Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll be picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in Delhi. After settling in and resting from your flight, you can explore some of Delhi if you're up for it. There's optional sightseeing available, and you might grab dinner outside the hotel if you have the energy.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Gate number 6)
Optional Activities
- Partial Delhi sightseeing (if time permits after hotel check-in)
- Dinner outside hotel
- Day 2
Delhi to Agra
Following breakfast, you'll see Old and New Delhi including India Gate, Parliament of India, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, and Red Fort. Later you'll travel to Agra, check into your hotel, and if time works out, visit the Taj Mahal. From there, you'll head toward the next destination either by train or road depending on what's available.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sightseeing of Old Delhi
- Sightseeing of New Delhi
- Drive past India Gate
- Drive past Parliament of India
- Visit Mahatma Gandhi Memorial
- Drive past Red Fort remparts
Optional Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal (if time permits after Agra check-in)
Landmarks India Gate Parliament of India Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Red Fort Taj Mahal 
- Day 3
Prayagraj (Kumbh Mela)
You'll arrive in Prayagraj and settle into tented accommodation right at the Kumbh Mela site. This day focuses on observing the religious activities, particularly the Holibath dip at the rivers where millions gather. You'll see sadhus from across India and take in the spiritual atmosphere of this major pilgrimage gathering.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Observe Holibath dip at rivers
- Experience activities at Kumbh Mela
- Observe sadhus at the mela
Landmarks Kumbh Mela - Day 4
Prayagraj (Kumbh Mela)
Staying in your tented accommodation at Prayagraj, you'll take a walking tour through the Kumbh Mela site. During this time, you'll observe Naga Sadhus and other ascetics, and experience firsthand the spiritual energy that brings millions of pilgrims to this holy location.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Kumbh Mela site
- Observe activities of sadhus and Naga Sadhus
- Experience Kumbh Mela activities
Landmarks Kumbh Mela - Day 5
Prayagraj to Varanasi
You'll travel from Prayagraj to Varanasi, the holy city on the Ganges River. After checking into your hotel, you'll head out in the evening for the Aarti ceremony, a vibrant spiritual ritual that's central to any visit here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening Aarti ceremony
Landmarks Varanasi Ghats 
- Day 6
Varanasi
This morning starts early with a boat ride on the Ganges, then you'll walk through Varanasi's streets to see daily Indian life and Hindu ritual activities on the ghats. Later, you'll travel to Sarnath where Buddha gave his first sermon, an important pilgrimage site for understanding Buddhism.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on Ganges
- Walking tour through Varanasi streets
- Observe Hindu rituals on ghats
- Visit Sarnath
Landmarks Varanasi Ghats Sarnath - Day 7
Varanasi to Khajuraho
You're in for a long journey from Varanasi to Khajuraho, taking about 7 to 8 hours. Once you arrive and check into your hotel in Khajuraho, you'll have the rest of the day to rest and recover from the travel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Khajuraho
Today you'll see the famous erotic temples built by kings in the 12th century. The temples feature intricate carved stone sculptures representing various activities and artistic expressions. Around 8 to 10 temples showcase remarkable craftsmanship that's worth seeing while in India.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Khajuraho erotic temples
Landmarks Khajuraho Temples - Day 9
Khajuraho to Orchha
You'll travel by coach to Orchha and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is for relaxing, though if time permits, you can take a walking tour around the temples and wander through this charming little town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour around temples (if time permits)
- Explore the town of Orchha (if time permits)
- Day 10
Orchha
You'll visit the palaces of Orchha, known as Jahangir Palaces, built by the Bundela dynasty in the 17th century. These fascinating structures were built by warrior Rajputs and played an important role in Indian history. They're among the most significant palaces you'll see in India.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jahangir Palaces
Landmarks Jahangir Palace - Day 11
Orchha to Gwalior
You'll travel by coach from Orchha to Gwalior and check into your hotel. If you have energy, you can walk around the city for a bit, or you might just relax at the hotel after the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Gwalior city (if time permits)
- Day 12
Gwalior
Today you'll visit Gwalior Fort, one of India's largest and most impressive fortresses. Built by warrior and ruler Mansingh, this fort is an essential stop in Gwalior and shouldn't be skipped.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gwalior Fort
Landmarks Gwalior Fort - Day 13
Gwalior to Ranthambore
You'll travel by coach from Gwalior to Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Park and check into your hotel. Take it easy this evening since you'll need to get up early tomorrow morning for the safari at around 6:00 AM.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Ranthambore Tiger Reserve 
- Day 14
Ranthambore Tiger Safari
Two safaris fill your day at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. The morning safari runs from 6:00 AM to about 10:00 AM, then you'll return for breakfast and rest. The afternoon safari starts around 2:00 PM and ends at 5:00 PM. Tiger sightings depend on luck, but the jungle drive is always interesting and thrilling either way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning safari (6:00 AM to 10:00 AM)
- Afternoon safari (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)
Landmarks Ranthambore Tiger Reserve 
- Day 15
Ranthambore to Jaipur
You'll travel from Ranthambore to Jaipur, the famous pink city with significant history, culture, and architecture. Arriving by late afternoon, you'll check into your hotel and either relax or stroll through the walled city if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through walled city (if time permits)
- Day 16
Jaipur
You'll visit Amber Palace and Fort, a 15th-century fortress and palace built by the Kachhawa dynasty. You'll explore the Mirror Palace (Sheesh Mahal) and other magnificent features. In the afternoon, you'll see Jantar Mantar, the walled city, Palace of the Wind (Hawa Mahal), Jalmahal, and Gaitors. Explore by rickshaw and grab chai in front of Hawa Mahal.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Palace and Fort
- See Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace)
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Explore walled city
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Wind)
- Visit Jalmahal
- Visit Gaitors
- Rickshaw tour of planned city
Optional Activities
- Chai at Hawa Mahal
Landmarks Amber Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Jalmahal 
- Day 17
Jaipur
This day covers important landmarks including Tiger Fort, Jaigarh Fort, and Monkey Temple. You'll drive through Rajpath to see impressive buildings like the Secretariat, Vidhan Sabha, the polo ground, and Jai Singh Circle.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Tiger Fort
- Visit Jaigarh Fort
- Visit Monkey Temple
- Drive through Rajpath
- View Secretariat
- View Vidhan Sabha
- View polo ground
- View Jai Singh Circle
Landmarks Tiger Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 18
Jaipur
You'll explore the walled city, Maharani's cenotaphs, and Hawa Mahal bazaars. There's time to shop for traditional crafts and goods including traditional jewelry with colored stones (Kundan Mina), hand block-printed textiles, and other unique craftwork that Jaipur is known for.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore walled city
- Visit Maharani's cenotaphs
- Explore Hawa Mahal bazaars
Optional Activities
- Shop for traditional jewelry (Kundan Mina)
- Shop for hand block-printed textiles
- Shop for traditional crafts and artwork
Landmarks Hawa Mahal - Day 19
Jaipur to New Delhi
You'll travel from Jaipur back to New Delhi. Upon arrival, your tour concludes and you'll be bid farewell as you depart for your next destination. Thank you for this journey through India.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Departure gate no 6)
- Meals
- Breakfast
