Rajasthan with Taj Mahal and Khajuraho

Duration: 09 nights/10 days
Destinations: Delhi - Jaipur - Ranthambore - Bharatpur - Agra - Khajuraho - Delhi

Brief Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Delhi

On arrival in Delhi, you will receive a warm welcome at the airport by our representative who will assist you in hotel transfer and check in. Stay over night at hotel.

If you arrive in the day time and there is sufficient time visit the Akshardham temple where the history and culture of India are described in an exotic way using the latest technology through boat ride and sound and light show.

Day 02: Sightseeing tour in Delhi

Delhi is a cosmopolitan metropolis where the imprints of Mughals and British in the form of monuments still tell the sagas of the historic events taken place in Delhi. Also, the influence of west on Indian culture can be best explored in Delhi.

After breakfast leave for a sightseeing tour in Delhi. Major tourist attractions in Delhi are Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Rajghat, Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun’s Tomb and India Gate. Over night stay at hotel in Delhi.

Day 03: Delhi-Jaipur(258 km) & Evening Tour to Chokhi Dhani

On the third of your tour, Rajasthan with Taj Mahal and Khajuraho drive from Delhi to Jaipur. Jaipur known as the Pink City is the capital of Rajasthan.

Check in at hotel in Jaipur and relax to shed your fatigue of the drive before leaving for an evening tour to Chokhi Dhani. Chokhi Dhani is a theme resort reflecting the pastoral beauty, traditions, culture and cuisine of Rajasthan. Over night stay at hotel in Chokhi Dhani.

Day 04: Sightseeing Tour in Jaipur

Post breakfast full day sightseeing tour in and around Jaipur. Outset your Jaipur city tour with a ride on a caparisoned elephant to the Amber Fort situated atop a hill. Travel around the Amber Fort and then proceed to other tourist attractions in Jaipur- City Palace, Jal Mahal (Water Palace), Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) and Jantar Mantar (an astronomical observatory). After breakfast proceed to Jaipur, the Pink City, famous for its palaces and forts. En route visit Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted city with a few UNESCO heritage sites- the palace and the mosque.

The handicrafts, home décor items and jewelry of Rajasthan especially Jaipur are very famous. Before concluding the Jaipur city tour of your Rajasthan with Taj Mahal and Khajuraho tour, visit the markets of Jaipur where apart from shopping/window shopping handicrafts, home décor items and jewelry items you can enjoy rickshaw ride as well.
Over night stay at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 05: Jaipur-Ranthambore (145 km)

After having breakfast, drive to Ranthambore. Ranthambore National Park which once used to be the hunting ground of royal Rajputs is now an integral part of Rajasthan wildlife tours.

Check in at resort in Ranthambore and refresh yourself before leaving for a wildlife safari in Ranthambore National Park. After lunch, jeep safari tour in Ranthambore National Park. Return to the resort in the evening and stay overnight at the wildlife resort.

Day 06: Safari tours in Ranthambore National Park

Spend the full day in the natural surroundings exploring the fauna and flora of Ranthambore National Park famous for its tiger reserve.

Besides just going for morning and evening jeep safari tours, the adventure freaks may trek to the majestic Ranthambore Fort which is situated atop a hill. Ranthambore Fort admired for its splendid architecture and majesty provides panoramic vistas of verdant surroundings. Over night stay at resort.

Day 07: Ranthambore-Bharatpur (250 km)

On the seventh day of Rajasthan with Taj Mahal and Khajuraho tour, proceed to the next destination Bharatpur where the Keoladeo Ghana National Park is situated. Also known as Bharatpur Bird Sanctauary, Keoladeo Ghana National Park is a paradise for ornithologists.

Check in at hotel in Bharatpur and spend the day at leisure.

Day 08: Tour to Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur-Agra(56 km) & Sightseeing Tour in Agra

Morning at Bharatpur is going to be the most enchanting morning of your Rajasthan with Taj Mahal and Khajuraho tour when the chirrups of birds will revive your senses. Morning tour at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary which is home to over 230 species of avian fauna and is a seasonal retreat for migratory birds such as Siberian Crane, Hawks, Flycatchers etc

Post breakfast drive to Agra. Agra is the homeland of Taj Mahal, the epitome of love and the finest wonder of the world. Check in at hotel in Agra and relax and refresh. Post lunch, leave for sightseeing tour in Agra. Explore Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Also travel around the markets of Agra famous for the marble souvenirs, marble replicas of Taj Mahal, clothes etc.

Day 09: Agra-Khajuraho via Jhansi (Agra-Jhansi by train & Jhansi-Khajuraho by road)

On this day of your Rajasthan with Taj Mahal and Khajuraho board the morning train from Agra to Jhansi. Our representative will welcome and assist you at the Jhansi Railway Station. Before starting for Khajuraho, visit the Jhansi Fort where lived the Indian queen- Rani Lakhsmibai who herself was an epitome of bravery of Indian women.

Drive to Khajuraho from Jhansi (181 km). Check-in at hotel in Khajuraho and relax to shed your fatigue. Your evening in Khajuraho will become a lifetime memory. We take you out for a sound and light show held in the complex of the Western Group of Temples. Over night stay at hotel in Khajuraho.

Day 10: Khajuraho-Delhi

On the last day of your Rajasthan with Taj Mahal and Khajuraho tour explore the Khajuraho temples famed for the erotic sculptures on their walls. These temples of love are UNESCO World Heritage Sites which allure millions of tourists to the small town of Khajuraho.

In the afternoon, go to Delhi by air to board your flight back home.
Rajasthan with Taj Mahal and Khajuraho tour concludes.