Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
Your representative meets you at New Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel. After settling in, the rest of the day is free. You can walk through the bustling streets on your own or take it easy at the hotel and prepare for the days ahead.
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
Delhi to Jaipur
Following breakfast, you'll spend the full day seeing Delhi's key sites. Start at Rajghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, then head to Jama Masjid. Next comes a rickshaw ride through the crowded Chandni Chowk market, after which you'll drive past President House and India Gate. Later you'll see Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar before traveling to Jaipur in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rajghat, memorial of Mahatma Gandhi
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
- Drive past President House
- Drive past India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
Landmarks/POIs Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk President House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
Jaipur
After breakfast, your guide leads you through Jaipur's major attractions. You'll start at Amber Fort and Palace (built in 1592 and a UNESCO site), then move on to Jal Mahal, the City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. From there it's on to Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir before returning to your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Amber Fort and Palace
- Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort and Palace Maota Lake Jal Mahal (Water Palace) City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 4
Jaipur to Agra
You'll travel to Agra today, and the route includes a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that Akbar built in the late 16th century. Once in Agra, you'll have free time to shop around local markets for handicrafts and souvenirs if you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Optional Activities
- Shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs in Agra markets
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri - Day 5
Agra to Varanasi
This is an early start. You'll head out before sunrise for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, you'll make your way to Delhi Train Station to catch your train heading to Varanasi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal
- Guided tour of Agra Fort
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 6
Varanasi
You arrive at Varanasi railway station and check into your hotel. After lunch, you'll travel 12 km to Sarnath. On the way back, you'll stop at BHU (New Kashi Temple) and Sankat Mochan. Your evening ends at Dasaswamedh Ghat where you'll watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit Sarnath
- Visit BHU (New Kashi Temple)
- Visit Sankat Mochan
- Ganga Aarti ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat
Landmarks/POIs Sarnath BHU (New Kashi Temple) Sankat Mochan Dasaswamedh Ghat - Day 7
Varanasi
Your day starts at 5:30 AM with a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges where you'll see rituals and daily life along the riverbank. You'll then walk the ghats to learn their history and visit the Nepali Temple with its detailed wooden carvings. Later, you can browse local markets for silk sarees, handicrafts, and other items.
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Explore Ghats
- Visit Nepali Temple
Optional Activities
- Shopping for silk sarees, handicrafts, and souvenirs in local markets
Landmarks/POIs Ganges River Nepali Temple - Day 8
Varanasi to Ayodhya to Varanasi
After breakfast, you'll travel to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama. You'll visit the sacred Sarayu River where pilgrims bathe, then check out Shri Ram Janam Bhumi, Hanuman Garhi Mandir, Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal, and Ram Katha Sangrahalay. The drive back to Varanasi happens later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sarayu River
- Visit Shri Ram Janam Bhumi
- Visit Hanuman Garhi Mandir
- Visit Kanak Bhawan
- Visit Dashrath Mahal
- Visit Ram Katha Sangrahalay
Landmarks/POIs Sarayu River Shri Ram Janam Bhumi Hanuman Garhi Mandir Kanak Bhawan Dashrath Mahal Ram Katha Sangrahalay - Day 9
Varanasi Departure
After breakfast, you'll check out of the hotel and head to the airport for your next destination.
- Meals
- Breakfast
