Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where a Holidays At representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. From there, the day is completely yours to unwind and get settled after your journey.
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll head out on a full day guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The morning takes you through Qutub Minar, then you'll pass by Lotus Temple and check out Humayun's Tomb before stopping at Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate. After lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon shifts to Old Delhi where you'll see Raj Ghat and Red Fort, followed by a short rickshaw ride through the lively Chandni Chowk spice market.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Full day 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 Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks/POIs Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Jaipur
Following breakfast, you'll check out and start driving toward Jaipur. On the way, you'll visit Samode Palace and Fort Samode, walk through the beautiful gardens at Samode Bagh, and try a camel ride to see how locals live and work. Then you continue on to Jaipur, the Pink City, where you'll check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Samode Palace
- Visit Samode Bagh
- Visit Fort Samode
- Camel ride at Samode village
Landmarks/POIs Samode Palace Fort Samode - Day 4
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll spend the full day exploring Jaipur with a guide. This includes a visit to Amber Fort where you can choose between an elephant or jeep ride up to the fort. You'll also tour City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and pass by Jal Mahal and Hawa Mahal, plus visit Birla Temple. If there's enough time, optional visits to Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort are available. The evening is yours for shopping or relaxing back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride or Jeep ride at Amber Fort
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit 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 (Palace of Winds) Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
You'll have breakfast, then check out and drive toward Agra. Along the way, you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the historic red stone city built by the Mughal Kingdom in 1571. There you'll explore the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, Diwane e Khas, and Panch Mahal before continuing on to Agra for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 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 Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Buland Darwaza Diwane e Khas Panch Mahal - Day 6
Agra
Get up early for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal before heading back for breakfast. Then you'll go on a guided tour of Agra Fort, touring the Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, Jahangir Palace, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas. After that, you'll visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Mehtab Bagh where sunset views of the Taj Mahal are wonderful. The rest of the day is free for shopping or returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit of Taj Mahal
- Full day guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Moti Masjid
- Visit Octagonal Tower
- Visit Jahangir Palace
- Visit Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Sunset view of Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Moti Masjid Jahangir Palace Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh - Day 7
Agra to Orchha
After breakfast, you'll check out and head to Agra railway station to catch a train to Jhansi. Once you arrive, the representative drives you to Orchha. After checking in and freshening up, you'll take a guided tour of Orchha including Jahangir Fort, Rai Praveen Ka Mahal, Riverside Cenotaphs, Ram Raja Temple, and Orchha Fort which sits on an island in the Betwa river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Agra to Jhansi
- Full day guided tour of Orchha
- Visit Jahangir Fort
- Visit Rai Praveen Ka Mahal
- Visit Riverside Cenotaphs
- Visit Ram Raja Temple
- Visit Orchha Fort
Landmarks/POIs Jahangir Fort Rai Praveen Ka Mahal Riverside Cenotaphs Ram Raja Temple Orchha Fort - Day 8
Orchha to Khajuraho
Following breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Khajuraho. When you arrive, you'll check into your hotel and refresh. Then you'll go on a guided tour of Khajuraho's temples, visiting the western group, eastern group, and Jain group. By evening, you'll catch the spectacular Sound and Light Show at the Western group of temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour of Khajuraho
- Visit western group of temples
- Visit eastern group of temples
- Visit Jain group of temples
- Sound and Light Show at Western group of temples
Landmarks/POIs Khajuraho Temples - Western Group Khajuraho Temples - Eastern Group Khajuraho Temples - Jain Group - Day 9
Khajuraho to Varanasi
After breakfast, you'll check out and transfer to Khajuraho airport for your flight to Varanasi. Upon landing, a representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. Once you've refreshed, you'll head out on a guided tour to Sarnath, an important Buddhist site, where you'll see the Dhamek Stupa, Archaeological Museum, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Tibetan Buddhist Monastery before returning to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological museum
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Tibetan Buddhist Monastery - Day 10
Varanasi
You'll start early with a boat ride on the River Ganges, then come back to your hotel for breakfast. After that, you'll join a guided tour covering four famous temples: Tulsi Manas Temple, Durga Temple, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan Temple. You'll also check out Bharat Mata Temple, Banaras Hindu University, and Birla Mandir. By evening, you'll experience the famous Ganges Aarti ceremony at the Ghat banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Full day guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Birla Mandir
- Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University Birla Mandir - Day 11
Varanasi to Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll check out and transfer to Varanasi airport for your flight to Kathmandu. Once you arrive, a Holidays At representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and settle in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Kathmandu
After breakfast, you'll head out on a full day guided tour around Kathmandu valley. You'll visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple, the ancient Swyambhunath which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the massive Buddhist Stupa at Boudhanath. Then you'll explore Kathmandu Durbar Square and Patan Durbar Square. By evening, you'll see the Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati river banks, followed by a stroll through nearby streets where you can explore local markets and try street food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Full day guided tour around Kathmandu valley
- Visit Pashupatinath Temple
- Visit Swyambhunath
- Visit Boudhanath Stupa
- Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square
- Visit Patan Durbar Square
- Evening Aarti ceremony at Pashupatinath Temple
- Explore local market
- Taste street food
Landmarks/POIs Pashupatinath Temple Swyambhunath Boudhanath Stupa Kathmandu Durbar Square Patan Durbar Square Bagmati River - Day 13
Kathmandu
Rise early to grab your packed breakfast from the hotel, then drive to Nagarkot for a spectacular sunrise over the Himalayas with views of Kathmandu valley. On your way back, you'll stop in Bhaktapur and explore the Lion Gate, the Gallery, the Golden Gate, and the Palace of 55 Windows. After that tour, you'll head back to Kathmandu with the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Packed breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise view over the Himalayas at Nagarkot
- Sunrise view of Kathmandu valley
- Visit Lion Gate at Bhaktapur
- Visit the Gallery at Bhaktapur
- Visit Golden Gate at Bhaktapur
- Visit Palace of 55 Windows
Landmarks/POIs Nagarkot Bhaktapur Palace of 55 Windows - Day 14
Kathmandu Departure
After breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel and transfer to Kathmandu airport for your flight home or to your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
