Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Delhi
You'll land at Delhi Airport where your team picks you up for the drive to your hotel. After you get settled in, there's breakfast waiting and time to rest before things kick off. The group will gather for orientation activities to get everyone acquainted with what's coming up.
- Start point
- Delhi, India (From Airport/Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 2
Delhi Sightseeing
After breakfast you'll spend the day walking through historical Delhi. The itinerary takes you to Rajghat where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, then the Red Fort and Jama Masjid. From there you'll head to India Gate and the Qutub Minar complex with its Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque and famous iron pillar. Humayun's Tomb comes next, followed by wandering through Chandni Chowk market for shopping and a stop at Jantar Mantar before returning to the hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Rajghat
- Tour Red Fort
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Visit India Gate
- Tour Qutub Minar complex including Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque
- Visit iron pillar
- Tour Humayun's Tomb
- Shopping at Chandni Chowk
- Visit Jantar Mantar
Landmarks Rajghat Red Fort Jama Masjid India Gate Qutub Minar Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque Iron Pillar Humayun's Tomb Chandni Chowk Jantar Mantar - Day 3
Delhi to Agra
You'll drive to Agra, which takes about 4 hours, and have breakfast once you arrive. Then it's time to see Itmad-ud-Daulah fort and the Taj Mahal, the monument Shah Jahan built for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. If you want to pick up local crafts, Subhash Emporium has authentic artisanal pieces available for purchase.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Itmad-ud-Daulah fort
- Visit Taj Mahal
Optional Activities
- Shopping at Subhash Emporium
Landmarks Itmad-ud-Daulah Taj Mahal - Day 4
Agra to Ranthambore via Fatehpur Sikri
Today's drive takes you toward Ranthambore, but first you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri to see the Panch Mahal with its distinctive architecture and the Buland Darwaza gate. There's also an archaeological museum displaying prehistoric stone implements. After that you'll continue on to Ranthambore for dinner and overnight, so you're ready for wildlife activities tomorrow.
Included Activities
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit archaeological museum
Landmarks Panch Mahal Buland Darwaza - Day 5
Ranthambore National Park
You'll explore Ranthambore National Park today, which sits where the Aravali and Vindhya hill ranges meet. The day includes Ranthambore Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with historical significance, and Trinetra Ganesha Temple at the fort entrance. This temple is unique because it shows Ganesha with his two wives, Riddhi and Siddhi.
Included Activities
- Visit Ranthambore National Park
- Tour Ranthambore Fort
- Visit Trinetra Ganesha Temple
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park Ranthambore Fort Trinetra Ganesha Temple - Day 6
Ranthambore to Jaipur
A deluxe bus takes you to Jaipur, the Pink City, a drive of about 5.5 hours. You'll check in to your hotel when you arrive. The rest of the day is yours to rest and recover, though if you're up for it, you can head out to see Hawa Mahal and City Palace in this pink-walled ancient city where traditional customs remain strong.
Included Activities
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Visit City Palace
Landmarks Hawa Mahal City Palace - Day 7
Jaipur Sightseeing and Overnight Train to Amritsar
Following breakfast there's a full-day guided tour through Jaipur starting with Amber Fort and Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The day continues to Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir. Later in the evening you'll board an overnight train headed to Amritsar, the holy city.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Tour Amber Fort and Palace
- Visit Jal Mahal
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal
- Tour Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir
Landmarks Amber Fort Jal Mahal Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 8
Amritsar
You'll arrive in Amritsar and start exploring the city's main sites. The Golden Temple is a two-story structure covered in genuine gold plating and surrounded by an artificial lake that's 5.1 meters deep. There's also the Wagah Border ceremony with its energetic patriotic atmosphere, plus Jallianwala Bagh, Guru Ke Mahal Hall Bazaar, and Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum to visit.
Included Activities
- Visit Golden Temple
- Experience Wagah Border ceremony
- Visit Jallianwala Bagh
- Visit Guru Ke Mahal Hall Bazaar
- Tour Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum
Landmarks Golden Temple Wagah Border Jallianwala Bagh Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum - Day 9
Amritsar to Dharamshala
The drive from Amritsar to Dharamshala takes about 9 hours and 50 minutes, so you'll check into your hotel and grab some food and drinks. Then it's time to rest for the night and recover from the long journey so you're refreshed for exploring tomorrow.
- Day 10
Dharamshala
You'll explore Dharamshala, where the Dalai Lama lives and exiled Tibetan communities have settled. This is a major center for Buddhist learning where you can study Buddhism, its teachings, sutras, and tantras. The town sits in the Kangra valley with the Dhauladar mountains surrounding it, and it's become one of Himachal Pradesh's most visited spots. If tea interests you, the region produces prized spring flush varieties worth exploring.
- Day 11
Dharamshala to Departure
You'll drive back to Amritsar, a 4 hour 20 minute journey, then head to Amritsar Airport for your flight to Delhi. This final day wraps up your tour as you depart with memories from everything you've seen and done.
- End point
- Delhi, India (At airport/hotel)
