Rishikesh+Devprayag+Rajasthan

13 Nights/14 Days

DAY 01: Arrive Delhi

Arrive Delhi airport. After clearing immigration and custom formalities, you will be meet and greet by our company representative, traditional welcome garlanding. Transfer to hotel by AC transport.

Overnight at hotel.

DAY 02: DELHI / HARIDWAR

Morning drive to Haridwar. Upon arrival Transfer to hotel by AC transport.

After lunch visit Har Ki Pauri and Temple. Evening enjoy Aarti ceremony at River Ganges.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 03: HARIDWAR / RISHIKESH/ RISHIKESH

Morning enjoy rafting at River Ganges. Late visit to Rishikesh - a sacred town at the convergence of rivers Ganges and Chandrabhaga, Rishikesh is a naturally attractive place at the foothills of the lower Himalayas in the state of Uttaranchal in India. The importance of this holy city lies in the fact that it serves as a gateway to other religiously important centers like Kedarnath, Gangotri, Badrinath and Yamunotri.

After lunch visit ,Later visit Triveni Ghat - in the centre of town is the most prominent bathing ghat in Rishikesh. Also visit Bharat Mandir – which is near Triveni Ghat is reputed to be the oldest temple in Rishikesh. The newly constructed Ram Jhoola straddles the Ganga at this point. Lakshmanjhula - which is about 2 kms upstream is the old footbridge called Lakshmanjhula, named after the brother of Lord Rama.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 04: HARIDWAR /DEVPRAYAG

Morning drive to Devprag. Upon arrival check-in at hotel. After lunch visit Raghunath Temple, Chandrabadani Temple, Suspension Bridges, Kyunkaleshwar Mahadev Temple, Dashrathshila Temple.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 05: DEVPARYAG/ HARIDWAR/ DELHI

Morning drive back to Delhi via Haridwar. Upon arrival check – in at hotel. Evening free for rest.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 06: DELHI/VARINDAVAN

Morning after breakfast, combined city tour of Old and New Delhi. First, we will be visiting the famous Jama Masjid mosque with its 9,000 sq. ft. courtyard, three domes and two minarets. Then proceed to the massive complex known as the Red Fort (only for photo stop). (Red Fort is closed on Monday). Later visit Raj Ghat the crimination ground of Mahatma Gandhi. A Spectacular structure that’s just 60 years old, India Gate – the war memorial, photo stop at Presidential Palace and Parliament House and then proceed via India Gate – the war memorial, photo stop at Presidential Palace and Parliament House.

After lunch drive to Varindavan. Upon arrival check-in at hotel.

DAY 07: VARIDAVAN/AGRA

Morning at leisure for visit to Temples. Afternoon drive to Agra. Upon arrival Check-in at hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 08: AGRA/JAIPUR

Early morning visit Taj Mahal.

The Taj Mahal, the mausoleum built by a sorrowing Shah Jehan in memory of his young wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Building's stupendous scale, flawless symmetry, translucent white marble and shimmering reflection in the water channel are truly breathtaking. (Taj Mahal is closed on Friday).

After breakfast visit Agra Fort, Built by Emperor Akbar, the maze of courtyards, mosques and private chambers of the fort echo the story of the Mughal Empire. The Moti Masjid and other magnificent buildings reflect the skill of the ancient Indian architects and artists. Later visit Marble shops.

After lunch drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 09: JAIPUR

Morning after breakfast, you will visit Amber Fort by Elephant Ride, the former seat of the Rajput rulers of Jaipur. Like the 18th-century Palace of Winds, the screened windows of Amber allowed for the ladies of the court in times gone by to view the processional, civic activities, and formal matters of state. Photo Stop at Water Palace.

Afternoon visit Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Also visit Laxmi Narayan Temple Etc. Evening visit Johiri Bazaar for shopping.

Overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 10: JAIPUR/JODHPUR

Morning after breakfast, you will explore the city of Jaipur, founded in the 18th century. Called the ‘pink city’ many of its buildings are made of pink sandstone. Visit Jantar Mantar, an open-air royal observatory with gigantic astronomical instruments, and visit the City Palace Museum, which houses the magnificent art collections of the Maharajahs of Jaipur.

After lunch drive to Jodhpur. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.

Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 11: JODHPUR/UDAIPUR

Morning after breakfast, visit the Meharangarh Fort, stands a hundred feet in splendor on a perpendicular cliff, four hundred feet above the sky line of Jodhpur. Burnished red sand stone, imposing, invincible and yet with a strange haunting beauty that beckons. Much has been written about the Citadel of the Sun, for truly, it is one of the most impressive in all Rajasthan. So colossal are its proportions that Rudyard Kipling called it “the work of giants”.

Also visit Jaswant Thada, an imposing Marble Memorium built in 1899 and the museum located in the Umaid Public Gardens. After lunch drive to Udaipur. Enroute visit Jain temples at Ranakpur. Upon arrival, check-in at hotel.

Dinner and overnight at hotel.

DAY 12: UDAIPUR

Morning after breakfast, enjoy city tour of this "Lake City". Udaipur is a cool oasis in the dry heart of Rajasthan. It is probably the most romantic city in a state where every city has some romantic or exotic tale to tell. The huge City Palace, towering over the Lake Pichola is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Though it is a conglomeration of buildings built by successive rulers, it anages to retain a surprising uniformity of design and affords fine views of the lake and the city from upper terraces. Proceed on to the Jagdish temple which enshrines a black stone image of Lord Vishnu and his vehicle - a mighty bird called Garuda in a brass image. The temple is a very fine example of Indo-Aryan art. The temple is still in use and is visited by colourfully dressed pilgrims. Also visit Sahelion Ki Bari – the spectacular garden displaying the unique life style of the royal ladies who once lived in the palaces.

Evening take a leisurely cruise in small boats on the serene and beautiful Lake Pichola. The island palace on the lake called Jagmandir Palace is quite fascinating. The banks of the lake provided interesting glimpses of the daily bathing and laundry that takes place here. Looking across the lake, with the city and its great palace rising up behind the island palace, is a scene of rare beauty. You will also have time to spend in the bustling market that sprawls behind the City Palace Complex.

Dinner & overnight stay at hotel.

DAY 13: UDAIPUR/DELHI by flight

Morning after breakfast, day at leisure. After lunch transfer to airport to board flight for Delhi. Upon arrival at Delhi, free for shopping.

DAY 14: DEPART DELHI

Morning after breakfast, transfer to airport to board flight for onward destination.