Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport where someone from Alkof Holidays will pick you up and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to spend however you like, wandering through the city's busy streets and tree-lined roads to get a feel for India.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport, New Delhi as per your flight timing.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel the Grand or similar)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll head out for a full-day tour of Delhi. Start at Rajghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, then check out the Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. You'll ride through Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi by rickshaw, pass by the President House and India Gate, see Humayun's Tomb, and finish at Qutab Minar. That's a lot of ground, but you'll get to see the city's most important landmarks in one day.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel the Grand or similar)
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing of Delhi
- Visit Rajghat, memorial of Mahatma Gandhi
- Visit Jama Masjid, the largest mosque in India
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk market
- Drive past President House and India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk President House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Aurangabad
After breakfast, you'll head to New Delhi Airport for a domestic flight to Aurangabad. A local representative will meet you when you arrive and take you to your hotel. The rest of your day is free to relax and adjust to your new surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Vivanta Aurangabad or similar)
- Day 4
Aurangabad
After breakfast, a guide will take you through the Ajanta Caves, a UNESCO site with 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves from the 2nd century BCE to around 480 CE. The painted murals and sculptures inside are considered Buddhist masterpieces. Your afternoon and evening are free to spend as you choose.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Vivanta Aurangabad or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ajanta Caves, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore 30 rock-cut Buddhist caves with paintings and sculptures
Landmarks Ajanta Caves 
- Day 5
Aurangabad to Mumbai
You'll have breakfast and then go on a guided tour of Ellora Caves, which has 34 rock-cut shrines showing Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain art from the 4th to 9th century. The Kailasa Temple is particularly impressive, carved to represent Lord Shiva's celestial home. After that, you'll visit Daulatabad Fort before flying to Mumbai in the evening and checking into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun-n-Sand Beachfront Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Ellora Caves with 34 rock-cut shrines
- Visit Kailasa Temple
- Visit Daulatabad Fort
Landmarks Ellora Caves Kailasa Temple Daulatabad Fort - Day 6
Mumbai
After breakfast, you'll take a guided tour through Mumbai. Start at the Gateway of India, then visit the Prince of Wales Museum to see artifacts from the Indus Valley civilization. You'll stop at Mani Bhavan to pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi, and see Marine Drive, Hanging Gardens, and Juhu Chowpatty Beach. The evening is yours for shopping and exploring the market areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Sun-n-Sand Beachfront Hotel or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mumbai
- Visit Gateway of India
- Visit Prince of Wales Museum
- Visit Mani Bhavan
- Visit Marine Drive
- Visit Hanging Gardens
- Visit Juhu Chowpatty Beach
Optional Activities
- Shopping in busy lanes and market attractions
Landmarks Gateway of India Prince of Wales Museum Mani Bhavan Marine Drive Hanging Gardens Juhu Chowpatty Beach - Day 7
Mumbai to Kanha National Park
After breakfast, you'll fly from Mumbai to Nagpur, and from there head to Kanha National Park, one of Asia's best-kept wildlife reserves. The park covers 940 square kilometers and is home to Royal Bengal Tigers, sloth bears, leopards, and barasingha. You'll check into your resort and can do nature walks or chat with the park naturalist about what you might see.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Banjaar Tola, A Taj Safari)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Kanha National Park from Nagpur
Optional Activities
- Nature walks
- Interact with park naturalist
Landmarks Kanha National Park 
- Day 8
Kanha National Park
You have two jeep safaris scheduled today, one early in the morning and another in the afternoon, to look for wildlife and see the park's green landscape. You'll have chances to spot Royal Bengal Tigers, nilgai, mouse deer, jackals, sambar, gaur, peafowl, leopards, and various birds. Later, head to Bamni Dadar for the sunset viewpoint.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Banjaar Tola, A Taj Safari)
Included Activities
- 2 private jeep safaris at Kanha National Park (early morning and afternoon)
- Wildlife viewing and bird watching
- Visit Bamni Dadar (Sunset Point)
Landmarks Bamni Dadar - Day 9
Kanha National Park to Bandhavgarh National Park
After breakfast, you'll travel to Bandhavgarh National Park, which used to be the hunting grounds of the Maharajas of Rewa and is now known for its tiger population. You'll check into your resort when you arrive. The rest of your day is free for nature walks, exploring the lush surroundings, or talking with the park naturalist.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari)
Included Activities
- Transfer to Bandhavgarh National Park
Optional Activities
- Nature walks
- Interact with park naturalist
Landmarks Bandhavgarh National Park 
- Day 10
Bandhavgarh National Park
You'll go on early morning and afternoon jeep safaris for bird watching and tiger tracking. The park has about 150 bird species, including Bay Backed Shrikes, White-eyed Buzzards, Indian Moorhens, and Rose-ringed Parakeets. You'll also visit Bandhavgarh Fort, which sits 811 meters above sea level inside the park and is believed to be 2,000 years old with 39 caves.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari)
Included Activities
- Early morning and afternoon jeep safaris for bird watching and tiger-tracking
- Visit Bandhavgarh Fort
Landmarks Bandhavgarh Fort - Day 11
Bandhavgarh National Park
You have early morning and afternoon jeep safaris again for bird watching and tiger tracking inside the park. The rest of your day is yours to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mahua Kothi, A Taj Safari)
Included Activities
- Early morning and afternoon jeep safaris for bird watching and tiger-tracking
- Day 12
Bandhavgarh National Park to Khajuraho
Early in the morning, you'll leave for Khajuraho and check into your hotel. Later, you'll start your tour with the Western Group of Temples, a UNESCO site with 22 beautifully carved stone temples spread across 20 square kilometers. The Kandariya Mahadev temple is the most popular one, known for its artistic sculptural work. After that, you'll see the Eastern group of temples.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The LaLiT Temple View or similar)
Included Activities
- 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 13
Khajuraho to Orchha
After breakfast, you'll head to Orchha, which was the capital of the Bundela Rajput kings. You'll check in and start exploring right away. Your tour includes Jehangir Mahal, Raj Mahal, Phool Bagh, Dinman Hardaul's Palace, and Sunder Mahal. You'll also visit the two main temples, Ram Raja Temple and Chaturbhuj Temple, which are well preserved.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Amar Mahal Hotel or similar)
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 Dinman Hardaul's Palace Sunder Mahal Ram Raja Temple Chaturbhuj Temple - Day 14
Orchha to Agra
In the morning, you'll transfer to Jhansi railway station to take an express train to Agra, departing at 7:35 AM and arriving at 10:10 AM (about 2 hours 35 minutes). A local representative will meet you at Agra station and take you to your hotel. Later, you'll visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. The evening is free for shopping handicrafts and souvenirs in the local markets.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Courtyard by Marriott or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs
Landmarks Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort 
- Day 15
Agra to Jaipur
Your guide will pick you up before sunrise for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. You'll return to the hotel for breakfast. Afterward, you'll leave for Jaipur and stop at Fatehpur Sikri on the way, a UNESCO site built by Akbar in the late 16th century. You'll arrive in Jaipur for your overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Hilton or similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 16
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll go on a full-day guided tour of Jaipur. Start with Amber Fort and Palace, a UNESCO site built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 with red sandstone and marble, sitting on a mountain next to Maota Lake. From there, you'll visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Hilton or similar)
Included Activities
- Full-day guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort and Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 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 Amber Fort and Palace Maota Lake Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 17
Jaipur to New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll head back to New Delhi and check into your hotel when you arrive. The rest of the day is yours to do as you like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel the Grand or similar)
- Day 18
Departure
In the morning, you'll transfer to New Delhi Airport to catch your flight home or continue on to your next destination.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at IGI Airport, New Delhi.)
