North India Adventure Delight (17 Days)

After taking some rest, visit Laxmi Narayan Temple, Government buildings like President House, Parliament House (from outside), India Gate (War Memorial), and Jama Masjid or the Grand Mosque in the old city of Delhi.
After the local sightseeing proceeds on a walking tour of Old Delhi, an overnight stay will be in Delhi.

On this day morning is free. In the afternoon, we will be boarding the overnight train for Varanasi. It will take approximately 12 hours.

We will be reaching Varanasi (Spiritual Capital of India) early in the morning. Transfer to Hotel. After taking some time to rest, we will be visiting various Ghats on the Holy River Ganges, plus a walking tour of Varanasi. In the evening, again visit Ghat to witness the Aarti (Religious Ceremony using flowers and lamps). Overnight night stay will be in Varanasi.

Early morning we will go for a Boat Ride and enjoy the incredible Sun Rise on the Holy River Ganges. After the sunrise tour, visit the cremation Ghat for Hindus. People from distant parts of India bring the bodies of their loved ones to get cremated at this pace. We will take the overnight train for Agra in the evening. It will take around twelve hours.

We will be arriving in Agra early morning. After taking a rest, we will visit the Taj Mahal-the symbol of the love of the emperor Shah Jahan for his wife, Mumtaz Mahal. It took twenty-two thousand workers twenty-two years to build this unmatched work of art with only simple tools like a chisel and hammer.

After visiting the Taj Mahal visit Agra Fort built by three different Mughal Emperors. Visit Diwan-e-Aam (House of Commons), Diwan-e- Khas (House of Lords), and various palaces at Agra Fort. Overnight stay will be in Agra.

Early in the morning, we will take a train to Jaipur. It will take around 4 hours to reach Jaipur. Transfer to the hotel. Afterward, take a walking tour of the market of Jaipur where you will find people in colorful attire, shops selling traditional textiles and various ware, roads will be full of multiple kinds of transport like rickshaws, cars, camel carts, and buses.
Jaipur is also known as Pink City as Pink color dominates all the markets, mansions, and crossroads. Maharaja Jaisingh founded the city of Jaipur.
We will be visiting the Hawa Mahal or Wind Palace built for the Royal Ladies to witness and observe victory processions of the Maharaja and religious processions.
After that, we will proceed for Amer Fort, one of the largest forts of Rajasthan, built by Meenas, the natives of Amer and was later ruled by Raja Mansingh and was the erstwhile capital of this Rajput Kingdom.

Jal Mahal: The summer retreat of the Maharaja, get some photographs of the sunset at this place for your memories. Overnight stay will be in Jaipur.

The morning will be free to indulge in any activity one wants. In the afternoon, we will be boarding a train to Bikaner. It will take approximately seven hours. We will reach Bikaner in the night overnight stay will be at Bikaner.

In the morning, we will visit Juna Gadh Fort, built by Maharaja Karni Singh. It is a well-maintained fort with a stunning flight of stairs, front elevation, overlooking towers and balconies. The most important places to visit are Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), sandalwood inherited throne, and Anoop Chowk.

After that, we will be visiting National Camel Research Centre. Here, one can learn about camel milk and its advantage in reducing bad cholesterol and blood sugar levels and breeding techniques. After that, we will visit Karni Mata Temple (Rat Temple), as you will find thousands of rats at one place and people offering food to rats. In the night we will take an overnight train to Jaisalmer. It will take around 8 hours.

On arrival at Jaisalmer, transfer to the hotel for some rest.
Jaisalmer, the desert city of Rajasthan, is also famous as the Golden City situated in the Golden Sands of the Thar desert, has its charisma.

After taking complete rest after the night journey from Bikaner, in the afternoon embark on the adventure of camel safari, the landmark adventure activity of this tour. Leave your luggage at the hotel and proceed for an overnight camel safari and a night stay in the desert. The jeep will take us 20 km inside the desert. After that, we will take two hours of camel safari. During travel, we will halt at Kalbelia Village (The desert tribe). One can interact with them regarding life in the desert, traditions, and priorities. Watch stunning sunset in the desert and take dinner under the stars, overnight stay in the desert.

Please note:
• The population, as well as tourists visiting Jaisalmer, has blown off.
• It is too old to cater to the ever-increasing population of residents and tourists preferring to stay inside the fort, due to which it is crumbling.
• The primary source of income for the population is tourism.
If anything goes wrong with this magnificent work of art and craftsman ship, the life of the local population of this Golden City will be affected.
Hence, deliberately, we have kept our night stay at the hotel outside the fort.

Take breakfast and watch the sunrise in the desert and return to Jaisalmer. After freshen up at the hotel and rest, visit Jaisalmer Fort.
The name of the founder Rawal Jaisal and Mer means hill, and this is how the name of the fort Jaisalmer was coined. It is made up of Golden sandstone, and when it comes in contact with the early morning sun rays, it shines. It is because of this fact it is called the Golden Fort.
Visit Patwon Ki Haveli with elaborate carving work, Museum the exemplary cultural artifacts, and Jain Temple in Jaisalmer Fort. After the visit of Jaisalmer Fort, board the afternoon train to Jodhpur. It will take around seven hours. The night stay will be in Jaisalmer.

Transfer to Jodhpur by train from Jaisalmer early in the morning, and It will take around six hours. Transfer to hotel for some rest and after that visit Mehran Garh Fort, Toor Ji ka Jhalar and Ghanta Ghar( The local market of Jodhpur)

Mehran Garh Fort: it was built by Rao Jodha Ji. It has got a superb structural design. Palanquins pavilion is a must-visit. As there was no motor transport at that time, Palanquins were carried by the men to transport royal ladies from one place to another. The armory of bygone days is well preserved. The museum of this fort is also very well maintained. From this fort, one can observe why Jodhpur is called the Blue City of India.

Toor Ji Ki Jhalra: It is a step-well built-in 1740 for the conservation of rainwater and can be called a reservoir for water harvesting as the state of Rajasthan is water deficient.

Ghanta Ghar: (The clock tower) It is situated right in the center of Jodhpur. Locals and foreigners frequent this place to get the feel of the city as one can find ladies in colorful fabrics bargaining for goods for daily consumption of household and tourists watching their skills and appreciating the overall scenario. Overnight stay will be in Jodhpur.

Early in the morning, we will proceed to Udaipur, the white city of Rajasthan, and on the way, we will visit the Jain temple at Ranakpur. On reaching Udaipur (The White City), transfer to hotel for rest. After taking a rest day, it is free to visit local markets and various cafes in Udaipur. Overnight stay will be in Udaipur.

Udaipur: It is also known as the White City of Rajasthan. Many temples, lakes, and palaces with intricate carvings and frescoes are present in Udaipur. Maharaja Udai Singh of Mewar founded it. It is renowned for its artificial lakes, Palaces, architecture, gardens, temples, and museums.
Visit City Palace very well maintained and one of the enormous Palaces of Rajasthan. Maharana Udai Singh shifted his capital from Chittaur Garg to Udaipur on the advice of an astrologer to build this beautiful piece of art and architecture. The 22 generations have upgraded this palace as per their wishes to its present grandeur in the last 400 years. There are so many palaces and mansions inside the City Palace, and observe the stunning views of Udaipur, the white city, Lake Pichola, and Lake Palace in the middle of the lake from numerous portholes of this magnificent palace. It will undoubtedly be an enchantment for photography-loving people.

We will take a boat ride. It will last for 25 minutes, take us to Jag Mandir and around City palace. After that, get on a walking tour of Udaipur, covering narrow lanes of Udaipur City. It will start from Jagdish Temple in the middle of the old city of Udaipur, and the last attraction will be the Rajasthani Folk Dance performance at the very well restored Dharohar Ki Haveli. Night Stay will be in Udaipur.

Early in the morning, we will board a train to Ajmer. It will take around six hours to reach Ajmer from there transfer to Pushkar, approximately sixteen km from Ajmer. Overnight stay will be in Pushkar.

Pushkar: Pushkar has its very own rustic and serene charm, which differentiates it from the other places of Rajasthan and has great reverence for Hindus. The meaning of Pushkar is Lotus, the residence of Lord Brahma, the creator of this universe.
After loosening up, visit Brahma Temple, the only temple in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, have lovely walks along various ghats of Pushkar Lake, observe people offering their daily prayers. In the evening, visit Savitri Temple. It is on the top of the mount, and from there, one can observe the mesmerizing view of the sunset.
There are 1000 stairs to reach Savitri temple, but the breeze and the view of the whole Pushkar are out of the world. Be careful regarding omnipresent monkeys at the shrine after visiting the hotel for a night’s stay.

On this day after breakfast, we will board a train from Ajmer. It will take around 8 hours to reach Delhi. On reaching Delhi, transfer to hotel. Overnight stay will be in Delhi.

If informed in advance, Adventure Delight will be more than happy to make your further travel arrangements.