Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Your flight arrives at New Delhi airport where a Go Book Tours representative will be waiting to pick you up and take you to the hotel. After getting settled, the afternoon and evening are free to walk around the city's busy streets or check out the quieter tree-lined areas on your own.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport in New Delhi, India)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
This is a full sightseeing day in Delhi. You'll start at Rajghat, then head to the Jama Masjid, one of India's biggest mosques. A rickshaw ride takes you through Chandni Chowk, the crowded old market, and from there you'll drive past the President House and India Gate. By afternoon, you'll see Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar, which stands as the world's tallest brick minaret.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Rajghat - memorial of Mahatma Gandhi
- Jama Masjid visit
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
- Drive past President House and India Gate
- Humayun's Tomb visit
- Qutab Minar visit
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk President House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you'll travel to Agra and check into your hotel, then grab lunch at a local spot. The afternoon is spent visiting Itmad-ud-Daulah and the large Agra Fort. Later you'll head to Mehtab Bagh across from the Taj Mahal to catch the sunset, then walk through marble inlay workshops and shop in Agra's busy markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Itmad-ud-Daulah visit
- Agra Fort visit
- Mehtab Bagh visit for sunset view
Optional Activities
- Explore marble inlay workshops
- Shopping in Agra's vibrant markets
Landmarks Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort Mehtab Bagh - Day 4
Agra to Lucknow
You'll get up early to see the Taj Mahal at sunrise, then head back to the hotel for breakfast. From there you travel to Lucknow, and if there's time when you arrive, you can visit the Bada Imambara Complex with its Bhool Bhulaiya labyrinth and Asfi Mosque.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Sapna Clarks Inn or similar - Lucknow)
Included Activities
- Taj Mahal sunrise visit
- Bada Imambara Complex visit (if time permits)
Landmarks Taj Mahal Bada Imambara Bhool Bhulaiya Asfi Mosque 
- Day 5
Lucknow to Ayodhya
After breakfast you'll travel to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Shri Ram. You'll visit the sacred Sarayu River, the Shri Ram Temple, and other important sites like Hanuman Garhi Mandir, Kanak Bhawan, and Sita Ki Rasoi. Following lunch, you'll join the Mokshadayani Heritage Walk to Nageshwar Dham, take a boat ride on the Sarayu River, and attend the evening Aarti Ceremony.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Taraji Resort Hotel or Similar - Ayodhya)
Included Activities
- Sarayu River visit
- Shri Ram Temple visit
- Hanuman Garhi Mandir visit
- Kanak Bhawan visit
- Sita Ki Rasoi visit
- Dashrath Mahal visit
- Tulsi Smarak Bhavan visit
- Ram Katha Sangrahalay visit
- Mokshadayani Heritage Walk to Nageshwar Dham
- Boat ride on Sarayu River
- Aarti Ceremony on banks of Sarayu River
Landmarks Sarayu River Shri Ram Temple Hanuman Garhi Mandir Kanak Bhawan Sita Ki Rasoi Dashrath Mahal Tulsi Smarak Bhavan Ram Katha Sangrahalay Nageshwar Dham - Day 6
Ayodhya to Varanasi
After breakfast you'll travel to Varanasi and check into your hotel. Later in the evening you'll head down to the River Ganges to see the Aarti ceremony on the banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rio Benaras or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Ganga Aarti ceremony attendance
Landmarks River Ganges 
- Day 7
Varanasi to Sarnath
Start early with a quiet boat ride on the River Ganges at sunrise, watching spiritual activities along the ghats. You'll walk through the sacred ghats on foot and visit the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (the Golden Temple) and Bharat Mata Mandir. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, you'll head to Sarnath to see the Dhamekha Stupa where Buddha gave his first sermon, the Archaeological Museum, and the Chaukhandi Stupa.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges at sunrise
- Morning city tour of Varanasi - sacred ghats
- Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple visit
- Bharat Mata Mandir visit
- Dhamekha Stupa visit in Sarnath
- Archaeological Museum visit in Sarnath
- Chaukhandi Stupa visit in Sarnath
Landmarks River Ganges Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Bharat Mata Mandir Dhamekha Stupa Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa 
- Day 8
Varanasi to Bodh Gaya
After breakfast you'll drive to Bodh Gaya, a key Buddhist pilgrimage site where Buddha reached enlightenment. You'll check in at the hotel and visit the Mahabodhi Temple to see Muchalinda Lake, the sacred Bodhi Tree, and the Vajrasana where Buddha meditated.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Imperial Bodhgaya or similar - Bodh Gaya)
Included Activities
- Mahabodhi Temple visit
- Muchalinda Lake visit
- Bodhi Tree visit
- Vajrasana (Diamond Throne) visit
Landmarks Mahabodhi Temple Bodhi Tree Muchalinda Lake Vajrasana 
- Day 9
Bodh Gaya
After breakfast you'll visit Sujata Kuti, the home where Sujata offered Buddha rice pudding. If time works out, you can explore the Dungeshwari Cave Temples where Buddha meditated before arriving in Bodh Gaya. In the afternoon you'll see the Great Buddha Statue, an 80-foot-tall meditation figure, and check out different monasteries and temples from Thai, Japanese, and Tibetan Buddhist traditions. You'll return to the Mahabodhi Temple in the evening for meditation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Imperial Bodhgaya or similar - Bodh Gaya)
Included Activities
- Sujata Kuti visit
- Great Buddha Statue visit
- Various monasteries and temples exploration - Thai Monastery, Japanese Temple, Tibetan Monastery
Optional Activities
- Dungeshwari Cave Temples visit (if time permits)
Landmarks Sujata Kuti Dungeshwari Cave Temples Great Buddha Statue Thai Monastery Japanese Temple Tibetan Monastery Mahabodhi Temple - Day 10
Bodh Gaya to Rajgir
After breakfast you'll drive to Rajgir, an old city with deep connections to Buddha's life. You'll start at Vulture's Peak where Buddha taught and enjoy the wide views. Then you'll see Bimbisara's Prison and Venu Vana, the peaceful monastery given to Buddha. You'll also walk the Cyclopean Wall, an old limestone structure, cross the Rajgir Glass Bridge for aerial valley views, and relax by the calm Ghora Katora Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rajgir Residency or similar)
Included Activities
- Vulture's Peak (Griddhakuta Parvat) visit
- Bimbisara's Prison visit
- Venu Vana (Bamboo Grove) visit
- Cyclopean Wall visit
- Rajgir Glass Bridge visit
- Ghora Katora Lake visit
Landmarks Vulture's Peak Bimbisara's Prison Venu Vana Cyclopean Wall Rajgir Glass Bridge Ghora Katora Lake - Day 11
Rajgir to Gaya to Bodh Gaya
After breakfast you'll visit the ruins of the old Nalanda University, one of the world's oldest Buddhist learning centers. You'll explore its structures and learn about its role in Buddhist education. On the drive back to Bodh Gaya, you'll stop at the Vishnupad Temple in Gaya, a sacred Hindu shrine believed to hold Lord Vishnu's footprint.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Imperial Bodhgaya or similar - Bodh Gaya)
Included Activities
- Nalanda University ruins visit
- Vishnupad Temple visit in Gaya
Landmarks Nalanda University Vishnupad Temple - Day 12
Bodh Gaya to Gaya Airport
After breakfast or earlier depending on your flight time, your driver will take you to Gaya International Airport to fly back to New Delhi or wherever you're heading next.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at IGI Airport in New Delhi, India)
- Meals
- Breakfast
