Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
A representative meets you at Delhi airport, hotel, or railway station and takes you to your accommodation. Delhi has layers of culture, history, and heritage waiting to be explored, making it a solid starting point for your India journey. You'll settle in for the night.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Hotel pick-up is available from New Delhi Airport, any hotel, or railway station.)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tivoli Grand Resort Hotel or Similar)
- Day 2
Delhi
After breakfast, your guide meets you to spend the full day exploring Old and New Delhi. You'll start in Old Delhi at the Jama Mosque, then ride through the 300-year-old Chandni Chowk Bazaar and Asia's largest spice market in a rickshaw. From there, head to Raj Ghat and Humayun Tomb. The afternoon takes you through New Delhi's Rashtrapati Bhavan, Parliament, India Gate, and the Qutub Minar UNESCO site.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Tivoli Grand Resort Hotel or Similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Mosque - largest mosque in India
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk Bazaar
- Explore Asia's largest spice market
- Visit Raj Ghat - Mahatma Gandhi memorial
- Visit Humayun Tomb - first garden-style tomb of India
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's residence)
- Drive past Parliament building
- Visit India Gate memorial
- Visit Qutub Minar UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Jama Mosque Chandni Chowk Bazaar Raj Ghat Humayun Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Qutub Minar 
- Day 3
Delhi to Agra
You'll travel to Agra after breakfast, a drive of about 3 to 4 hours. Once you check in and freshen up, grab lunch at a local restaurant or your hotel. The afternoon is for exploring Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with its palaces, halls, and gardens. Later you'll see the Taj Mahal with its distinctive architecture. Dinner happens at a local restaurant or back at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Howard Plaza The Fern, Agra, or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Taj Mahal
Landmarks Agra Fort Taj Mahal 
- Day 4
Agra to Ranthambore
Early morning you'll leave Agra heading toward Ranthambore National Park, about 270 kilometers and 5 to 6 hours of driving through rural Rajasthani landscapes with villages and farmland. You'll arrive in the afternoon, check into your safari lodge, and refresh. If there's time, visit Ranthambore Fort in the late afternoon to see its ancient walls, temples, mosques, and ruins from the 10th century. Some lodges offer traditional Rajasthani cultural performances.
- Accommodation
- Resort (WelcomHeritage Mount Valley Resort, Ranthambore or similar)
Included Activities
- Optional visit to Ranthambore Fort (if time permits)
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore Fort - Day 5
Ranthambore to Jaipur
Start before sunrise for a safari at Ranthambore National Park where you have chances to spot Bengal tigers in their natural habitat. You'll return to the hotel for breakfast and some downtime. Later you'll transfer to Jaipur. Once you arrive in the Pink City, check into your hotel and spend the evening cooking and dining with a local family to try traditional Rajasthani food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency Jaipur or Similar)
Included Activities
- Sunrise safari at Ranthambore National Park
- Cooking and dining with a local family in Jaipur
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park 
- Day 6
Jaipur
Your guide meets you after breakfast for a full day of Jaipur sightseeing. You'll ride an elephant up to Amber Fort the way royal families once did, then explore the fort itself. The day includes stops to photograph Jal Mahal or the Water Palace. In the afternoon, you'll watch demonstrations of local Jaipur artwork, block printing, and stone cutting. You'll visit the City Palace built from 1729 to 1732 and the Jantar Mantar solar observatory from 1716 with its 15 astronomical instruments. Your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency Jaipur or Similar)
Included Activities
- Elephant ride up to Amber Fort
- Explore Amber Fort
- Photo stop at Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Local artwork, block printing, and stone cutting demonstration
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar observatory
Landmarks Amber Fort Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 7
Jaipur to Udaipur
Leaving Jaipur, you'll take a scenic transfer across country toward Udaipur. The landscape shifts from flat, dry Rajasthan plains to lush green hills around Udaipur. When you arrive at the marble palace city, check into your hotel for the night. You'll have time to relax and prepare for exploring the city's history and character.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency Udaipur or Similar)
- Day 8
Udaipur
A local guide takes you through the City Palace on the banks of Lake Pichola, where you'll see intricate architecture, views, and historical pieces. Next is the Jagdish Temple, an Indo-Aryan structure dedicated to Lord Vishnu with intricate carvings and a towering spire. After lunch, you have time on your own to walk through winding streets, find hidden courtyards, take a boat ride on Lake Pichola past Lake Palace and Jag Mandir, or browse bazaars for handicrafts, jewelry, and textiles.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency Udaipur or Similar)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of City Palace
- Visit Jagdish Temple
Optional Activities
- Boat ride on Lake Pichola
- Shopping at local bazaars
- Dining at local restaurants or international eateries
Landmarks City Palace Jagdish Temple Lake Pichola Lake Palace Jag Mandir - Day 9
Udaipur to Mumbai
This morning you have free time to take a last walk by Lake Pichola, do final shopping at local bazaars, or sit at a café with palace views. In the afternoon, head to the airport for your domestic flight to Mumbai. You'll arrive in vibrant Mumbai and transfer to your hotel to rest.
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency, Chembur, Mumbai or similar)
Optional Activities
- Final stroll by Lake Pichola
- Last-minute shopping at local bazaars
- Café time with palace views
Landmarks Lake Pichola 
- Day 10
Mumbai
Your Mumbai sightseeing starts after breakfast around 9:00 AM at the Gateway of India with Arabian Sea views, then the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel's Indo-Saracenic architecture. Head to Colaba Causeway for shopping, then visit Mani Bhavan museum about Mahatma Gandhi. Lunch options include South Indian cafés or restaurants like Trishna or Leopold Café. You'll see Dhobi Ghat, the world's largest outdoor laundry, and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus with its Victorian Gothic Revival style. End with a drive along Marine Drive along the coast before returning to your hotel around 4:30 PM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency, Chembur, Mumbai or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Gateway of India
- View Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
- Explore Colaba Causeway
- Visit Mani Bhavan museum
- Visit Dhobi Ghat
- Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
- Drive along Marine Drive
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Trishna restaurant
- Lunch at Leopold Café
- Lunch at local South Indian café
Landmarks Gateway of India Taj Mahal Palace Hotel Colaba Causeway Mani Bhavan Dhobi Ghat Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Marine Drive - Day 11
Mumbai to Goa
You'll head to the airport this morning for your flight to Golden Goa. When you arrive, the relaxed, sunny beachside atmosphere is what Goa's known for. The day is yours to explore at your own pace, whether sunbathing, walking sandy shores, or trying local food. As the sun sets, you'll celebrate your final night with drinks by the sea.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Aurum Resorts or similar)
Optional Activities
- Beach time and sun bathing
- Wander along sandy shores
- Local cuisine dining
- Sunset drinks by the sea
- Day 12
Goa
After your long journey from Delhi, you'll have a final breakfast together in Goa. If you want to stay longer, additional accommodations can be arranged. Your guide will help arrange a taxi to the airport if you need it for your departure.
- End point
- Goa, India (The tour concludes in Goa, with optional airport drop-off available upon request.)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Goa with additional accommodations
- Arrange airport taxi
