Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive at Delhi Airport and get a private transfer to your hotel in New Delhi. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax and adjust after your flight. If you land early and want to get started, a car and driver are ready whenever you'd like to explore the city.
- Start point
- Terminal 3, Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Meet our representative on arrival at Delhi Airport. )
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Delhi (car and driver available)
- Day 2
Delhi
This morning you'll head out to see Old and New Delhi, starting at Jama Masjid and the Red Fort before wandering through the Spice Market. From there, you'll visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, then move on to Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb. Later you'll pass by India Gate, President's House, and Parliament House. Everything here is flexible, so just let your guide know if you want to adjust anything. You'll head back to your hotel by evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Red Fort
- Tour of Spice Market
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit India Gate
- Drive past President's House
- Drive past Parliament House
Landmarks Jama Masjid Red Fort Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb India Gate President's House Parliament House - Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
After a late breakfast, you'll drive to Jaipur with a stop in Neemrana to see a 14th century fort in the Aravali Mountains. Once you reach Jaipur, you'll check in at your hotel and have time to settle in after the drive.
Included Activities
- Visit Neemrana Fort (14th century)
Landmarks Neemrana Fort - Day 4
Jaipur
Start early at the flower market in the old city to get a feel for local culture. You'll then head to Amber Fort and take an electronic vehicle up the hillside. Next, you'll visit the 16th century Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell and stop at Jal Mahal for photos on your way back. Later you'll walk through City Palace, check out the Jantar Mantar observatory, and see Hawa Mahal. You'll finish with a heritage walk through the narrow streets where you can visit flower and vegetable markets and meet local artisans.
Included Activities
- Visit flower market in old city
- Visit Amber Fort
- Electronic vehicle access to top of Amber Fort
- Visit Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell
- Photo tour at Jal Mahal
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Heritage walk in old city
Landmarks Amber Fort Panna Meena ka Kund Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
You'll have a big breakfast before driving to Agra. On the way, you'll explore Tordi Village in an open jeep and have lunch at a palace there. When you arrive in Agra, you'll check into your hotel, which has views of the Taj Mahal. Spend the evening capturing sunset light on the Taj from your room.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at palace)
Included Activities
- Village tour in Tordi (open jeep)
- Lunch at palace
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 6
Agra
Get up early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, built by Emperor Shahjahan for his wife. You'll spend a couple of hours there, then come back to the hotel for breakfast. This afternoon you'll visit Agra Fort with its red sandstone buildings that Mughal Emperor Akbar had constructed. Later you'll head out to Kachpura Village to interact with locals, watch street performances, and see Mughal buildings. You'll end the day at Mehtab Bagh where you can see the Taj Mahal lit by evening sunlight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
- Excursion to Kachpura Village
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort Mehtab Bagh - Day 7
Agra to Khajuraho
Early this morning you'll board a train to Jhansi, then meet your driver at the station to head toward Khajuraho. You'll stop in Orchha to visit a fort complex with three palaces in an open quadrangle and have lunch there. After that, you'll continue to Khajuraho, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and check into a hotel very close to the Western Group of temples.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Orchha Mahal)
Included Activities
- Visit The Fort complex in Orchha
- Lunch at Orchha Mahal
Landmarks Orchha Fort Complex - Day 8
Khajuraho
Today is all about exploring Khajuraho's temples. You'll visit the Western Group including Kandariya Mahadev Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and Chausath Yogini Temple, the oldest surviving temple for Goddess Kali. You'll also explore the Eastern and Southern Groups of Temples, finishing up at sunset.
Included Activities
- Visit Western Group of Temples
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Visit Chausath Yogini Temple
- Visit Eastern Group of Temples
- Visit Southern Group of Temples
Landmarks Kandariya Mahadev Temple Chausath Yogini Temple - Day 9
Khajuraho to Varanasi
You'll fly to Varanasi and transfer to your hotel overlooking the Ganges, a heritage property from the 18th century. This afternoon you'll head to Sarnath where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon, visiting various monasteries before returning to Varanasi. By evening you'll go to Dashaswamedh Ghat to see the holy Aarti ceremony on the banks of the Ganges, with the option to take a boat ride and watch rituals performed by devotees.
Included Activities
- Visit Sarnath monasteries
- Boat ride on River Ganges to view Dashaswamedh Ghat Aarti
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Sarnath
Landmarks Sarnath Dashaswamedh Ghat - Day 10
Varanasi
Start with an early sunrise boat ride on the River Ganges to see temples in soft morning light and watch devotees performing rituals. After breakfast, you'll take a guided walking tour through the old city to see Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, Tulsi Manas Temple, and Sankat Mochan Temple. Later you'll visit Sarai Mohana village, which is known for silk weaving, then head back to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided walking tour of old city
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Sarai Mohana village (silk weaving)
Landmarks Kashi Vishwanath Temple Bharat Mata Temple Tulsi Manas Temple Sankat Mochan Temple - Day 11
Varanasi to Delhi
You'll depart Varanasi today after experiencing India's most significant and visited destinations. You'll fly back to Delhi and catch your onward flight home.
- End point
- Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport, Babatpur, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India (You will be transferred to Varanasi Airport to board flight for Delhi. )
