Duration: 20 Nights/ 21 Days

Places Covered: Delhi - Varanasi - Khajuraho - Orchha - Agra - Ranthambhore - Jaipur - Pushkar - Udaipur - Ranakpur - Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Bikaner - Mandawa - Delhi

After lunch at a city restaurant visit Humayun's Tomb built in the 16th century by the wife of Humayun, the second Mughal emperor – this is architecturally one of the forerunners of the Taj Mahal, continuing the tour – visit the Qutab Minar, built in the 12th century by Qutab-ud-Din Aibek, characterized by a combination of Hindu and Muslim designs, late afternoon drive past the government buildings designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Sir Herbert Baker during the early 20th century – past through the Rashtrapati Bhawan now the official residence of the President of India; Parliament House; drive down on Rajpath (Kings Way), past the Secretariat buildings, on to the imposing India Gate, the 42-meter high stone arch of triumph that bears the names of 85,000 Indian soldiers who died in the campaigns of World War I

Return to the hotel around dusk with time at leisure

Day 05: Varanasi - Khajuraho (By air)
After a leisurely breakfast at hotel you will be transferred to airport to board the flight for Khajuraho, assistance on arrival at Khajuraho airport and transfer to the hotel. Later in the afternoon or evening Western Group of Temples for which Khajuraho is famous. The finest temple of  this Group is the Kandariya Mahadev Temple, not only the largest, but also artistically and architecturally the most perfect example of Chandela.

Return to the hotel at dusk, stopping by to witness the sunset from a vantage point on the outskirts of this rural town

Day 07: Agra
Early this morning visit the Taj Mahal at sunrise, the superlative expression of emperor Shah Jehan's undying love for his queen in order to see the monument in the soft light of sunrise.  It is also known as the "Crown of Palaces" Thereafter continue to discover the magnificent Red Fort - built by the three generations of Mughal Emperors between 1565 and 1573, whose military power cannot be questioned. It was the residence of the Mughal Emperors. Each one left there its print, Red sandstone of Akbar and Jehangir, White marble of Shah Jahan. This fort rises on the edges of Yamuna River; surrounded by a wall from 20 to 33 meters top and 2500 m perimeter. Later continue to visit Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah, considered to be an architectural forerunner of the Taj Mahal, extending your stay here in to view the changing moods of the monument in the fading light of the setting sun, you return to the hotel after dusk, with time at leisure

Day 08: Agra - Fatehpur - Sikri - Bharatpur – Sawai Madhopur
After breakfast leave for Sawai Madhopur, en route visiting the deserted city of Fatehpur Sikri - the extraordinary city built by Akbar the Great, deserted 14 years later, but which during its brief span, the city had more significant than London in both grandeur and population visit Panch Mahal, Bulund Darwaza & Shrine of Shaikh Salim Chisti. Continue to drive further, arriving at Bharatpur and visit the famous Keoladeo Ghana National Park known for housing more than 385 species of different migratory birds, enjoy bicycle ride to explore the National Park & observing the colorful birds found here. Later stop for  lunch at  Laxmi Vilas Palace Hotel, continue to drive for Sawai Madhopur, and check into the Jungle Resort. Evening is free for leisure, overnight in Ranthambhore.

Day 09: Sawai Madhopur
Early morning set out for a wildlife viewing drive in open jeeps or trucks into the Ranthambhore National Park – formerly a private hunting reserve of the Maharaja of Jaipur. Though the habitat is primarily of the dry deciduous forest type, the few water bodies found within the park have added pockets of moist deciduous and semi-evergreen habitats that add considerable diversity to the species found here. Besides the elusive tiger, leopard, marsh Muggar crocodile, sloth bear, a few species of deer, numerous Langur monkeys, and over 300 species of birds inhabit this region

In the afternoon take another wildlife viewing drive into the Ranthambhore National Park, returning to the hotel around sunset

Day 16: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer (285 kms - 05 to 06 hrs)
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Jodhpur visiting Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum and Mandore Gardens to see the royal cenotaphs.
Drive to Jaisalmer in the late morning, arrive Jaisalmer in the evening and check in at the hotel.
In the evening if time permits visit the Bada Bagh, to view the royal cenotaphs with their beautifully carved ceilings and equestrian statues of former rulers. Watch the sun go down, turning the city a beautiful golden brown – this incomparably romantic and totally unspoiled city has been dubbed the ‘Golden City’ because of the color imparted to its sandstone ramparts by the setting sun.
Return to your hotel after dusk with time at leisure. Overnight at Jaisalmer

Day 17: Jaisalmer
In the morning proceed on a sightseeing tour, visit the Gadisar Lake, and the spectacular Jaisalmer Fort, built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal. Enter the fort through a forbidding series of massive gates leading to a large courtyard fronted by the former Maharawal's seven-story palace. Also within the walls are a group of beautifully carved Jain temples built between the 12th and 15th centuries. Later visit the Fort, bazzars and the old mansions known as  “ Havelis”. People still live in these ancient buildings dating from 12th to 15th century. Every house has exquisite carvings and filigreed work.  Early evening drive to Sam Sand dunes for desert experience, en route visit ancient Jain Temple of Lodurwa, Amar & Mool Sagar Lake, arrive Kanoi - 3 kms before Sam Sand Dunes and transfer on Camels. Enjoy Camel ride till Sam Sand Dunes and drive back to Jaisalmer after sunset over the golden sands. Overnight at Hotel

Day 19: Bikaner
After breakfast take a sight seeing tour of Bikaner visiting Junagarh Fort, Rampuria Haveli, Bhanwar Vilas Palace and in the afternoon take an excursion tour to Deshnok temple on Nagaur road, this temple is known as Temple of Rats as rats are held sacred over here, you will see the rats in good numbers roaming freely in the temple. It is believed that spotting a white rat at this temple is very lucky and in case if a rat is killed by stamping on it than one has to replace the rat by making a rat replica in Gold or Silver. Drive back to Bikaner for overnight stay.

Day 20: Bikaner - Mandawa – (175 kms /04 hrs)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to the frescos town on Mandawa, traditional welcome at Mandawa on arrival at the Hotel. Later in the day visit compact little town of Shekhavati region comprising of Forts and Havelis of beautiful frescoes. While touring this town a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows leads to the bazaar. It's Havelis still bear witness to the rich & prosperous Marwari era of the 19th century. Worth visiting are the Aath Haveli complexes, Anandilal Poddar Haveli, Bansidhar Bhagat Haveli & Chokhani Haveli. Evening enjoy folk dance and music. Overnight at hotel.

Day 21: Mandawa - Delhi – (275 kms /05 hrs) - Back home.
After a leisurely breakfast at hotel set off to drive for Delhi, on arrival in Delhi you will be transferred to Indira Gandhi International airport to board for onward Journey.