Itinerary
- Day 1
Delhi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar))
Landmarks Red Fort India Gate Gandhi's House 
- Day 2
Delhi to Bikaner
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Overnight Train)
Included Activities
- Dive into Old Delhi with Local Guide - explore Red Fort, rickshaw ride through narrow lanes to Jama Masjid, visit India Gate, President's House and government buildings, visit Gandhi's House
Optional Activities
- Old Delhi food tour in the evening to taste local cuisine
Landmarks Red Fort Jama Masjid India Gate President's House Gandhi's House 
- Day 3
Bikaner
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at homestay)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Udai Niwas (or similar))
Included Activities
- Wander through Junagarh Fort - a desert stronghold with courtyards, balconies and detailed interiors showcasing royal Rajasthani craftsmanship
Optional Activities
- Heritage bike ride past ornate havelis
- Local street food scene exploration
Landmarks Junagarh Fort - Day 4
Bikaner to Jaisalmer
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Fifu House (or similar))
Landmarks Jaisalmer Fort 
- Day 5
Jaisalmer
- Meals
- Dinner (Family-style dinner under the stars)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Khuri Desert Camp (or similar))
Included Activities
- Explore Jaisalmer Fort with a Local Guide - walk past homes, temples and shopfronts still thriving within the golden sandstone walls
- Saddle up for a camel ride across the Thar Desert at sunset as dunes shift from gold to deep amber
- Circle up by the bonfire for an evening of traditional Rajasthani folk music and dance beneath the open sky
Landmarks Jaisalmer Fort Thar Desert - Day 6
Jaisalmer to Jodhpur
- Meals
- Breakfast (Camp breakfast by the dunes)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Mandore (or similar))
Included Activities
- Head up the hill for views of the mighty Mehrangarh Fort towering 125 metres above the city, then descend into Jodhpur's sea of blue for a guided orientation through the old town and Sadar Bazaar
Landmarks Mehrangarh Fort Sadar Bazaar - Day 7
Jodhpur
- Accommodation
- Hotel (The Mandore (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Tuk-tuk ride through iconic blue lanes for photo opportunities
- Fort viewpoint exploration
- Cafe-hopping between market finds
- Skyline views and street eats exploration
- Day 8
Jodhpur to Pushkar
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Green Park (or similar))
Included Activities
- Stroll through Pushkar's old town on an orientation walk to the holy lake, sacred ghats and the iconic Brahma Temple
- Experience an evening Aarti Ceremony as chants rise into the dusk
Optional Activities
- Rooftop cafe overlooking the lake with the crew
Landmarks Brahma Temple - Day 9
Pushkar to Jaipur
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Utsav Niwas (or similar))
Included Activities
- Rise early and climb up to Savitri Temple for sunrise, earning sweeping views over Pushkar and the desert beyond
- Get hands-on with a block printing workshop led by women from marginalized communities at Anoothi - learn traditional textile printing techniques and support skills training for local women
- Explore Jaipur on a guided walk through the Pink City's sandstone streets and buzzing bazaars
Landmarks Savitri Temple - Day 10
Jaipur
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Utsav Niwas (or similar))
Included Activities
- Step inside Amber Fort on a guided tour and explore its grand courtyards, intricate halls and hilltop views that once housed Rajput royalty
- Pause for a photo stop at the iconic Hawa Mahal, Jaipur's pink sandstone showpiece known for its honeycomb windows and royal past
Optional Activities
- Dinner with a local family to learn traditional Indian home cooking
Landmarks Amber Fort Hawa Mahal - Day 11
Jaipur
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Utsav Niwas (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Bollywood film at the iconic Raj Mandir Cinema
- Exploration of Jantar Mantar's observatory
- Bike tour through the streets
- Cocktails at a heritage palace
Landmarks Jantar Mantar Raj Mandir Cinema - Day 12
Jaipur to Ranthambore National Park
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Raj Palace (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Safari into the jungle at Ranthambore National Park (highly recommended, must be pre-booked as Free Time Add-On)
Landmarks Ranthambore National Park - Day 13
Ranthambore National Park to Agra
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Rich Grande (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Optional visit to Agra Fort for sunset views and Mughal-era architecture
Landmarks Agra Fort - Day 14
Agra to Delhi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Pooja Palace (or similar))
Included Activities
- Visit Taj Mahal at sunrise
Optional Activities
- Market exploration
- Local dinner
- Evening stroll with crew
Landmarks Taj Mahal - Day 15
Delhi to Rishikesh via Haridwar
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar))
Included Activities
- Gather at the Ganges for the evening aarti - priests perform synchronized rituals, brass lamps glow against the dusk, and chants echo along the riverbanks as diyas float across the water
Landmarks Ganges River - Day 16
Rishikesh
- Meals
- Breakfast (Sattvic vegetarian breakfast)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Akhanda Yoga Ashram (or similar))
Included Activities
- Ease into the morning with a guided yoga session designed to stretch out travel-tired muscles and reset your mind
- Walk through Rishikesh with a guided orientation past markets and ashrams, then head to the Beatles Ashram to explore old meditation huts, bold graffiti and forest trails overlooking the Ganges
Landmarks Beatles Ashram - Day 17
Rishikesh to Lucknow via Haridwar
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Surya International (or similar))
- Day 18
Lucknow
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Surya International (or similar))
Included Activities
- Hop into a tuk-tuk for an orientation spin around Lucknow's key sights, taking in the city's grand façades and everyday rhythm
Optional Activities
- Street food tour to taste Lucknow's famous flavours
- Day 19
Lucknow to Varanasi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Meadows (or similar))
Included Activities
- Zip through Varanasi on a guided e-rickshaw tour, weaving between temples and bustling lanes before heading to the Ganges for the evening Ghat Aarti ceremony
Landmarks Ganges River - Day 20
Varanasi
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Meadows (or similar))
Optional Activities
- Sunrise boat ride along the Ganges
- Visit to Sarnath - where Buddha first shared his teachings
Landmarks Sarnath - Day 21
Varanasi
