Absolute Travel India
Legends of the Raj (12 Days)
Delhi, Varanasi, Agra, Jaipur, Udaipur
After arriving in Delhi and spending a full day exploring the city with a private guide, fly to Varanasi, the most sacred city in India for Hindus. In Varanasi, visit the remains of early monasteries at Sarnath and participate in an evening Deepmala ceremony. After a morning boat ride on the Ganges River, fly to Agra, home of the exquisite Taj Mahal. Touring in Agra includes a visit to Agra Fort, which provides awesome views of the Taj, and then an opportunity to see the Taj bathed in the evening light. You will also visit Itmad ud Daulah, the tomb of Mirza Ghiyath Beg. The next stop is Jaipur, the famed Pink City of India; visit Fatehpur Sikri en route. In Jaipur, ride an elephant to the top of Amber Fort and tour the museums and palaces of the city. From Jaipur, fly to Udaipur and visit the City Palace and the Jagdish Temple before taking a boat ride on Lake Pichola. While in Jaipur, make an excursion to see the elaborate complex of Jain Temples in Ranakhpur and enjoy some flexible private touring before returning to Delhi for a final night in India.
Day 1: Arrive Delhi; Day 2: Tour Old & New Delhi; Day 3: Fly to Varanasi, tour Sarnath & Varanasi, evening Deepmala ceremony; Day 4: Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges, fly to Delhi, drive to Agra, sunset visit to Taj Mahal by horse carriage; Day 5: Tour Agra Fort and Itmad ud Daulah, flexible touring of marble workshops and bazaars; Day 6: Drive to Jaipur via Fatehpur Sikri; Day 7: Jaipur city touring, evening arti ceremony at Birla Temple; Day 8: Tour Jaipur and Amber Fort; Day 9: Fly to Udaipur, tour city with boat ride on Lake Pichola; Day 10: Excursion to Ranakhpur, afternoon bazaar touring; Day 11: Morning flexible touring, fly to Delhi, flexible touring with private guide and driver; Day 12: Depart Delhi
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