Itinerary
- Day 1
Mumbai
You'll arrive at Mumbai airport where the tour team picks you up and transfers you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to settle in, rest if you need to, or wander around the neighborhood at your own pace.
- Start point
- Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (As per flight schedule arrival transfer from airport to hotel.)
Optional Activities
- Explore Mumbai's bustling atmosphere independently
- Day 2
Mumbai
After breakfast, you'll head to the Gateway of India and take a ferry out to the Elephanta Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with rock-cut temples carved into the island. The day also includes Nariman Point, historical monuments, and museums that give you a real sense of Mumbai's heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gateway of India
- Ferry to Elephanta Caves
- Explore Nariman Point
- Visit historical monuments
- Visit museums
Landmarks Gateway of India Elephanta Caves Nariman Point 
- Day 3
Mumbai to Aurangabad
You'll fly to Aurangabad and check out the Ellora Caves with their intricate rock-cut temples. Next comes Daulatabad Fort with its impressive architecture, then time to walk around Aurangabad itself to get a feel for the city's layered history and local culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Ellora Caves
- Visit Daulatabad Fort
- Explore Aurangabad city
Landmarks Ellora Caves Daulatabad Fort - Day 4
Aurangabad
This morning you'll travel to the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO site featuring rock-cut caves with ancient Buddhist artwork and sculptures. You'll spend several hours exploring these remarkable structures before heading back to Aurangabad in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Ajanta Caves
Landmarks Ajanta Caves 
- Day 5
Aurangabad to Hyderabad
You'll fly to Hyderabad, a city with significant royal history and cultural character. After arriving and checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free for you to relax, grab lunch, and explore the area at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Personal activities and leisure in Hyderabad
- Day 6
Hyderabad
On a guided city tour, you'll visit Golconda Fort with its impressive walls and fortifications, the ornate Qutub Shahi tombs, the busy Charminar marketplace with its energy and crowds, and the grand Mecca Masjid. It's a full day that shows the range of Hyderabad's history and architecture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Golconda Fort
- Visit Qutub Shahi tombs
- Visit Charminar
- Visit Mecca Masjid
Landmarks Golconda Fort Qutub Shahi tombs Charminar Mecca Masjid 
- Day 7
Hyderabad to Puri
You'll fly to Bhubaneswar and then drive to Puri, a coastal town known for its beaches and temples. Along the way, you'll stop at the Khandagiri and Udaygiri caves and Dhauli, where Emperor Ashoka had a spiritual turning point and converted to Buddhism.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Khandagiri caves
- Visit Udaygiri caves
- Visit Dhauli
Landmarks Khandagiri caves Udaygiri caves Dhauli 
- Day 8
Puri
An excursion to Chilika Lake gets you out to see migratory birds and local wildlife in their natural setting. You'll also visit the Konark Sun Temple, a UNESCO-listed monument with intricate stone carvings. After that, you'll relax on Puri's beaches and soak in the peaceful atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Chilika Lake
- Visit Konark Sun Temple
Optional Activities
- Relax on Puri beaches
Landmarks Chilika Lake Konark Sun Temple 
- Day 9
Puri to Kolkata
You'll fly to Kolkata and explore some of the city's most iconic spots including Fort William, the Victoria Memorial with its white marble architecture, the famous Howrah Bridge that connects the city across the Hooghly River, and the Zoological Gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fort William
- Visit Victoria Memorial
- Visit Howrah Bridge
- Visit Zoological Gardens
Landmarks Fort William Victoria Memorial Howrah Bridge Zoological Gardens 
- Day 10
Kolkata
On a guided city tour, you'll discover Kolkata's cultural side by walking through neighborhoods with rich history and grand architecture. The tour covers significant landmarks and gives you a sense of the vibrant energy that defines this fascinating city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Kolkata
- Day 11
Kolkata to Bodhgaya
You'll travel to Bodhgaya with stops at two important sites along the way. First, Nalanda, an ancient center of learning and scholarship that shaped Buddhist education. Then Rajgir to see the Vishwa Shanti Stupa. Finally, you'll arrive in Bodhgaya and visit the Mahabodhi Temple and monastic structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nalanda
- Visit Rajgir
- Visit Vishwa Shanti Stupa
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Explore monastic structures
Landmarks Nalanda Vishwa Shanti Stupa Mahabodhi Temple 
- Day 12
Bodhgaya
You'll spend the day exploring Bodhgaya's spiritual core. Visit the Mahabodhi Temple, meditate under the Bodhi Tree where Buddha sat centuries ago, and walk through the various monasteries representing different Buddhist traditions from around the world. In the evening, you'll watch the aarti ceremony.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Mahabodhi Temple
- Visit Bodhi Tree
- Explore monasteries
- Witness evening aarti
Landmarks Mahabodhi Temple Bodhi Tree - Day 13
Bodhgaya to Varanasi
You'll travel to Varanasi, India's spiritual capital where ancient practices continue. Upon arrival, you'll take an evening walking tour through the ghats, temples, and mosques to get a feel for the sacred and mystical nature of this holy city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening walking tour of ghats, temples, and mosques
- Day 14
Varanasi
Early morning, you'll take a boat ride along the Ganges and witness pilgrims performing their daily rituals in the water. After that, you'll explore Varanasi's bustling streets and visit sites including Benaras Hindu University, Ramnagar Fort, and Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on Ganges
- Explore Varanasi's streets
- Visit Benaras Hindu University
- Visit Ramnagar Fort
- Visit Sarnath
Landmarks Ganges River Benaras Hindu University Ramnagar Fort Sarnath 
- Day 15
Varanasi to Lucknow
You'll travel to Lucknow, known as the city of the Nawabs for its elegant architecture and food culture. Once you arrive, take a walking tour of Hazratganj, one of the main shopping and cultural areas, to absorb the royal character of the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Hazratganj
Landmarks Hazratganj 
- Day 16
Lucknow
You'll explore Lucknow's architectural heritage by visiting the impressive Bara Imambara with its massive vaulted hall, the historic British Residency, the elegant Chattar Manzil, the grand Jama Masjid, and the beautiful Rumi Darwaza gateway.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bara Imambara
- Visit British Residency
- Visit Chattar Manzil
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Rumi Darwaza
Landmarks Bara Imambara British Residency Chattar Manzil Jama Masjid Rumi Darwaza 
- Day 17
Lucknow to Khajuraho
You'll journey to Khajuraho and see the temples known for their intricate stone carvings depicting human emotions and spiritual themes. In the evening, you'll watch a light and sound show that tells the stories behind these remarkable structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Light and sound show
Optional Activities
- Explore Khajuraho temples
Landmarks Khajuraho Temples 
- Day 18
Khajuraho to Panna National Park
You'll explore Khajuraho's temples in the morning, then drive to Panna National Park. Once there, you'll go on jeep safaris through the park's landscape where you might spot tigers, leopards, and other wildlife in their natural environment.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Khajuraho temples
- Jeep safari in Panna National Park
Landmarks Khajuraho Temples Panna National Park 
- Day 19
Panna National Park
You'll spend the day on jeep safaris in Panna National Park experiencing the wilderness firsthand. The drives take you through different areas of the park where you might encounter tigers, leopards, sloth bears, and other animals thriving in their natural habitat.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Panna National Park
Landmarks Panna National Park - Day 20
Panna National Park to Orchha
You'll travel to Orchha, a town that feels frozen in medieval times with its historic charm and architecture. Once you arrive, you'll explore the Orchha Fort with its detailed design and climb up to take in the panoramic views across the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Orchha Fort
Landmarks Orchha Fort 
- Day 21
Orchha to Agra
You'll journey to Agra via Gwalior. First, you'll explore the majestic Gwalior Fort and see its impressive architecture and fortress design. Then you'll continue to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gwalior Fort
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Landmarks Gwalior Fort Taj Mahal Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb 
- Day 22
Agra to Jaipur
You'll wake early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then travel to Jaipur. On the way, you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a grand abandoned Mughal city with palaces and mosques, and explore the step wells of Abhaneri with their geometric design.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Explore Fatehpur Sikri
- Explore Abhaneri step wells
Landmarks Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri Abhaneri step wells 
- Day 23
Jaipur
You'll explore Jaipur by visiting the Amer Fort with its stunning architecture and climbing to the top for panoramic views. Then you'll head to Jaigarh Fort, City Palace, the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), the Observatory, Albert Hall Museum, and the Birla Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amer Fort
- Elephant ride at Amer Fort
- Visit Jaigarh Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Observatory
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Temple
Landmarks Amer Fort Jaigarh Fort City Palace Hawa Mahal Jantar Mantar (Observatory) Albert Hall Museum Birla Temple 
- Day 24
Jaipur to Delhi
You'll journey to Delhi, India's capital where ancient heritage mixes with modern energy. You'll explore the historic Red Fort, the grand Jama Masjid, and the busy streets of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, then see the architectural sites and wide boulevards of New Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Explore Chandni Chowk
- Explore New Delhi landmarks
Landmarks Red Fort Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk 
- Day 25
Delhi
After breakfast, you'll have a final chance to explore Delhi's iconic landmarks before heading to the airport. You can revisit favorite spots or check out something new, then depart, carrying memories of India's incredible cultural heritage.
- End point
- Delhi, India (As per flight schedule departure transfer from hotel to airport.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Final exploration of Delhi's landmarks
