The River Ganges has gifted India amazing ecology and geographic diversity making it an amazingly beautiful vacation in India in any season. The North India Tour packages with Ganges River as main attraction with selection of places like Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Ranakpur and Udaipur of Rajasthan makes it a complete tour program. The tour program will begin with Delhi and the assigned tour manager with escorting driver will assist you throughout the tour.
Day 1: Delhi Arrival
As soon as you arrive at Delhi, the tour escort will greet you at the airport and afterwards get you transferred to the designated luxury hotel. After getting in touch with the travel guide you will rest and stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Delhi Sightseeing
The capital city is in existence since time immemorial and every passing era has left its mark in the form of monuments like temples, mosque, gardens, cenotaphs and same can be traced in the culture like foods, clothing, living style, house planning and any more. For someone who is keen lover for exploring the core heritage, museum tour of Delhi is the best way to understand the heritage with a virtual tour.
The places that will be covered in the Delhi day tour are Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Humayun Tomb, Red Fort, Akshardham Temple, Agrasen Baoli and Lotus Temple. Before summing up the day tour, covering India Gate after sunset is a strongly suggested for experiencing the beauty and theme of this place, dedicated to the brave soldiers of the country.
Day 3: Delhi – Mandawa
The arrival at Rajasthan will begin with Mandawa which is one of the most famous destinations for its fresco paintings belonging to Shekhawati region of this state. The state of art in the havelies of Mandawa are constructed using amazing combination of vibrant colors in the living place of former merchant class who owned a respected place in society and are the richest after the Maharajas.
After arrival stay overnight at your heritage hotel.
Day 4: Mandawa – Bikaner
After a heritage walk at Mandawa, you will proceed for Bikaner. The Camel City has major tourist attractions like Junagrah Fort, Gajner Palace, Lalgarh Palace and the tour of Camel Breeding farm will make you understand the reason behind calling this city as Camel City.
After day tour of Bikaner stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Bikaner – Jaisalmer – Sam Sand Dunes - Jaisalmer
After arriving at the Golden City of Rajasthan, you will come across the most beautiful part of this place when you will reach to the camping site while riding on the back of camel. A soulful sunset amidst never-ending dune is just beyond any comparison. After reaching to the camping site, you will enjoy cultural programs performed by local folk artist and then begin the gala dinner of the night. You will be transferred back to the hotel at Jaisalmer.
Day 6: Jaisalmer Sightseeing
The joyous morning at Jaisalmer will begin with a relishing breakfast and then you will start exploring the soulful history through Sonar Fort, Patwa Haveli, Salim Singh Haveli, Gadisar Lake and vibrant market studded with amazing handcrafted accessories.
Evening will be at your leisure.
Day 7: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur & Luni
After checking out from Jaisalmer, a half day sightseeing of Jodhpur will be scheduled that will include famous tourist attractions like Mehrangarh Fort, Ummed Bhawan Palace, Jaswant Thada and Kaylana Lake.
Later in the day, you will arrive at Luni and stay overnight.
Day 8: Luni – Ranakpur – Udaipur
The Ranakpur Jain temple complex is an architectural marvel which was established during the reign of Rana Kumba who was a great patron of arts and architecture and has great respect for Jain religion.
The complex is few hours away from Udaipur and situated in the lush green environment that houses lakhs of chirping birds that makes this place a serene and soulful experience.
By the evening time you will arrive at Udaipur to stay overnight at the pre-booked hotel.
Day 9: Udaipur Sightseeing
The sightseeing of Udaipur will begin with City palace, Jag Mandir, Maharana Pratap Memorial, Monsoon Palace and Saheliyon ki Bari (Maiden’s Garden).
You can also opt for boat riding for the lake of your choice to enjoy a memorable sunset in the city of lakes.
Day 10: Udaipur – Jaipur
After saying goodbye to the lake City, you will drive towards Jaipur.
After getting transferred to the hotel at Jaipur rest of the day will be at your disposal.
Day 11: Jaipur Sightseeing
The Pink City is the most cherished part of Golden Triangle Tour program as this city is all about colors, lively ambiance and decorated market place that wholeheartedly welcomes every tourist.
The Jaipur Day Tour will begin with the guided tour of Amer Fort situated at the hill top is iconic symbol of Jaipur as it was established as the Capital of Jaipur City by Sawai Man Singh I. The Maota Lake at the lap of this fort reflects the very charming image of this beautiful palace. The fort is huge and has several building inside its complex that will be explained to you in detail in chronological manner with the assisting tour guide.
Afterwards, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Govind Dev Ji Temple will be covered and before summing up the day tour a Rickshaw ride of the walled city which a UNESCO Heritage Complex and Albert Hall after sunset is going to be a memorable part of the day.
Day 12: Jaipur – Agra
After breakfast at the hotel, the driver will then get you out of the city and then a halt at Abhaneri (some 90 km away from Jaipur) is another beautiful place and a UNESCO Heritage Site famous for its Chand Baoli and Harshat Mata temple.
Afterwards another halt will be at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO Heritage Site constructed using red sandstone, is also famous for its Islamic Architecture.
As soon as you will arrive at Agra the escorting manager assist you in check-in at the hotel and you will stay overnight.
Day 13: Agra Sightseeing
The day at Taj City will begin with a detailed guided tour of the most famous Taj Mahal Day Tour giving every minute detail related with the history of this iconic structure.
Later, Agra Fort which is known for its stunning interiors, get explained by the tour guide. Mehtab Bagh and Itimad-ud-Daula will be covered in the day tour of Agra.
Before coming back to the hotel, touring local market of the city is a fun-filled activity where not only the handmade products like enormous varieties of Taj miniatures (available in red stone, marble, black marble, all shades of granite and wooden miniatures) but also the local food is worth to give a shot.
Day 14: Agra – Khajuraho
With a road trip enjoying scenic beauty enroute, you will get transported to Khajuraho.
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is different in every aspect from any other monument and specifically from temples of India. This place has several temples belonging to Hindu Deities like Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati and their incarnations. The carvings on the walls of the temple just make every on-looker surprised with the level of dexterous skills displaying erotic structures and representation of various phases of life over the edge of stone.
Overnight stay at Khaujraho.
Day 15: Khajuraho – Varanasi
You will board your flight to Varanasi from Khajuraho and explore the most celebrated city of India. This place is known for its pious ghats and Kashi Vishwanath temple and the presence of Ganga in its pious form makes this place of enlightenment of soul after death, marking the highest number of footfall of devotees as compared to any other pilgrimage site of hindus.
Saranath is located nearby where you can visit the Sanchi Stupa, the place where Lord Buddha delivered the first sermon after attaining enlightenment.
Come back to Varanasi and stay overnight.
Day 16: Varanasi – Delhi Departure
With the sweet memories earned during the tour of Ganges, you will board your flight to Delhi ending this amazing trip with us.