Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive at New Delhi airport and a representative will greet you at baggage claim. From there, it's a transfer to your hotel where you can check in and settle in for the rest of the day.
- Start point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
- Day 2
New Delhi
After breakfast, you'll spend a full day on a guided tour covering both New Delhi and Old Delhi. The itinerary includes Qutub Minar, Lotus Temple, and Humayun's Tomb in the morning. Later, you'll head into Old Delhi to wander through historic sites and the lively Chandni Chowk spice market, which can get quite crowded but offers plenty of energy and color.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (At Delhi local city restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of New Delhi and Old Delhi
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Lotus Temple
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Drive past Rashtrapati Bhavan and India Gate
- Visit Raj Ghat
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Drive past Red Fort
- Rickshaw ride at Chandni Chowk spice market
Landmarks Qutub Minar Lotus Temple Humayun's Tomb Rashtrapati Bhavan India Gate Raj Ghat Jama Masjid Red Fort Chandni Chowk - Day 3
New Delhi to Varanasi
A morning flight gets you to Varanasi, followed by a transfer to your hotel. You'll have lunch, then head to Sarnath to see the Dhamek Stupa and Archaeological Museum, both important to Buddhist pilgrimage. If timing works out, you'll catch the evening Ganges Aarti ceremony, though it depends on your arrival and energy levels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Guided tour to Sarnath
- Visit Dhamek Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum at Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Evening Ganges aarti ceremony
Optional Activities
- Evening Ganges Aarti ceremony (if time permits)
Landmarks Dhamek Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa 
- Day 4
Varanasi to Umaria
This starts very early with a boat ride on the River Ganges at sunrise. After returning to your hotel for breakfast, you'll visit four well-known temples: Tulsi Manas, Durga, Shri Vishwanath, and Sankat Mochan. By evening, you'll head to the railway station to catch an overnight train heading toward Umaria.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride at River Ganges
- Guided tour of Varanasi
- Visit Tulsi Manas Temple
- Visit Durga Temple
- Visit Shri Vishwanath Temple
- Visit Sankat Mochan Temple
Landmarks Tulsi Manas Temple Durga Temple Shri Vishwanath Temple - Day 5
Umaria to Bandhavgarh
You'll arrive at Umaria railway station where someone will meet you for the drive to Bandhavgarh. After checking in at your hotel, an afternoon jungle safari gets you out into the landscape where tigers roamed the Maharaja's former hunting grounds. This is your first real wildlife viewing opportunity.
Included Activities
- Afternoon jungle safari to Bandhavgarh
Landmarks Bandhavgarh National Park 
- Day 6
Bandhavgarh
An early morning safari takes you into Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve where you might spot royal Bengal tigers, white tigers, leopards, and deer across tropical forests and grasslands. You'll return to the hotel to freshen up, then head back out for an afternoon jeep safari to capture more wildlife and photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Early morning safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon jeep safari into Bandhavgarh National Park
Landmarks Bandhavgarh National Park - Day 7
Bandhavgarh to Khajuraho
After breakfast and packing up, you'll drive to Khajuraho and check into your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax and get ready for tomorrow's temple exploration.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 8
Khajuraho
A full day guided tour focuses on Khajuraho's famous temples built between 950 and 1050 AD by the Chandelas. You'll see Chaunset Yogini, Kandariya Mahadev, Chitragupta, Vishvanatha, Nandi, and Lakshmana temples. Each has its own architectural details and carvings worth examining.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Khajuraho temples
- Visit Chaunset Yogini Temple
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev Temple
- Visit Chitragupta Temple
- Visit Vishvanatha Temple
- Visit Nandi Temple
- Visit Lakshmana Temple
- Light and sound show in Khajuraho
Landmarks Kandariya Mahadev Temple Lakshmana Temple Chitragupta Temple - Day 9
Khajuraho to Chanderi
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Chanderi, located in the valley of the ancient Betwa River. Once at your hotel, you can settle in. In the evening, you'll head out to local villages to get a feel for how people live in the region.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening visit to local villages
- Day 10
Chanderi to Orchha
A half-day tour covers Chanderi's history, visiting more than 375 historic monuments including Babur's Mosque, Khuni Darwaza, and Badal and Singpur Mahal. After that, you'll drive to Orchha and check into your hotel there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Chanderi
- Visit Babur's Mosque
- Visit Khuni Darwaza
- Visit Badal and Singpur Mahal
- Visit Jageshwari Temple
- Visit Kati Ghati Gate
- Visit Shahzadi ka Rouza
- Visit Parmeshwar Tank
Landmarks Babur's Mosque Khuni Darwaza Jageshwari Temple Kati Ghati Gate 
- Day 11
Orchha
You'll spend a full day exploring Orchha with a guide, checking out monuments from the Bundela dynasty. The tour includes Jahangir Fort, Rai Praveen Ka Mahal, the riverside cenotaphs, and Ram Raja Temple, all situated on an island in the Betwa River.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Orchha
- Visit Jahangir Fort
- Visit Rai Praveen Ka Mahal
- Visit Riverside Cenotaphs
- Visit Ram Raja Temple
Landmarks Jahangir Fort Ram Raja Temple - Day 12
Orchha to Agra
After breakfast and packing, you'll drive to Jhansi to see Jhansi Fort, the Government Museum, and Rani Mahal. From there, you'll head to the railway station for your train to Agra, where someone will meet you and take you to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Jhansi Fort
- Visit Government Museum
- Visit Rani Mahal
Landmarks Jhansi Fort 
- Day 13
Agra
You'll wake early to catch the sunrise at Taj Mahal with Mehtab Bagh, then return to your hotel for breakfast and a break. Later, you'll explore Agra Fort with its Moti Masjid, Octagonal Tower, and Jahangir Palace. The day also includes Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb and Jama Masjid before evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Sunrise visit to Taj Mahal
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Guided tour of Agra
- Visit Agra Fort
- Visit Moti Masjid
- Visit Octagonal Tower
- Visit Jahangir Palace
- Visit Diwan-I-Aam
- Visit Diwan-I-Khas
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Agra Fort Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb - Day 14
Agra to Bharatpur
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive toward Bharatpur but stop en-route at Fatehpur Sikri, the red stone city built by the Mughals in 1571. You'll explore the Tomb of Salim Chisti, Buland Darwaza, and Panch Mahal before continuing your journey to Bharatpur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Tomb of Salim Chisti
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Diwane e Khas
- Visit Panch Mahal
- Battery car ride at Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Tomb of Salim Chisti Panch Mahal 
- Day 15
Bharatpur to Jaipur
An early morning visit to Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary lets you spot various bird species. You'll return to your hotel for breakfast and checkout, then drive to Jaipur for the next part of your trip, checking in at your hotel once you arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary
- Rickshaw ride at Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary
Landmarks Keoladeo Bird Sanctuary 
- Day 16
Jaipur
Your full day in Jaipur includes a guided tour with visits to Amber Fort, which you can reach by elephant or jeep. You'll also see City Palace, Jantar Mantar, pass by Jal Mahal and the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), and visit Birla Temple. Free time afterward lets you shop or rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort with Elephant ride or Jeep ride
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Drive past Jal Mahal
- Drive past Hawa Mahal
- Visit Birla Temple
Optional Activities
- Tour to Nahargarh Fort (if time permits)
- Tour to Jaigarh Fort (if time permits)
Landmarks Amber Fort City Palace Jantar Mantar Jal Mahal Hawa Mahal Birla Temple Nahargarh Fort Jaigarh Fort - Day 17
Jaipur to Mandawa
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Mandawa in the Shekhawati region. Once at your hotel, you can relax before a half-day guided tour visits various beautifully painted havelis (traditional palaces) scattered throughout the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided tour of Mandawa
- Visit various havelis of Mandawa
- Day 18
Mandawa to Bikaner
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Bikaner and check into your hotel. Once you've refreshed, a half-day city tour takes you to Lalgarh Palace, Junagarh Fort, and Bhandasar Jain Temple. There's also an optional visit to Karni Mata Temple about 30 km away if time allows.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Half day guided city tour of Bikaner
- Visit Lalgarh Palace
- Visit Junagarh Fort
- Visit Bhandasar Jain Temple
Optional Activities
- Visit Karni Mata Temple (if time permits, 30 km from Bikaner)
Landmarks Lalgarh Palace Junagarh Fort Bhandasar Jain Temple 
- Day 19
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Jaisalmer, the city of sands. You'll check into camp accommodation and enjoy an evening camel ride through the desert dunes with traditional Rajasthani dance performances and music.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Camel ride in desert
- Cultural activities in dunes with traditional Rajasthani dance performances
- Day 20
Jaisalmer
After breakfast, you'll move from camp to a hotel in Jaisalmer city. A full day guided tour includes Jaisalmer Fort, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli, Patwon-Ki-Haveli, Thar Heritage Museum, Gadisar Lake, and Silk Route Art Gallery plus various temples. You'll have free time later for leisure activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jaisalmer
- Visit Jaisalmer Fort
- Visit Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli
- Visit Patwon-Ki-Haveli
- Visit Thar Heritage Museum
- Visit Gadisar Lake
- Visit Silk Route Art Gallery
- Visit various temples
Landmarks Jaisalmer Fort Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli Patwon-Ki-Haveli Gadisar Lake - Day 21
Jaisalmer to Osian
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Osian and check into your hotel. Following a refresh, a guided tour visits local temples and markets. As evening approaches, you'll head to the Osian sunset point for photography and to take in the panoramic views of the golden sands.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Osian
- Visit local temples and markets
- Visit Osian sunset point
- Day 22
Osian to Jodhpur
After breakfast and checkout, you'll drive to Jodhpur, the famous Blue City of Rajasthan. Check into your hotel, refresh, then explore the massive Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park, Clock Tower, and Mandore Gardens with a guide.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Jodhpur
- Visit Mehrangarh Fort
- Visit Jaswant Thada
- Visit Umaid Bhawan Palace
- Visit Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park
- Visit Clock Tower
- Visit Mandore Temple
- Visit Mandore Gardens
- Visit Balsamand Lake
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada Umaid Bhawan Palace Rao Jodha Desert Rock Park Mandore Gardens 
- Day 23
Jodhpur to New Delhi
After breakfast and checkout, you'll transfer to Jodhpur airport for your flight back to New Delhi. A representative will meet you upon arrival and transfer you to your hotel for your final night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 24
New Delhi Departure
After breakfast and checkout, you'll head to New Delhi airport to board your flight home, wrapping up your journey across India.
- End point
- New Delhi, Delhi, India (Airport, Railway Station, Hotel)
- Meals
- Breakfast
