Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi Arrival
Your driver will pick you up at Delhi Airport and take you to your hotel. You'll check in and spend the rest of the day settling in for your first night.
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and hotel transfer
- Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
A guide meets you this morning for a full day around Delhi. You'll start in Old Delhi, visiting the Jama Mosque and taking a rickshaw through the historic 300-year-old Chandni Chowk Bazaar plus Asia's largest spice market. After that, head to Raj Ghat, Mahatma Gandhi's memorial. In the afternoon, move to New Delhi to see the President's residence, Parliament building, and India Gate. Then visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Humayun Tomb, and finish at Qutub Minar, a UNESCO site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Delhi
- Jama Mosque visit
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk Bazaar
- Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi Memorial) visit
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and Parliament building
- India Gate memorial visit
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib visit
- Humayun Tomb visit
- Qutub Minar visit
Landmarks/POIs Jama Mosque Chandni Chowk Bazaar Raj Ghat Rashtrapati Bhavan Parliament Building India Gate Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Humayun Tomb Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast you'll drive to Agra and check in at your hotel. The morning includes a visit to Agra Fort, one of three strategic Mughal forts built by emperors. Later you'll explore Mini Taj. If you're interested, the evening offers an optional trip to Mehtab Bagh across the river, where you can see the Taj Mahal framed by gardens and trees (57°F/14°C).
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Delhi to Agra
- Agra Fort visit
Optional Activities
- Mini Taj visit
- Mehtab Bagh (Moonlit Garden) visit
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Mini Taj Mehtab Bagh - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Head out early for a sunrise tour of the Taj Mahal. After breakfast and checking out, you'll drive toward Jaipur with stops at Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted 16th-century city built by Emperor Akbar, and the 9th-century Step Well at Abhaneri. You'll arrive in Jaipur by evening and check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise tour of Taj Mahal
- Fatehpur Sikri visit
- Step Well Abhaneri visit
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Fatehpur Sikri Abhaneri Step Well - Day 5
Jaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast, drive 11 km outside Jaipur to Amer Fort, the former medieval capital built in 1592. You'll walk through marble palaces and mosaics, including the famous Sheesh Mahal. From there, stop at Jal Mahal for photos, then visit City Palace with its peacock gate and museum of royal costumes and weapons. Next comes Jantar Mantar, an astronomical observatory built in 1727 to 1734. You'll drive past Hawa Mahal and finish at Albert Hall Museum, Rajasthan's oldest museum set in gardens.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Amer Fort visit and guided tour
- Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) visit
- Zenana courtyard visit
- Jal Mahal photo stop
- City Palace visit
- City Palace museum visit
- Jantar Mantar visit
- Hawa Mahal drive past
- Albert Hall Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Amer Fort Sheesh Mahal Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum - Day 6
Jaipur to Bikaner
Check out in the morning and drive to Bikaner. Once you arrive, you'll check in and begin sightseeing. Visit Junagarh Fort, built between 1588 and 1593, which includes Anup Mahal, Gaj Temple, Sheesh Mahal, and a museum. See Lalgarh Palace and Asia's biggest camel-breeding farm. The area is known as Camel Country, and you'll also visit Karni Mata Temple.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Jaipur to Bikaner
- Junagarh Fort visit
- Anup Mahal visit
- Gaj Temple visit
- Sheesh Mahal visit
- Prachin Museum visit
- Lalgarh Palace visit
- Asia's biggest camel-breeding farm visit
- Karni Mata Temple visit
Landmarks/POIs Junagarh Fort Anup Mahal Gaj Temple Sheesh Mahal Prachin Museum Lalgarh Palace Bikaner Camel Breeding Farm Karni Mata Temple - Day 7
Jaipur to Jaisalmer
Check out in the morning and head to Jaisalmer, the golden city of Rajasthan. You'll arrive in the late afternoon, check in at your hotel, and head out to Sam for a camel ride before returning to your hotel.
Included Activities
- Drive from Bikaner to Jaisalmer
- Camel ride at Sam
Landmarks/POIs Sam Dunes - Day 8
Jaisalmer Sightseeing
After breakfast, you'll explore the Golden City with a sightseeing tour. The main attraction is the magnificent 12th-century Jaisalmer Fort. You'll also walk through the beautifully carved Salim Singh Ki Haveli and Patwon Ki Haveli. The day includes visits to Gandhi Sagar Tank and Barabagh Hill before you head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jaisalmer Fort visit
- Salim Singh Ki Haveli visit
- Patwon Ki Haveli visit
- Gandhi Sagar Tank visit
- Barabagh Hill visit
Landmarks/POIs Jaisalmer Fort Salim Singh Ki Haveli Patwon Ki Haveli Gandhi Sagar Tank Barabagh Hill - Day 9
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
After breakfast, check out and drive to Jodhpur. You'll check in at your hotel, freshen up, and begin sightseeing. First, visit Mehrangarh Fort, a majestic fort on a steep hill with latticed windows. Then see Jaswant Thada, a royal cenotaph built from white marble.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
- Mehrangarh Fort visit
- Jaswant Thada visit
Landmarks/POIs Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada - Day 10
Jodhpur to Udaipur
After breakfast and checking out, you'll depart for Udaipur. On the way, stop at the famous Ranakpur Jain Temple. Continue driving to Udaipur, known as the city of lakes for its fairy-tale palaces, temples, and gardens. You'll check in at your hotel and have the evening free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive from Jodhpur to Udaipur
- Ranakpur Jain Temple visit
Landmarks/POIs Ranakpur Jain Temple - Day 11
Udaipur Sightseeing
After breakfast, join a morning city tour. Visit City Palace, built in 1559 by Maharaja Udai Singh, with carved balconies, arches, and decorated pillars. You'll explore Zenana Mahal, Fateh Prakash, Durbar Hall, and Shambhu Niwas. Next is Jagdish Temple and Sahelion-Ki-Bari, the queen's resort for friends. Later, take a motor launch cruise on Lake Pichola.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City Palace visit
- Zenana Mahal visit
- Fateh Prakash visit
- Durbar Hall visit
- Shambhu Niwas visit
- Jagdish Temple visit
- Sahelion-Ki-Bari visit
- Motor launch cruise on Lake Pichola
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Zenana Mahal Fateh Prakash Jagdish Temple Sahelion-Ki-Bari Lake Pichola - Day 12
Udaipur to Rishikesh
After breakfast, check out and fly to Delhi. Your representative will meet you and drive you to Rishikesh. This spiritual center is known for yoga sessions, adventure sports like river rafting and rock climbing, and pilgrimage sites. You'll check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Udaipur to Delhi
- Airport pickup in Delhi
- Transfer to Rishikesh
Optional Activities
- River rafting in Rishikesh
- Trekking in Rishikesh
- Rock climbing in Rishikesh
- Hiking in Rishikesh
Landmarks/POIs Rishikesh - Day 13
Rishikesh Spiritual Experience
Wake early for meditation and a one-hour yoga session. After breakfast, spend the day exploring Rishikesh, where ashrams and temples line the sacred Ganges River surrounded by forests and mountains. You'll visit Laxman Jhula, Ram Jhula, Geeta Bhawan, other temples, and the Beatles ashram. By evening, go to Parmarth Niketan to experience the Aarti prayer ceremony on the banks of the Ganges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Meditation class
- One-hour yoga class
- Laxman Jhula visit
- Ram Jhula visit
- Geeta Bhawan visit
- Beatles ashram visit
- Parmarth Niketan visit
- Aarti (prayer ceremony) at Ganges river
Landmarks/POIs Laxman Jhula Ram Jhula Geeta Bhawan Beatles Ashram Parmarth Niketan - Day 14
Haridwar Day Excursion
Wake early for meditation and a one-hour yoga class. After breakfast, take a full day trip to Haridwar, the first major town where the Ganges leaves the mountains. This place is blessed by the trinity of Lords Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma and is one of the major Shaktipeeths. You'll visit Mansa Devi Temple in the afternoon and see the spectacular Aarti at Har Ki Pauri in the evening. Spend time at the Ghat before driving back to Rishikesh.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Meditation class
- One-hour yoga class
- Drive from Rishikesh to Haridwar
- Mansa Devi Temple visit
- Aarti (prayer ceremony) at Har Ki Pauri
- Ghat visit
- Return to Rishikesh
Landmarks/POIs Mansa Devi Temple Har Ki Pauri - Day 15
Rishikesh Free Day
You have the whole day free in Rishikesh to relax and explore at your own pace. Take a walk near the river banks and discover the area however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walk near the banks of rivers
- Self-guided exploration of Rishikesh
- Day 16
Departure from Delhi
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Delhi. Your transfer to Delhi Airport will be timed for your scheduled flight so you can board your journey home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Hotel checkout
- Drive from Rishikesh to Delhi Airport
- Airport drop
