Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and get settled at your hotel, then dive into exploring Old Delhi. Start with a rickshaw ride through the busy streets of Chandi Chowk, stopping at Kinari Bazar where wedding items fill the shops, then visit the 400-year-old Jama Masjid. The Khari Baoli spice market comes next, where you can take in all the aromas and colors. After that, check out the Red Fort and Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site. Later you'll head to New Delhi to see India Gate, Parliament House, and the impressive Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple before wrapping up with a walk through New Delhi's central area.
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk in Old Delhi
- Visit Kinari Bazar wedding market
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Khari Baoli spice market
- Photo stop at Red Fort
- Visit Mahatma Gandhi cremation site
- Sightseeing of India Gate
- Visit Parliament House and Secretariat buildings
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple
- Walk and shopping in New Delhi centre
Landmarks/POIs Chandi Chowk Kinari Bazar Jama Masjid Khari Baoli Red Fort Raj Ghat India Gate Parliament House Secretariat Buildings Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Day 2
Delhi
After breakfast, you'll continue your Delhi exploration. Head to the UNESCO World Heritage sites, starting with Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret, then move to Humayun's Tomb, which inspired the design of the Taj Mahal. Next you'll see the Lotus Temple, which welcomes visitors from all faiths. End the day by walking through Lodhi Garden, a historic park where you can see ancient structures like Bara Gumbad and tombs left by past rulers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Lodhi Garden
- Visit Bara Gumbad
- Visit Shisha Gumbad
- Visit tombs of Mohammed Shah and Sikandar Lodi
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb Lotus Temple Lodhi Garden Bara Gumbad Shisha Gumbad - Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
You'll travel to Jaipur, the Pink City, and get checked into your hotel. In the afternoon, start exploring the local area including Galta Gi, a temple set in the hills where monkeys roam freely around the grounds. It's a unique spot and pretty active with the local wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Galta Gi monkey temple
Landmarks/POIs Galta Gi - Day 4
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll join a guided sightseeing tour of Jaipur. Start at Amber Fort palace up in the hills, then explore the City Palace complex with its beautiful details. Check out Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory with historic significance. From there, visit Royal Gaitor tombs and stop at Jal Mahal palace by the lake for photos. Then see Hawa Mahal with its 1000 small windows before browsing through Bapu Bazar market before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace complex
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Gaitor tombs
- Photo stop at Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Shopping at Bapu Bazar
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing of Nahargarh Fort with views of Jaipur city landscape
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Gaitor Tombs Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Bapu Bazar Nahargarh Fort - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
You'll travel to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. On the way, stop in Fatehpur Sikri to explore the former royal and sacred sections of this old city, and visit Abhaneri to see one of India's largest step wells. Once in Agra, meet your guide and explore the UNESCO-listed Agra Fort, one of the country's most important fortifications.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Fatehpur Sikri Royal and Sacral part
- Visit Abhaneri step well
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Abhaneri Step Well Agra Fort - Day 6
Agra to Orchha
Start before dawn to visit the Taj Mahal with your guide and see this symbol of eternal love in the morning light. After breakfast, travel to Orchha, a small Hindu town founded in the 15th century in the Bundelkhand region. Spend time exploring temples, palaces, and forts including Jehangir Mahal with its classic Mughal design, Raj Mahal, and Laxmi Narayan Temple with its beautiful mural paintings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal with guide at dawn
- Visit Jehangir Mahal
- Visit Raj Mahal
- Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Jehangir Mahal Raj Mahal Laxmi Narayan Temple - Day 7
Orchha to Khajuraho
After breakfast and some free time in Orchha, you'll travel to Khajuraho. Check in at your hotel and relax for the rest of the day. The afternoon is yours to explore on your own or take part in optional activities like shopping if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Ayurvedic massage at a spa centre in Khajuraho (not included in package price)
- Shopping
- Day 8
Khajuraho
After breakfast, you'll start your sightseeing tour of Khajuraho's eastern and western temple groups. Khajuraho has a cluster of Hindu and Jain temples, and you'll visit Laxmi and Varha temples, the Kandariya Mahadev temple, and Devi Jagdambi temple. Each one shows off remarkable architecture and artistic details.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit eastern and western temple groups
- Visit Laxmi temple
- Visit Varha temple
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev temple
- Visit Devi Jagdambi temple
Landmarks/POIs Kandariya Mahadev Temple Laxmi Temple Varha Temple Devi Jagdambi Temple - Day 9
Khajuraho to Varanasi
You'll have an early breakfast, then travel to Varanasi, the most spiritually significant city in Hinduism. Get checked in at your hotel and take some time to refresh. In the evening, go on a boat cruise on the sacred Ganga River to watch Aarti, a spectacular daily fire ceremony performed on the ghats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat cruise on Ganga River
- Watch Aarti ceremony on Varanasi ghats
Landmarks/POIs Ganga River - Day 10
Varanasi
Start with an early morning boat ride on the Ganga River to experience Varanasi's spiritual heart and see the religious ghats, especially Dashashwamedh Ghat near Vishwanath Temple. After breakfast, head 6 km to Sarnath, the sacred Buddhist site where Buddha gave his first sermon. You'll explore Dhamek Stupa, the Sarnath Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa at the river confluence. Back in Varanasi, visit the Alamgir Mosque, Dashashwamedh Ghat again, and Bharat Mata Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on Ganga River
- Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Visit Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Sarnath Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Alamgir Mosque
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
Landmarks/POIs Dashashwamedh Ghat Vishwanath Temple Sarnath Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Alamgir Mosque Bharat Mata Temple - Day 11
Varanasi to Delhi
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight back to Delhi. You'll fly on Indigo, Spicejet, or Vistara for about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drop-off in Delhi typically happens between 3 pm and 5 pm, depending on your flight arrival time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
