Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive at Delhi airport and get transferred to your hotel. After checking in, a guide takes you through Old and New Delhi hitting the major spots like Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat, India Gate, Parliament House, President's House, Qutub Minar, and Humayun's Tomb. It's a full introduction to the city.
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Old and New Delhi
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Parliament House
- Visit President's House
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort Jama Masjid Raj Ghat India Gate Parliament House President's House Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb - Day 2
Delhi to Gwalior to Orchha
Early morning Satabdi Train from Delhi gets you to Gwalior. There you'll walk through Gwalior Fort, check out the Sas Bahu Temples, and see Jai Vilas Palace. Later you'll drive to Orchha and tour the fort complex and Chaturbhuj Temple before heading to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Satabdi Train journey from Delhi to Gwalior
- Visit Gwalior Fort
- Visit Sas Bahu Temples
- Visit Jai Vilas Palace
- Visit Orchha Fort complex
- Visit Chaturbhuj Temple
Landmarks/POIs Gwalior Fort Sas Bahu Temples Jai Vilas Palace Orchha Fort Chaturbhuj Temple - Day 3
Orchha to Jhansi to Bhopal
After breakfast, you'll head to Jhansi railway station and catch the Satabdi Train to Bhopal. Once you arrive and check in, a guided tour takes you around the city to see Taj-ul-Masajid, Moti Masjid, the State Museum, and Upper Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Satabdi Train journey from Jhansi to Bhopal
- Guided city tour of Bhopal
- Visit Taj-ul-Masajid
- Visit Moti Masjid
- Visit State Museum
- Visit Upper Lake
Landmarks/POIs Taj-ul-Masajid Moti Masjid State Museum Upper Lake - Day 4
Bhopal
An excursion takes you to Bhimbetka rock shelters where ancient cave paintings go back over 30,000 years. From there you'll drive to Bhojpur and visit the Bhojeshwar Temple with its massive lingam and detailed carvings. Then it's back to Bhopal by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Excursion to Bhimbetka rock shelters
- Visit Bhojeshwar Temple
Landmarks/POIs Bhimbetka rock shelters Bhojeshwar Temple - Day 5
Bhopal
Start at Bhoj Wetland, which is great for bird watching and just being around nature. Then you journey to Sanchi to see the Sanchi Stupa, Great Stupa, ancient monasteries, and other stupas scattered around. After that, Udayagiri has rock-cut caves with sculptures and inscriptions from the Gupta period. You'll head back to Bhopal after.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bhoj Wetland
- Visit Sanchi Stupa
- Visit Great Stupa
- Visit ancient monasteries at Sanchi
- Visit scattered stupas at Sanchi
- Visit Udayagiri rock-cut caves
Landmarks/POIs Bhoj Wetland Sanchi Stupa Great Stupa Udayagiri rock-cut caves - Day 6
Bhopal to Agra
This morning starts with a quiet visit to Bhoj Wetland. Then you'll transfer to the railway station for your Satabdi Train to Agra, watching the scenery and countryside roll by. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and take it easy after the train ride.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bhoj Wetland
- Satabdi Train journey from Bhopal to Agra
Landmarks/POIs Bhoj Wetland - Day 7
Agra
Catch the sunrise at Taj Mahal, then head back for breakfast at your hotel. You'll spend the day exploring Agra Fort and its architecture, then visit the Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah (called the 'Baby Taj') with its marble work and gardens. In the evening, you'll board the Satabdi Train back to Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah
- Satabdi Train journey from Agra to Delhi
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah - Day 8
Delhi
Sleep in a bit and have a relaxed breakfast in Delhi. You'll have some free time for shopping or any last sights you missed. Later in the day, a transfer takes you to the airport to head home, wrapping up your time exploring North India's cultural sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Shopping in Delhi
- Sightseeing in Delhi
