Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll land at New Delhi airport where an Alkof Holidays representative meets you for the hotel transfer. After settling in, the rest of your day is yours to explore the city at your own pace. Wander through bustling streets or take a stroll down tree-lined boulevards to get a feel for India from the start.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport, New Delhi)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Personal assistance during arrival
Optional Activities
- Explore city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
Your full day covers Delhi's historical highlights. Start at Rajghat, then move on to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. A rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk's Old Delhi market comes next, followed by driving past the Presidential House and India Gate. By afternoon, you'll see Humayun's Tomb and finish up at Qutab Minar, the tallest brick minaret in the world.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi
- Visit Rajghat memorial site
- Visit Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque)
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
- Drive past Presidential House and India Gate
- Explore Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
- English speaking local destination guide
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Presidential House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Varanasi
After breakfast, you're transferred to IGI Airport for your flight to Varanasi. Once there, your driver takes you to the hotel for check-in. The afternoon is free to rest, and as evening comes around, you'll head to the banks of the River Ganges to watch the Aarti ceremony.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rio Benaras or similar, Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Personal assistance during arrival
- Transfer to IGI Airport New Delhi
- Attend Ganga Aarti ceremony on the banks of River Ganges
- 1 boat ride on River Ganges in Varanasi
Landmarks River Ganges - Day 4
Varanasi
An early morning boat ride on the River Ganges lets you watch the sunrise and spiritual rituals along the ghats. You'll then do a guided tour of the sacred ghats and visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Bharat Mata Mandir. After breakfast, you head to Sarnath to explore the Dhamekha Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa, all important Buddhist sites.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rio Benaras or similar, Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Early morning boat ride on River Ganges with sunrise viewing
- Guided city tour of Varanasi
- Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (Golden Temple)
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Sarnath Buddhist pilgrimage site
- Explore Dhamekha Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum in Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- English speaking local destination guide
Landmarks River Ganges Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Bharat Mata Mandir Dhamekha Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 5
Varanasi to Khajuraho
After breakfast at the hotel, you're transferred to Varanasi Airport for your flight to Khajuraho. Your local representative meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel for check-in.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Bundela or similar, Khajuraho)
Included Activities
- Personal assistance during arrival
- Transfer to Varanasi Airport
- Transfer to hotel in Khajuraho
- Day 6
Khajuraho to Bandhavgarh
Following breakfast, you visit the UNESCO World Heritage temples, starting with the Western Group and the intricate Kandariya Mahadev temple. Then you check out the Eastern group of temples. Later, you'll head to Bandhavgarh and settle into your resort, leaving the evening free to relax in the natural surroundings.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at hotel), Lunch (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mogli Jungle Resort or similar - Bandhavgarh)
Included Activities
- Visit Western Group of Temples UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev temple
- Visit Eastern group of temples
- English speaking local destination guide
Optional Activities
- Leisurely walk through lush greenery
Landmarks Kandariya Mahadev Temple Western Group of Temples Eastern Group of Temples 
- Day 7
Bandhavgarh
Morning and evening safaris at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve take up your day. Vehicles head to the entrance gate before sunrise for the best chance of seeing tigers, with the first two hours being most productive. You'll spot tigers, leopards, spotted deer, and sloth bears. Between safaris, you can visit Bandhavgarh Fort, an ancient structure at 811 meters with 39 caves dating back over 2000 years.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort), Lunch (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mogli Jungle Resort or similar - Bandhavgarh)
Included Activities
- Morning safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Evening safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Visit Bandhavgarh Fort
- Wildlife naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Birdwatching (Plum Headed Parakeet, Jungle Babbler, Malabar Pied Hornbill, Little Egret, Crested Serpent Eagle)
Landmarks Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Bandhavgarh Fort 
- Day 8
Bandhavgarh
Another early morning safari gets you out as the sun rises and wildlife becomes active. You'll watch for tigers, leopards, and other creatures while exploring the forest. After a break back at the resort, you head out again for an afternoon safari when the golden light is ideal for photos.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort), Lunch (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort), Dinner (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Mogli Jungle Resort or similar - Bandhavgarh)
Included Activities
- Early morning safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Afternoon safari at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
- Wildlife naturalist guide
Landmarks Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve - Day 9
Bandhavgarh to New Delhi
After breakfast at your resort, you're transferred to Jabalpur Airport for your flight back to New Delhi. Upon arrival, you'll be helped with your hotel transfer and check-in. The evening is yours to unwind.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Buffet / Fixed Menu at resort)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Rockland CR Park or similar - New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Personal assistance during arrival
- Transfer to Jabalpur Airport
- Transfer to hotel in New Delhi
- Day 10
Departure from New Delhi
In the morning, you're transferred to IGI Airport New Delhi for your journey home or onward travel.
- End point
- Jabalpur Airport, Jabalpur, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, India (Drop-off at Jabalpur Airport, Jabalpur, as per your flight time)
Included Activities
- Personal assistance during departure
- Transfer to IGI Airport New Delhi
