18 Days – Rajasthan with Nepal Tour

Welcome to India! Upon your arrival, our representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. You will receive all the necessary documents for your trip, including internal flight tickets and hotel confirmations.

On the first day, you can either relax at the hotel or explore the nearby area at your own pace.

Your accommodation will be at the hotel for the night.

After breakfast, depart for Mandawa in a private car. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to refresh.

Mandawa offers a true glimpse of rural India and is a favorite destination for travelers who wish to experience village life. Known as an open-air art gallery, Mandawa is located on the historic Silk Road, which once connected Rajasthan to the Middle East and China.

In the 18th century, Mandawa grew as a thriving trading hub, and Thakur Nawal Singh played a significant role in strengthening its defenses.

The town is renowned for its stunning Havelis—unique houses built with open courtyards and multiple windows. These Havelis are intricately painted with various designs and scenes, including depictions of gods, kings, townscapes, trains, telephones, and even views from foreign lands.

Accommodation for the night will be at the Castle.

After breakfast, depart for Jodhpur. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel to refresh and relax.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Today’s visit includes the Jaswant Thada and the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, one of the greatest fortresses in Rajasthan. Located atop a hill, standing 150 meters high, this fort attracts many travelers. It was built by Rao Jodha in 1459. To enter the fortress, you must pass through seven gates, each bearing marks from past battles.

At the second gate, you can still see the scars of cannonball attacks from Jaipur’s army. One of the gates, Jaipol, is the “Victory Gate” and was built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victory over the Jaipur and Bikaner armies. Another gate, Fatehpol, also known as the “Gate of Victory,” was constructed by Maharaja Ajit Singh to celebrate his triumph over the Mughals. Inside the fort, you’ll find beautiful palaces such as Moti Mahal (Pearl Palace), where you can see the royal throne of Jodhpur, as well as large courtyards, art galleries, temples, and more.

Next, visit the Umaid Bhawan Palace, built by Maharaja Umaid Singh between 1929 and 1943, originally to provide employment to thousands of people during a famine. The king invited the famous English architect Henry Vaughan Lanchester to design this luxurious palace. With 347 rooms, the royal family still resides within the palace complex, and a part of it is now a luxurious Taj hotel.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Udaipur. En route, we will visit the famous Ranakpur Jain Temple. Upon arrival in Udaipur, you will be transferred to your hotel to refresh and relax.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Udaipur, often referred to as the “City of Lakes” and the most romantic city in India, attracts travelers from all over the world. Before independence, Udaipur was the capital of the Kingdom of Mewar.

Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, Udaipur is built around a series of artificial lakes and is renowned for its luxurious royal residences. The City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a grand complex of 11 palaces, courtyards, and gardens, famous for its intricate peacock mosaics. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations, and the city’s streets are always bustling with visitors.

Lake Pichola lies behind the City Palace, and along its eastern shore are the houses of noble families from the Udaipur kingdom, many of which have now been converted into hotels. Enjoy a boat ride on the stunning Lake Pichola and visit the famous Jagmandir Island, located within the lake.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

After breakfast, depart for Jaipur by private car. Upon arrival in Jaipur, you will be transferred to your hotel to refresh. In the afternoon, you will have free time to relax and unwind.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from the hotel and transferred to Jodhpur for a 5-hour journey. Upon arrival in Jodhpur, you will be transferred to your hotel to refresh. Later, you will visit the Mehrangarh Fort.

Mehrangarh Fort is one of the largest forts in India, surrounded by massive and thick walls. Inside the fort, you will find expansive courtyards and palaces. The fort has seven entrances, with Jayapol (meaning “victory”) being the most notable. This gate was built by Maharaja Man Singh to commemorate his victories over the armies of Jaipur and Bikaner.

After breakfast, depart for Agra in a private car. On the way, we will visit Abhaneri Village, established by the Gurjar Pratihar king Samrat Mihir Bhoj. In mythology, Samrat Mihir Bhoj is often referred to as King Raja Chand.

You’ll also visit the Temple of Harsha Mata, the goddess of happiness and prosperity. In the 10th century, this temple was attacked and destroyed by Muslim invaders, but the ruins still reflect its ancient significance. Nearby, you’ll find Chand Baori, a stepwell considered one of the oldest and most remarkable monuments in Rajasthan. It’s one of the largest and deepest stepwells in India, with 3,500 steps and 13 levels, reaching a depth of 20 meters.

Arrive in Agra and check-in at your hotel.

At dawn, we will proceed to visit the Taj Mahal, the legendary “Crown of Palaces,” a monument of love built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The construction of the Taj Mahal was completed in 1653 at an estimated cost of around 32 million rupees, which in 2015 would be approximately 52.8 billion rupees (US $827 million).

The construction project employed around 20,000 artisans, supervised by a council of architects led by the renowned architect Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. In 1983, the Taj Mahal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for being “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of heritage.” After visiting the Taj Mahal, we will return to the hotel for breakfast.

Next, visit the Red Fort, the main residence of the Mughal emperors until 1638, when the capital was moved from Agra to Delhi. The Red Fort is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Afterward, depart for New Delhi by private car. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be transferred to your hotel to refresh.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

Breakfast buffet at the hotel. We will start the city tour from Old Delhi (Chandani Chowk), where we will first visit the largest mosque in India. Emperor Shahjahan built this mosque between 1644 and 1656, same emperor who built Taj Mahal. We will enjoy rikshaw ride in the old Delhi area. In the continuation we will visit New Delhi- Rajgaht (place where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated), India Gate, president’s house and government buildings, this part planned by the British. Then we will visit Temple of the Sikhs (Gurudwara Bangala Sahib), in the continuation we will visit one of the biggest temples of the India Temple of Akshardham, qutub Minar (biggest stone tower carved in India).

Hotel accommodation .

In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon arrival in Varanasi, you will be welcomed by an OM India representative, who will transfer you to your hotel to refresh.

Varanasi, also known as Benares, is located on the banks of the Ganges River. It is a major religious center, regarded as one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) in Hinduism and Jainism, and has also played an important role in the development of Buddhism.

It is believed that the Buddha founded Buddhism here around 528 BC, when he gave his first sermon, “The Turning of the Wheel of Dharma,” in Sarnath. The famous Chinese traveler Xuanzang, also known as Hiuen Tsiang, visited the city around 635 AD, noting that it was a hub of religious and artistic activity, extending about 5 kilometers along the western bank of the Ganges.

Varanasi is an important center of Hindu devotion, pilgrimage, mysticism, and poetry. Its cultural significance and role as a center of religious education are enhanced by historical contributions, such as the epic poem Ram Charit Manas, written by Tulsidas in Varanasi.

In the afternoon, enjoy the sacred ceremony on the banks of the holy river Ganges.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

At sunrise, you will enjoy a serene boat ride on the holy river Ganges, experiencing the spiritual essence of Varanasi.

After the boat ride, return to the hotel for breakfast. Then, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to New Delhi.

Upon arrival in Delhi, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, you will have free time to relax and explore at your leisure.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, our representative will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.

In the afternoon, you will have free time to relax or engage in personal activities.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

After breakfast, we will visit the famous monuments of Kathmandu. The day’s tour will include Kathmandu Durbar Square, Patan City, and the Swayambhunath Stupa, also known as the Monkey Temple.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

In the early morning, we will embark on an excursion to Nagarkot to witness the magnificent sunrise over the Himalayan mountains. Afterward, we will visit the Pashupatinath Temple and the Boudhanath Stupa.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival in Delhi, you will be welcomed by a representative of Tusk Travel.

In the afternoon, enjoy a special farewell dinner.

Accommodation will be provided at the hotel.

Enjoy a buffet breakfast at the hotel. You will have access to the hotel room until 12:00 PM. Afterward, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to your country.

Tusk Travel services conclude here. We wish you a pleasant journey!