Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
After you arrive in Delhi, make your own way to the hotel where you'll meet your Travel Director and other travelers. Get a feel for India's capital city, then head out for dinner to try some of the local food scene.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zone Connect (Saket)), Hotel (Zone Connect by The Park Saket)
- Day 2
Delhi
Walk through Old Delhi's crowded streets and busy bazaars to see the red sandstone Jama Masjid. You'll take a cycle rickshaw ride through the lanes, then head to Raj Ghat where Gandhi's ashes are scattered. After that, check out New Delhi's government buildings and tree-lined avenues before stopping at Humayun's Tomb. The evening is free, or you can join an optional food tour if you want.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zone Connect (Saket)), Hotel (Zone Connect by The Park Saket)
Included Activities
- Visit Jama Masjid (Delhi's largest mosque)
- Cycle rickshaw ride through Old Delhi streets
- Visit Raj Ghat (Mahatma Gandhi's resting place)
- Drive through New Delhi past government buildings
- Visit Humayun's Tomb (UNESCO-listed)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience food tour
Landmarks Jama Masjid Raj Ghat Humayun's Tomb 
- Day 3
Delhi to Agra
Travel to Agra and spend time at the Taj Mahal, one of the world's most iconic monuments. If you're interested, there's an option to see Agra Fort with its palaces like Jahangir Palace and Khas Mahal. Watch how the light changes the white marble to pink and gold as the day goes on, then walk inside to see the tombs and the famous 'Diana's bench' photo spot.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Retreat)
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal (UNESCO-listed mausoleum)
- Visit tombs of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience at Agra Fort (explore maze of buildings, Jahangir Palace, Khas Mahal)
Landmarks Taj Mahal Agra Fort 
- Day 4
Agra to Jaipur
Head toward Jaipur, the 'Pink City'. If you want to wake early, there's an option to catch the Taj Mahal at sunrise. On the way, you'll stop at Fatehpur Sikri, a deserted city built in 1569. After lunch, settle into your hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring. You might catch the Aarti Ceremony at Birla Temple and have dinner afterward.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency)
Included Activities
- Stop at Fatehpur Sikri ('Ghost City')
Optional Activities
- Early morning visit to Taj Mahal at sunrise
- Aarti Ceremony at Birla Temple and dinner
Landmarks Fatehpur Sikri Birla Temple 
- Day 5
Jaipur
Start in Jaipur at Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds. From there, ride up to Amber Fort by jeep to see its Rajasthani architecture, miniature paintings, stones and mirrors. Visit the Maharaja's City Palace with its courtyards and gardens, then check out the four painted doors at Pritam Niwas Chowk that represent the seasons. Next, head to Jantar Mantar, a UNESCO site and one of the world's largest astronomical observatories. The afternoon is yours to wander the Pink City or join an optional market visit.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Fern Residency)
Included Activities
- Visit Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
- Jeep ride to and visit Amber Fort (UNESCO-listed)
- Visit Maharaja's City Palace
- View Pritam Niwas Chowk (four painted doors)
- Visit Jantar Mantar (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience at local market
- Explore the Pink City on own
Landmarks Hawa Mahal Amber Fort Maharaja's City Palace Pritam Niwas Chowk Jantar Mantar - Day 6
Jaipur to Jodhpur
Travel to Jodhpur, the 'Blue City', which sits high on a hilltop. Check out the massive 16th-century Mehrangarh Fort that rises 393 feet above the plains with seven gates and towers. Walk through its palace collections of Rajput miniature paintings and museums. Then head down to Jaswant Thada, an impressive white marble structure built in 1899 with carved screens and portraits of Rathore rulers. If you want, take a tuk tuk ride and walk through the Old City in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Zone by the Park), Hotel (Vega, Zone)
Included Activities
- Sightseeing tour of Jodhpur discovering its history
- Explore Mehrangarh Fort and palaces
- Visit Jaswant Thada (white marble cenotaph)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience: tuk tuk ride and walking tour through Old City
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada - Day 7
Jodhpur - Ranakpur - Udaipur
Travel from Jodhpur to Udaipur and stop at Ranakpur, home to one of India's largest Jain temples. See the white marble Chaumukha Mandir temple with its 29 halls, 80 domes, 400 columns and 1,444 carved pillars decorated with elephants, flowers and people. Look at the domed ceilings and corridors with carvings of nymphs and maidens, then continue on to Udaipur.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Howard Johnson)
Included Activities
- Visit Ranakpur complex (one of India's largest and most important Jain temples)
- Visit Chaumukha Mandir temple
Landmarks Ranakpur complex Chaumukha Mandir - Day 8
Udaipur
Start your Udaipur tour at the City Palace, which has glittering Belgian mirrors in the Dilkhush Mahal and Sheesh Mahal. Visit the Jagdish Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, then walk through Sahelion Ki Bari, the Garden of the Maidens. Take a scenic drive around Fatehsagar Lake. The afternoon is yours to choose from trekking to a Bhil tribe village, cruising Lake Pichola, visiting Monsoon Palace, or exploring on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Howard Johnson)
Included Activities
- Visit City Palace (Dilkhush Mahal and Sheesh Mahal)
- Visit Jagdish Temple (built 1651, dedicated to Lord Vishnu)
- Visit Sahelion Ki Bari (Garden of the Maidens)
- Drive around Fatehsagar Lake
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience: Bhil tribe village trek
- Choice Experience: Cruise Lake Pichola
- Choice Experience: Visit Monsoon Palace
- Choice Experience: Dinner
Landmarks City Palace Jagdish Temple Sahelion Ki Bari Fatehsagar Lake Lake Pichola Monsoon Palace - Day 9
Udaipur to Mumbai
Fly to Mumbai, India's largest city, for an afternoon of sightseeing. Visit Dhobi Ghat, a 140-year-old open-air laundromat where thousands of clothes get hand-washed daily. See Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, a UNESCO site and great example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture. Stop at Churchgate station to watch the Dabbawallas sort lunch boxes, then visit Mani Bhavan where Gandhi lived, pass Crawford Market and Flora Fountain, and see Marine Drive with its sparkling nighttime views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fariyas (Colaba)), Hotel (Fariyas)
Included Activities
- Visit Dhobi Ghat (140-year-old open-air laundromat)
- Visit Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (UNESCO-listed, formerly Victoria Terminus Station)
- Visit Churchgate station to see Dabbawallas (tiffin carriers)
- Visit Mani Bhavan (Gandhi's former residence)
- Pass Crawford Market, Flora Fountain and Marine Drive
Landmarks Dhobi Ghat Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Churchgate Station Mani Bhavan Crawford Market Marine Drive - Day 10
Mumbai
This morning, you have two options. Take a boat to the Elephanta Caves on the Island of Elephanta to see cave temples from the 5th to 8th centuries with carved panels. Or join a Bollywood tour to learn about India's television and cinema industry. This evening, sit down for a Farewell Dinner with soup, salad, local specialities, roti and naan breads.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell Dinner with soup, salad, local specialities paired with roti and naan breads)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fariyas (Colaba)), Hotel (Fariyas)
Optional Activities
- Choice Experience: Boat to Elephanta Caves (cave temples excavated 5th-8th centuries)
- Choice Experience: Bollywood Tour (Indian television and cinema industry)
Landmarks Elephanta Caves - Day 11
Mumbai
After breakfast, depart from Mumbai. Say goodbye to your travel companions as your trip through Northern India comes to an end.
- Meals
- Breakfast
