Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Delhi
The full day is yours to spend however you'd like in Delhi. You can wander around different neighborhoods, check out local markets, or stay back at the hotel and prepare for the activities coming up. It's a good day to adjust to the time difference and get your bearings.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 3
Delhi to Amritsar
Start with a drive past the Red Fort, then take a rickshaw ride through Old Delhi's busy streets. After that, visit the Jama Masjid. In the evening, you'll head to the airport and fly to Amritsar to continue your journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive alongside the Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride through Old Delhi
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks/POIs Red Fort Jama Masjid - Day 4
Amritsar
Begin at Jallianwala Bagh in the morning, then head to Durgiana Temple. After lunch, drive to the Wagah border to see the flag lowering ceremony, which happens every afternoon. It's an intense and energetic event with military precision and crowd participation from both sides.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Jallianwala Bagh
- Visit Durgiana Temple
- Scenic drive to Wagah border
- Witness ceremonial flag lowering ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Jallianwala Bagh Durgiana Temple Wagah Border - Day 5
Amritsar to Shimla
Catch your morning train to Chandigarh, then continue by road heading into the hills toward Shimla. Once there, you'll walk along Mall Road and explore The Ridge, which gives you nice views across the surrounding hills. Christ Church is a colonial-era building worth seeing, with some interesting architecture from that period.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey to Chandigarh
- Walking tour of Mall Road
- Explore The Ridge
- Visit Christ Church
Landmarks/POIs The Ridge Christ Church - Day 6
Shimla
You'll ride the toy train from Shimla down to Shoghi and back by car. After returning, spend time at the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies to see its architecture and learn about its background. Then head to the Himachal State Museum to see local art, crafts, and cultural pieces that tell the region's story.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Toy train experience from Shimla to Shoghi
- City tour visiting Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
- Visit Himachal State Museum
Landmarks/POIs Indian Institute of Advanced Studies Himachal State Museum - Day 7
Shimla to Delhi
Head to Chandigarh station and board a train back to Delhi. Sit back during the journey and watch the landscape change as you travel. Once you reach Delhi in the afternoon, you'll have time to explore the city at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 8
Delhi to Jaipur
Have breakfast on the Shatabdi Express as it takes you to Jaipur. When you arrive, spend the afternoon at the City Palace, the royal residence that's still partially home to the royal family. Then check out the Jantar Mantar Observatory with its 18th century astronomical instruments and structures.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast onboard the Shatabdi Express), Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Breakfast onboard Shatabdi Express
- Visit Maharaja's City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
Landmarks/POIs City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 9
Jaipur
Start the day with a stop at the Hawa Mahal for photos, then head to Amber Fort. Spend time at the City Palace learning about Jaipur's royal history. Visit the Jantar Mantar Observatory, then stop at a local craft center to see block printing and carpet making. End with dinner and a cultural show that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with cultural performance)
Included Activities
- Photo stop at Hawa Mahal
- Visit Amber Fort
- Visit Maharaja's City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Witness traditional crafts - block printing and carpet weaving at local craft centre
- Dinner with cultural performance
Landmarks/POIs Hawa Mahal Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 10
Jaipur to Agra
After breakfast, drive toward Agra and stop at Fatehpur Sikri, an old Mughal city and UNESCO site. You'll see the massive Buland Darwaza gate, the Jama Masjid, and various palaces and courtyards from that era. Later, continue on to Agra.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Scenic drive to Agra
- Explore Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Jama Masjid at Fatehpur Sikri
- Explore palaces and courtyards at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Buland Darwaza Jama Masjid - Day 11
Agra
Start with a visit to the Taj Mahal, which is made entirely of white marble and is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. After that, stop at a marble workshop to see how inlay work is done. Then explore Agra Fort, another UNESCO site with lots of history. At night, you'll catch a live performance called 'Mohabbat the Taj,' which is a Bollywood-style musical drama.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with live musical drama 'Mohabbat the Taj')
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal
- Visit marble inlay workshop
- Visit Agra Fort
- Live musical drama 'Mohabbat the Taj'
Landmarks/POIs Taj Mahal Agra Fort - Day 12
Agra to Varanasi
Board a morning train from Agra heading to Varanasi. When you arrive, you'll take a rickshaw ride to the Ganges River banks. As evening falls, watch the Ganga Aarti ceremony, a traditional prayer ritual with chanting, oil lamps, and spiritual atmosphere along the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Train journey to Varanasi
- Rickshaw ride to banks of Ganges River
- Witness Ganga Aarti ceremony
Landmarks/POIs Ganges River - Day 13
Varanasi
Take a cruise on the Ganges River in the morning to soak in the spiritual feeling. Visit Bharat Mata Mandir and Durga Temple, then go to Banaras Hindu University and the Vishwanath Temple. After that, head to Sarnath to explore Buddhist sites like the Dhamek Stupa and Mulagandha Kuti Vihar, which have significant religious and historical meaning.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise along Ganges River
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Banaras Hindu University
- Visit Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sarnath
- Explore Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Mulagandha Kuti Vihar
Landmarks/POIs Bharat Mata Mandir Durga Temple Banaras Hindu University Vishwanath Temple Dhamek Stupa Mulagandha Kuti Vihar - Day 14
Varanasi to Delhi
The morning is free for you to relax or explore on your own. In the afternoon, fly to Delhi. Once you land, visit the Qutab Minar complex, the Rashtrapati Bhawan which is the President's residence, and India Gate, a memorial for Indian soldiers. Finish with a farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Qutab Minar complex
- Visit Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Visit India Gate
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks/POIs Qutab Minar Rashtrapati Bhawan India Gate - Day 15
Departure
Get transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
