Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
A driver picks you up from central Delhi and takes you to your hotel for some rest. Then you'll explore Old Delhi by rickshaw through the narrow lanes of Chandni Chowk, passing by Kinari Bazar with its wedding goods, the 400-year-old Jama Masjid, and Khari Baoli spice market where the aromas hit you immediately. You'll see the Red Fort and visit Raj Ghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. After that, head to New Delhi to check out India Gate, Parliament House, and the Secretariat building. The Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple is next on your route, and you'll finish with some walking and shopping in New Delhi's center.
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
- Visit Kinari Bazar wedding market
- Visit Jama Masjid (400-year-old mosque)
- Visit Khari Baoli spice market
- Photo stop at Red Fort
- Visit Mahatma Gandhi cremation site
- Sightseeing of India Gate
- Sightseeing of Parliament House and Secretariat buildings (Raj Path)
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Sikh temple
- Walk and shopping in New Delhi center
Landmarks/POIs Chandni Chowk Kinari Bazar Jama Masjid Khari Baoli Red Fort Mahatma Gandhi cremation site (Raj Ghat) India Gate Parliament House Secretariat Buildings Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Day 2
Delhi
After breakfast, you'll continue exploring Delhi's UNESCO World Heritage sites. The day includes a visit to Qutub Minar, which is the tallest brick minaret around, and then Humayun's Tomb, a Mughal structure that actually inspired the design of the Taj Mahal. From there, you'll see the Lotus Temple with its distinctive lotus-shaped architecture that welcomes visitors of all faiths. You'll drive along Lodhi Road and spend time in Lodhi Gardens, a historical park where you can see old structures like Bara Gumbad, Shisha Gumbad, and the tombs of various rulers from Delhi's past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Qutub Minar (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Drive along Lodhi Road
- Explore Lodhi Gardens
- View Bara Gumbad
- View Shisha Gumbad
- View Mohammed Shah tomb
- View Sikandar Lodi tomb
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb Lotus Temple Lodhi Gardens Bara Gumbad Shisha Gumbad - Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll travel to Jaipur, known as the Pink City because of its distinctive architecture and color. Once you check into your hotel, you'll do some local sightseeing. Galta Gi is a monkey temple situated in the hills where different monkey species live around the temples and hillside. It's a unique spot that gives you insight into local religious and natural life.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Jaipur
- Visit Galta Gi monkey temple
Landmarks/POIs Galta Gi - Day 4
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll meet your guide for a full day exploring Jaipur. You'll start at Amber Fort in the hills, then head to the City Palace complex to see its displays, and visit Jantar Mantar, an old astronomical observatory. The Royal Gaitor tombs of Jaipur's past kings are next, followed by a photo stop at Jal Mahal, the palace that sits right on the water. Hawa Mahal with its famous 1,000 small windows is a must-see. You'll end the day shopping at Bapu Bazar market for local goods and souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace complex
- Visit Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory)
- Visit Gaitor tombs
- Photo stop at Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Shopping at Bapu Bazar
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing of Nahargarh Fort for 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
After breakfast, you'll travel toward Agra to see the Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders. On the way, you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri to explore the Royal and Sacred areas of this historical city, and visit Abhaneri to see one of India's biggest stepwells with its intricate design. Once you reach Agra, you'll meet your guide and tour Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage site that ranks among India's most important forts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Agra
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri (Royal and Sacred parts)
- Visit Abhaneri stepwell
- Visit Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Abhaneri Stepwell Agra Fort - Day 6
Agra to Orchha
You'll visit the Taj Mahal early in the morning with your guide to see this symbol of eternal love. After breakfast, you'll head to Orchha, a small Hindu town in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. This 15th-century princely state has many temples, palaces, and forts. You'll explore Jehangir Mahal with its Mughal design, Raj Mahal, and Laxmi Narayan Temple where you can see beautiful mural paintings throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal (early morning with guide)
- Travel to Orchha
- 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, you'll travel to Khajuraho. Once you check in at your hotel, you'll have time to relax and settle in. In the evening, you have choices: watch a dance show to experience Indian culture and music, try ayurvedic treatments or massages at the hotel, or take an evening walk through Khajuraho's center to get a feel for the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Khajuraho
Optional Activities
- Evening dance show
- Ayurvedic treatments
- Massage
- Evening walk in Khajuraho center
- Day 8
Khajuraho
After breakfast, you'll visit the eastern and western groups of temples in Khajuraho, a cluster of Hindu and Jain temples with intricate carvings. You'll see Laxmi and Varaha temples, then explore the detailed Kandariya Mahadev Temple and the beautiful Devi Jagdambi Temple. These temples showcase the architectural and artistic skills from centuries past.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit eastern group of temples
- Visit western group of temples
- Visit Laxmi Temple
- Visit Varaha Temple
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Visit Devi Jagdambi Temple
Landmarks/POIs Kandariya Mahadev Temple Devi Jagdambi Temple Laxmi Temple Varaha Temple - Day 9
Khajuraho to Varanasi
After an early breakfast, you'll travel to Varanasi, the most significant city in Hinduism. Check into your hotel and refresh. In the evening, you'll take a boat cruise on the sacred Ganga River to watch the Arti ceremony, where fire offerings are made to the Gods with chanting and rituals honoring the Goddess Ganga.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Travel to Varanasi
- Evening boat cruise on Ganga River
- Watch Ganga Arti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Ganga River - Day 10
Varanasi and Sarnath
An early morning boat ride on the Ganga River shows you Varanasi's religious ghats, including the spectacular Dashashwamedh Ghat near Vishwanath Temple. After breakfast, you'll travel to Sarnath, just 6 km away, where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. You'll visit the Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa at this important Buddhist site where the Ganga and Gomti rivers meet. Later, you'll return to Varanasi to visit Alamgir Mosque, Dashashwamedh Ghat again, and Bharat Mata Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on Ganga River
- Visit Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Travel to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Sarnath Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Return to Varanasi
- Visit Alamgir Mosque
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
Landmarks/POIs Dashashwamedh Ghat Vishwanath Temple Dhamek Stupa Sarnath Museum Chaukhandi Stupa Alamgir Mosque Bharat Mata Temple - Day 11
Varanasi to Delhi
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to Varanasi Airport for your flight back to Delhi, wrapping up your tour of the Golden Triangle and spiritual sites across northern India.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Airport transfer from hotel to Varanasi Airport
