Rural & Rustic Rajasthan with Meditation site Varanasi

Day 01: Mumbai – Udaipur
By Flight: 9W-3301 Dep:05:55 Arr:07:55.

After Breakfast our Company representatives will give you transfer to upon flight to udaipur

UDAIPUR: The city of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land around the azure lake, hemmed in by the lush hills of the ARAVALLIS. A vision in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.

Its kaleidoscope of fairy-tale palaces, lakes, temples, gardens and narrow lanes strewn with stalls, carry the flavor of a heroic past, epitomizing valor and chivalry. Their reflection in the placid waters of the LAKE PICHOLA is an enticing sight.

Udaipur is the jewel of MEWAR -a kingdom ruled by the Sisodia dynasty for 1200 Years.

Relax in the evening. Over night stay at Udaipur.

Day 02: Udaipur:
Breakfast at hotel .

Proceed for sightseeing tour of Udaipur, stopping first at City Palace. Here you will marvel at rooms with mirrored walls and ivory doors, colored glass windows and inlaid marble balconies and the Peacock Courtyard.

Also visit the lovely Sahelion-ki-Bari Gardens, the Jagdish Temple and the local folk Museum.

Proceed for Evening Motor launch cruise on the placid waters of Lake Pickhola. From his boat you will be able to view the city of Udaipur as it rises majestically above the lake in the middle of the Rajasthan desert. Also visit the Jag Mandir Palace other island palace in the middle of the lake. Spend some time at the Jag Mandir Palace.

Over night stay at Hotel.

Day03: Udaipur – Jodhpur:
By Surface: 265 Km 5 Hrs,

After Breakfast drive to Jodhpur. Reach and transfer to the Hotel.
Set at the edge of the Thar Desert, the imperial city of Jodhpur echoes with tales of antiquity in the emptiness of the desert. Once the capital of the Marwar state, it was founded in 1459 AD by Rao Jodha-chief of the Rathore clan of Rajputs who claimed to be descendants of Rama - the epic hero of the Ramayana. The massive 15th century AD Mehrangarh Fort looms on the top of a rocky hill, soaring 125 Mts. Above the plains. The city is encompassed by a high wall -10 km long with 8 gates and innumerable bastions.

Relax in the hotel and visit the museum of UMAID BHAWAN PALACE.

Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 04: Jodhpur:

After Breakfast proceed for Jodhpur sightseeing.

Morning go for a village safari in the jeep and have a rare glimpse into the rich culture and true essence of India. Abundant wildlife (game) and memorable moments of the great desert landscape fascinates one while driving along the countryside.

Afternoon sightseeing tour of Jodhpur - gateway to the desert beyond, home of the Rathors of Marwar, visit the Mehrangarh Fort, rising up a hilly scarp, built on the advice of a hermit, overlooking the city in the image of a long sentinel. Inside the Fort are a number of palaces added by successive rulers. In this palace you would see different miniature paintings & cradle room. After this you would visit Jaswant Thada Memorial.

Overnight at Jodhpur.

Day 05: Jodhpur – Jaipur:
By Surface: 295 Km 6 Hrs,

After Breakfast drive to Jaipur.

The origins of the beautiful city of Jaipur can be traced back to the eighteenth century, during the reign of Jai Singh II who ascended the Amber throne in 1699. Jaipur today, epitomizes the spirit of Rajputana. In-spite of growing into a bustling metropolis, it still retains it's character and history - A beautiful fusion of the yesteryears and modernity. Popularly known as the Pink City because of the extensive use of the locally abundant pink plastered stone, painted so in honor of the visit of the royal consort of Queen Victoria. Jaipur thrills the soul with its massive forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and lush gardens.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06 Jaipur

Breakfast at hotel.

Proceed for excursion to Amber Fort in the outskirts of Jaipur. 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. It's forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression.

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.

HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Its five-storey structure 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.
Overnight at Hotel.

Day 07 Jaipur – Fatehpur sikri - Agra:
By surface: 265 Km 5 Hrs,

After Breakfast drive to Agra.

En-route visit Fatehpur sikri. The deserted, red Sandstone City, Emperor Akbar built that as his capital and palace in the late 16th century is an exhilarating experience. It a veritable fairytale city and its "ruins" are in pristine condition ... it's not hard to imagine what the court life must have been like in the days of it's grandeur. Also visit the Bulund Darwaza, the largest gateway in the world.

Proceed for Agra after breakfast. Reach and relax.

AGRA: Two great mughal, monarchs, Akbar and Shah jahan, transformed the little village of Agra into a befitting second capital of mughal empire – giving it the name Dar-ul-khilfat {seat of contrasting edifices, of red sandstone and white marble , narrow galleys and quaint buggies, and that irresistible charm that this favorite city of the Mughals still retain. It is not surprising, That modern Agra still reflect its Mughal heritage most conspicuously. A walk down the narrow bustling street of the
city will introduce the visitor to the waiting aroma of Mughal cuisine.

Check in at hotel and proceed for sightseeing. Enjoy battery van ride to the Taj.

Reach & Relax stay Overnight at Hotel.

Day 08: Agra – Varanasi:
By train: Poorva Exp: Dep: 18:00 Arr:06:00

After breakfast proceed to visit The Taj Mahal at Sun Rising.

Taj Mahal is a symbol of eternal love & Seven Wonders of the World.

Enjoy battery van ride at the Taj .

TAJ MAHAL: Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder which is always the soul raison-de–etre for every tourist‘s visit to Agra. Built by shah Jahan, the Taj is white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 year to completed and was designed and planned by Persian architect Ustad Isa . A part from it - stunning design balanced and perfect symmetry , the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work every seen. Proceed for the sight seeing to the

AGRA FORT – built by the famed mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of the red sandstone .Ensconced with
Visit Itmadullahi- Tomb built by Emperor NOOR JEHAN in memory of her father (The interiors of which are considered better than the Taj).

Late in the evening our company representative will give you transfer to the Railway station for the train to Varanasi.
Overnight train.

Day 09: Varanasi

Upon arrival our company representative will meet you and give you transfer to the Hotel. Reach and relaxed.

Afternoon on leisure. Evening visit the Temple and explore the Pooja Ceremony.

Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world, believed to be founded 3000 years ago, is one of the 7 holiest cities of Hindus. It was a flourishing trading centre 500 BC when the Buddha came to Sarnath to preach his first sermon. A city of great wealth and religious importance when the Chinese traveler Hiuen Tsang, visited it in the 7th century. Visit the Vishwanath Golden Temple, the abode of great God Shiva, Bharat Mata Temple, Durga Temple, Tulsi Mantas Mandir and Banaras Hindu University.

Reach & Relax Overnight at Varanasi Hotel.

Day 10: Varanasi – Delhi:
Flight: IT-603 Dep: 14:45 Arr:16:00

Enjoy boating on the river Ganges in the dawn. Explore the city of Varanasi - the Spiritual capital of India after breakfast. Visit Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple

Late in the afternoon our company representative will give you transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi, reach and transfer to the Hotel.

Reach & Relax Overnight at hotel.

Day 11: Delhi:

Breakfast at Delhi. Proceed for a full day tour of Old & New Delhi.

OLD DELHI - A sightseeing tour of Old Delhi would entail visiting the Raj Ghat - the memorial site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated; Jama Masjid - the largest mosque in India and the Red Fort - once the most opulent fort and palace of the Moghul Empire.

Cycle rickshaw ride from Jama Masjid to Chandni Chowk.

NEW DELHI - An extensive sightseeing tour of New Delhi would include a visit to the Humayun’s Tomb, the Qutub Minar, a drive along the ceremonial avenue - Rajpath, past the imposing India Gate, Parliament House, the President’s Residence and would end with a drive through the Diplomatic Enclave.

Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12: Delhi – Home:-

After breakfast our company representative will give you transfer to the airport for the flight to Home with the sweet memories of India.