Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll arrive at Delhi International Airport where your representative meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, take the rest of the day to settle in and recover from your flight. This is a good time to rest up before exploring starts tomorrow.
- Day 2
Delhi
Following breakfast, you'll head out on a full-day guided tour of Delhi. The morning takes you through Old Delhi's crowded bazaars by rickshaw, then you'll see ancient monuments and UNESCO sites. Later in the day, you'll check out New Delhi's iconic landmarks and grand architecture. By the end, you get a real sense of how the city blends old and new.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Rickshaw ride through historic lanes of Old Delhi
- Visit Jama Masjid - India's largest mosque
- Explore Chandni Chowk bazaar in Old Delhi
- Visit Raj Ghat - Mahatma Gandhi's memorial
- Visit Humayun's Tomb - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Drive past India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhawan
- Visit Qutub Minar - tallest brick minaret in the world
- Professional English-speaking local guide for all sightseeing activities
Optional Activities
- Private Home Cooking Experience in Delhi - 4-hour cooking class and meal at a private family home, includes hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Yoga and Meditation Experience at Lodhi Gardens - 2-hour morning session with yoga trainer
- Old Delhi Cycle Tour - 3-hour cycling tour covering 7-10 miles (12-15 kilometers), limited to 8 guests, includes breakfast and tea stop
- Delhi Heritage Bazaars and Street Food with Rickshaw Ride - half-day tour with food tasting and round-trip hotel transportation
- Private Delhi Shopping Tour with Food and Henna - guided tour through markets and bazaars with local street food tasting
Landmarks/POIs Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Raj Ghat Humayun's Tomb India Gate Rashtrapati Bhawan Qutub Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, the drive to Agra takes you to the former Mughal Empire capital. You'll check into your hotel, then explore Agra Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with impressive structures. As evening arrives, you'll head to the Taj Mahal to catch the sunset, watching the white marble shift through orange and pink light.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Agra Fort - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Taj Mahal - sunset viewing
- Battery van ride from parking to Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Mohabaat-e-Taj Show - live theatre performance of the Taj Mahal love story with complimentary water and audio system in multiple languages, photo opportunity with cast available for nominal fee
- Heritage Walk Through Old City of Agra - 3-hour walking tour at 4:00 PM led by local guide, includes spice market, goddess temple, Jama Masjid, and view of Taj Mahal from Yamuna (pickup from city hotels only)
Landmarks/POIs Agra Fort Taj Mahal - Day 4
Agra to Ranthambore
You'll drive toward Ranthambore with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a 16th-century Mughal city that's stayed well preserved. Walking through its palaces and seeing the Buland Darwaza gateway gives you a sense of its historical importance. Then you continue on to Ranthambore and check in. Later you can explore local villages or just relax after traveling.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri - ancient Mughal city with Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, and palaces
Landmarks/POIs Fatehpur Sikri Buland Darwaza - Day 5
Ranthambore
This day focuses entirely on wildlife in Ranthambore National Park, the old royal hunting grounds. You'll start before dawn on a morning jeep safari looking for Bengal tigers, leopards, and other animals. After breakfast and some rest, you'll head out again in the afternoon for another safari opportunity. You'll also visit the 10th-century Ranthambore Fort overlooking the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning Jeep Safari in Ranthambore National Park with naturalist
- Afternoon Jeep Safari in Ranthambore National Park with naturalist
- Visit Ranthambore Fort - 10th-century UNESCO site
Landmarks/POIs Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore Fort - Day 6
Ranthambore to Jaipur
Following breakfast, you'll drive to Jaipur, the Pink City known for its pink-colored buildings throughout. Founded in 1727, Jaipur has royal palaces, grand forts, vibrant bazaars, and traditional crafts all over the city. Once you check into your hotel, the rest of the day is yours to wander around and get oriented.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 7
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll spend the day exploring Jaipur's royal sites. A jeep takes you up to Amber Fort where you'll walk through ornate courtyards and mirrored halls. You'll participate in a turban tying session to learn about local traditions. Then you'll see the Hawa Mahal with its intricate carved windows, the City Palace mixing different architectural styles, and Jantar Mantar Observatory with its ancient stone instruments. By afternoon, you'll head to the bazaars to look at textiles, jewelry, and local handicrafts.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep ride to Amber Fort with exploration of courtyards, mirrored halls, and royal chambers
- Turban Tying Session - royal tradition experience
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit City Palace - home to royal family
- Visit Jantar Mantar Observatory
- Explore Jaipur's colorful bazaars with textiles, block-printed fabrics, silver jewelry, and handicrafts
- Professional English-speaking local guide for all sightseeing activities
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon in Jaipur - rides arranged 2 hours before sunrise and 2 hours after sunset, timings vary by season (5:30 AM April-June with no evening rides, 6:15 AM and 4:00 PM September-November, 6:45 AM and 3:30 PM December-March)
- Rajasthan Folk Dance Show with Dinner at Narayan Niwas Palace - evening show with included dinner
- Bollywood Dance Workshop in Jaipur - pickups at 9AM, 10AM, 11AM, 12PM, 1PM, or 2PM with opportunity to learn Bollywood dance moves
- Sunrise Yoga Session in Jaipur with Breakfast - 6:00 AM departure for private one-hour yoga session with expert guru, includes breakfast
Landmarks/POIs Amber Fort Hawa Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar - Day 8
Jaipur to Delhi
After breakfast, you'll drive back to Delhi. When you arrive, you'll head straight to the airport for your onward flight, taking memories of India's Golden Triangle and your time spotting wildlife in Ranthambore.
- Meals
- Breakfast
