Global Journey
Imperial Escapes – North India Heritage & Spiritual Journey (12 Days)
Route: Delhi → Mandawa → Bikaner → Jodhpur → Jaipur → Abhaneri → Fatehpur Sikri → Agra → Varanasi → Delhi
Day 1 – Arrival in Delhi
Highlights:
- Meet and greet at the airport.
- Visit India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhavan (drive past), Humayun's Tomb, and Qutub Minar.
- Explore Connaught Place or Chandni Chowk (time permitting).
- Welcome dinner.
Day 2 – Delhi → Mandawa (Approx. 260 km | 6 hours)
Highlights:
- Drive to the Shekhawati region.
- Walking tour of Mandawa.
- Visit beautifully painted havelis and the Mandawa Fort.
Day 3 – Mandawa → Bikaner (Approx. 190 km | 4 hours)
Highlights:
- Drive to Bikaner.
- Visit Junagarh Fort.
- Explore the old city and local markets.
- Optional camel breeding farm visit.
Day 4 – Bikaner → Jodhpur (Approx. 250 km | 5 hours)
Highlights:
- Drive through the Thar Desert.
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort.
- Jaswant Thada.
- Walk through the Blue City and Clock Tower Market.
Day 5 – Jodhpur → Jaipur (Approx. 335 km | 6 hours)
Highlights:
- Scenic drive to Jaipur.
- Evening visit to local bazaars.
- Optional cultural dinner with folk performances.
Day 6 – Jaipur Sightseeing
Highlights:
- Amber Fort.
- Photo stop at Jal Mahal.
- City Palace.
- Jantar Mantar.
- Hawa Mahal.
Day 7 – Jaipur → Abhaneri → Fatehpur Sikri → Agra(Approx. 250 km)
Highlights:
- Visit Chand Baori stepwell at Abhaneri.
- Continue to Fatehpur Sikri.
- Visit Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal, and Diwan-i-Khas.
- Arrive in Agra.
Day 8 – Agra → Varanasi (Flight)
Highlights:
- Sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal.
- Visit Agra Fort.
- Transfer to airport for flight to Varanasi.
- Evening Ganga Aarti ceremony.
Day 9 – Varanasi
Highlights
- Sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges.
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (subject to regulations).
- Sarnath excursion.
- Silk weaving center.
Day 10 – Varanasi → Delhi (Flight)
Highlights:
- Free morning.
- Flight to Delhi.
- Leisure time for shopping or relaxation.
Day 11 – Delhi Excursion
Highlights:
- Visit Akshardham Temple (closed Mondays).
- Gandhi Smriti.
- Lodhi Gardens.
- Dilli Haat for handicrafts.
- Farewell dinner.
Day 12 – Departure
Highlights:
- Transfer to Delhi International Airport for your onward flight.