Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure for Mandawa, located in the heart of Rajasthan’s Shekhawati region, known for its frescoes and paintings. En route, pass through typical Indian villages. Arrival in Mandawa and transfer to the hotel.

Breakfast. Drive to Udaipur via Ranakpur to visit famous Jain temples. Continue to Udaipur, transfer to hotel. Accommodation.

Udaipur, capital of the ancient Rajput kingdom of Mewar, stands out for its freshwater lakes, romantic marble palaces, and beautiful gardens—like a mirage in the desert.

Highlights of the Day:

• Visit Jain temples in Ranakpur

Breakfast. Morning visit to City Palace, a limestone royal palace museum adorned with mirror work, tiles, miniatures, and mosaics. Visit Jagdish Temple dedicated to Vishnu (Jagannath), and Sahelion ki Bari, the Garden of the Maidens. Afternoon motorboat ride on Lake Pichola to admire the city and visit Jag Mandir Palace on an island. Accommodation.

Highlights of the Day:

• Boat ride on Lake Pichola

Breakfast. Drive to Pushkar, home to the only Brahma Temple and 52 sacred bathing ghats around the lake, linked to the lunar calendar. Each ghat has its own qualities and healing powers. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Accommodation.

Breakfast and visit Brahma Temple and Pushkar Lake. Then drive to Jaipur, the “Pink City,” named after the pink color of its buildings. Arrival and transfer to hotel.

Afternoon panoramic city tour and bazaars followed by an Aarti ceremony in the temple. Accommodation.

Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, was founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, a great astronomer. It’s a model pre-modern city with right-angle streets, a marvel in the 18th century.

Breakfast. Excursion to Amber Fort (11 km from Jaipur). Ascend the fort on elephant back, as Maharajas once did. Amber Fort blends Mughal and Hindu architecture. Stop at Hawa Mahal (“Palace of Winds”) famous for 953 windows allowing royal women to view the city unseen. Visit City Palace with its temples and museums, then Jantar Mantar, the largest, best-preserved astronomical observatory built by Jai Singh II. Accommodation.

Highlights of the Day:

• Elephant ride to Amber Fort

Breakfast. Drive to Agra via Abhaneri and its medieval Rajput monuments: Chand Baori stepwell and Harshat Mata Temple dedicated to Vishnu. Visit Fatehpur Sikri, the “lost city” built by Emperor Akbar, with civil buildings like Diwan-I-Am, Diwan-I-Khas, Jodhabai Palace, Birbal’s House, Marian’s House, and Panchmahal.

Continue to Agra, transformed from a village into the Mughal Empire’s second capital by Akbar and Shah Jahan. Arrival and hotel transfer.

Highlights of the Day:

• Visit Chand Baori

• Visit Fatehpur Sikri

At dawn, visit the Taj Mahal (closed Fridays) to admire the pinkish light on this modern wonder. Built between 1631-1654 by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal, blending Islamic, Persian, Indian, and Turkish styles with romantic inspiration. Return for breakfast.

Afternoon visit to the Red Fort, a red sandstone fortress built by Akbar with palaces of various architectural styles. Visit Itimad-ud-Daulah’s Mausoleum (“Baby Taj”) and Mehtab Bagh gardens to view the Taj Mahal silhouette at sunset. Accommodation.

Highlights of the Day:

• Taj Mahal sunrise visit

• Mehtab Bagh for Taj silhouette

• Red Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah Mausoleum

Early breakfast and transfer to Agra train station for train to Varanasi. On arrival, assistance and transfer to hotel. In the evening, attend Aarti ceremony on the Ganges Ghats.

Highlights of the Day:

• Aarti ceremony on the Ganges

At dawn, boat ride on the Ganges (subject to water level) to observe purification rituals, royal palaces, and ashrams of holy men. Walking tour of the old city lanes, panoramic views of Banaras Hindu University, Monkey Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Golden Temple, and visit Durga Temple before breakfast.

Afternoon visit to Sarnath Park and Stupa, where Buddha gave his first sermon. Evening free. Accommodation.

Highlights of the Day:

• Boat ride on the Ganges (subject to water level)

• Visit to important Buddhist site

Breakfast. Morning free for personal activities. Transfer to the international airport for onward flight.