Day 2, Delhi Sightseeing( By Surface)

Morning after breakfast rest day free for shopping, in the evening visit world’s largest temple (God Swami Narayana)Akshardham Temple. Akshardham is a Hindu temple, and a spiritual-cultural campus in New delhiIndia.[1 Also referred to as Delhi Akshardham the complex displays millennia of traditional Hindu and Indian culture spirituality, and architecture. The complex features an Abhisheka Mandap Sahaj Anand water show a thematic garden and three exhibitions namely Sahajanand Darshan (Hall of Values), Neelkanth Darshan (an IMAX film on the early life of Swaminarayanas the teenage yogi, Neelkanth,, and Sanskruti Darshan (cultural boat ride) Later transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Delhi

Day 3, Delhi to Jaipur( By Surface 268 km)

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Jaipur. On arrival Check in at the hotel. After check in at the hotel have some rest. After the rest visit Jal Mahal, and do some shopping from the local market. In the evening after the shopping, After shopping enjoy the cultural folk dance. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 4, Jaipur Sightseeing ( By Surface)

Morning excursion to the Amber Fort. AMBER FORT PALACE - Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds it's ultimate expression. Continue sightseeing. CITY PALACE - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. JANTAR MANTAR - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use. HAWA MAHAL - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women. If we have time drive to Elephant village. Later drive back to hotel. Overnight stay at Jaipur

Elephant ride charge is extra. 

Day 5, Jaipur to Jodhpur (By Surface 334km)

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive for Jodhpur after reaching Jodhpur meet our representative and transfer to the Hotel. Reach Jodhpur meet our representative and check into hotel .Afternoon city sightseeing of Jodhpur. Jodhpur is a home to the impressive Mehrangarh Fort and Umaid Bhavan,Rao Jodha Desert,Rock Park . Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan is a history lover’s paradise. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 6, Jodhpur to Jaisalmer (By Surface 282km)

Morning after breakfast proceed to Jaisalmer, Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture. Dominating the skyline is Jaisalmer Fort, a sprawling hilltop citadel buttressed by 99 bastions. visit awesome Jaisalmer Fort, housing the entire township within its ramparts. Lovely Nathmal-ji-Ki Haveli and Patwon - Ki- Haveli, three beautifully sculptured Jin Temples build between the 12th & 13th centuries; and five interconnected Palaces. Drive for Dunes and Sam No trip to Jaisalmer is complete without a trip to the picturesque Dunes of Sam, where you will enjoy a “ Camel Ride, cultural show , dance , food , with full of colors !! Later transfer your camp. Overnight stay at Camp

Day 7, Jaisalmer to Jodhpur (By Surface 282km )

Morning after breakfast proceed to Jodhpur. After reaching Jodhpur visit Mandore Garden, Phool Mahal Place Jodhpur etc. In the evening, roam around the markets in jodhpur enjoying the Rajasthani culture. Overnight stay in Hotel.

Day 8, Jodhpur to Pushkar ( By Surface )

Morning after breakfast drive to Pushkar, Pushkar boasts temples, though few are as ancient as you might expect at such an important pilgrimage site, since many were deserted by Aurangzeb and subsequently rebuilt. The most famous is the Brahma Temple, said to be one of the few temples in the world dedicated to this deity. It's marked by red spire, and over the entrance gateway is the hans, or goose symbol, of Brahma, who is said to have personally chosen Pushkar as its site. Overnight stay at hotel in Pushkar. 

Day 9, Pushkar to Lucknow via Jaipur ( By Surface )

Fare NZD 110 per person Early morning after breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive to Jaipur Airport to catch the flight for Lucknow. Upon arrival meet our assistant at the Lucknow Airport and drop to hotel. Have some rest at the hotel and Overnight stay at Lucknow hotel.

Day 10, Lucknow to Ayodhya (By Surface135km)

Morning after breakfast drive to Ayodhya. Visit Ram Mandir, Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple that is being built in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India, at the site of Ram Janmabhoomi, according to the Ramayana the birthplace of Rama, a principal deity of Hinduism. The temple construction is being supervised by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 11, Ayodhya to Varanasi via Allahabad (By Surface289km)

Morning after breakfast drive to Allahabad. Visit Triveni Sangam, in Prayag (Allahabad) has two physical rivers Ganges, Yamuna, and the invisible or mythical Saraswati Rver. The site is in Prayag, India. A place of religious importance and the site for historic Kumbh Mela held every 12 years, over the years it has also been the site of immersion of ashes of several national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi in 1948 . Later proceed to Varanasi. On reaching Varanasi, attend Ganga aarti in the motor Boat. After the aarti drive to the hotel. Overnight stay at Rae Bareli.

Day 12, Varanasi local sightseeing

Enjoy a delectable breakfast in the morning. Followed by this, be ready for a final sightseeing tour of the city. On the tour, be ready to visit some tourism places of Varanasi - Bharat Mata Temple, Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan (Hanuman Temple), Annapurna Temple, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and Manas Mandir and also visit Sarnath temple. The Kashi Vishwanath temple is the center of faith for millions of Hindus. The Jyotirlinga of Shiva, Vishweshwara or Vishwanatha, is enshrined in the Kashi Vishwanath temple, considered as one of the holiest temples of India.The Kashi Vishwanath Temple attracts Hindu devotees and other visitors not only from India but also the world over. Lord Vishwanath is considered the supreme repository of the spiritual truth and strengthens the bonds of universal brotherhood. After visiting all the sightseeing places drive back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 13, Varanasi to Kanpur (By Surface135km)

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kanpur. Kanpur, formerly Cawnpore, is a large industrial city in the central-western part of the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. Founded in 1207, Kanpur became one of the most important commercial and military stations of British India. Kanpur is also the financial capital of Uttar Pradesh. On reaching Kanpur, check in at the hotel and rest day free for leisure. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 14, Kanpur to Agra (By Surface276km)

{NOTE : Taj Mahal remain close on FRIDAY)

Morning after breakfast drive for Agra, Agra – The Royal seat capital of the province of yesteryears, Agra the City of Mughals. Later visit Taj Mahal - One of the seven wonder of the world. A pristine monument of undying love. Little needs to be said about this architectural wonder, which is always the soul raison-deetre for every tourist's visit to Agra. Built by Shah Jahan, the Taj is a white marble memorial to his beautiful wife Mumtaz Mahal. This monument took 22 years to be completed and was designed, and planned by Persian architect Us tad Isa. Apart from it's stunning design balance and perfect symmetry, the Taj is also noted particularly for its elegant domes, intricately carved screens and some of the best inlay work ever seen. Thereafter visit Agra Fort - The first of the great Mughal buildings where three Mughal emperor left there foot prints. Built by the famed Mughal emperor Akbar in 1565 AD, the fort is predominantly of red sandstone. Ensconced within is the picture perfect Pearl Mosque, which is a major tourist attraction .Overnight in Agra.

Day 15, Agra to Mathura (By Surface57km)

Morning after breakfast drive for Mathura. You can start exploring the birth place of Lord Krishna. It is scattered with numerous temples having its own significance, the main temple in the town is the Dwarkadheesh temple where the devotees assemble in every festival. Sri Krishna Janma Bhumi is another site to visit, it is the place where Lord Krishna was born; similarly Lord Krishna’s rest place after his triumph over the tyrant Kansa is the Vishram Ghat. Lord Krishna’s childhood and love interests with your visit to another town near Mathura, Vrindavan. indulge yourself more with the temples it has to offer. The Banke Bihari Temple is a very well known shrine here, the temple to whom it is dedicated is believed to have been the great Krishna devotee. The oldest temple in the area is the Madan Mohan Temple; the most beautifully designed temples is the Sri Radha Raman Mandir temple. Other temples are the Prem Mandir, ISKCON temple, Vrindavan Chandrodaya Mandir and more. Overnight at Mathura. 

Day 16, Mathura to Haridwar (By Surface345km )

Morning after breakfast check out from hotel and proceed to Haridwar. Upon arrival Haridwar provides opportunity to experience the holy river Ganges, sacred bathing ghats, ancient temples, ashrams, hymns of priest & various holy rituals by Indian pilgrims. Hindus from all around the world try to have tour in Haridwar once in lifetime. On reaching Haridwar visit Mansa Mandir and Chandi Devi temple. In the evening attend Ganga arti at Har ki pauri. After attending the Ganga arti drive to hotel. On reaching hotel, check in at the hotel and overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 17, Haridwar to Kurukshetra via Rishikesh (By Surface157km)

Early morning after breakfast drive for Risikesh. Ater reach visit Ram Jhula, LakshmanJhula, a little further north; and the assorted Ashrams around Swarg Ashram on the east bank. Later proceed to Kurukshetra. Visit Temples in Kurukshetra & Jyotisar, or the source of light and inspiration, is the birthplace of the Holy Scripture Bhagwad Gita and the spot where Mahabharat held. On arrival check at the hotel. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 18, Kurukshetra to Amritsar (By Surface299km)

Morning after breakfast check out from the hotel and proceed to Amritsar. Upon arrival check in at the hotel and refresh. After refreshing yourself drive to visit Jalianwala Bagh and Wagah Border. Here, watch the lowering of the flags ceremony, which takes place each evening before sunset. Also referred to as the ‘Beating Retreat border ceremony on the international level,’ this daily military ritual has been practiced by both India and Pakistan – the Border Security Force and the Pakistan Rangers – since 1959. Witness the brash parade of soldiers from both sides of the Wagah border, which once served as the only road linking the two countries. Watch as the infantrymen stand at attention and the border’s iron gates are opened as the two nations’ flags are lowered in perfect unison with the setting sun. The spectacle ends with the folding of flags, followed by a curt handshake meaning ‘pool of nectar,’ was founded in 1579 by Guru Ram Das – the fourth Guru of the Sikh religion. Later drive back to hotel. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 19, Amritsar to Delhi (By Surface450km)

Morning after breakfast drive to Delhi. It takes approx 7 hours. Upon arrival meet the assistant and drive to hotel. Rest day free for leisure. Overnight stay in Delhi.

Day 20, Delhi local sightseeing / Shopping

Morning after breakfast rest day free for shopping. Overnight stay at hotel. 

Day 21, Delhi Departure

Morning after breakfast rest day drop to Delhi airport for your outward flight for home.