Rajasthan with Varanasi and Taj

Delhi - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Kumbhalgarh - Udaipur - Jaipur - Agra - Varanasi - Delhi

Rajasthan with Varanasi and Taj

Overview - Rajasthan with Varanasi and Taj

The Rajasthan with Varanasi and Taj Tour is a perfectly curated itinerary blending royal heritage, architectural brilliance, and spiritual depth. From the golden sands of Jaisalmer and blue lanes of Jodhpur to the marble grandeur of Udaipur and the sacred ghats of Varanasi, this route captures India’s contrasting yet harmonious essence. The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra adds a touch of eternal love to this soulful exploration.

This 13-day experience combines the artistic beauty of Rajasthan’s forts and palaces with the calm mysticism of the Ganges River. Each destination showcases India’s diversity — royal charm, desert tranquility, lakeside romance, and spiritual awakening — all woven together in one luxurious, immersive journey.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore the Golden Fort of Jaisalmer and its havelis
  • Visit Mehrangarh Fort & blue lanes of Jodhpur
  • Marvel at Ranakpur Jain Temples & Kumbhalgarh Fort
  • Cruise on Lake Pichola in Udaipur
  • Discover royal grandeur of Jaipur’s Amber Fort & City Palace
  • Witness sunrise at the Taj Mahal, Agra
  • Spiritual evening Ganga Aarti at Varanasi Ghats
  • Stay in handpicked heritage hotels & boutique stays

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Itinerary

Arrive at Delhi International Airport, where our representative welcomes you and transfers you to your hotel. Delhi, the capital of India, is a dynamic blend of old-world charm and modern sophistication.

Evening at leisure — you may enjoy a drive through India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, or visit a local café for a soft introduction to Indian culture. Overnight stay in Delhi.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Old and New Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, take a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, and stop at Raj Ghat. Continue to Humayun’s Tomb, Qutub Minar, and drive past India Gate and Parliament House.

Evening, transfer to the airport for your flight to Jaisalmer. Arrive and check into your hotel or desert haveli. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

Explore Jaisalmer Fort, the only living fort in India still inhabited by locals. Visit Patwon ki Haveli, Nathmal ki Haveli, and Salim Singh ki Haveli, each showcasing exquisite sandstone carvings.

In the evening, head to the Sam Sand Dunes for a desert safari and sunset over the Thar Desert. Enjoy folk music and dinner under the stars. Overnight stay in Jaisalmer.

After breakfast, drive to Jodhpur, the Blue City of Rajasthan. On arrival, check into your heritage hotel.

Visit the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, towering above the blue-painted houses of the old city. Continue to Jaswant Thada and Clock Tower Market before returning to your hotel. Overnight stay in Jodhpur.

Drive to Ranakpur, home to one of India’s most beautiful Jain temple complexes, famous for its marble pillars — each one uniquely carved.

Continue your journey to Kumbhalgarh, a UNESCO-listed fort known for its massive walls stretching over 36 km. Evening enjoy sunset views from the fort ramparts. Overnight stay in Kumbhalgarh.

After breakfast, drive to Udaipur, the City of Lakes. Upon arrival, check into your heritage hotel overlooking Lake Pichola.

In the evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola, passing Lake Palace and Jag Mandir as the city glows under twilight. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

Explore the grandeur of City Palace, a spectacular complex of marble courtyards and balconies. Visit Jagdish Temple, Saheliyon-ki-Bari, and walk through the artist quarters of old Udaipur.

Afternoon free to relax or shop for miniature paintings, silver jewelry, and textiles. Overnight stay in Udaipur.

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan and famously known as the Pink City. The route passes through rustic villages, green valleys, and roadside temples that paint a vivid picture of rural life in India.

On arrival, check into your heritage hotel. Spend the evening relaxing or exploring Bapu Bazaar and Johari Bazaar, where colorful fabrics, gems, and handicrafts bring Jaipur’s artistry to life. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

Start your morning excursion to Amber Fort, the hilltop fortress that embodies Rajput grandeur. Take a jeep ride to the gates and explore its courtyards, mirror halls, and ancient palaces.

Later visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal, followed by a photo stop at Albert Hall Museum. In the evening, enjoy a royal-style dinner with folk music and dance performances. Overnight stay in Jaipur.

After breakfast, drive toward Agra, stopping en route at Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar’s deserted Mughal capital known for its majestic red sandstone architecture.

Continue to Agra and check into your hotel. Evening visit Mehtab Bagh, offering a stunning sunset view of the Taj Mahal from across the Yamuna River. Overnight stay in Agra.

Wake early to witness the Taj Mahal at sunrise, an unforgettable moment as the monument glows in golden hues. After breakfast, visit Agra Fort, showcasing Mughal artistry at its finest.

Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest living cities. On arrival, check into your hotel and relax. In the evening, experience the sacred Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat, where thousands of lamps illuminate the riverbanks. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

Before sunrise, take a boat ride on the Ganges River and watch the morning rituals as priests and pilgrims bathe and pray along the ghats — a scene that defines India’s spirituality. Return to the hotel for breakfast.

Later, explore Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon. Visit the Dhamek Stupa, Buddhist ruins, and museum. In the evening, stroll through Varanasi’s narrow lanes filled with temples, music, and local artisans. Overnight stay in Varanasi.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Delhi. On arrival, either connect with your onward international flight or spend some free time shopping in Delhi’s artisan markets if your flight is late evening.

Your Rajasthan with Varanasi and Taj Tour concludes with memories of royal forts, serene lakes, sacred rituals, and India’s timeless beauty — from desert dunes to the holy waters of the Ganges.

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Bruce D
24 Sep
5/5
A tour of South India
  We are recently back from a fine 10 day tour of South India – Goa, Kochi, the Kerala backwaters, a spice farm in the Western Ghats, the Madurai temples, and last but not least the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai. All done with class, excellent drivers (especially Mr. Jai Ram in Kerala) and tour guides. Organized by Magan Singh, Heritage India Private Tours. Perhaps a bit pricey but highly recommended for those who have the resources to invest in a guaranteed high quality experience with no inconveniences/surprises. The hotels were fantastic, especially the Taj in Mumbai (the tour of the hotel was fascinating).  ...Read More
RJBAust
21 Oct
5/5
Sit back & enjoy- everything is well organised
  We are back from another amazing tour organised by the ever reliable Magan Singh. This was our 4th trip with Magan and again he didn't disappoint. This time we had an incredible time travelling north & spending time around Leh. We also enjoyed some travel through Bahu, Dalhousie, Alsisar, Khandela and Patan. Again the hotel stays were excellent, the vehicle was reliable, comfortable and well maintained. Our conversations & learning were excellent. Nothing is too much trouble for Magan and he is a great host & promoter of Indian tourism  ...Read More
Tiffany
16 Feb
5/5
This is India
  After an incredible journey through Rajasthan, we have nothing but praise for Mr. Maaghan Singh and his Heritage India Private Tours. Whether you’re drawn to the medieval or the hypermodern, north, south, east, or west, have a large budget or small, this is the company to trust. We had a fantastic time and felt thoroughly cared for throughout. Maaghan Singh’s deep knowledge, thoughtful suggestions, love of India, and flexibility in responding to the realities on the ground made all the difference. Highly recommended.  ...Read More
Berlinde V
15 Dec
5/5
Perfect trip!
  We went on a 14 day tour for the second time with Magan. Magan is very professional. Magan is always on time and flexible in his itinerary. He has a very comfortable car and is an outstanding driver! He is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. We highly recommend him!!!We are looking forward to travel with him again.  ...Read More
Laura J
04 Jun
5/5
Wonderful experience, thank you Heritage India Private Tours!
  We have just completed a 19 day trip - Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Pushkar, Udaipur, Narlai, Jodhpur, Mandawa - and it has been a wonderful experience. Magan was excellent helping us plan the right itinerary for a family of 3, including our 12 year old daughter. His communication was always timely. And then the experience itself has been wonderful. So much of the “real India” to learn about and was shared with us. Each destination was well organised, our hotels were beautiful and staff welcoming. Magan was flexible where we needed to alter along the way - we would discuss each days plans and he helped us find the right plans for that day. He was always available if we needed him. We will definitely be returning for another itinerary and experience as soon as we can. Thank you so much Magan!  ...Read More
Chetna M
09 May
5/5
Magic Magan
  This was my first tour with Maganbhai but my family’s second tour with his company. We spent two weeks touring Himachal Pradesh and Maganbhai is a consummate professional. As we started our planning, kicked into action with very detailed and family specific questions so that he could tailor the tour to our individual and collective requirements. Maganbhai made some excellent and knowledgeable recommendations and at every location we were given a choice of quality heritage hotels to pick from. As we were travelling as a group, we were given a top range minibus and our driver, Sahil, was very professional and took great care, especially on mountain roads. During our carefully planned tour Maganbhai shared with us his incredible knowledge of each location and historical significance. At each destination, our hotel / guest in check in was very smooth and quick and our rooms were always ready. Throughout each day, Maganbhai was always available for any requirement we had and also to answer all questions. His priority throughout was to ensure that everyone had a fantastic time. Even after we finished our tour but remained in country Maganbhai generously offered to be available for all family members for any issues we might have. PHT is a top end tour company led by a highly professional tour operator, offering value for money. I wholeheartedly recommend using PHT for Maganbhai to fully cater for your next trip to India.  ...Read More
Di
06 Feb
5/5
Highly recommended for “Real India”
  Fantastic 35 day trip in Rajastan and South India. Magan organised everything- great itinerary, amazing accomodation, excellent guides. Cars were brand new, very comfortable and expertly driven by Magan and Fateh. We felt more like valued friends than clients - Magan is passionate to showcase the “Real India”, and entertained us with jokes and stories along the way. Highlights included Tiger and leopard sightings in Kabini, romantic houseboat for two, dinner at Magans friends home, numerous stops for coconut, papaya, pineapple, guava, masala chai, lemon chai, masala dosa………We already plan to return (with friends) next year. Highly recommended.  ...Read More
Tine M
07 Feb
5/5
Fantastic short trip in North India with group of friends
  We had an amazing trip with Heritage India Private Tours, headed by Maghan! We were a group of 8 friends from Belgium going to Rishikesh for the wedding of a mutual friend. We only had 7 days to travel North India before the wedding festivities and Heritage Tours made sure that we could complete our busy itinerary carefree. Our driver Satnayaran was an excellent driver and a funny and helpful guide on our trip. He helped us with restaurant recommendations (the food court in Jaipur!!!), tips to travel safely and to buy local gifts, certainly in his hometown of Jaipur. We visited Jodpur, Pushkar (thank you to our local guide Manoj), Jaipur (with Rajesh Parasar as an excellent guide for the fort and old city center), and the Taj Mahal in Agra with Mohammed Tariq who took the besttttt instagram pictures. Finally, Maghan was available at every hour of the day to answer questions and to give us tips to navigate India.  ...Read More

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