Rajasthan & Taj Mahal: Delhi to Khajuraho Temples — 13 Days

You'll be welcomed upon arrival at Delhi International Airport by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is yours to rest and acclimatize at leisure.

The morning begins with a drive through Lutyens' Delhi, passing the President's Residence and other colonial-era institutional buildings, including Satish Gujral's striking Belgian Embassy design. These broad, ordered boulevards offer a stark contrast to what follows. The afternoon transitions to Old Delhi (Shajahanabad), the walled city. From Connaught Place, you board the metro for a 10-minute journey that transports you back three centuries to Chandni Chowk bazaar, where commerce continues much as it has for generations. Here, the rhythm of negotiation and street-level trade defines the atmosphere. Khari Baoli Spice Market is the day's centerpiece—a wholesale district where individual spices are traded in large sacks and carts rather than small packets. The scale of bulk commerce, the visual abundance of raw materials, and the constant price negotiations between vendors offer an authentic glimpse into Delhi's commercial traditions. The day's sightseeing also encompasses the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar. Overnight in Delhi.

Flight to Udaipur with transfer to hotel and check-in. Remainder of the day at leisure. Optional boat trip on Lake Pichhola in the evening.

Guided sightseeing tour of Udaipur includes City Palace, Bharatiya Lok Kala Museum (which holds costumes, turbans, musical instruments, puppets, and traditional paintings), and Shilpgram craft village. Overnight in Udaipur.

Morning departure from Udaipur toward Ranakpur. Visit to Ranakpur Jain Temple—the largest and most complex Jain temple in India. Later transfer to Deogarh, a small Rajasthani town founded in 1670 by Rawat Dwarkadasji of the Chundawat clan. Accommodation at Deogarh Mahal, a heritage hotel in a former palace. Evening exploration of Dashavatar Temple and the surrounding coloured village. Driver available to advise on local touring options. Overnight at Deogarh Mahal.

Morning transfer to Jodhpur, known as the sun city. Check-in at hotel. Evening visit to old markets surrounding the Clock Tower. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Guided sightseeing tour includes Mehrangarh Fort—a fortress palace commanding views over the walled city—and Jaswant Thada cenotaph. Afternoon visit to Umaid Bhawan Palace and its museum. Overnight in Jodhpur.

Morning transfer to Jaipur, known as the pink city. After settling at hotel, visit to colourful markets in the old walled city. Evening cooking session with a local host. Overnight in Jaipur.

Full-day excursion to Amber Fort includes elephant ascent to the fort entrance. Optional visit to mahout colonies to observe working elephants. Afternoon visits to City Palace (residence of the royal family), Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds). Optional dinner at Swarna Mahal Restaurant at Rambagh Palace. Overnight in Jaipur.

Morning departure toward Agra with stops en route. Visit to Abhaneri stepwell (also called tank garden)—India's largest and deepest such structure. Continued to Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former Mughal capital. Transfer to Agra for hotel check-in. Guided sightseeing tour of Agra Fort (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) included. Overnight in Agra.

Early morning visit to Taj Mahal to witness the shifting colour reflections on the white marble caused by sunrise light. The structure is viewed as most visually effective at dawn. Later transfer to Agra railway station to board a day train to Khajuraho. On arrival, transfer to hotel for check-in. Evening Sound & Light show (English version) offered at the temple site. The town of Khajuraho also contains several rooftop restaurants with Italian cooking options. Overnight in Khajuraho.

Full-day tour of western and eastern temple groups, constructed between 950 and 1050 AD by the Chandela dynasty. The group includes Chaunset Yogini Kali Temple, Mahadev Temple, Chitragupta Temple (featuring an 11-headed Vishnu carving), Lakshmana Temple, Vishvanath Temple, Nandi Temple, Visha Temple of Shiva (the largest and most representative of the complex), and Parasvanath Temple (the sole remaining Jain structure at Khajuraho, noted for fine sculptures on the sanctum exterior walls). Overnight in Khajuraho.

After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Khajuraho airport in the morning to board your direct flight to Delhi, where the tour concludes upon arrival.