10 – Days Delhi, Jodhpur, Agra & Varanasi Tour

Overview

Go on a 10-day tour and visit the most popular destinations in India – Delhi, Jodhpur, Agra, and Varanasi. Discover the culture and history of India and see the famous places like the Mehrangarh Fort, the Ganges River, and the Taj Mahal. Enjoy the evening in the ghats of the Ganges in Varanasi, and learn why the river is so sacred to the Hindu culture.

Highlights:

• Explore Delhi's iconic Red Fort and India Gate.
• Visit Jodhpur's majestic Mehrangarh Fort.
• Marvel at the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Agra.
• Experience the sacred Ganges River in Varanasi.
• Enjoy an evening at Varanasi's spiritual ghats.

Brief Itinerary:

Day 1 : Arrive in Delhi

Arrive in Delhi, and transfer to the hotel. Relax and enjoy personal activities.

Accommodations : Overnight Stay in The IVY Hotel

Day 2 : Delhi Sightseeing

Visit Red Fort - Shah Jahan constructed Red Fort in 1939. It was the main residence of the Mughal Dynasty and is located in the city center. It is made from red sandstone and that is where it gets its name from. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. Head to Qutub Minar, a five-story tapering tower with a height of 73 meters. The spiral staircase in this minaret has 379 staircases. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visited by many every day. Go to Lotus Temple, which is famous for its flower-like shape, Lotus Temple is a house to worship and open to all. Winning numerous awards, this place is a prominent attraction for all.

Overnight Stay in train for Delhi to Jodhpur.

Day 3 : Arrive in Jodhpur

In the morning, pick up from Jodhpur Railway Station, and transfer to Jodhpur city hotel. Head to Mehrangarh Fort, a 5 km long majestic fort on a 125 m high hill, is one of the most impressive and formidable structures. Although invincible from the outside, the fort has four gates approached by winding roads. Within the fort are some magnificent palaces with marvellously carved panels, latticed windows and evocative names. Visit the Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Sileh Khana and Daulat Khana. These Palaces house a fabulous collection of trappings of Indian royalty, including a superb collection of palanquins, elephant howdahs, miniature paintings of various schools, musical instruments, costumes. See Jaswant Thada, the imposing white marble memorial that marks the site of a royal crematorium. It houses portraits of successive rulers. The four cenotaphs around here commemorate notable acts of bravery and generosity of the four successive rulers. Go to Umaid Bhawan Palace; a fabulous building split between the museum and a 5 star. The museum is interesting. Attached is a small collection of vintage cars which you can see.

Accommodations : Overnight Stay in Jee Ri Haveli

Day 4 : Bishnoi Village

Visit Bishnoi Village and take a safari ride. Its scenic beauty marked by Khejri trees and the lake called Guda Bishnoi Lake. A place for exotic wildlife & nature. The Bishnoi community inhabits the village. The villagers are staunch worshipers of nature in all its forms. Head to the Singasani village, a nice place to join the mud handicraft makers. After that, drop off at pickup up point. Finally, complete this half-day tour. Have lunch with the local people. See the Clock tower, which is a popular landmark in the old city. The vibrant Sardar Market is close to the tower, and narrow alleys lead from here to a bazaar selling vegetables, spices, Indian sweets, textiles, silver, and handicrafts.

Accommodations : Overnight Stay in Jee Ri Haveli

Day 5 : Jodhpur to Agra

In the evening, pick up from Agra Railway Station and Transfer to the hotel and free for leisure.

Accommodations : Overnight Stay in Hotel Seven Hills

Day 6 : Agra Sightseeing

Visit the Taj Mahal, an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself. Go to the Agra Fort, a historical fort in the city of Agra in India. It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638 when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas. Drop off at Agra Railway Station.

Take an overnight train to Varanasi.

Day 7 : Arrive at Varanasi

Drive 14 kilometres from the city center to Ramnagar Fort. The 18th-century sandstone fort and palace is no longer used as a defensive structure but instead houses a quirky museum brimming with vintage automobiles, elaborate hookahs, antique weapons, sedan chairs decked out in jewels, and a one-of-a-kind astronomical clock that's more than 150 years old. See Dhamek Stupa, situated 12 kilometres away in the village of Sarnath. Here, find the Dhamek Stupa, a massive stone and brick structure that's 43.6 meters tall and 28 meters in diameter. The stupa was built more than 1,500 years ago as a replacement for a structure that dated back to 249 BCE. Go to Dasaswamedh Ghat, and experience the lively atmosphere of the Dasaswamedh Ghat.

Accommodations : Overnight Stay in Hotel Pearl Courtyard

Day 8 : Varanasi Sightseeing

Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple; the impressive structure, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, has earned the nickname "The Golden Temple" for its striking spire — plated in some 800 kilograms of pure gold. The distinctive design of this temple has gone on to inspire the architecture of hundreds of other temples across India. Head to Manikarnika Ghat, and see the perpetual cremations that happen on this ghat. Hindus believe that Manikarnika Ghat is one of the most auspicious places for the departed to reach moksha (emancipation from the cycle of spiritual rebirth). The funeral pyre at this ghat burns 24/7, and around 100 cremations take place every day. Go to Banaras Hindu University; it has been a central part of Varanasi's identity since its inception in 1916. The well-respected public university is home to more than 25,000 students, making it one of Asia's largest residential universities. See Assi Ghat, the city's southernmost main ghat. Assi Ghat's star attraction is a Shiva lingam (phallic representation of the Hindu deity) beneath a sacred fig tree. It draws hundreds of pilgrims every day who come to worship Lord Shiva after rinsing in the Ganges River. Watch the famous Ganga Aarti. Consider waking up early and taking a sunrise cruise along the river — negotiate with one of the countless boatmen hanging out along the ghats.

Accommodations : Overnight Stay in Hotel Pearl Courtyard

Day 9 : Varanasi - Delhi

Pick up from Delhi Airport and start a Delhi sightseeing tour. See one of the largest mosques in the country, Jama Masjid. It is made up of red sandstone and marble. It was constructed by Shah Jahan and is visited by hundreds of people every day. The mosque's courtyard can accommodate about 25,000 people and be built for about one million Indian Rupees. Head to Humayun's tomb, the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun in Delhi, India. The tomb was commissioned by Humayun's first wife and chief consort, Empress Bega Begum, in 1558 and designed by Mirak Mirza Ghiyas and his son, Sayyid Muhammad; Persian architects were chosen by her. Go to the Raj Ghat, a memorial dedicated to Mahatama Gandi; Raj Ghat is situated in Delhi. It is a black marble open to the sky, and a flame that is eternal burns at one end. It is a great place o learn more about the history of the country. Stop by the India Gate, a war memorial located near the Rajpath. It is dedicated to the soldiers of British India who died in the wars. The India Gate, even though a war memorial, evokes the architectural style.

Accommodations : Overnight Stay in The IVY Hotel 

Day 10 : Airport.

Visit the Connaught Place, a frenetic business and financial hub centred on a ring of collonaded Georgian-style buildings with global chain stores, vintage cinemas, bars and Indian restaurants. Stalls at Janpath Market sell saris, embroidered bags, and trinkets. The peaceful Sikh temple Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is known for its reflecting pool, and Jantar Mantar is a 1700s observatory with huge astronomical. Go to Chandni Chowk, and take a Cycle Rickshaw ride in Chandni chowk & Khari Baoli Spice Market, a busy shopping area with markets full of spices, dried fruit, silver jewellery and vivid saris. At the same time, the narrow side streets are crowded with tiny shops selling essential oils, stationery and traditional Indian sweets. In the evening, drop off at Delhi Airport or Delhi Railway Station, or any desired location in Delhi.