Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport and get picked up for transfer to your hotel. From there, the afternoon and evening are yours to wander around the city at your own pace. Take some time walking the busy streets or strolling down the tree-lined avenues to start getting a feel for India.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport in New Delhi)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cardinal Express Oxmo or similar - New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore Delhi's bustling streets
- Walk along tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you're spending the full day exploring Delhi's historical sites. Begin at Rajghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, then head to Jama Masjid. A rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk market gives you the chaotic energy of the city, and you'll drive past the President House and India Gate. Later visit Humayun's Tomb and finish at Qutab Minar before heading back.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cardinal Express Oxmo or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Visit Rajghat - Mahatma Gandhi's memorial
- Visit Jama Masjid - largest mosque in India
- Rickshaw ride in Chandni Chowk - Old Delhi market
- Drive past President House
- Drive past India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar - tallest brick minaret in the world
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk President House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Agra
After eating breakfast, you'll depart for Agra and check into your hotel. Take some time resting, then visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. By evening, you can walk through the Agra market to look for handicrafts and local souvenirs before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Taj Vilas or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Shop for handicrafts in Agra market
Landmarks Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort - Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
This starts very early, before sunrise, for a guided tour of Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. You'll return to the hotel for breakfast, then head toward Jaipur. Along the way, you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the late 16th century, before arriving in Jaipur for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 5
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll have a packed day exploring Jaipur's main sites. Visit Amber Fort perched on the mountain with views over Maota Lake, then see the Water Palace, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. It's a full day of Rajasthan's best architecture and heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel ( Hotel The Wall Street or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort and Palace - UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir
Landmarks Amber Fort and Palace Maota Lake Jal Mahal (Water Palace) City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 6
Jaipur to Varanasi
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Jaipur airport and fly to Varanasi. The airport representative meets you and takes you to your hotel. Spend some time resting, then in the evening walk through Varanasi's ghats, temples, and local market. Later that evening, you'll attend Aarti, the spiritual ceremony on the Ganges banks.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Surya Kaiser Palace or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Explore Varanasi ghats
- Visit sacred temples in Varanasi
- Visit Varanasi local market
- Attend Aarti on River Ganges bank at Dashashwamedh Ghat
Landmarks River Ganges Dashashwamedh Ghat 
- Day 7
Varanasi
You're up early for a boat ride on River Ganges, then you'll visit Akhara to see traditional martial arts being practiced. Walk through the sacred ghats during the morning city tour and visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Mata Mandir. After lunch, travel to Sarnath to explore Buddhist sites including Dhamekha Stupa, Chaukhandi Stupa, and the Archaeological Museum. End with Aarti on the Ganges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Surya Kaiser Palace or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Akhara - traditional martial arts site
- Walk through sacred ghats of Varanasi
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Sarnath
- Visit Dhamekha Stupa
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Visit Sarnath Archaeological Museum
- Attend Aarti on River Ganges bank
Landmarks River Ganges Akhara Kashi Vishwanath Temple Bharat Mata Mandir Sarnath Dhamekha Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum 
- Day 8
Varanasi to Ayodhya
After breakfast, you'll travel to Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Rama. Once at your hotel, head to the sacred Sarayu River where pilgrims bathe, then visit Shri Ram Janam Bhumi, believed to be where Lord Rama was born. You'll also explore Hanuman Garhi Mandir, Kanak Bhawan, Dashrath Mahal, and Ram Katha Sangrahalay. The rest of the day is free to relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Taraji Resort Hotel or Similar - Ayodhya)
Included Activities
- Visit Sarayu River
- Visit Shri Ram Janam Bhumi
- Visit Hanuman Garhi Mandir
- Visit Kanak Bhawan
- Visit Dashrath Mahal
- Visit Ram Katha Sangrahalay
Landmarks Sarayu River Shri Ram Janam Bhumi Hanuman Garhi Mandir Kanak Bhawan Dashrath Mahal Ram Katha Sangrahalay - Day 9
Ayodhya to New Delhi
After breakfast, transfer to Lucknow airport for your flight back to New Delhi. When you arrive, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel for your final night on the tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Cardinal Express Oxmo or similar - New Delhi)
- Day 10
New Delhi
In the morning according to your flight time, you'll transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight home or on to your next destination.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), Airport Rd., New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop off at IGI Airport in New Delhi)
