Passage In India - Maharashtra and Rajasthan (All inclusive with domestic flights)

Arrive in Delhi. After completing immigration and customs, meet our MTA representative, who will greet you outside the exit gate with a placard. Begin your Delhi tour with Old Delhi, visiting the iconic Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the bustling lanes of Chandni Chowk, followed by a visit to Raj Ghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.
In the afternoon, drive past India Gate, Parliament House, and Presidential Palace. Conclude with a visit to Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later, check in at the hotel.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Transport, Guide
Highlights: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Raj Ghat, Qutub Minar, Colonial Delhi

Note: Hotel check-in after sightseeing.

After breakfast, drive to Agra, the Mughal capital during the 16th century. On arrival, visit the Taj Mahal, a masterpiece of white marble and inlaid semi-precious stones, built by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Then visit the Agra Fort, a grand Mughal fortress that housed emperors for generations.
Check in at the hotel.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlights: Taj Mahal, Agra Fort

Note: Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Drive to Jaipur. En route, visit Fatehpur Sikri, the former Mughal capital built in red sandstone by Emperor Akbar and abandoned after a decade. Continue to Abhaneri, a village known for the spectacular Chand Baori Stepwell and Harshat Mata Temple, examples of early Indian architecture.
Proceed to Jaipur. Arrive and check in.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlights: Fatehpur Sikri, Chand Baori Stepwell

Explore Jaipur, the Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II. Visit Amber Fort, a hilltop palace showcasing Rajput architecture. Stop for photos at the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Visit the City Palace, still partly a royal residence, and the Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory with the world's largest stone sundial.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlights: Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal

Drive to Jodhpur, stopping at Pushkar, a sacred town in the Aravalli hills. Visit the Pushkar Lake and the Brahma Temple, one of the few in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma. Continue to Jodhpur, the historic capital of Marwar. On arrival, check in and enjoy a walk through the old blue city and its local markets.

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlights: Pushkar, Old City of Jodhpur

After breakfast, drive to Udaipur. En route, stop at Ranakpur, home to the exquisite marble Jain Temple of Adinath, with 29 halls and 1,444 intricately carved pillars. Continue to Udaipur, known as the city of lakes. Check in and overnight stay.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlight: Ranakpur Jain Temple

Explore Udaipur, founded in 1568 and set around the beautiful Lake Pichola. Visit the City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and take a boat ride on Lake Pichola. In the morning, take an excursion to Eklingji Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the nearby Nagda Temples, showcasing Indo-Aryan architecture.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlights: Eklingji & Nagda Temples, City Palace, Jagdish Temple, Boat Ride

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai. On arrival, begin sightseeing with Victoria Terminus, Gateway of India, and Mani Bhawan, a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi. End with a photo stop at Dhobi Ghat, Mumbai’s vibrant open-air laundry. Overnight in Mumbai.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlights: Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus, Mani Bhawan, Dhobi Ghat

Morning at leisure. Around noon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Aurangabad. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Aurangabad.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport

Full-day excursion to the Ajanta Caves (approx. 2.5–3 hrs each way). These 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments date from 200 BCE to 650 CE and are world-renowned for their murals and sculptures. Later, enjoy a short city tour of Aurangabad.
 

Inclusions: Accommodation, Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlight: Ajanta Caves

Note: Ajanta is closed on Mondays.

After breakfast, visit the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO site of 34 rock-cut temples carved by Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain monks. The Kailasanatha Temple (Cave 16) is the most stunning highlight. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Mumbai and onward international departure.
 

Inclusions: Breakfast, Transport, Guide
Highlight: Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple

Note: Ellora is closed on Tuesdays.