Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive in New Delhi and get settled at your hotel. From there, head out to see India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan, then drive past Parliament House. Later, check out Humayun's Tomb and Qutub Minar before the sun sets. By evening, take a walk around Connaught Place or browse through Janpath Market, then return to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit India Gate
- Visit Rashtrapati Bhavan
- Drive past Parliament House
- Explore Humayun's Tomb
- Explore Qutub Minar
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Connaught Place
- Visit Janpath Market
Landmarks/POIs India Gate Rashtrapati Bhavan Parliament House Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar Connaught Place Janpath Market - Day 2
New Delhi
This morning start at the Red Fort (outside view), then make your way to Jama Masjid and wander through Chandni Chowk. After that, pay homage at Raj Ghat. In the afternoon, head to Lotus Temple and Akshardham Temple, where you can catch the water show if time works out. Spend the night in New Delhi.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Red Fort (outside view)
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Pay homage at Raj Ghat
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Akshardham Temple
Optional Activities
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk
- Enjoy the water show at Akshardham
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Raj Ghat Lotus Temple Akshardham Temple - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
Drive to Agra in the morning and check into your hotel. That afternoon, visit the Taj Mahal (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and see it at sunset to appreciate how the light changes throughout the visit. You'll also explore Agra Fort, a remarkable structure from the Mughal period. Before heading back to your hotel for the evening, you'll have free time to shop at Sadar Bazaar.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Agra
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Experience Taj Mahal at sunset
- Explore Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Sadar Bazaar
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort Sadar Bazaar - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Head toward Jaipur with a morning stop at Fatehpur Sikri, the abandoned Mughal capital. You'll see Buland Darwaza, Panch Mahal, and Salim Chishti's Tomb. After that, continue to Jaipur and check in at your hotel. Later in the evening, explore Johari Bazaar or take in a cultural evening at Chokhi Dhani.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Visit Salim Chishti's Tomb
Optional Activities
- Explore Johari Bazaar
- Cultural evening at Chokhi Dhani
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Buland Darwaza Panch Mahal Salim Chishti's Tomb Johari Bazaar Chokhi Dhani - Day 5
Jaipur
Start your morning at Amber Fort with your choice of an elephant or jeep ride up to the fort. Stop by Jal Mahal for photos on your way. In the afternoon, walk through City Palace, Jantar Mantar, and Hawa Mahal. By evening, head to Nahargarh Fort where you can relax and take in the views of Jaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort
- Stop at Jal Mahal
- Explore City Palace
- Explore Jantar Mantar
- Explore Hawa Mahal
- Visit Nahargarh Fort
Optional Activities
- Elephant ride to Amber Fort
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort
- Cooking class in Jaipur
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Nahargarh Fort - Day 6
Jaipur to Varanasi
Take a domestic flight from Jaipur to Varanasi this morning. Once you arrive, check into your hotel and settle in. That evening, attend the Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat, a spiritual ceremony that happens on the banks of the Ganges River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Attend Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Landmarks/POIs Dashashwamedh Ghat - Day 7
Varanasi
Rise early for a peaceful boat ride on the Ganges at sunrise. You'll visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Durga Temple, and Tulsi Manas Mandir during the morning. Later, take an excursion to Sarnath and see Dhamek Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Archaeological Museum. By evening, shop for Banarasi silk or spend a relaxing time before going back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise boat ride on the Ganges
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Tulsi Manas Mandir
- Excursion to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum
Optional Activities
- Shop for Banarasi silk
Landmarks/POIs Kashi Vishwanath Temple Durga Temple Tulsi Manas Mandir Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 8
Varanasi to New Delhi
You'll have the morning to yourself for leisure or optional sightseeing if you'd like. In the afternoon, head to Varanasi Airport for your flight back to New Delhi. You'll arrive in New Delhi by evening and then proceed for your onward journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional sightseeing in Varanasi
