Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi to Sariska National Park
Your trip starts in Delhi at Iris Park hotel or the airport. From there, you'll drive three to four hours to Sariska National Park depending on traffic conditions. Once you arrive, settle into Sariska Tiger Camp for the night.
Optional Activities
- Pre-tour night in Delhi (available by prior arrangement with sales representative)
Landmarks Sariska National Park 
- Day 2
Sariska National Park to Jaipur
Early in the day, join a game drive through Sariska National Park's buffer zone on sealed roads. You'll likely spot nilgai, wild boar, jackals, hyenas, and chowsingha, with plenty of bird activity especially during rainy season. In the afternoon, drive on to Jaipur and check into your hotel there.
Included Activities
- Game drive in Sariska National Park buffer zone
Landmarks Sariska National Park Jal Mahal Lake 
- Day 3
Jaipur
Spend a full day in Jaipur, the Pink City. Those who wake early can join an optional dawn walking tour through the walled city to see local markets, temples, and artisan workshops. The whole group then visits Jantar Mantar Observatory with its marble and brass instruments, followed by Hawa Mahal. After lunch, head to the hilltop Amber Palace to see courtyards, decorated interiors, and the Chamber of Mirrors. Your evening is free.
Included Activities
- Visit to Jantar Mantar (Jaipur Observatory)
- Visit to Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds)
- Visit to Amber Palace
Optional Activities
- Dawn walking tour through the Pink City's walled chowkris (blocks), local markets, temples and artisan communities with local food and drink sampling
Landmarks Jantar Mantar, Jaipur Hawa Mahal Amber Palace - Day 4
Jaipur to Agra via Fatehpur Sikri
After a relaxed morning, drive mid-morning toward Agra with a stop at Fatehpur Sikri, Emperor Akbar's deserted royal city from 1571. Walk through the red sandstone mosque designed for 10,000 worshippers, palaces, and halls. Akbar abandoned the city in 1584 to handle military matters, leaving it remarkably well preserved.
Included Activities
- Visit to Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 5
Agra
Wake early for a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal when it's softly lit and less crowded. Explore the inner chambers and mausoleum with your guide. Later, see the Red Fort with its sandstone walls, the Pearl Mosque, and palaces where Shah Jahan spent his final years imprisoned. Visit Itmad-ud-Daula in the afternoon, then end the day at Mehtab Bagh for sunset views across the river.
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal with interior exploration
- Visit to Red Fort of Akbar
- Visit to Itmad-ud-Daula (Baby Taj)
- Visit to Mehtab Bagh (Moonlight Garden) for sunset viewing
Landmarks Taj Mahal Red Fort, Agra Itmad-ud-Daula Mehtab Bagh 
- Day 6
Agra to Varanasi
Head to Agra station early for the 6am Vande Bharat Express train to Varanasi. You'll arrive around 1pm and transfer to your hotel with check-in from 2pm. Varanasi sits on the Ganges River and is one of India's holiest cities. Wander through narrow lanes with thousands of temples and watch ceremonies. Optional activities include visiting Sarnath Temple where Buddha gave his first sermon, plus the archaeology museum.
Included Activities
- Train journey Agra to Varanasi on Vande Bharat Express (A/C Chair Car, Executive Class)
Optional Activities
- Visit to Sarnath Temple and Dhamekh Stupa
- Visit to Sarnath archaeology museum
- Silk and brocade emporium shopping
- Riverside massage services
- Various optional sightseeing trips (tour leader organized)
Landmarks Varanasi Ghats Sarnath Temple Dhamekh Stupa 
- Day 7
Varanasi to Delhi
Just before dawn, take a boat on the Ganges to see pilgrims bathing on the ghats. That afternoon, board the Vande Bharat Express back to Delhi and watch rural villages and towns pass by during the journey. Light snacks and a soup with rice and vegetables dinner are provided, though bringing extra snacks helps. You'll arrive in Delhi late evening and transfer to your hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Light snack dinner (usually includes soup and light meal with rice and vegetables))
Included Activities
- Boat ride on the Ganges at dawn to view ghats and Hindu pilgrim ceremonies
Landmarks Varanasi Ghats - Day 8
Delhi
This day is free to relax or explore on your own. An optional sightseeing trip can be arranged if interested. Consider visiting the Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate, Jama Masjid, or Sheeshganj Gurudwara. For shopping, Chandni Chowk and Karol Bagh are popular market areas.
Optional Activities
- Optional sightseeing trip in New and Old Delhi (organized by tour leader)
- Visit to Red Fort
- Visit to Humayun's Tomb
- Visit to India Gate
- Visit to Jama Masjid (largest mosque in India)
- Visit to Sheeshganj Gurudwara (Sikh Temple)
- Visit to Raj Ghat
- Shopping at Chandni Chowk market
- Shopping at Karol Bagh market
Landmarks Red Fort, Delhi Humayun's Tomb India Gate Jama Masjid Sheeshganj Gurudwara Raj Ghat Chandni Chowk Karol Bagh - Day 9
Delhi Departure
Your northern India adventure ends today. If you want to extend your stay in Delhi, speak with your sales representative about options. Otherwise, your free transfer to the airport is arranged and your return journey begins.
Optional Activities
- Extend stay in Delhi (available by arrangement with sales representative)
