Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll land at Delhi airport where a representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. After settling in and getting a quick briefing about what's coming up, the rest of the day is free time to relax and adjust to the time zone.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini or similar)
- Day 2
Delhi
Following breakfast, you'll start in Old Delhi at Raj Ghat, the site where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated. From there, the Jama Masjid comes next, then you'll see the Red Fort and ride through the busy Chandni Chowk market by rickshaw. The itinerary includes stops at Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, and India Gate. Before heading back to the hotel, you'll drive past Parliament House, President's House, and Government Secretariat Buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit India Gate
- Drive past Parliament House, President's House and Government Secretarial Buildings
Landmarks Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar India Gate Parliament House President's House - Day 3
Delhi to Mandawa
After breakfast, you're transferred from Delhi to Mandawa with stops for coffee and photos if you want them. Once you check in at the hotel, the afternoon and evening are yours to spend however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Vivaana Culture, Mandawa (Heritage Boutique Hotel) or similar)
- Day 4
Mandawa to Pushkar
Following breakfast, you'll explore the Shekhawati region to see the famous painted havelis and houses decorated with frescoes. Your guide explains the story of the Marwaris, the influential business community who built these detailed homes to display their wealth. Then you're driven to Pushkar with stops for coffee and photos, arriving at your hotel later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ananta Spa & Resort, Pushkar or similar)
Included Activities
- City tour of Shekhawati with visits to painted havelis
Landmarks Shekhawati - Day 5
Pushkar to Jaipur
After breakfast, you spend time in Pushkar, one of India's most sacred pilgrimage cities and among the oldest. You'll visit the Brahma Temple, which is the only one in the world dedicated to Lord Brahma, and learn about the sacred lake where Hindus believe bathing brings salvation. You'll find out why Pushkar is famous for its camel fair. Later, you drive to Jaipur, called the 'Pink City' and Rajasthan's capital, where you can walk through colorful markets and see impressive palaces.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Pushkar including Brahma Temple and sacred lake
Landmarks Pushkar Brahma Temple 
- Day 6
Jaipur
After breakfast, you start at Amber Fort, constructed from red sandstone and marble with four different courtyards as the former capital. Next comes the Maharaja City Palace with its seven floors and the Jantar Mantar observatory. You'll check out the famous Hawa Mahal and its distinctive architecture, browse through Jaipur's business districts, and finish at Birla Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lakshmi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Jaipur City Centre or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit Maharaja City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Ascend Amber Fort by jeep (direct payment basis)
Landmarks Amber Fort Maharaja City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Birla Temple - Day 7
Jaipur to Agra
You drive from Jaipur to Agra, stopping first at Abhaneri to see Chand Baori, one of India's deepest and largest stepwells that served as water storage. The journey continues to Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th-century UNESCO World Heritage site built by Emperor Akbar that shows the skill of Mughal architecture and historical construction. After coffee and photo stops, you check in at your Agra hotel and have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Agra MG Road or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Abhaneri (Chand Baori stairwells)
Landmarks Abhaneri Chand Baori Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 8
Agra
Rising early at sunrise, you head to the Taj Mahal, the white marble structure built by Emperor Shah Jahan between 1631 and 1648 to honor his queen Mumtaz Mahal. You return for breakfast and some rest time. In the afternoon, you explore Agra Fort, a 16th-century Mughal site with palaces like Khas Mahal and Jahangir Palace. The remainder of the day is yours to spend as you choose.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Holiday Inn Agra MG Road or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 9
Agra to Khajuraho
After an early breakfast, you board an air-conditioned executive class train to Jhansi. Upon arrival, a representative drives you to Khajuraho, passing through Orchha on the way. This medieval town appears stopped in time, with palaces and temples still maintaining their original beauty along the Betwa River. You walk through quiet streets to find hidden historical details. The drive then continues to Khajuraho with stops for coffee and photos before checking in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada by Wyndham Khajuraho or similar)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Agra to Jhansi in air-conditioned executive class
- Visit Orchha
Landmarks Orchha 
- Day 10
Khajuraho to Varanasi
After breakfast, you explore Khajuraho, the former capital of the Chandella Dynasty. You'll visit the Khajuraho Temple Complexes, a UNESCO World Heritage site with sculptures that have lasted over 1000 years and are known for their intricate detail. The artistry here can only truly be appreciated in person. Later you transfer to the airport to fly to Varanasi, where a representative meets you and takes you to your hotel for the rest of the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Plaza JHV Varanasi or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Khajuraho Temple Complexes
Landmarks Khajuraho Temple Complexes 
- Day 11
Varanasi
You start with an early boat tour on the Ganges River where pilgrims bathe and pray to the rising sun. You'll visit Manikarnika and Harishchandra, the two cremation sites where funeral pyres burn continuously. The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, known as the Golden Temple and dedicated to Lord Shiva, comes next. After returning to the hotel for breakfast and rest, the afternoon is free. Later you take a walking tour through Old Kashi's ancient markets and tight alleys, discovering a 400-year-old saree market, spice and grain shops, a Mughal mosque, and the Temple of Kaal Bhairao. The day ends watching the thousand-year-old Aarti Ceremony with candlelit prayers by the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Plaza JHV Varanasi or similar)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat excursion on River Ganges
- Visit Manikarnika Ghat
- Visit Harishchandra Ghat
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
- Old Kashi walking tour
- Witness Aarti Ceremony
Landmarks River Ganges Manikarnika Ghat Harishchandra Ghat Kashi Vishwanath Temple Kaal Bhairao Temple - Day 12
Varanasi to Delhi
After a relaxed breakfast, you drive to Sarnath to explore the buried Buddhist city where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. You tour the ruins, stupa, Buddhist temple, and museum with items from the 6th century B.C. through the 12th century A.D., a period when this was an important learning center. Following your visit, you transfer to the airport to fly back to Delhi. Upon landing, you'll handle your own transfer to the other terminal for your flight home since no service is provided in Delhi.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sarnath ruins
- Visit Sarnath stupa
- Visit Buddhist temple
- Visit Sarnath Museum
Landmarks Sarnath
