17 Nights 18 Days Grand Rajasthan Tour with North India
Grand Rajasthan Tour with North India Overview
Eighteen days gives this journey enough time to show you more than the usual Rajasthan circuit. You begin in Delhi, move through the lakes and hill forts of southern Rajasthan, slow down in Deogarh and Pushkar, then continue to Jaipur and the Taj Mahal before the trip shifts east towards Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi.
The Rajasthan section is deliberately varied. Udaipur brings lake views and palace architecture. Kumbhalgarh feels tougher and more dramatic, with fort walls stretching across the Aravalli landscape. Deogarh gives the route a quieter rural break, while Pushkar brings temples and spiritual atmosphere before Jaipur returns you to the scale of royal forts and city palaces.
Agra is the bridge between Rajasthan and the eastern half of the journey. After the Taj Mahal, the mood changes again. Lucknow is known for Nawabi architecture and food culture, Prayagraj for the sacred confluence of rivers, and Varanasi for the ghats, the Ganges and one of India's oldest living urban traditions.
This is a broad North India experience rather than a quick highlights trip. Forts, lakes, villages, palaces, Mughal monuments, Nawabi heritage and the Ganges all fit into one route without feeling like the same day repeated eighteen times.
Grand Rajasthan and North India Tour Highlights
- Explore Old Delhi and New Delhi's major heritage landmarks.
- Enjoy Udaipur's City Palace and Lake Pichola setting.
- Visit the intricately carved Ranakpur Jain Temples.
- Explore Kumbhalgarh Fort in the Aravalli hills.
- Stay in Deogarh and experience rural Rajasthan through a village safari.
- Visit Pushkar Lake and the Brahma Temple area.
- Explore Ajmer Sharif Dargah while travelling in the Pushkar region.
- Discover Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal in Jaipur.
- Visit Bharatpur and Fatehpur Sikri on the way towards Agra according to the confirmed programme.
- See the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
- Discover Lucknow's Nawabi heritage, including Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
- Visit Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, and explore the Sangam region.
- Continue to Varanasi for temples, ghats and the Ganges.
- Visit Sarnath, one of India's important Buddhist sites.
- Finish with an early-morning Ganges experience before returning to Delhi.
Tour Duration, Route and Stay Details
Duration: 17 nights and 18 days
Route: Delhi – Udaipur – Kumbhalgarh – Deogarh – Pushkar – Jaipur – Agra – Lucknow – Prayagraj – Varanasi – Delhi
Tour type: Heritage, cultural, spiritual and private North India tour
Starting point: Delhi
Ending point: Delhi
Transport: Private road transport with rail or flight sectors as confirmed
Accommodation: Seventeen nights in selected hotels and heritage properties
Special experiences: Lake Pichola, Kumbhalgarh, Deogarh village safari, Taj Mahal, Lucknow heritage, Sangam and Varanasi
Best for: Heritage lovers, cultural travellers, couples, private groups and first-time North India visitors
Package price: Available on request. Final cost depends on travel dates, hotels, transport sectors, guides, vehicle type and number of travellers.
17 Nights 18 Days Grand Rajasthan Tour with North India Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrival in Delhi
Arrive in Delhi and meet our representative at the airport or your confirmed pickup point. Transfer to the hotel and complete check-in.
Keep the first day easy. Rest after the journey and prepare for the longer route ahead.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 2 – Old Delhi and New Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, begin with Old Delhi. Visit Jama Masjid, explore the historic Chandni Chowk area and continue to Raj Ghat.
Later, move into New Delhi and visit Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar. Drive past India Gate, the presidential district and major government buildings according to current access conditions.
A Sikh gurdwara visit may also be included in the day's programme.
Return to the hotel after sightseeing.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 3 – Delhi to Udaipur
Travel from Delhi to Udaipur by the transport arrangement confirmed in your package.
On arrival, transfer to the hotel and take time to settle in.
Towards evening, enjoy a boat ride on Lake Pichola when operating and included. From the water, Udaipur's palaces and surrounding hills take on a completely different character.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 4 – Udaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast, visit City Palace overlooking Lake Pichola. Explore its courtyards, balconies and museum sections before continuing to Jagdish Temple.
Visit Saheliyon Ki Bari and spend time around Fateh Sagar or other selected attractions according to the day's schedule.
The evening is free for Udaipur's old-city lanes, shopping or a rooftop dinner.
Overnight stay in Udaipur.
Day 5 – Udaipur to Kumbhalgarh via Ranakpur
After breakfast, check out and begin the drive towards Kumbhalgarh.
Stop at Ranakpur to visit the famous Jain temple complex, known for its marble carving and large number of intricately worked pillars.
Continue towards Kumbhalgarh and explore the great hill fort associated with the rulers of Mewar.
The elevated setting and long defensive walls make this one of Rajasthan's most memorable fort landscapes.
Overnight stay in Kumbhalgarh.
Day 6 – Kumbhalgarh to Deogarh
Enjoy breakfast and continue towards Deogarh.
Arrive and check in at your selected heritage property. Deogarh provides a quieter change of pace after the larger tourist cities and forts.
Explore Deogarh Mahal or the surrounding heritage area according to the confirmed programme. A visit around Rajsamand Lake may also be included depending on routing and time.
Overnight stay in Deogarh.
Day 7 – Deogarh Village Safari
Today is about seeing Rajasthan beyond forts and palace museums.
Join a jeep village safari through the surrounding rural area when included in the package. The experience can introduce you to local communities, farms, crafts and everyday life around the region.
Return to your heritage property after the excursion and keep the rest of the day relaxed.
Overnight stay in Deogarh.
Day 8 – Deogarh to Pushkar
After breakfast, leave Deogarh and continue towards Pushkar.
Arrive, check in at the hotel and explore the sacred Pushkar Lake area.
Visit the Brahma Temple according to opening hours and local visitor rules, then spend time walking through the market streets around the old town.
Overnight stay in Pushkar.
Day 9 – Pushkar and Ajmer Sightseeing
After breakfast, continue exploring the Pushkar region.
Visit Ajmer and the revered Ajmer Sharif Dargah. Depending on available time, Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra may also be included.
Return to Pushkar and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure around the lake, cafes or local markets.
Overnight stay in Pushkar.
Day 10 – Pushkar to Jaipur
After breakfast, leave Pushkar and drive towards Jaipur.
A stop around Kishangarh may be arranged according to the confirmed route, particularly for travellers interested in miniature painting traditions.
Arrive in Jaipur, check in at the hotel and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 11 – Jaipur Sightseeing
Begin the day with Amber Fort, one of Jaipur's defining landmarks. Explore its courtyards, gateways and palace rooms before returning towards the city.
Visit City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal, with additional Jaipur attractions included according to available time.
Keep some space in the afternoon for Jaipur's markets, known for gemstones, jewellery, textiles, carpets and handicrafts.
Overnight stay in Jaipur.
Day 12 – Jaipur to Agra via Bharatpur and Fatehpur Sikri
After breakfast, leave Jaipur and travel towards Agra.
Depending on timing and the final itinerary, stop around Bharatpur and continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the former Mughal imperial city established during Emperor Akbar's reign.
Continue to Agra and check in at the hotel.
Additional Agra sightseeing such as Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb or Akbar's Tomb can be included according to available time.
Overnight stay in Agra.
Day 13 – Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Travel to Lucknow
Begin with Agra sightseeing, including the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort.
The Taj Mahal normally remains closed to general sightseeing visitors on Fridays, so the sightseeing order should be planned around your dates.
After sightseeing, continue towards Lucknow using the road or rail arrangement confirmed in the final itinerary.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day 14 – Lucknow Heritage Sightseeing
After breakfast, explore Lucknow's Nawabi heritage.
Visit Bara Imambara, one of the city's most famous architectural landmarks, then continue towards Rumi Darwaza.
Hussainabad Imambara and other historic attractions may also be included according to available time.
Lucknow is as much about atmosphere and food as monuments, so leave room for the city's famous culinary traditions if that interests you.
Overnight stay in Lucknow.
Day 15 – Lucknow to Prayagraj
After breakfast, leave Lucknow and travel towards Prayagraj, historically known as Allahabad.
Visit Anand Bhawan, associated with India's modern political history, and explore the Sangam region where the Ganges and Yamuna meet.
A boat experience may be arranged when river and local operating conditions permit.
Overnight stay in Prayagraj.
Day 16 – Prayagraj to Varanasi and Sarnath
After breakfast, continue towards Varanasi.
On arrival or according to the day's routing, visit Sarnath, the important Buddhist site associated with the Buddha's first sermon.
Explore selected archaeological remains, monasteries and temple areas before continuing to your Varanasi hotel.
In the evening, a Ganga Aarti experience can be added or included according to the confirmed programme.
Overnight stay in Varanasi.
Day 17 – Varanasi Sightseeing and Flight to Delhi
Wake early for a boat ride on the Ganges when river and weather conditions allow.
Watch morning activity along the ghats as pilgrims gather beside the river and the old city slowly comes to life.
Continue with selected Varanasi temples and old-city sightseeing according to available time.
Later, transfer to Varanasi Airport for your confirmed flight to Delhi.
On arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight stay in Delhi.
Day 18 – Delhi Departure
Enjoy breakfast and check out according to your flight schedule.
Transfer to Delhi International Airport or your confirmed departure point.
Over eighteen days, the route has moved from Delhi through Rajasthan's lakes, hill forts, rural heritage and royal cities before continuing to the Taj Mahal, Lucknow's Nawabi architecture, Prayagraj and finally the Ganges in Varanasi.
Your 17 Nights 18 Days Grand Rajasthan Tour with North India concludes here.
Optional Experiences You Can Add
- Private licensed guides in major cities.
- Lake Pichola sunset boat ride.
- Heritage hotel upgrades in Udaipur, Deogarh and Jaipur.
- Private Deogarh village safari.
- Sunrise Taj Mahal visit when travel dates allow.
- Lucknow food experience.
- Private Sangam boat ride in Prayagraj.
- Evening Ganga Aarti viewing in Varanasi.
- Private sunrise boat ride on the Ganges.
- Premium domestic flight or transport upgrades.
Why Choose This Grand Rajasthan and North India Tour?
- Combines Rajasthan with Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi.
- Includes both Udaipur and Kumbhalgarh for a deeper Mewar experience.
- Adds rural Deogarh rather than focusing only on large cities.
- Includes Pushkar and Ajmer for religious and cultural variety.
- Covers Jaipur and the Taj Mahal.
- Adds Lucknow's distinctive Nawabi heritage.
- Finishes with Prayagraj, Varanasi and Sarnath.
- Offers enough time for different regions to feel genuinely different.
Tour Package Inclusions
- Accommodation on double or twin sharing basis.
- Private ground transportation according to the confirmed itinerary.
- Hotel pickup and drop services listed in the final programme.
- Driver allowance, parking and road taxes where specifically included.
- Applicable package taxes stated in writing.
- Rail, flight, boat or village safari services only when clearly mentioned in the final quotation.
Tour Package Exclusions
- International airfare.
- Domestic airfare unless specifically included.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Monument entrance tickets unless clearly included.
- Camera or video fees charged by monuments.
- Meals not listed in the confirmed package.
- Laundry, drinks, tips, telephone calls and personal expenses.
- Optional experiences not mentioned under package inclusions.
- Additional expenses caused by weather, transport disruption, road closures or other circumstances outside normal tour arrangements.
Best Time for Rajasthan and North India
October to March is generally the most comfortable period for this long itinerary. Rajasthan is easier to explore in cooler weather, while Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi are also pleasant for sightseeing during much of the winter season.
December and January mornings can be cold in Delhi, Rajasthan and eastern Uttar Pradesh, so warm layers are useful.
Summer travel is possible, but Rajasthan and Agra can become extremely hot during daytime sightseeing.
Important Travel and Sightseeing Notes
- The Taj Mahal normally remains closed to general sightseeing visitors on Fridays.
- Lake Pichola and river boat rides depend on weather and local operating conditions.
- Ranakpur Jain Temple has visitor rules covering dress and photography.
- Kumbhalgarh and several fort sites involve slopes, stairs and uneven walking surfaces.
- Pushkar, Ajmer and Varanasi are important religious destinations, so respectful clothing and behaviour are recommended.
- Transport between Agra and Lucknow should be reconfirmed in the final itinerary rather than relying on an old train reference.
- The city formerly listed as Allahabad is now officially known as Prayagraj.
- Domestic flight timings may change according to airline schedules.
- The final sightseeing order may be adjusted around transport and local conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Grand Rajasthan Tour with North India
Which destinations are included in this 18-day tour?
The itinerary covers Delhi, Udaipur, Ranakpur, Kumbhalgarh, Deogarh, Pushkar, Ajmer, Jaipur, Agra, Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi.
Is Udaipur included?
Yes. The tour includes two nights in Udaipur with City Palace and Lake Pichola among the main attractions.
Does the tour visit Kumbhalgarh Fort?
Yes. Kumbhalgarh Fort is included after the Ranakpur stop.
What is special about Deogarh?
Deogarh adds a quieter heritage and countryside experience, including a village safari when confirmed in the package.
Are Pushkar and Ajmer included?
Yes. The itinerary includes Pushkar Lake and the Brahma Temple area along with Ajmer Sharif Dargah.
Is the Taj Mahal included?
Yes. The itinerary includes the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort during the Agra stay.
Is the Taj Mahal open on Friday?
The Taj Mahal normally remains closed to general sightseeing visitors on Fridays.
Does the tour include Lucknow?
Yes. Lucknow sightseeing includes important Nawabi-era landmarks such as Bara Imambara and Rumi Darwaza.
Is Allahabad still included in the route?
Yes. The historic itinerary used the name Allahabad. The city is now officially known as Prayagraj and remains part of this updated route.
What do we visit in Prayagraj?
The programme can include Anand Bhawan and the Sangam region, with a boat experience when conditions allow.
Does the tour include Varanasi?
Yes. The final section includes Varanasi with ghats, temples and an early-morning Ganges experience.
Is Sarnath included?
Yes. Sarnath is visited while travelling into or sightseeing around Varanasi.
Can Ganga Aarti be included?
Yes. An evening Ganga Aarti experience can be added or included according to the final Varanasi programme.
Can luxury hotels be used?
Yes. Premium, heritage and luxury hotels can be selected according to availability and budget.
What is the best time for this tour?
October to March is generally the most comfortable season for Rajasthan, Agra, Lucknow, Prayagraj and Varanasi.
Can this Grand Rajasthan Tour be customised?
Yes. Hotels, guides, vehicle type, transport sectors, sightseeing pace and extra nights can all be customised before booking.
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