Thursday, October 9, 2025
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20 days / 17 nights
Please note that this tour will be escorted by a French-speaking guide.
Most of Rajasthan to the Jaisalmer Desert. Travel to the time of the Maharajas in the "Blue City" of Jodhpur, the "City of Dreams" of Udaipur and discover the marvelous Taj Mahal. In addition, make a foray to Varanasi, the Eternal City and a high place of pilgrimage in India which attracts thousands of Hindus who come to purify themselves in the sacred waters of the Ganges.
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Legend: B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner
Pace: Fast
Flight from Montreal to Delhi in economy class.
Arrival in Delhi, welcome and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast and free morning for individual activities. Lunch and in the afternoon visit of the statue of Shiva and the Botanical Garden of Lodhi, one of the most beautiful garden located in the south of the city. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, you will explore Old Delhi, including the ramparts of the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid Mosque and the colorful Chandni Chowk district. Continuation with a pedicab ride through the alleys of the city. Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch, you will visit India Gate, Humayun's Tomb and Gurudwara Bangla Sahib before returning home. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Depart for Mandawa with dinner en route. On arrival, visit the city, its extraordinary small palaces, typical of the region, and the frescoes that retrace the life of the city. Installation then dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Road to Bikaner, located in the Thar Desert. On arrival, lunch at a local restaurant followed by a tour of the city and the Junagarh Fort, which is made up of palaces and temples. Afterwards, stroll through the heart of the vegetable market while tasting local pastries. Then, visit a camel breeding farm. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Departure for Jaisalmer, nicknamed the "Golden City" of the desert because of its yellow sandstone constructions. Dinner in the heart of the old palace of Pokhran. After dinner, visit the museum located in the old part of the palace, then discover Bara Bagh, a former imperial garden. Supper with the locals who will make you discover the secrets of Rajasthan cuisine. Night at the hotel.
You will start the day with the discovery of Jaisalmer starting with a walk around the lake Gadi Sagar. Afterwards, visit to the Maharawal Palace. Free time will give you the opportunity to stroll through the alleys of the city. Departure for the Thar region. Late lunch . In the afternoon, 4x4 outing to discover the Bishnois villages. This is where you will witness the opium ceremony performed by the sages. Departure for camp, then installation and free time or possibility of optional activities below. In the evening, you can enjoy a dinner with traditional entertainment. Night in the tent. Optional: camel ride - $ 16 / person. To be paid and reserved in advance.
Departure for Jodhpur, nicknamed the "blue city". On arrival, you will visit the remarkable Mehrangarh Fortress, one of the largest in India, and the Jaswant Thada Memorial. Lunch in a local restaurant. At the end of the day, transfer to Luni and installation for the night in a palace transformed into a charming hotel. Dinner and overnight at the palace.
Departure to Udaipur and visit the Jain temples of Ranakpur. Dinner in Ranakpur, then drive to Udaipur, one of the most romantic cities in India. Upon arrival, installation, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Visit Udaipur with its City Palace, majestic white fortified palace and its Sahelion Ki Bari garden, which houses many fountains and swimming pools. Dinner in a local restaurant. Cruise on Lake Pichola and visit of the Jagdish temple. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Departure to Pushkar with a stop for dinner on the way. On arrival, you will take a panoramic city tour before settling into the hotel. Rest of the day free or possibility of optional activities below. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. Optional: ascent by cable car to Savitri temple, then site visit - $ 19 / person. Optional: visit accompanied by a French speaking guide of the temple of Brahma - $ 8 / person.
Road to Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan, also called the "pink city". Dinner planned on the way. Upon arrival, hotel accommodation and exploration of the city. View of the famous Wind Palace, the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar observatory. Demonstration of the sari port. Afterwards, discovery of the city with a rickshaw ride through the small alleys. We will continue in the city of Jaipur and as it is the day before the great festival of DIWALI, a visit to JAIPUR BY NIGHT and participate in the Evening prayer, walks in the lively bazaars, decorated and illuminated, and meet the locals of the city for this great joyful holiday there will be full of festivities and the first approach to the great Diwali festival. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Start of the day with a visit to the fort of Amber then, on an elephant, climb the ramparts of the city*. Dinner at a local Jaipur restaurant, where you will discover the secrets of the local cuisine. Free afternoon or optional activities below. In the evening, bollywood movie screening at the iconic Raj Mandir theatre. Breakfast. Departure for the visit of the fort of Amber then, on an elephant back, you will climb the ramparts of the city*. Dinner at the inhabitant. Afternoon free or optional activity. In the evening, bollywoodian movie screening at the iconic Raj Mandir theatre.End of day, attend the GREAT DIWALI PUJA ". Also, enjoy the DIWALI festival with your guide and local people. Your guide will bring some fireworks to celebrate either at your hotel (one of the highlights of this trip) and the whole group will be welcome to taste DIWALI’s special pastries. Dinner and overnight at hotel. * Possibility of doing it in 4x4. Optional: Bollywood dance class with homestay dinner - $ 65 / person. Optional: visit to the Monkey Temple including a tuk-tuk ride - $ 25 / person.
Departure for Agra with, en route, the visit of Fatehpur-Sikri. This city denotes by its unusual mixture of architectures. Arrival in Agra, then lunch. After the meal, you will be transferred to the famous Taj Mahal for a visit to this iconic monument, moving white marble mausoleum, erected by Emperor Shah Jahan in honor of his wife. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast. The day dedicated to the visit of Fort d'Agra and Itmad d'aulah - Le Petit TajMahal. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast basket and transfer to the train station to take the train from Varanasi in air-conditioned wagon. Arrival at about 1 pm. Welcome at the Varanasi station and transfer to the hotel. Dinner. In the late afternoon, exit for a first meeting with this eternal city is a high place of pilgrimage of India and attracts thousands of Hindus coming to purify themselves in the sacred waters of the Ganges. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast. Excursion to Sarnath, one of the high places of Buddhism, where Buddha came to express his first sermon, then visit the museum. Return to Varanasi and explore the city on foot including the Durga temple, called the monkey temple because of the animals that inhabit the enclosure and then the Hindu University famous for its spiritual meditation center. In the evening, attend a ceremony among the locals. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Boat trip on the Ganges at sunrise and then through the alleys to the temple of Shiva. Return to hotel for breakfast, then transfer to airport for flight to Delhi. Arrive transfer to hotel or you will have the rooms for day use. Dinner. Transfer to airport for your flights to Montreal.
Arrival at Montreal airport.
Please note that the flight schedule is subject to change without notice.
For full details on baggage allowance and applicable fees, please visit the airline's website.
Occ. | Price | Taxes | Total |
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Regular accommodation simple | $4,481.00 | $1,018.00 | $5,499.00 |
Regular accommodation double | $3,481.00 | $1,018.00 | $4,499.00 |