Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and get picked up from the airport for the drive to your hotel. Once you check in, you can settle in and rest up for the days ahead.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi Domestic Airport, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Indira Gandhi International OR Domestic Airport)
- Day 2
New Delhi and Old Delhi
This is a full day exploring both sides of Delhi. Start in Old Delhi where you'll walk through Red Fort and Jama Masjid, then take a rickshaw through the crowded lanes of Chandni Chowk to see the Jain Temple and Gurudwara. After that, head to Raj Ghat and Birla Mandir. Grab lunch somewhere in the city, then spend the afternoon in Lutyens Delhi checking out India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, Lotus Temple, and Qutub Minar. It's a lot to cover but you'll get a real sense of the city's layers.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Full day sightseeing tour of New and Old Delhi
- Visit Red Fort
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk
- Visit Jain Temple
- Visit Gurudwara
- Visit Raj Ghat memorial
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Qutub Minar
- English-speaking local tour guide services
Optional Activities
- Monument entrance tickets for Delhi attractions
Landmarks Red Fort Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Raj Ghat Birla Mandir India Gate Humayun's Tomb Lotus Temple Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, you'll drive to Agra and check into your hotel there. In the afternoon, visit Agra Fort to see the Mughal architecture and history. Before dinner, head to Mehtab Bagh on the opposite side of the river to watch the sunset over the Taj Mahal from a quieter vantage point.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Sunset viewing at Taj Mahal from Mehtab Bagh
Optional Activities
- Monument entrance ticket for Agra Fort
Landmarks Agra Fort Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh - Day 4
Agra to Haridwar
Set your alarm early to catch the sunrise at Taj Mahal, which is one of the Seven Wonders. The light at that hour is really something. Come back to your hotel for breakfast and check out, then drive to Haridwar. When you arrive, go directly to Har Ki Pauri, a major bathing ghat, where you can see the prayer ceremony happening along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing at Taj Mahal
- Visit Har Ki Pauri
- Prayer ceremony at Har Ki Pauri ghats
Optional Activities
- Monument entrance ticket for Taj Mahal
- Additional temple visits in Haridwar
Landmarks Taj Mahal Har Ki Pauri - Day 5
Haridwar to Rishikesh
After checking out, drive to Rishikesh, an important spiritual center for Hindus. Visit Shivananda Ashram to hear talks on Hindu texts, then walk across the famous Lakshman Jhoola suspension bridge that spans the Ganga River. Later, take part in a prayer meeting and watch a yoga demonstration.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Morning sightseeing of Rishikesh
- Visit Shivananda Ashram
- Visit Lakshman Jhoola
- Participate in prayer meeting
- Yoga demonstration
Landmarks Shivananda Ashram Lakshman Jhoola - Day 6
Rishikesh to Chamba
You'll head out after breakfast and drive about 1.5 hours to reach Chamba, a hill station in Uttarakhand sitting at 1600 meters elevation. Check in at Tehri Homestay surrounded by Himalayan views. Later in the evening, have some tea and snacks, then warm up by a bonfire with drinks.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Included as part of full board at Tehri Homestay), Dinner (Included as part of full board at Tehri Homestay), Snack (Tea, coffee, and snacks at Tehri Homestay)
Included Activities
- Check-in at Tehri Homestay
- Evening tea/coffee/snacks
- Bonfire with drinks
Landmarks Chamba - Day 7
Tehri Lake Adventure
After eating, drive 30 minutes to Tehri Lake, which is the largest man-made lake in Asia. There are tons of activities to choose from like boating, jet ski rides, water skiing, zorbing, banana boat rides, and paragliding. You can pick what interests you and spend the day on the water or trying different things. Head back to the homestay by evening for tea and snacks, then gather for drinks and a bonfire.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Included as part of full board at Tehri Homestay), Dinner (Included as part of full board at Tehri Homestay), Snack (Tea, coffee, and snacks at Tehri Homestay)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tehri Lake
- Evening tea/coffee/snacks
- Bonfire with drinks
Optional Activities
- Boating at Tehri Lake
- Jet speed boat ride
- Water skiing
- Zorbing
- Banana boat ride
- Bandwagon boat ride
- Hotdog ride
- Paragliding
Landmarks Tehri Lake - Day 8
Leisure Day
Today is mostly free but structured with activities built in. Walk for an hour to Shiva Temple starting at 10 AM, then come back for lunch at 1 PM. Later, take a nature walk at 4 PM through the surrounding area. Tea and snacks happen at 6 PM, then dinner follows drinks and bonfire time at 8 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Included as part of full board at Tehri Homestay), Dinner (Included as part of full board at Tehri Homestay), Snack (Tea, coffee, and snacks at Tehri Homestay)
Included Activities
- 1-hour trek to Shiva Temple from homestay
- Nature walk in the evening
- Drinks with bonfire
Optional Activities
- Own leisure activities
Landmarks Shiva Temple - Day 9
Leisure Day
This day is yours to do what you want. Meal times are set for lunch at 1 PM, tea and snacks at 4 PM, and dinner at 6 PM after drinks and bonfire. Between meals you can relax, explore the property, or just take in the mountain surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Daily buffet breakfast at Hotel), Lunch (Included as part of full board at Tehri Homestay), Dinner (Included as part of full board at Tehri Homestay), Snack (Tea, coffee, and snacks at Tehri Homestay)
Included Activities
- Drinks with bonfire
Optional Activities
- Own leisure activities
- Day 10
Chamba to Delhi
Have an early breakfast, then check out from the homestay. You'll drive back to Delhi, and once you arrive, you'll be taken to wherever you're heading next. Your trip wraps up with the drive back to the city.
- End point
- Delhi, India (Delhi Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at Tehri Homestay)
