Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where an UncleSam Holidays representative meets you for the drive to your hotel. Once you check in, the rest of the day is yours to settle in and get comfortable at your own pace.
- Day 2
New Delhi and Old Delhi
After breakfast, a guide takes you through New Delhi and Old Delhi. You'll see Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, Humayun's Tomb, Rashtrapati Bhavan, and India Gate before grabbing lunch at a local restaurant. Then it's into Old Delhi where you'll walk through Raj Ghat, Jama Masjid, and the Red Fort, finishing with a rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast and checking out, you'll head toward Jaipur with a lunch stop at Samode Palace along the way. Once you reach Jaipur and check into your hotel, you're free to spend the afternoon and evening however you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Samode Palace)
- Day 4
Jaipur
Following breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Jaipur's main sights. You'll get to Amber Fort where you can choose either an elephant or jeep ride to the top, then move on to City Palace and Jantar Mantar. The drive past Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal, and Birla Temple rounds out the sightseeing. By late afternoon you have free time for shopping or heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride or Jeep ride
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
After breakfast and checkout, you drive toward Agra with stops at Abhaneri to see the step well called Chand Baori and Harshat Mata Temple from the 7th and 8th centuries. From there, you continue to Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal town built in 1571, where you'll walk through the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal. Then it's on to Agra for hotel check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Abhaneri step well (Chand Baori)
- Visit Harshat Mata Temple
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Chand Baori Harshat Mata Temple Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal - Day 6
Agra
Before sunrise and before breakfast, you head out to see the Taj Mahal and check out Mehtab Bagh. You'll return to your hotel to have breakfast and rest a bit. Later, a guide takes you through Agra Fort (including Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir's Palace, and the Diwans), then to Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Moti Masjid
- Visit Octagonal Tower
- Visit Jahangir's Palace
- Visit Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Agra Fort Moti Masjid Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Jama Masjid - Day 7
Agra to Khajuraho
After breakfast and checking out, you transfer to Agra railway station for the train to Jhansi. Once you arrive and meet your representative, the drive to Khajuraho includes stops at Jhansi Fort, the Government Museum, and Rani Mahal. You'll check in at your Khajuraho hotel with the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Agra to Jhansi
- Visit Jhansi Fort
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit Rani Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Jhansi Fort Government Museum Rani Mahal - Day 8
Khajuraho
Following breakfast, you spend the full day touring the Western Group of Temples with a guide. You'll see Laxman Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Laxmi and Varaha Temples for Vishnu's consort, Kandariya Mahadev Temple for Lord Shiva, and Chausath Yogini Temple for Goddess Kali. The Archaeological Museum with Chandela dynasty sculptures is also on the itinerary. By evening, you'll catch the sound and light show at the temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Khajuraho
- Visit Laxman Temple
- Visit Laxmi Temple
- Visit Varaha Temple
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Visit Chausath Yogini Temple
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Sound and light show at temples
Landmarks/POIs Laxman Temple Laxmi Temple Varaha Temple Kandariya Mahadev Temple Chausath Yogini Temple Khajuraho Archaeological Museum - Day 9
Khajuraho to Varanasi
After breakfast and checkout, you transfer to Khajuraho airport for a flight to Varanasi. Your representative meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Following lunch, a guide leads you to Sarnath, the important Buddhist pilgrimage site, where you'll visit the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 10
Varanasi
You'll head out early for a boat ride on the River Ganges, then return to your hotel for breakfast. Later, a guide takes you through four of Varanasi's famous temples: Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan Temple. In the evening, you'll experience the Ganges Aarti ceremony performed at the ghats.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Ganges Aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple - Day 11
Varanasi to Kathmandu
After breakfast and checkout, you transfer to Varanasi airport for a flight to Kathmandu. Your representative will meet you and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is open for you to explore on your own or simply rest after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you have a full day guided tour around Kathmandu Valley. You'll check out Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath, both ancient UNESCO World Heritage sites, followed by Boudhanath Stupa, the largest Buddhist stupa in the valley. Then comes Kathmandu Durbar Square with its temples, architecture, and historical structures reflecting ancient Nepalese culture. Later you have free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour around Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swyambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Swyambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 13
Kathmandu
After breakfast, another guided tour takes you around Kathmandu Valley. You'll see Pashupatinath Temple and Swyambhunath again, along with Boudhanath Stupa and Kathmandu Durbar Square with all its temples and historical buildings. The afternoon and evening are free for your own activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour around Kathmandu Valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swyambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Swyambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square - Day 14
Patan and Boudhanath
After breakfast, a guide takes you to Patan to explore its Durbar Square filled with temples, statues, and palaces. You'll visit Patan Museum, which showcases traditional sacred arts in a beautiful architectural setting. Patan is known for handicrafts, so you'll have chances to shop for jewelry, Buddha statues, and masks. After lunch, you head to Kathmandu's Tibetan district to see Boudhanath Stupa and Buddhist temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Patan
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Visit Patan Museum
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Buddhist temples in Tibetan district
Landmarks/POIs Patan Durbar Square Patan Museum Boudhanath Stupa - Day 15
Departure from Kathmandu
After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you transfer to Kathmandu airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
