Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll get picked up from Delhi Airport and head to your hotel for check-in. At 6 pm there's a welcome meeting where you'll meet your local leader and the rest of the group. After that, you're free to explore Delhi's food scene together if you'd like, or grab dinner on your own.
Included Activities
- Arrival transfer from Delhi Airport to hotel
- Welcome meeting with local leader and group
Optional Activities
- Group dinner to sample Indian cuisine
- Day 2
Old Delhi Exploration
This morning your leader takes you on a walking tour through Old Delhi to see the Mughal architecture. You'll ride in a traditional rickshaw around Chandi Chowk marketplace, then visit the Jama Masjid and the Sheeshganj Gurudwara Sikh temple. After a traditional Thali lunch with the group, the evening is yours to wander around the city however you want.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional Thali lunch at Suruchi)
Included Activities
- Leader-led Old Delhi walking tour
- Metro system navigation with leader
- Traditional rickshaw ride around Chandi Chowk marketplace
- Visit to Jama Masjid
- Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara Sikh temple
- Traditional Thali lunch at Suruchi
Optional Activities
- Free evening exploration with leader recommendations for food and activities
- Urban Adventure - Free
Landmarks Jama Masjid Sheeshganj Gurudwara Chandi Chowk - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
You'll catch a train to Agra and check into your hotel. Lunch is at a cafe run by women survivors of acid attacks, then in the afternoon you'll see the Taj Mahal and walk through its gardens and museum. Later, there's an option to watch a hand-knotted carpet demonstration or explore Agra on your own.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at Sheroes Cafe)
Included Activities
- Train journey from Delhi to Agra
- Lunch at Sheroes Cafe
- Visit to Taj Mahal
- Taj Mahal gardens exploration
- Taj Mahal Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Demonstration on hand-knotted carpets - Free
- Additional entries to Taj Mahal - INR1300
- Explore Agra at own pace
Landmarks Taj Mahal 
- Day 4
Agra to Ranthambore National Park
Start the morning with a chance to return to the Taj Mahal if you want to see more details, including the mosque and the jawab building. Then it's on to Agra Fort to learn about the fortress from 1565 and how it became a palace. After lunch, you'll take a private transport to Ranthambore National Park for a two-night stay. This is the longest journey of the trip, so your leader will help you get snacks and drinks.
Included Activities
- Visit to Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Additional visit to Taj Mahal
- Explore Taj Mahal mosque and jawab building
Landmarks Agra Fort 
- Day 5
Ranthambore National Park
An early morning safari takes you through Ranthambore National Park where you might see Royal Bengal Tigers, leopards, sloth bears, crocodiles, and lots of other wildlife. You'll have a free afternoon to rest and relax at your accommodation. Then head out again in the evening for another safari to continue looking for animals.
Included Activities
- Morning wildlife safari
- Evening wildlife safari
Optional Activities
- Free afternoon to relax
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 6
Ranthambore to Jaipur
You'll leave Ranthambore and stop at a rural village in Sawai Madhopur to check out ancient sacred temples. Then continue to Jaipur, the 'Pink City' known for its pink-colored buildings. Your leader gives you an orientation walking tour through this pedestrian-friendly area with busy streets and colorful alleyways. Later, you can catch a Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir Cinema or have free time.
Included Activities
- Visit to rural village in Sawai Madhopur with ancient sacred temples
- Leader-led orientation walking tour of Jaipur
Optional Activities
- Bollywood movie at Raj Mandir Cinema - INR400
- Free evening exploration
Landmarks Sawai Madhopur 
- Day 7
Jaipur
Your leader shows you more of Jaipur this morning, including the City Palace where the royal family still lives but some gardens and courtyards are open. The rest of the day is open for you. Consider visiting Jantar Mantar, an observatory with star-tracking instruments, or taking a hot air balloon ride for views of the countryside.
Optional Activities
- City Palace exploration with leader
- Jantar Mantar Observatory - INR200
- Balloon Safari - USD280
- Free exploration
Landmarks City Palace Jantar Mantar 
- Day 8
Jaipur
Visit Panna Meena Kund Stepwell, an ancient site used for water collection and rituals. Then head up to Amber Fort with a local guide to see the Rajput and Mughal architecture and the Mirror Palace covered in reflective tiles. You'll spend the afternoon exploring more of Jaipur, then end your day with a cooking class in a local home where you'll cook and eat traditional food with the group.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional homemade food dinner with group following cooking class)
Included Activities
- Visit to Panna Meena Kund Stepwell
- Visit to Amber Fort with local guide
- Cooking class in a local home with traditional dinner
Optional Activities
- Afternoon exploration of Jaipur
Landmarks Panna Meena Kund Stepwell Amber Fort - Day 9
Jaipur to Delhi
A private transfer takes you back to Delhi this morning. The afternoon is yours to check out sites you might have missed earlier, like Humayun's Tomb or Qutb Minar. Your leader can help you book any activities. In the evening, the group might get together for a farewell dinner to talk about the trip.
Optional Activities
- Humayun's Tomb - INR600
- Qutub Minar - INR600
- Gandhi's Delhi Urban Adventure - INR3350
- Optional Farewell Dinner - INR1000
- Free afternoon exploration
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Qutb Minar - Day 10
Departure from Delhi
Your trip ends after breakfast. If you want to stay longer and explore more of India, you can arrange extra accommodation by contacting your booking agent ahead of time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Pre-booked additional accommodation for extended stay
