau’s tomb, built by Noorjehan in memory of her father. Night stay in Agra.

Day 14 / Agra- Jhansi (By train) Jhansi-Orchha (By surface)
In the morning transfer to railway station to board the train to Jhansi , Arrive Jhansi & drive to Orchha & transfer to hotel. Later tour of this historical site with magnificient temples and monuments. Some of the palaces were decorated with painted murals which represent the finest flowering of the Bundela school of painting. Night stay in Orchha.

Day 15 / Orchha - Khajuraho ( By surface )
In the morning after delicious breakfast proceed to Khajuraho Khajuraho- the legendary temples of khajuraho are an incomparable experience. Acknowledged as one of the world’s artistic wonders, these temples dedicated to the Hindu pantheon of Gods are covered in carvings that are a paean to life and love. Built within a short span of a hundred years by the Chandela Rajputs, the 10th century temples lay forgotten until they were discovered in the present century. Khajuraho has achieved fame for the sensual appeal of its erotic sculptures. Arrive Khajuraho and transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 16 / Khajuraho
In the morning after delicious breakfast explore the Western and Eastern temples of khajuraho while your guide explains the intricate meaning and legends behind each describable sculpture. Overnight stay in Khajuraho.

Day 17 / Khajuraho - Varanasi ( By flight )
In the morning after  delicious breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight for Varanasi-said to be the India’s most sacred city situated on the western bank of the holy river Ganga. It is also the oldest living city in the world. As a place for devotion and worship, with hundreds of temples dotting the city , sunrise on the river front as seen from a boat can be a spiritually uplifting sight. It has a fascination uniquely its own, a quality of sublime beauty, a timeless eternal appeal. Varanasi is the city which cannot be described, only experienced. Arrive Varanasi and transfer to hotel. Evening view “Aarti” ceremony on the Ghats. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 18 / Varanasi
In the morning boat cruise at the river Ganges to observe the way of life of pilgrims by the Ghats. Later excursion to Sarnath, 10kms. East of Varanasi, is one of the Buddhism’s major centers of India. After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha came to Sarnath where he gave his first sermon. Today Sarnath is considered as one of the richest place to have antiques since the Ashoka period to the 12th century. The Dharmarajika stupa was also built by Ashoka and it was surmounted by the pillar. This pillar with four lions today forms the national emblem of India. Sarnath has many more ruins of monasteries and stupas. The spot at which the stupa stands is believed to be the place from where Buddha gave his forts sermon. Sarnath has an extremely rich collection of Buddhist statues. Visit the deer park and the museum, later back to Varanasi. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Day 19 / Varanasi - Mumbai ( By flight )
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai & transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 20 / Mumbai – Aurangabad ( By flight )
In the morning after breakfast proceed for half day tour of Mumbai covering Gateway of India – The stone archway designed by Wittett in the 16th century Gujarati style, Prince of Whales Museum, Chowpatty Beach, Dhobhi Ghat, Marine Drive. Later transfer to the airport to board the flight to Aurangabad, the capital of Aurangzeb, who was the last of the great Mughals. Arrive Aurangabad and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 21 / Aurangabad
Full day excursion to the world heritage sites – Ajanta and Ellora Caves in Aurangabad – as recognised so by UNESCO are renowned the world over for their uniqueness and ancient value.
Ajanta caves- offers a rich tapestry of images that speak of palaces, royalty, cultures and tales of everyday life of ancient India. Long buried in the debris of time, these 30 caves were built to offer seclusion to the Buddhist monks, who lived, taught and performed rituals.
Ellora caves-Carved between fourth and fifth century, the rock temples and monasteries of Ellora represent the three major faiths of India - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Like Ajanta, Ellora caves too are a fine example of cave temples with almost 34 caves with intricate interiors and ornamental facades. Overnight stay in Aurangabad.

Day 22 / Aurangabad - Mumbai ( By flight )
In the morning transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai. Arrive Mumbai and transfer to hotel. Afternoon visit the local markets. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Mumbai.

Day 23 / Mumbai - Goa
In the morning after delicious breakfast transfer to airport for flight to Goa. Arrive Goa & transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 24 / Goa
In the morning after delicious breakfast, proceed on a half day sightseeing tour of Goa, visiting Miramar Beach, Basilica of Bom Jesus and the city of Panjim-bustling with shops and tourists. The afternoon is at leisure to relax on the beach. Laze on the beach, go for swim, explore the shops for cashewnuts, buy holiday wear. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 25 / Goa
Day at leisure.
Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 26 / Goa
Day at leisure. Overnight stay in Goa.

Day 27 / Goa-Departure
In the morning after delicious breakfast, transfer to airport to board the flight to Mumbai or Delhi to connect the flight back home.