Arrive in Delhi. A representative from Exotic Journeys will meet you in the arrival lounge and escort you to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure.

Delhi is a city of immense past. Seven mighty empires have risen, ruled the sub-continent & fallen here. It is dotted with hundreds of landmarks and has accumulated a tremendous heritage of art, architecture and culture. New Delhi, the present capital of the largest democracy in the world, is the creation of world-famous architect Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Attractions include Rashtrapati Bhavan, or the Presidential Palace, Parliament House, Red Fort- a Massive fort built by master builder Shah Jahan; Jama Masjid- the largest mosque in Asia; Jantar Mantar- the medieval observatory designed & built by Maharajah Jai Singh of Jaipur; the 16th century tomb of Mughal emperor Humayun; Raj Ghat- where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated and Shantivana- the cremation site of Jawaharlal Nehru.

City tour of New and Old Delhi visiting Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, Rashtrapati Bhavan or Presidential Palace, Parliament House, India Gate, National Museum, and Baha’i Temple.

Fly to Varanasi, one of the oldest living cities in the world and the holiest in India.

Varanasi, the ‘eternal city ‘, is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in India for Hindus. Also known as Kashi, the city has been a center of learning and civilization for over 2000 years. It is a major tourist attraction for its long string of bathing ghats on the steps of the river Ganges. Places of interest include the Golden Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, the great mosque of Aurangzeb, Durga temple, Vishwanath temple, Bharat Mata temple, and the Ramnagar Fort Museum. A boat ride down the River Ganges at dawn is an experience to remember.

Witness evening ‘Arti Puja’ on the banks of the River Ganges and the thousands of oil lamps set afloat in the river in memory of departed souls.

Sunrise boat cruise on the Ganges to witness sacred cleansing rituals and the burning and bathing Ghats.

City tour visiting Sarnath, Aurangzeb Mosque, and various temples.

Fly to Khajuraho – the temple city. It is famous throughout the world for its exquisitely carved temples in stone. Thousands of visitors and tourists from all over the world flock to witness this immortal saga of Hindu art and culture engraved in stone by shilpies (stone craftsmen) a millennium ago.

Today, you will explore the World Heritage site of the Chandela temples. The Chandela temples represent the finest creative examples of temple architecture.

Travel to Jhansi by car, en route, visiting Orcha, a medieval city built in the 16th and 17th centuries by Bundela rulers. Board an air-conditioned train to Agra to visit the city of the world’s most famous love story, the Taj Mahal.

Agra is globally known as the city of the Taj Mahal. But this royal city has many monuments that epitomize the high point of Mughal Architecture. The crowning glory of the city is obviously the Taj, a monument to love and imagination that represents India to the world. The Mughal Emperor built the incomparable Taj Mahal as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal, exemplifying Islamic architecture in its purest form. The tombs are encased in white marble, which is decorated with flawless sculptures and inlaid designs of flowers and calligraphy cut from precious gems. Below the Dome, in a chamber, lie the mortal remains of Shah Jahan and his queen, reminding us of their undying love. Taj Mahal, one of the wonders of the world, is perhaps the most perfect architectural monument in the world.

Among the other monuments that Agra takes pride in is the Agra Fort, a massive fort built by three Mughal Emperors, Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan.

Today you will explore the epic Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Itimad-ud-Daulah, and local bazaars.

Travel to Jaipur; en route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the magnificent capital of the Mughal Empire. Arrive in Jaipur – the Pink City is known around the world for its people and exotic palaces, its culture & arts. Sightseeing includes a visit to City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and Jantar Mantar Observatory.

A morning elephant ride will take you to Amber Fort and its sandstone palaces perched atop a hill. Within its precincts are Sheesh Mahal, or the chamber of mirrors reputedly the best in the world, Victory Hall, and Pleasure Palace. The afternoon will be free for shopping or rest.

Drive to Udaipur. Check into the hotel and rest.

In the evening, you will take a sunset cruise on Lake Pichola.

Udaipur is interspersed with shimmering lakes, marble palaces, and fountains. The City Palace is the largest of its kind. It is remarkable for its octagonal towers, brilliant multicolor mosaics of peacocks inlaid in tiles, inlaid mirror work, and exquisite paintings. Sahelion ki Bari is a fascinating garden, adorned with a lotus pool, a marble throne, and finely sculptured cenotaphs.

Morning excursion to Ranakpur. The cluster of temples at Ranakpur, made of intricately sculpted white marble, come across as a marvelous feat of architecture. It may surprise visitors that these temples were built in 1460 but are so well preserved, and the marble still sparkles. The main temple is supported by 1444 pillars, none of which are similarly carved. These temples house statues of Mahavira and other Jain saints.

Day free till departure. Transfer to the airport. Depart on your onward journey.