Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
An airport representative meets you at New Delhi airport and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to do as you like, whether that's walking through the city's busy streets or taking it easy at the hotel.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pick-up from IGI Airport, New Delhi)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Inn by Radisson Lajpat Nagar or similar, New Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
Delhi
This full day focuses on Delhi's history and culture. You'll start at Rajghat, then head to Jama Masjid and take a rickshaw through the crowded Chandni Chowk market. From there, you'll drive past the Presidential House and India Gate, then check out Humayun's Tomb and Qutab Minar before heading back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Inn by Radisson Lajpat Nagar or similar, New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Full-day sightseeing tour of Delhi
- Visit Rajghat memorial site
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi's busiest market
- Drive past Presidential House and India Gate
- Explore Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Presidential House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
Delhi to Varanasi
An early pickup takes you to New Delhi Railway Station to catch a train to Varanasi. After you arrive and settle into your hotel, there's time to rest. Later in the evening, you'll attend the Aarti ceremony on the River Ganges banks, where locals and visitors gather for this spiritual ritual.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Amayaa or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Attend Aarti ceremony on the banks of River Ganges
- Boat ride on River Ganges
Landmarks River Ganges 
- Day 4
Varanasi and Sarnath
Start before sunrise with a boat ride on the River Ganges, where you'll see sunrise and watch spiritual activities along the ghats. A morning city tour takes you to Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (outside viewing for foreign visitors), Bharat Mata Mandir, and then to Sarnath. There you'll walk through the Dhamekha Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa before returning to rest.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Amayaa or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges at sunrise
- Morning city tour of Varanasi
- Visit sacred ghats
- Visit Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple (exterior viewing for foreign tourists)
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Dhamekha Stupa in Sarnath
- Visit Archaeological Museum in Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
Landmarks River Ganges Ghats Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple Bharat Mata Mandir Dhamekha Stupa Sarnath Archaeological Museum Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 5
Varanasi to Khajuraho
After breakfast, transportation takes you to Varanasi airport for a flight to Khajuraho. Once there, you'll check into your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll see Khajuraho's temples, starting with the Western Group UNESCO site and the intricate Kandariya Mahadev temple. The Eastern group of temples comes next before you have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Ramada or similar - Khajuraho)
Included Activities
- Temple tour of Khajuraho Western Group of Temples
- Visit Kandariya Mahadev temple
- Visit Eastern group of temples
Landmarks Khajuraho Western Group of Temples Kandariya Mahadev Temple Khajuraho Eastern Group of Temples 
- Day 6
Khajuraho to Agra
Following breakfast, you're taken to Khajuraho railway station to board the Vande Bharat Express to Agra. Your driver helps you find your reserved seat on the train. When you reach Agra Railway Station, transportation brings you to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Mercure or similar, Agra)
- Day 7
Agra
Your guide picks you up before sunrise for a tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh. After returning for breakfast at the hotel, you'll visit Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. The evening is for wandering through local markets to find handicrafts and souvenirs before heading back to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Grand Mercure or similar, Agra)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh at sunrise
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Shop for handicrafts and souvenirs in local markets
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort - Day 8
Agra to Ranthambore National Park
After breakfast, you head toward Ranthambore National Park. Along the way, there's time to visit Fatehpur Sikri, the UNESCO site built by Akbar in the late 16th century. Once sightseeing is done, you continue on to Ranthambore for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Resort (Ranthambhore National Resort or similar - Ranthambore National Park)
Included Activities
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri UNESCO World Heritage Site
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 9
Ranthambore National Park
An early morning jeep safari takes you into the park where you might see Bengal tigers, leopards, sloth bears, sambar and chital deer, wild boars, marsh crocodiles, and over 300 bird species. Back at the resort, you'll have breakfast and some leisure time, followed by lunch. A second jeep safari in the afternoon gives another chance to spot Indian leopards, hyenas, and jungle cats before dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the resort, offering a taste of local flavors), Dinner (Dinner at the resort with a variety of dishes)
- Accommodation
- Resort (Ranthambhore National Resort or similar - Ranthambore National Park)
Included Activities
- Morning jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park
- Afternoon jeep safari in Ranthambore National Park
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 10
Ranthambore to Jaipur
After breakfast at the resort, you depart for Jaipur (about 3 hours away). Upon arrival, you check into your hotel and have time to relax. In the evening, you'll walk through the markets in Jaipur's historic walled pink city to see local traditions and vibrant culture.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KK Royal Hotel & Convention Centre or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Explore markets of Jaipur's historic walled pink city
Landmarks Jaipur Pink City 
- Day 11
Jaipur
Following breakfast, a guided tour covers Jaipur's main sites. You'll start with Amber Fort and Palace on the hilltop, then see Jal Mahal on Man Sagar Lake. After that comes City Palace, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir temple before returning to the hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (KK Royal Hotel & Convention Centre or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Guided comprehensive tour of Jaipur
- Visit Amber Fort and Palace UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar astronomical observatory
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir temple
Landmarks Amber Fort and Palace Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 12
Jaipur to New Delhi
After breakfast at the hotel, you set off for New Delhi on approximately a 5.5 hour drive. Once there, the rest of the day is open for you to explore this vibrant city however you'd like.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Park Inn by Radisson Lajpat Nagar or similar, New Delhi)
Included Activities
- Explore New Delhi at leisure
- Day 13
New Delhi Departure
In the morning, transportation takes you to IGI Airport in New Delhi for your flight home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at IGI Airport in New Delhi)
