Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
Your representative meets you at Delhi airport and drives you to your hotel. Delhi has a rich history and diverse cultures, so it's a good place to start experiencing the pulse of India right away.
- Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast, your guide takes you through Old and New Delhi. You'll see the Jama Mosque, take a rickshaw through Chandni Chowk bazaar, stop at Raj Ghat, pass by the President's residence and Parliament building, check out India Gate, and finish at Qutub Minar, a UNESCO world heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit Jama Mosque
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk bazaar (300 years old)
- Explore Asia's largest spice market
- Visit Raj Ghat memorial
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's residence)
- View Parliament building
- Visit India Gate memorial
- Visit Qutub Minar UNESCO world heritage site
- Guided sightseeing with English-speaking government-licensed guide
Landmarks Jama Mosque Chandni Chowk Raj Ghat Rashtrapati Bhavan Parliament Building India Gate Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, you drive to Jaipur passing through rural villages, the Aravalli hills, and agricultural land. Once you check in at your hotel in the Pink City, the rest of your day is free to relax. If you're interested, temple visits are available but optional.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Drive to Jaipur
Optional Activities
- Visit Galta Ji Hindu temple complex (10 km outside Jaipur) - monkey temple with natural spring and seven pools
- Visit Laxmi Narayana Temple - Hindu temple with marvellous architecture featuring Hindu gods and goddesses, symbols, ancient quotes, mythological carvings and idols of saints and philosophers
Landmarks Galta Ji Temple Laxmi Narayana Temple - Day 4
Jaipur Sightseeing
This is a full day exploring Jaipur's main landmarks. You'll go to Amber Fort with its Rajput architecture and the famous Hall of Mirrors, see Jal Mahal palace from the shore, walk through City Palace and its museums, visit Jantar Mantar observatory, and pass by the Hawa Mahal wind palace.
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort (11 km outside Jaipur)
- View Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) - 17th century chamber with mirrors
- Explore Zenana Courtyard - private women's residence
- Stop for photo at Jal Mahal (Water Palace) - five-storey palace in Man Sagar Lake
- Visit City Palace - royal palace with museums, art gallery, royal costumes and medieval Indian armaments collections
- View peacock gate at City Palace
- Visit Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of private audience) with mammoth silver vessels
- Visit Jantar Mantar - UNESCO solar observatory with 14 geometric devices
- Drive past Hawa Mahal (Wind Palace) - five-storey building with 953 tiny windows
Optional Activities
- Elephant ride at Amber Fort
Landmarks Amber Fort Sheesh Mahal Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
After breakfast, you drive toward Agra with stops along the way. You'll visit the 9th century step well at Abhaneri and the ghost city of Fatehpur Sikri. When you reach Agra, you check out Agra Fort, get settled at your hotel, and have a relaxed evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Visit 9th Century step well Abhaneri
- Visit ghost city Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Abhaneri Step Well Fatehpur Sikri Agra Fort - Day 6
Agra to Amritsar
You'll wake early to catch the Taj Mahal at sunrise (weather dependent), then head back for breakfast. From there, you drive to Delhi along one of India's best highways. Later, you board the Amritsar Shatabdi train from New Delhi Railway Station at 16:30, arriving in Amritsar at 22:30, where your driver picks you up for the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Breakfast
- Train journey Delhi to Amritsar on Amritsar Shatabdi 12013 (Chair Car seat)
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 7
Amritsar
You'll see the Golden Temple during the day with its reflection in the sacred pool and marble walkways. Lunch happens at the Temple's Langar community kitchen. After that, you visit Jallianwala Bagh to learn about the 1919 massacre. In the evening, head to Wagah Border for the famous flag lowering ceremony, then return to the Golden Temple. Dinner options range from street food to restaurants.
- Meals
- Lunch (Langar at Golden Temple community kitchen)
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Temple
- Lunch at Langar (Golden Temple community kitchen)
- Visit Jallianwala Bagh memorial
- Visit Wagah Border to watch flag lowering ceremony (Beating Retreat Border Ceremony)
- Return to Golden Temple in evening
Optional Activities
- Street cuisine dining near Golden Temple
- Dine at Golden Temple Langar
- Explore walled city restaurants around Golden Temple
- Try kulchas (Indian bread) and Lassi yoghurt from Kulcha Land (approximately 100-150 INR per person)
- Dine at Bharwan Ka Dhaba or Kesar Ka Dhaba for vegetarian options
Landmarks Golden Temple Jallianwala Bagh Wagah Border - Day 8
Departure from Amritsar
An early transfer takes you to Amritsar Railway Station for the 05:00 train back to Delhi. The Amritsar Shatabdi arrives in New Delhi at 11:00. Your representative meets you there and helps arrange transportation to Delhi Airport or wherever you need to go.
Included Activities
- Early morning transfer to Amritsar Railway Station
- Train journey Amritsar to Delhi on Amritsar Shatabdi 12014 (Chair Car seat)
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