Itinerary
- Day 1
New Delhi
You'll arrive in New Delhi and meet your Alkof Holidays representative at the airport for your transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours to wander around the city's streets and tree-lined boulevards, getting your first feel for India.
- Start point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Pickup from IGI Airport New Delhi, India)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Lalit or similar - Delhi)
Optional Activities
- Explore the city's bustling streets
- Wander tree-lined boulevards
- Day 2
New Delhi
This is a full-day sightseeing tour through Delhi. Start at Rajghat, where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated, then head to Jama Masjid, India's largest mosque. You'll take a rickshaw ride through the bustling Chandni Chowk market in Old Delhi, drive past the Presidential House and India Gate, check out Humayun's Tomb from 1562, and finish at Qutab Minar, known as the world's tallest brick minaret.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Lalit or similar - Delhi)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Delhi
- Visit Rajghat memorial site
- Visit Jama Masjid
- Rickshaw ride through Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi
- Drive past Presidential House and India Gate
- Visit Humayun's Tomb
- Visit Qutab Minar
Landmarks Rajghat Jama Masjid Chandni Chowk Presidential House India Gate Humayun's Tomb Qutab Minar - Day 3
New Delhi to Chandigarh
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll head to New Delhi railway station and board a train to Chandigarh. Once you arrive and settle into your hotel, spend the afternoon checking out Rock Garden, Rose Garden, and Sukhna Lake. Later, visit Sector 17 market, a popular shopping hub in Chandigarh.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Lalit or similar - Chandigarh)
Included Activities
- Visit Rock Garden
- Visit Rose Garden
- Visit Sukhna Lake
- Visit Sector 17 market
Landmarks Rock Garden Rose Garden Sukhna Lake Sector 17 - Day 4
Chandigarh to Shimla
You'll leave Chandigarh early for the scenic drive to Kalka, then board the famous toy train for your journey to Shimla. After arriving at Shimla Railway Station, head to your hotel to check in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Radisson Jass or similar - Shimla)
Included Activities
- Toy train ride from Kalka to Shimla
Landmarks Kalka 
- Day 5
Shimla
Following breakfast, spend the day exploring Shimla, the former summer capital of British India. Walk up to Jakhoo Hills for views across the valley and snow-covered peaks. The Himachal Museum has temple carvings, sculptures, weapons, and miniature paintings to see. Stop by Christ Church, the second oldest church in North India with stained-glass windows from 1850. Visit the Vice Regal Lodge, a grand summer residence used by the Indian Viceroy from 1888 to 1946. Later head to Kufri for a quieter forest setting. You'll have free time in the evening to shop along Mall Road or relax.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Radisson Jass or similar - Shimla)
Included Activities
- Visit Jakhoo Hills
- Visit Himachal Museum
- Visit Christ Church
- Visit Vice Regal Lodge
- Visit Kufri
Optional Activities
- Shopping along Mall Road
Landmarks Jakhoo Hills Himachal Museum Christ Church Vice Regal Lodge Kufri Mall Road - Day 6
Shimla
This day is completely free for you to do what you like in Shimla. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings at whatever pace suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Radisson Jass or similar - Shimla)
Optional Activities
- Own leisure activities in Shimla
- Day 7
Shimla to New Delhi
You'll leave Shimla for the scenic drive back to Kalka, then board the train to New Delhi. When you arrive at New Delhi railway station, meet your representative for your transfer to the hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Lalit or similar - Delhi)
Included Activities
- Toy train ride from Kalka to New Delhi
- Day 8
New Delhi to Agra
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. Once you check into your hotel and take a break, explore the historical sites of Itmad-ud-Daulah and Agra Fort. Later in the evening, walk through Agra's markets to find handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Courtyard by Marriott or similar - Agra)
Included Activities
- Visit Itmad-ud-Daulah
- Visit Agra Fort
Optional Activities
- Shop for handicrafts in Agra markets
Landmarks Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra Fort 
- Day 9
Agra to Jaipur
You'll start very early for a guided tour of the Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh before sunrise. After returning to the hotel for breakfast, you'll head toward Jaipur. Along the way, stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Akbar in the late 16th century. You'll arrive in Jaipur for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Marriot or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Taj Mahal and Mehtab Bagh
- Visit Fatehpur Sikri
Landmarks Taj Mahal Mehtab Bagh Fatehpur Sikri 
- Day 10
Jaipur
After breakfast, you'll spend a full day exploring Jaipur's main attractions. Start at Amber Fort and Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 with red sandstone and marble, situated high on a mountain overlooking Maota Lake. Then check out Jal Mahal (Water Palace), City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), Albert Hall Museum, and Birla Mandir.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Marriot or similar - Jaipur)
Included Activities
- Visit Amber Fort and Palace
- Visit Jal Mahal (Water Palace)
- Visit City Palace
- Visit Jantar Mantar
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Visit Albert Hall Museum
- Visit Birla Mandir
Landmarks Amber Fort and Palace Jal Mahal City Palace Jantar Mantar Hawa Mahal Albert Hall Museum Birla Mandir - Day 11
Jaipur to Varanasi
After breakfast, you'll transfer to Jaipur airport for your flight to Varanasi. Once you arrive, meet your representative for your transfer to the hotel. After settling in, head out to explore Varanasi, visiting various ghats, sacred temples, and local markets. In the evening, attend the Aarti ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Radisson or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Attend Ganga Aarti on the bank of river Ganges
Optional Activities
- Visit various ghats
- Visit sacred temples
- Explore local markets
Landmarks River Ganges 
- Day 12
Varanasi
Begin early with a boat ride on the River Ganges, then visit an Akhara to see traditional martial arts. After that, take a morning city tour walking through the sacred Ghats. You'll visit Kashi Vishwanath shrine (Golden Temple) and Bharat Mata Mandir dedicated to 'Mother India.' Later, travel to Sarnath, an important Buddhist site, to see the Dhamekha Stupa, Archaeological Museum, and Chaukhandi Stupa. Return for the evening Aarti ceremony on the banks of the River Ganges.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Radisson or similar - Varanasi)
Included Activities
- Boat ride on River Ganges
- Visit Akhara to witness martial arts practice
- Morning city tour of Varanasi
- Visit sacred Ghats
- Visit Kashi Vishwanath shrine (Golden Temple)
- Visit Bharat Mata Mandir
- Visit Sarnath
- Visit Dhamekha Stupa
- Visit Archaeological Museum at Sarnath
- Visit Chaukhandi Stupa
- Attend evening Aarti ceremony
Landmarks River Ganges Kashi Vishwanath Bharat Mata Mandir Sarnath Dhamekha Stupa Chaukhandi Stupa - Day 13
Varanasi to New Delhi
This morning, head to Varanasi airport for your flight to New Delhi. Upon arrival at New Delhi airport, meet your representative for transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel The Lalit or similar - Delhi)
- Day 14
New Delhi
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to New Delhi airport to board your flight heading home or to your next destination.
- End point
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, New Delhi, Delhi, India (Drop-off at IGI Airport New Delhi, India)
- Meals
- Breakfast
