Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll be picked up from the airport and taken to your hotel in Delhi. Check-in starts at 2 pm, though you can arrange an earlier arrival if needed. You'll be staying for 2 nights here, so this is just getting settled and oriented.
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Optional Activities
- Early check-in (requires advance booking of overnight stay)
- Day 2
Delhi
Leaving at 9 am, you'll spend the day moving between Old Delhi and New Delhi. Start at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's burial site, then see the Red Fort from the outside before heading to Jama Masjid Mosque. From there, check out Qutub Minar, one of India's oldest minarets. After that, drive through New Delhi to see India Gate, the parliament building, and the President's residence. By evening, you'll head to Bangla Sahib Gurudwara temple where you can attend a ceremony.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Raj Ghat
- View Red Fort (exterior)
- Visit Jama Masjid Mosque
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Drive past India Gate
- Drive past Parliament building
- Drive past President's residence
- Visit Bangla Sahib Gurudwara temple with ceremony opportunity
Landmarks/POIs Raj Ghat Red Fort Jama Masjid Qutub Minar India Gate Bangla Sahib Gurudwara 
- Day 3
Delhi to Jaipur
After breakfast, you're heading to Jaipur, known as the 'Pink City' for its distinctive building colors. The coach ride covers about 255 km and takes roughly 6 hours. Once you arrive, visit the Birla Temple in the evening to see an Aarti ceremony, which is a Hindu lighting ritual. You'll have 2 nights in Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Birla Temple and experience Aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Birla Temple 
- Day 4
Jaipur
You'll start at the City Palace, which has exquisite palaces, gardens, courtyards, and carved wooden doors. The palace museum holds rare manuscripts, armor, carpets, and miniature paintings. Right next to it is the Jantar Mantar observatory from 1726. Later, you'll stop to photograph the Hawa Mahal with its famous pink sandstone facade and countless balconies. In the afternoon, head to Amber Fort, a 16th-17th century fortress, and take an off-road vehicle up to see its balconies, pavilions, and the Hall of Mirrors.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace and museum
- Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
- Photo stop at Hawa Mahal
- Visit Amber Fort via off-road vehicle
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Amber Fort - Day 5
Jaipur to Agra
On the way to Agra, you'll first stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a city built by Mughal emperor Akbar in 1571 with crimson palaces and ornate buildings. It was abandoned after just 15 years due to water shortages. When you reach Agra, you'll have free time to wander through local markets and practice bargaining. You'll be staying 2 nights here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Optional Activities
- Explore local markets in Agra
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 6
Agra
In the morning, visit the Taj Mahal, the marble mausoleum built by Shah Jahan for his wife. The construction involved 20,000 workers and 1,000 elephants. In the afternoon, see the Red Fort in Agra with its red sandstone and white marble palaces, where Shah Jahan spent his final years imprisoned by his son, looking out at his wife's tomb.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit Red Fort in Agra
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Red Fort, Agra - Day 7
Agra to Orchha
You'll head to the train station for about a 3-hour ride to Virangana Lakshmibai, then drive roughly 20 km to Orchha, the former capital of the Bundela kings. According to legend, King Rudra Pratap established the city on the Betwa River bend in 1501 AD. In the afternoon, walk through the city to see its 16th and 17th century palaces and temples. You'll have 1 night in Orchha.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Explore Orchha city, palaces and temples
Landmarks/POIs Orchha 
- Day 8
Orchha to Khajuraho
You're heading to Khajuraho, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the afternoon, check out the western temples, known for their erotic depictions. The Kandariya Mahadeo Temple dedicated to Shiva is one of the largest and considered the peak of Indian medieval architecture. Of the original 85 temples in the area, 22 remain today. You'll have 1 night in Khajuraho.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel
Included Activities
- Visit western temples at Khajuraho
- Visit Kandariya Mahadeo Temple
Landmarks/POIs Kandariya Mahadeo Temple - Day 9
Khajuraho to Varanasi
After breakfast, drive to Varanasi, also called Benares or Kashi, one of the oldest and most important cities in India for devout Hindus. Many pilgrims come to bathe in the Ganges, and it's a sacred place where people aspire to be cremated and have their ashes scattered in the holy river. You'll be staying 2 nights here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic), Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel, Hotel, Hotel
Landmarks/POIs Varanasi 
- Day 10
Varanasi
Start with an early morning boat trip on the Ganges to see the sunrise over the holy city from the water. Walk back to the hotel past the Vishwanath Temple, the holiest shrine in Varanasi dedicated to Lord Shiva, then have breakfast at the hotel. In the afternoon, visit Sarnath, a Buddhist pilgrimage site with ruins of stupas, pillars, and monasteries where Buddha gave his first speech after enlightenment. By evening, watch the Ganga Aarti lighting ceremony on the river where devotees send floating lamps, tea lights, and flowers.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning boat trip on the Ganges
- Walk past Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sarnath
- Experience Ganga Aarti lighting ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Vishwanath Temple Sarnath - Day 11
Varanasi to Delhi
At midday, transfer to the airport for your flight to Delhi, arriving around 6 pm. The tour ends at Delhi airport, or you can arrange a separate transfer to a city hotel if you've booked additional accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
