Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where an Alkof Holidays representative will meet you for the hotel transfer. The rest of your day is free to explore the city at your own pace. Take some time to walk through the bustling streets and tree-lined boulevards to get a feel for India and settle into the rhythm of Delhi.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from the Main Entrance of Terminal 3, IGI Airport, New Delhi - As per flight timing.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland C R Park or similar, New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
A full-day sightseeing tour takes you through Delhi's major sites. Start at Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, then head to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. Next comes a rickshaw ride through the crowded Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi, where you'll see the energy and chaos of traditional commerce. After that, you'll drive past the Presidential House and India Gate, visit Humayun's Tomb, and finish at Qutab Minar, a tall brick minaret dating back centuries.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland C R Park or similar, New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided sightseeing tour of Delhi
- Visit Rajghat, memorial site of Mahatma Gandhi
- Visit Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque)
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
- Drive past Presidential House and India Gate
- Explore Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Presidential House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Varanasi
An early start around 5:00 AM takes you to New Delhi Railway Station for the Vande Bharat Express, with breakfast served during the journey. You'll arrive in Varanasi around 2:00 PM and transfer to your hotel to settle in. Later, visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (foreign tourists view from outside), then head to the ghats to watch the Aarti ceremony along the River Ganges as the sun sets.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Served onboard Vande Bharat Express)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rio Benaras or similar, Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Transfer to New Delhi Railway Station
- Journey on Vande Bharat Express chair car
- Breakfast onboard train
- Hotel transfer on arrival
- Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (external viewing)
- Attend Aarti ceremony on River Ganges
Landmarks Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple River Ganges 
- Day 4
Varanasi to New Delhi
Start before dawn with a boat ride on the River Ganges to see sunrise and spiritual rituals at the ghats. A guided city tour then takes you through Varanasi's sacred ghats and Bharat Mata Mandir. After lunch, head to Sarnath to explore the Dhamekha Stupa and Archaeological Museum. Around 2:00 PM, transfer to Varanasi Railway Station to board the Vande Bharat Express back to New Delhi with meals served onboard.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland C R Park or similar, New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on River Ganges
- Guided city tour of Varanasi
- Explore sacred ghats
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Sarnath - site of Buddha's first sermon
- Explore Dhamekha Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum in Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Transfer to Varanasi Railway Station
- Journey on Vande Bharat Express chair car
- Hotel transfer on arrival in New Delhi
Landmarks River Ganges Ghats Bharat Mata Mandir Sarnath Dhamekha Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 5
New Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, depart for Jaipur and check into your hotel upon arrival. Spend the rest of the day relaxing. In the evening, wander through the charming markets of Jaipur's historic walled pink city to see local traditions and vibrant culture up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Wall Street Beacon Hotel or similar, Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Travel to Jaipur
- Explore markets in historic walled pink city
- Day 6
Jaipur
Following breakfast, a guided tour covers Jaipur's major sights starting with Amber Fort and Palace atop a hill overlooking Maota Lake. Continue to Jal Mahal, the water palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, then check out City Palace and Jantar Mantar observatory. You'll see the famous Hawa Mahal with its distinctive pink facade, visit Albert Hall Museum, and finish at Birla Mandir Hindu temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Wall Street Beacon Hotel or similar, Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort and Palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar (astronomical observatory)
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir
Landmarks Amber Fort and Palace Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 7
Jaipur to Agra
After breakfast, head for Agra. En route, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO site built by Akbar in the late 1500s, to see the historic architecture and layout of this former capital. After exploring, continue to Agra for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri - Day 8
Agra
Before sunrise, your guide takes you for a tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh to see how the light changes across the marble. Return to your hotel for breakfast, then visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort afterward. Spend the evening browsing local markets for handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Early morning guided tour of Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Shop for unique handicrafts and souvenirs in local markets
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort 
- Day 9
Agra to Gwalior
Early morning, transfer to Agra Railway Station to catch the express train to Gwalior with breakfast served onboard. Upon arrival, your local driver greets you for a sightseeing tour that includes the 5th-century Gwalior Fort, Gopachal Parvat's Jain carvings, Suraj Kund, Teli Ka Mandir, Sas Bahu Ka Mandir, and the ornate Jai Vilas Palace and Museum. Check into your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Served onboard train)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Narayanam or similar - Gwalior)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Agra Railway Station
- Journey on express train chair car to Gwalior
- Breakfast onboard train
- Guided sightseeing tour of Gwalior
- Visit Gwalior Fort (5th century)
- Visit Gopachal Parvat (Jain carvings)
- Visit Suraj Kund
- Visit Teli Ka Mandir
- Visit Sas Bahu Ka Mandir
- Visit Jai Vilas Palace & Museum
Landmarks Gwalior Fort Gopachal Parvat Suraj Kund Teli Ka Mandir Sas Bahu Ka Mandir Jai Vilas Palace & Museum - Day 10
Gwalior to Orchha
After breakfast, depart for Orchha, the historic capital of the Bundela Rajput kings. Start with Jehangir Mahal, then move to Raj Mahal with its intricate architecture, Phool Bagh, Dinman Hardaul's Palace, and Sunder Mahal. You'll also explore several temples including Ram Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple, each with distinct architectural styles.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Amar Mahal or similar - Orchha)
Included Activities
- Visit Jehangir Mahal
- Visit Raj Mahal
- Visit Phool Bagh
- Visit Dinman Hardaul's Palace
- Visit Sunder Mahal
- Visit Ram Raja Temple
- Visit Chaturbhuj Temple
Landmarks Jehangir Mahal Raj Mahal Phool Bagh Ram Raja Temple Chaturbhuj Temple - Day 11
Orchha to Khajuraho
After breakfast, leave for Khajuraho and check into your hotel. In the afternoon, start exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Western Group of Temples, particularly Kandariya Mahadev temple with its detailed carvings. Then check out the Eastern group of temples before taking time to relax at leisure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (SYNA Heritage Hotel or similar - Khajuraho)
Included Activities
- Guided temple tour of Khajuraho
- Visit Western Group of Temples (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev temple
- Visit Eastern group of temples
Landmarks Western Group of Temples Kandariya Mahadev Temple Eastern Group of Temples 
- Day 12
Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh National Park
After breakfast, head for Bandhavgarh National Park and check in at your resort. Spend the day resting and getting oriented. You can take short walks in the nearby area, enjoy the natural surroundings, and chat with the park's naturalist to learn about what you'll encounter during safaris.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mogli Jungle Resort or similar, Bandhavgarh)
Included Activities
- Travel to Bandhavgarh National Park
- Interaction with park naturalist
Optional Activities
- Walking in the nearby area
- Leisurely exploration of lush greenery
Landmarks Bandhavgarh National Park 
- Day 13
Bandhavgarh National Park
Early morning and afternoon jeep safaris take you into Bandhavgarh National Park for bird watching and tiger tracking. The park has roughly 150 bird species including Bay Backed Shrike, White Eyed Buzzard, and Rose Ringed Parakeet. You'll also visit Bandhavgarh Fort on a hill inside the park with 39 caves, believed to be around 2000 years old.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mogli Jungle Resort or similar, Bandhavgarh)
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park
- Afternoon jeep safari in Bandhavgarh National Park
- Bird watching
- Tiger tracking
- Visit Bandhavgarh Fort
Landmarks Bandhavgarh National Park Bandhavgarh Fort 
- Day 14
Bandhavgarh to Kanha National Park
After breakfast at the resort, travel to Kanha National Park, one of Asia's better maintained national parks and inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. Spanning 940 square kilometers, it's home to Indian wild dogs, Royal Bengal Tigers, sloth bears, leopards, and barasingha. Check in at the resort and spend the day relaxing with opportunities for casual activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mogli Resort or similar - Kanha National Park)
Included Activities
- Travel to Kanha National Park
- Interaction with park naturalist
Optional Activities
- Walking in the nearby area
- Leisurely exploration of lush greenery
Landmarks Kanha National Park 
- Day 15
Kanha National Park
Early morning and afternoon jeep safaris explore Kanha National Park's diverse wildlife and over 1000 flowering plant species. Keep an eye out for Royal Bengal Tigers, chousingha, nilgai, mouse deer, jackals, sambar, gaur, peafowl, and leopards. Visit Bamni Dadar, known as Sunset Point, which offers views across the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mogli Resort or similar - Kanha National Park)
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep safari in Kanha National Park
- Afternoon jeep safari in Kanha National Park
- Wildlife viewing
- Bird watching
- Visit Bamni Dadar (Sunset Point)
Landmarks Kanha National Park Bamni Dadar - Day 16
Kanha to Satpura National Park
After breakfast at the resort, depart for Satpura National Park, a tiger reserve with significant natural value. Upon arrival, check in at the resort and spend the day at leisure with opportunities to relax and explore the surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Satpura Jungle Retreat or similar - Satpura National Park)
Included Activities
- Travel to Satpura National Park
- Interaction with park naturalist
Landmarks Satpura National Park 
- Day 17
Satpura National Park
Two jeep safaris take you through Satpura Tiger Reserve, one early morning and another in the late afternoon. You'll encounter Indian Giant Squirrels, Spotted Deer, Indian Bison, Tigers, Leopards, Wild Boar, Wild Dogs, Sloth Bears, Black Bucks, Porcupines, Sambhars, Four-Horned Antelopes, Smooth Otters, Pangolins, and Marsh Crocodiles. Spend the rest of your day relaxing at the resort.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Satpura Jungle Retreat or similar - Satpura National Park)
Included Activities
- Early morning jeep safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon jeep safari in Satpura Tiger Reserve
- Wildlife viewing
Landmarks Satpura National Park - Day 18
Pachmarhi Excursion
Take a day trip to Pachmarhi, a serene hill station surrounded by greenery and waterfalls. Visit Bee Falls and Jata Shankar cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Grab lunch around 1:00 PM at a local restaurant, then proceed to Handi Khoh gorge carved by the Narmada River for views. Head up to Dhoopgarh, the highest point in the Satpura range, to watch the sunset before returning to Satpura.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at a local restaurant around 1:00 PM, savoring traditional cuisine), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Satpura Jungle Retreat or similar - Satpura National Park)
Included Activities
- Jeep safari to Pachmarhi
- Visit Bee Falls
- Visit Jata Shankar cave temple
- Visit Handi Khoh gorge
- Visit Dhoopgarh (highest point in Satpura range)
- Sunset viewing at Dhoopgarh
Landmarks Pachmarhi Bee Falls Jata Shankar Handi Khoh Dhoopgarh - Day 19
Satpura to Bhopal
After breakfast, head for Bhopal. On the way, visit Bhimbetka Rock Shelters, a UNESCO site about 45 km from Bhopal with prehistoric cave paintings dating back over 30,000 years showing hunting scenes and daily life. If time allows, stop briefly at Bhojpur Temple with its massive incomplete Shiva Linga. Continue to Bhopal for overnight.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Signetic Blue or similar - Bhopal)
Included Activities
- Visit Bhimbetka Rock Shelters (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Visit Bhojpur Temple (if time permits)
Landmarks Bhimbetka Rock Shelters Bhojpur Temple - Day 20
Bhopal
Morning drive to Sanchi, a UNESCO site roughly 50 km from Bhopal. Spend time with the Great Stupa commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. See the carved Ashokan Pillar, Buddhist Viharas, and the Sanchi Museum with artifacts showing Buddhist art evolution. If interested, detour to Udaigiri Caves for ancient rock-cut sculptures. Return to Bhopal for overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Signetic Blue or similar - Bhopal)
Included Activities
- Drive to Sanchi (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit Great Stupa
- Explore Ashokan Pillar
- Visit Buddhist Viharas
- Visit Sanchi Museum
Optional Activities
- Visit Udaigiri Caves
Landmarks Great Stupa Ashokan Pillar Buddhist Viharas Sanchi Museum Udaigiri Caves - Day 21
Bhopal to Mumbai
After breakfast, your driver transfers you to Bhopal airport for a domestic flight to Mumbai in economy class. Upon landing at Mumbai Airport, your local driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Grande or similar, Mumbai)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Bhopal airport
- Domestic flight from Bhopal to Mumbai
- Airport transfer on arrival
- Day 22
Mumbai
After breakfast, spend your day on a guided tour of Mumbai covering major sites and attractions. Start at the Gateway of India for photos and sightseeing, then head to the Prince of Wales Museum to see artifacts from the Indus Valley civilization. Visit Mani Bhavan, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, and check out Dhobi Ghat, the open-air laundry. The evening is free for shopping through vibrant lanes and local markets, then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Le Grande or similar, Mumbai)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Mumbai
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Mani Bhavan (Mahatma Gandhi memorial)
- Visit Dhobi Ghat open-air laundry
Optional Activities
- Evening shopping in vibrant lanes
Landmarks Gateway of India Prince of Wales Museum Mani Bhavan Dhobi Ghat - Day 23
Mumbai Departure
After breakfast at your hotel, your driver transfers you to Mumbai International Airport to board your flight home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Western Express Hwy, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400099, India (Drop-off at the Main Entrance of Mumbai International Airport.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Mumbai International Airport
