Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi where your local staff will pick you up and take you to your hotel. After getting settled in, there's a briefing about the tour itinerary and the local area, plus they'll set up your pickup for the next day.
- Day 2
Delhi
This morning starts with a tour of New Delhi, stopping at India Gate and driving past the President's Palace and Parliament. Later you'll take the metro to Old Delhi and walk through Chandni Chowk market and Chawri Bazar to try street food. There's a rickshaw ride included and a visit to the Jama Masjid mosque.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New Delhi
- Visit to India Gate
- Drive past President's Palace and Parliament of India
- Metro ride to Old Delhi
- Walking tour of Chandni Chowk market
- Exploration of Chawri Bazar
- Street food tasting and sampling
- Rickshaw ride
- Visit to Jama Masjid mosque
Landmarks/POIs India Gate President's Palace Parliament of India Humayun's Tomb Bangla Sahab Gurudwara Connaught Place Chandni Chowk Chawri Bazar Jama Masjid - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
You're heading to Agra with a lunch stop at Sheroes Hangout Cafe, which supports acid attack survivors. After checking in, you'll explore Kachhpura village with a local guide learning about farming and leather shoe making. The afternoon includes visits to lesser-known Mughal monuments and Mehtab Bagh park where you can watch the sunset over the Taj Mahal.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Sheroes Hangout Cafe)
Included Activities
- Lunch at Sheroes Hangout Cafe
- Mughal Heritage Walk through Kachhpura village
- Local village guide experience
- Visit to local temple
- Exploration of farmland
- Visit to Mughal era monuments
- Stroll through Mehtab Bagh park
- Taj Mahal sunset viewing
Optional Activities
- Vegetarian Thali cooking lesson and meal with a Hindu family in Agra
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Kachhpura Red Fort Mehtab Bagh Yamuna River - Day 4
Agra to Suroth
Start early for the sunrise at the Taj Mahal, then head into rural Rajasthan to stay at Suroth Mahal, a former palace heritage hotel. You'll walk through the village meeting locals, visiting shops and a temple, and if interested, get a shave or head massage at the local barber. The evening includes a cooking demonstration and dinner at the hotel restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at the hotel restaurant)
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal sunrise tour
- Village exploration and walking tour
- Interaction with local villagers
- Visit to local shops
- Visit to local temple
- Cooking demonstration
- Dinner at hotel restaurant
Optional Activities
- Shave or head massage at local barber shop
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal 
- Day 5
Suroth to Jaipur
Traveling to Jaipur, you'll stop along the way to see the Abhaneri step well, which is the largest and deepest with 3,500 steps going down 13 stories. After arriving in Jaipur, the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Abhaneri step well
Optional Activities
- Watch a Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir cinema
- Cooking demonstration and dinner with a local family
Landmarks/POIs Abhaneri Step Well - Day 6
Jaipur
You can choose an optional early morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur's palaces, forts, and lakes, or sleep in and head straight to Amber Fort. The day includes exploring Jantar Mantar, an astronomical monument, and the City Palace. Afterward, walk through the walled city checking out craft markets and artisans, including a blockprinting workshop and gemstone demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Amber Fort
- Tour of Jaipur city
- Visit to Jantar Mantar
- Visit to City Palace
- Walking tour through walled city
- Visit to craft markets and craftsmen
- Blockprinting workshop
- Gemstone demonstration
Optional Activities
- Early morning hot air balloon ride over Jaipur
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Jantar Mantar City Palace 
- Day 7
Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park
You're leaving Jaipur and heading to Ranthambore National Park, which is known for the fortress within its boundaries. In the afternoon, you'll join a shared canter game drive searching for tigers in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shared canter game drive to search for tigers
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore Fortress 
- Day 8
Ranthambore National Park
Early morning you'll set out on a game drive through the park in an open-backed shared canter to look for tigers and other wildlife like leopards, sloth bears, black bucks, and flying foxes. You'll also visit the ruined fort within the park. The afternoon is free to relax or book additional private jeep or shared game drives if you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning game drive through Ranthambore
- Wildlife viewing in open-backed truck (shared canter)
- Visit to ruined fort within park
Optional Activities
- Additional private jeep game drive
- Additional shared game drive
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore Fortress - Day 9
Ranthambore to Delhi
You're boarding a train back to Delhi, departing Kota at 07:25 for about a 5-hour journey. The route passes through rural countryside, farmlands, and the bustling city as you approach Delhi. After arriving, you'll transfer to your hotel with some free time in the afternoon for shopping or exploring.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey to Delhi
Optional Activities
- Optional tour to the Hindu Akshardam Temple
Landmarks/POIs Akshardam Temple - Day 10
Departure from Delhi
This morning you have free time to buy gifts before heading to the airport for your flight home. If your flight is later in the day, additional half-day tours are available to book.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional half-day tours (for those with later flights)
