Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive in Delhi and get settled at your hotel. After checking in, the afternoon is spent at India Gate, then you'll drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan to get a sense of the government buildings. From there, head to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, one of the city's most important Sikh temples. By evening, you'll visit Qutub Minar (the tall tower that's really impressive) and Humayun's Tomb before heading back to rest.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit India Gate
- Drive-past Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Visit Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
- Explore Qutub Minar
- Explore Humayun's Tomb
Landmarks/POIs India Gate Rashtrapati Bhavan Gurudwara Bangla Sahib Qutub Minar Humayun's Tomb - Day 2
Delhi to Agra
This morning you'll leave Delhi for Agra on a drive that takes about 3 to 4 hours. Once there, the afternoon is devoted to Agra Fort, where you can walk through centuries of history, and then Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb. Later in the day, stroll through Mehtab Bagh as the sun starts to set, which gives you a nice view of the Taj Mahal from a distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb (Baby Taj)
- Stroll around Mehtab Bagh for sunset view of Taj Mahal
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Itimad-ud-Daulah's Tomb Mehtab Bagh Taj Mahal - Day 3
Agra to Ranthambore
You're up early for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, so plan on getting there before dawn. After that, it's about a 1.5 hour drive to Chambal River Sanctuary where you'll take a safari cruise to look for crocodiles, gharials, and various migratory birds. Then comes the longer haul, a 5 to 6 hour drive to Ranthambore where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Safari Cruise at Chambal River Sanctuary
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Chambal River Sanctuary Ranthambore National Park - Day 4
Ranthambore
Start early with a jeep safari through Ranthambore National Park, known for tiger sightings and other wildlife. You'll come back midday to rest and grab lunch at your accommodation. In the afternoon, head out for a second safari before settling in for another night in Ranthambore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park (morning)
- Jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park (afternoon)
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park - Day 5
Ranthambore to Jaipur
After breakfast, you're heading toward Jaipur. Once you arrive in the afternoon, check out Albert Hall Museum and Birla Mandir. If you want a cultural evening, there's an option to visit Chokhi Dhani for traditional Rajasthani food and entertainment, though it's optional. Either way, you'll end the day at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir
Optional Activities
- Visit Chokhi Dhani for Rajasthani cultural experience
Landmarks/POIs Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir Chokhi Dhani - Day 6
Jaipur
Morning means heading to Amber Fort early where you can take a jeep ride up to the top for the best views. By midday, you'll walk through Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds with all those small windows), the City Palace, and Jantar Mantar. The afternoon has you wandering through Johari Bazaar and Bapu Bazaar for shopping and local goods. By evening, you'll participate in a cooking class and have dinner with a local family, which gives a real sense of how people live here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Cooking class and dinner with local family)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort with jeep ascent
- Explore Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Explore City Palace
- Explore Jantar Mantar
- Walk through Johari Bazaar
- Walk through Bapu Bazaar
- Cooking class and dinner with local family
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Johari Bazaar Bapu Bazaar - Day 7
Jaipur
You're celebrating Holi Festival with vibrant colors and music throughout the morning and afternoon, plus you'll have traditional Rajasthani food. After all that energy, the evening is low-key where you can rest at your hotel and recover from the festivities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Rajasthani food during Holi Festival celebrations), Dinner
Included Activities
- Celebrate Holi Festival with vibrant colors, music, and traditional Rajasthani food
- Day 8
Jaipur to Delhi
After breakfast, you'll be driven back to Delhi and dropped off either at the airport or at your hotel, depending on your preference.
- Meals
- Breakfast
