Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
Your representative will be waiting when you arrive and will take you to your hotel in Delhi. You'll have the rest of the day free to walk around the neighborhood and get oriented before dinner.
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby surroundings in free time
- Day 2
Delhi
Start with breakfast, then head out on a guided tour through Old and New Delhi. You'll see the Red Fort, Jama Masjid, India Gate, Humayun's Tomb, and the Lotus Temple. In the afternoon, visit Qutub Minar and spend time browsing through Chandni Chowk market before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Guided sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
- Visit Red Fort (Lal Qila)
- Stop at Jama Masjid
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Explore Chandni Chowk market
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort (Lal Qila) Jama Masjid India Gate Humayun's Tomb Lotus Temple Qutub Minar Chandni Chowk - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Agra (about 3-4 hours). Once there, you'll see the Taj Mahal with its white marble structure. Then explore Agra Fort, which was home to Mughal emperors and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Following breakfast, drive to Jaipur by air-conditioned vehicle. On the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikhri, a 16th-century fortified city with Hindu and Muslim architectural styles. Check into your Jaipur hotel and spend the evening exploring nearby areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Stop at Fatehpur Sikhri
Optional Activities
- Explore nearby places in Jaipur
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikhri - Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast, travel 11 km to Amber Fort and take an elephant ride up to the entrance. Walk through this palace built by Raja Man Singh, which blends Hindu and Muslim design. In the afternoon, tour Jaipur city to see Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, and Jantar Mantar observatory.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Elephant ride to Amber Fort main entrance
- City tour of Jaipur
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 6
Jaipur to Amritsar
After breakfast, go to Jaipur railway station and board a train to Amritsar. When you arrive, transfer to your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Relax at the hotel during the afternoon. In the evening, attend the Palki Ceremony, where the holy book Guru Granth Sahib is carried in a spiritual ritual with hymn chanting.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Train journey to Amritsar
- Evening Palki Ceremony
- Day 7
Amritsar
Start with breakfast and join a sightseeing tour of Amritsar. Visit the Golden Temple and spend time there absorbing the spiritual atmosphere and Sikh traditions. Then see Jallianwala Bagh memorial, shop at Hall Bazaar, and catch the Wagah Border beating retreat ceremony at sunset before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Temple
- Visit Jallianwala Bagh
- Explore Hall Bazaar
- Attend Wagah Border beating retreat ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Golden Temple Jallianwala Bagh Wagah Border - Day 8
Amritsar to Dharamshala
After breakfast, drive to Dharamshala in an air-conditioned vehicle (about 4-5 hours). The route takes you through scenic Western Himalayan views. Check in at your hotel and spend the day relaxing and getting acclimated.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
- Day 9
Dharamshala
Following breakfast, begin exploring Dharamshala. Visit the 700-year-old Chamunda Devi Temple on the Baner River, then see the Chinmaya Tapovan ashram with its 9m Hanuman statue. Check out the Norbulingka Institute for traditional Tibetan crafts, walk around Dal Lake with its Deodar trees, visit the Dalai Lama Temple, and browse McLeodganj Market before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel), Dinner (Dinner at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Dharamshala
- Visit Chamunda Devi Temple
- Visit Chinmaya Tapovan
- Visit Norbulingka Institute
- Visit Dal Lake
- Visit Dalai Lama Temple
- Explore McLeodganj Market
Optional Activities
- Participate in Morning Prayer at Dalai Lama Temple
Landmarks/POIs Chamunda Devi Temple Chinmaya Tapovan Norbulingka Institute Dal Lake Dalai Lama Temple - Day 10
Dharamshala to Varanasi
After breakfast, head to Dharamshala Airport and fly to Varanasi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel by air-conditioned vehicle. Spend the evening walking through local markets in Varanasi before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Explore local markets in Varanasi
- Day 11
Varanasi
Meet your representative at the airport and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, take a trip to Sarnath, an important Buddhist pilgrimage site where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment at Bodhgaya. Return to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Excursion trip to Sarnath
Landmarks/POIs Sarnath - Day 12
Varanasi
Rise early for a sunrise boat cruise on the River Ganges to see the holy river and the Ganga Ghats. Return to your hotel for breakfast. Then do a comprehensive sightseeing tour visiting Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Sankat Mochan Temple, Bharat Mata Temple, and Banaras Hindu University. Finish at the Bharat Kala Bhavan museum with its miniature paintings, sculptures, and bronzes.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat cruise on River Ganges
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
- Visit Bharat Mata Temple
- Stop at Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.)
- Visit Bharat Kala Bhavan museum
Landmarks/POIs River Ganges Kashi Vishwanath Temple Sankat Mochan Temple Bharat Mata Temple Banaras Hindu University (B.H.U.) Bharat Kala Bhavan - Day 13
Varanasi to Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to Varanasi Airport and fly back to Delhi. Once you arrive in Delhi, you're set to continue with your further travels.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet Breakfast at Hotel)
