Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
You'll get picked up at the airport and head to your hotel. Once you're settled in, there's a half-day guided tour of Old and New Delhi on the schedule. The tour takes in Humayun's Tomb, Qutub Minar, and Jama Masjid, so you'll see some of the city's main historical spots right away.
- Start point
- Delhi, India (Hotel,Airport or Railway Station, 00:00 - 00:00)
Included Activities
- Half-day guided sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutub Minar
- Visit Jama Masjid
Landmarks Humayun's Tomb Qutub Minar Jama Masjid - Day 2
Delhi to Mandawa
After breakfast, you'll drive out to Mandawa in the Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. It's a good drive, and you'll roll in during the evening. Check in to your hotel and settle for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 3
Mandawa
Following breakfast, a guided tour takes you through Mandawa. You'll see Mukundgarh Fort and Nawalgarh Fort, then spend time at the Dundlod Havelis. These are traditional mansions built by the Marwari business community, and they're decorated with intricate paintings and frescos throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Mandawa sightseeing tour
- Visit Mukundgarh Fort
- Visit Nawalgarh Fort
- Visit Dundlod Havelis
Landmarks Mukundgarh Fort Nawalgarh Fort Dundlod Havelis - Day 4
Mandawa to Khimsar
After breakfast, you'll drive toward Khimsar and its 16th-century fort that sits right on the edge of the Great Thar Desert. The fort's now a heritage hotel that was converted back in 1979. It kept its original architecture while expanding from just 7 or 8 rooms to 71, so there's history mixed with modern comfort here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Khimsar Fort - Day 5
Khimsar to Rohet
You'll head to Rohet after breakfast and check into a heritage fort hotel. During the afternoon, a jeep safari takes you out to explore the Rabari and Bishnoi villages nearby. You get to see traditional rural life in the region this way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari to Rabari and Bishnoi villages
- Day 6
Rohet to Ranakpur
After breakfast, the drive takes you to Ranakpur in the Aravali Valley. There you'll visit the Jain temple, which is one of India's holiest Jain sites and known for detailed friezes and sculptures. As evening arrives, Garasia dancers perform, so you can experience local cultural traditions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ranakpur Jain Temple
- Garasia dancers performance
Landmarks Ranakpur Jain Temple 
- Day 7
Kumbhalgarh - Ranakpur
Following breakfast, you'll visit the temples of Nagda and Eklingji, then head to Kumbhalgarh Fort, which is massive and nearly impregnable. A horse safari lets you explore the Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. By evening you'll return to Ranakpur for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Nagda temples
- Visit Eklingji temple
- Visit Kumbhalgarh Fort
- Horse safari in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Landmarks Nagda Temples Eklingji Temple Kumbhalgarh Fort - Day 8
Ranakpur to Sardargarh
After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Sardargarh. Once you arrive and get settled in, there's time to relax before visiting Sardargarh Fort and Manohar Sagar. The fort was built between 1738 and 1743 by Sardar Singh and functions as a heritage hotel now.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Sardargarh Fort
- Visit Manohar Sagar
Landmarks Sardargarh Fort Manohar Sagar - Day 9
Sardargarh
You'll take a 44 km narrow-gauge train ride connecting two villages, traveling alongside local passengers through countryside. The historic track dates to 1928 and runs along a cliff side. Along the way you'll cross 100-foot-high bridges, pass through tunnels, and see waterfalls and thick jungle. At GoramGhat there's a stop to watch monkeys from the scrub jungle nearby. The return trip back to Sardargarh is by car.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- 44 km narrow-gauge train ride through Ravli Sanctuary
- Stop at GoramGhat flag station
Landmarks Ravli Sanctuary GoramGhat Flag Station - Day 10
Sardargarh to Bijaipur
After breakfast, you'll drive to Bijaipur by way of Chittorgarh Fort, which serves as a base for the Mina tribes. Bijaipur sits beside a lake, so the setting's quite peaceful compared to the fort's historic significance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Chittorgarh Fort
Landmarks Chittorgarh Fort - Day 11
Bijaipur
The day is spent exploring Bijaipur. The forests here are home to tigers and leopards, which adds a sense of adventure to any walks. The area was strategically important during historic battles between Maratha and Mughal armies, so there's layers of history woven through the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 12
Bijaipur to Bundi
You'll travel to Bundi and check in at your hotel. Then you'll visit Bundi Fort and Raniji ki Baori stepwell. After that, continue on to Rajmahal, a 300-year-old palace situated in a village overlooking the river.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bundi Fort
- Visit Raniji ki Baori stepwell
- Visit Rajmahal palace
Landmarks Bundi Fort Raniji ki Baori Rajmahal Palace - Day 13
Bundi to Ranthambore
After breakfast, you're heading to Ranthambore National Park, known for its tiger population. Once you check in, there's an evening safari in the park. It's a nice way to start getting used to the landscape and maybe catch sight of some wildlife.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Evening jeep safari at Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 14
Ranthambore
Following breakfast, you'll go on a jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park. It's one of northern India's most famous parks and a premier tiger and game reserve. The safari continues into the evening, and you'll return to the hotel after dark.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 15
Ranthambore to Bharatpur
After breakfast, you'll drive to Bharatpur, which is known for Keoladeo National Park. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sanctuary for many migratory birds. Once you check in, the evening is spent visiting and watching for birds in the park.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Keoladeo National Park for bird spotting
Landmarks Keoladeo National Park - Day 16
Bharatpur to Agra
You'll leave Bharatpur for Agra, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri on the way. This red sandstone city was built by Emperor Akbar in the late 16th century as his capital and palace. The Buland Darwaza, the world's largest gateway, is there to see. Upon reaching Agra, explore Fort Agra to understand the Mughal Empire's history, visit Mehtab Bagh, and end the day at the Taj Mahal at sunset.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
- Visit Buland Darwaza
- Visit Fort Agra
- Visit Mehtab Bagh
- Sunset visit to Taj Mahal
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Buland Darwaza Fort Agra Mehtab Bagh Taj Mahal 
- Day 17
Agra to Gwalior
You'll travel to Gwalior, a city in central Madhya Pradesh. After checking in, the day covers Gwalior Fort, the 15th-century Gujari Mahal Palace which now houses an archaeological museum, Jai Vilas Mahal, the Sun Temple, Scindia Museum, and Teli ka Mandir.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Gwalior Fort
- Visit Gujari Mahal Palace
- Visit Jai Vilas Mahal
- Visit Sun Temple
- Visit Scindia Museum
- Visit Teli ka Mandir
Landmarks Gwalior Fort Gujari Mahal Jai Vilas Mahal Sun Temple Scindia Museum Teli ka Mandir 
- Day 18
Gwalior to Orchha
After breakfast, you'll drive to Orchha, a 16th-century town sitting on the banks of the Betwa River in central Madhya Pradesh. Check in before lunch, then visit Ram Raja Temple, Jahangir Mahal, and the Orchha Fort Complex during the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Ram Raja Temple
- Visit Jahangir Mahal
- Visit Orchha Fort Complex
Landmarks Ram Raja Temple Jahangir Mahal Orchha Fort Complex - Day 19
Orchha to Khajuraho
After breakfast, you'll continue driving to Khajuraho, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once you check in, you'll visit India's largest Jain temple, various Hindu temples, and the temples known for Kamasutra depictions.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit India's largest Jain temple
- Visit Hindu temples
- Visit Kamasutra temples
Landmarks Khajuraho Temples 
- Day 20
Panna National Park - Khajuraho
An early morning drive takes you to Panna National Park in the Vindhya Hills along the Ken River. You'll arrive around 6 AM for an early jungle safari through a giant plateau with tropical forest, cascading waterfalls, thick teak forest, and one of the country's best tiger reserves. After breakfast, you'll explore the jungle more before heading back to Khajuraho in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Jungle safari at Panna National Park
Landmarks Panna National Park - Day 21
Khajuraho Departure
After breakfast, you'll be dropped at the airport or train station, depending on how you're traveling onward.
- End point
- Khajuraho Airport, Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India (Departure Airport or Railway Station, 00:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
