Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
A pickup from central Delhi gets you to your hotel for settling in. Then you'll head out on a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi, moving through Chandi Chowk market with all its color and energy, passing the Kinari Bazar wedding market, the 400-year-old Jama Masjid, and stopping at Khari Baoli spice market where the aromas hit you immediately. From there you'll see the Red Fort and visit Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site. After that, New Delhi waits with India Gate, Parliament House, and the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple complex. The day wraps up with a walk through New Delhi's shopping center.
Included Activities
- Delhi sightseeing tour - Old Delhi
- Rickshaw ride through Chandi Chowk
- 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's cremation site
- View India Gate and Raj Path
- Visit Parliament House and Secretariat buildings
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib temple complex
- New Delhi city walk and shopping area
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Khari Baoli Red Fort Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's cremation site) India Gate Parliament House of India Gurudwara Bangla Sahib - Day 2
Delhi
Following breakfast, you'll continue with Delhi's UNESCO-listed monuments, starting at the Qutub Minar, the world's tallest brick minaret. Then comes Humayun's Tomb, which influenced later Mughal design including the Taj Mahal. You'll see the lotus-shaped Lotus Temple, which welcomes people of all faiths. By afternoon, head to Lodhi Road and explore Lodhi Garden with its ancient structures and royal tombs scattered throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Qutub Minar (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Explore Lodhi Garden
- View Bara Gumbad
- View Shisha Gumbad
- View 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
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Jaipur, known as the pink city of the desert. The city earned this name from the former Maharaja Jai Singh. Once there, you'll walk through local sights including Galta Gi monkey temple, situated among the hills. The drive gives you time to settle in before exploring what the city has to offer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Jaipur
- Jaipur local sightseeing
- Visit Galta Gi monkey temple
Landmarks/POIs Galta Gi (Monkey Temple) - Day 4
Jaipur
With your guide after breakfast, you'll tackle Jaipur's major landmarks starting with Amber Fort set up in the hills. Then there's the City Palace complex, the Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory, and the royal Gaitor tombs. You'll stop for photos at Jal Mahal palace on the water. The iconic Hawa Mahal and its 1000 small windows come next, and you'll have time to browse Bapu Bazar market. If interested, Nahargarh Fort offers panoramic views of the city as an optional stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jaipur local sightseeing with guide
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace complex
- Visit Jantar Mantar (Astronomical Observatory)
- Visit Gaitor tombs (Royal tombs of Jaipur Kings)
- Photo stop at Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Shopping at Bapu Bazar market
Optional Activities
- Sightseeing of Nahargarh Fort (available on request)
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, travel to Agra with stops along the way to see Fatehpur Sikri's palace and mosque complexes from Mughal times. You'll also visit Abhaneri step well, one of India's largest. Once in Agra, explore the Agra Fort, an UNESCO-listed monument and one of India's most notable forts. This evening you can optionally catch the Taj Mahal light show if interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Agra
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri palace and mosque complex
- Visit Abhaneri step well
- Agra local sightseeing
- Visit Agra Fort (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Optional Activities
- Taj Mahal Kalakatti light show (25 USD)
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Abhaneri Step Well (Chand Baoli) Agra Fort - Day 6
Agra to Aurangabad
Head out early to see the Taj Mahal with your guide, the symbol of eternal love and one of the seven wonders of the world. After breakfast, you'll drive back to Delhi to catch a flight to Aurangabad. Upon arrival, a pickup takes you to your hotel for checking in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning visit to Taj Mahal with guide
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal - Day 7
Ajanta Caves
Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day at Ajanta Caves, 2nd-century Buddhist cave temples with beautiful frescoes, wall paintings, and vivid sculptures showing peak ancient Indian art and architecture. The horseshoe-shaped gorge holds 30 caves divided into two phases, each with different details to discover. You'll return to your hotel once the day winds down.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day excursion to Ajanta Caves
- Explore 30 Buddhist caves with frescoes and sculptures
Landmarks/POIs Ajanta Caves - Day 8
Ellora and Pithalkora Caves
After breakfast, you'll head to Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of India's finest rock-cut cave examples. The 34 caves include Cave 16 featuring the world's largest monolith sculpture of Lord Shiva. Later, drive about 78 km to Pithalkora Caves to see intricate sculptured facades. You'll get back to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Explore 34 rock-cut caves
- Visit Cave 16 (Lord Shiva sculpture - largest monolith)
- Visit Pithalkora Caves
- View sculptured facades at Pithalkora
Landmarks/POIs Ellora Caves Pithalkora Caves - Day 9
Aurangabad to Departure
Starting after breakfast, you'll explore Daulatabad Fort, originally a Hindu stronghold called Devgiri Fort until Emperor Mohammed-bin-Tughlaq captured it in the 13th century and made it the Delhi Sultanate's second capital. Then visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara, built to honor Aurangzeb's wife Rabia Durrani, and see Panchakki (Water Mill), which shows Mughal engineering skill. Later in the day, you'll head to the airport for your departure flight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Daulatabad Fort
- Visit Bibi-ka-Maqbara
- Visit Panchakki (Water Mill)
Landmarks/POIs Daulatabad Fort Bibi-ka-Maqbara Panchakki (Water Mill)
