Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi - Fascinating city with chaos translated into a unique energy where old and new merge.
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
You will be picked up from Delhi Airport with a signed board under your name, as per your arrival details. Taken to your hotel to be recovered. Early arrivals have the possibility to explore Delhi, depending on your preference.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Qutub Minar, Qutb Minar, Mehrauli, New Delhi 110030 India
The Qutb Minar, also spelled as Qutub Minar and Qutab Minar, is a minaret and "victory tower" that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of Delhi, India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Humayun's Tomb, Mathura Road Opp Nizamuddin Mosque, New Delhi 110013 India
The last refuge of Mughal Emperor Humayun reminds rather of a luxurious palace, than a tomb.
Located in the eastern part of Dehli, Humayun’s tomb is one of the best preserved Mughal monuments. This spellbinding mausoleum is the first example of Mughal architecture in India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 2 Gandhi Memorial Hall Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
Gandhi Memorial Hall
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lotus Temple Rd, Bahapur, Shambhu Dayal Bagh, Kalkaji Near Kalkaji Temple, East of Nehru Place, New Delhi 110019 India
The Lotus Temple is a Baháʼí House of Worship that was dedicated in December 1986. Notable for its flowerlike shape, it has become a prominent attraction in the city.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin
Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj
Luxury: Taj Palace
Day 2: Delhi - Strident, modern and multi colour city.
Stop At: India Gate, Rajpath Near Connaught Place New Delhi, New Delhi 110001 India
The India Gate is a war memorial located astride the Rajpath, on the eastern edge of the "ceremonial axis" of New Delhi,formerly called Kingsway. It stands as a memorial to 70,000 soldiers of the British Indian Army who died in the First World War.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India
The Red Fort is a historic fort in the city of Delhi in India that served as the main residence of the Mughal Emperors. Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned construction of the Red Fort on 1638, when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Swaminarayan Akshardham, Nh 24 Akshardham Setu, New Delhi 110092 India
'Akshardham' means the divine abode of God. It is hailed as an eternal place of devotion, purity and peace. Swaminarayan Akshardham at New Delhi is a Mandir – an abode of God, a Hindu house of worship, and a spiritual and cultural campus dedicated to devotion, learning and harmony.
Timeless Hindu spiritual messages, vibrant devotional traditions and ancient architecture all are echoed in its art and architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, Ashoka Road Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 India
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib is one of the most prominent Sikh gurdwara, or Sikh house of worship, in Delhi, India and known for its association with the eighth Sikh Guru, Guru Har Krishan, as well as the holly river inside its complex, known as the "Sarovar."
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jama Masjid, Off Netaji Subhash Marg, west of Red Fort, New Delhi 110002 India
The Masjid-i Jehan Numa, commonly known as the Jama Masjid of Delhi, is one of the largest mosques in India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Agrasen Ki Baoli - Leamigo, Hailey Road, K.G. Marg Block G,22 Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001, New Delhi 110001 India
Agrasen ki Baoli, designated a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains, is a 60-meter long and 15-meter wide historical step well on Hailey Road.
Although there are no known historical records to prove who built Agrasen ki Baoli, it is believed that it was originally built by the legendary king Agrasen, and the present architecture hints at it being rebuilt in the 14th century during the Tughlag period of Delhi Sultanate.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lodhi Garden, Lodhi Rd, New Delhi 110003 India
The contrast of sombre mausoleums against the lush greenery of the gardens makes it a favourite among tourists and locals alike.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Laxmi Narayan Temple, Mandir Marg Near Gole Market, New Delhi 110001 India
The Laxminarayan Temple, also known as the Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple up to large extent dedicated to Laxminarayan. Laxminarayan usually refers to Vishnu, Preserver in the Trimurti, also known as Narayan, when he is with his consort Lakshmi.
The temple was inaugurated by Mahatma Gandhi.The side temples are dedicated to Shiva, Krishna and Buddha.
It was the first large Hindu temple built in Delhi.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hazrat Nizamuddin Darga, Mathura Rd - Old Nizamuddin Bazaar, New Delhi India
Nizamuddin Dargah is the dargah (mausoleum) of one of the Sufi saints, Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya. Situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi, the dargah is visited by thousands of pilgrims every week.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin
Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj
Luxury: Taj Palace
Day 3: Mandawa - A genuine town where you could appreciate rural and traditional life in Rajasthan.
Stop At: Mandawa, Mandawa, Jhunjhunu District, Rajasthan
A town built in 18th. Century located in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Expect an outdoor museum every step while experiencing the heritage walks around its Havelis (traditional, exquisitely decorated mansions during Silk Route).
Enjoy and ease your spirit in our Mandawa Kothi property.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Shahi Palace
Semi Luxury: Mandawa Kothi
Luxury: Castle Mandawa
Day 4: Jaipur - Rajasthan Pink City and capital surrounded by monuments, palaces and magic.
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The Palace was the location of religious and cultural events, as well as a patron of arts, commerce, and industry. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Amber fort, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001 Amer Jaipur, Jaipur 302021 India
Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake,which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
"The Palace of Winds" or "The Palace of Breeze" is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jantar Mantar - Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jaigarh Fort, Cheel ka Teela, Jaipur 302013 India
Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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• Dinner: Cooking class & dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Khandela Haveli
Semi Luxury: Shahpura House
Luxury: Castle Samod Haveli
Day 5: Jaipur - A flamboyant state where past and present merge in a unique way.
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
The Albert Hall Museum in Jaipur is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan, India.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302004 India
Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur and is one of many Birla mandirs. It was built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988 and is constructed solely of white marble.
It is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu (Narayan),whose images appear inside, along with other Hindu gods and goddesses and selections from the Gita and Upanishads. Festivals such as Diwali and Janamashtami are celebrated at the temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Galtaji Temple, Jaipur India
Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built into a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Govind Devji Temple, Jainiwas Garden Jalebi Chowk, Jaipur India
Morning worship
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Nahargarh Fort, Nahar Garh Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Royal Gaitor Tumbas, Krishna Nagar, Brahmpuri, Jaipur 302002 India
The Royal Gaitor is a wonderful palace set in a beautiful valley at the foot of a mountain. Its white marble exterior gives it a very majestic appearance.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Khandela Haveli
Semi Luxury: Shahpura House
Luxury: Castle Samod Haveli
Day 6: Agra - Arriving to Agra means to experience the utmost romantic history of all times in front of your eyes.
Stop At: Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra 282001 India
The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the southern bank of the river Yamuna in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Agra Fort Rakabgani, Agra 282003 India
It was the main residence of the emperors of the Mughal Dynasty until 1638, when the capital was shifted from Agra to Delhi. Before capture by the British, the last Indian rulers to have occupied it were the Marathas.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tomb of Itimad-ud-Daulah, Yamuna River, Agra 282001 India
Often described as a "jewel box", sometimes called the "Bachcha Taj", the tomb of I'timād-ud-Daulah is often regarded as a draft of the Taj Mahal.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mehtab Bagh, Nagla Devjit Etmadpur, Agra India
Enjoy the best sunset view of Taj Mahal
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dayal Bagh Temple, Agra India
"Garden of the Merciful", it is the headquarters of the Dayalbagh sect of the Radhasoami faith where the 8th revered leader (Sant Satguru) lives and presides over the satsang (holy service).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tomb of Akbar the Great, 282007 India
Akbar's tomb is the tomb of the Mughal emperor Akbar. This tomb is an important Mughal architectural masterpiece.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fatehpur Sikri, Fatehpur Sikri, Agra District, Uttar Pradesh
Fatehpur Sikri is a town in the Agra District of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Parador
Semi Luxury: Radisson
Luxury: Castle Mughal Sheraton
Day 7: Orchha - Historic and unique town that seems frozen in time. Orchha seems to make people, dream again about fairytales.
Stop At: Orchha Fort, Orchha India
The Orchha Fort complex, which houses a large number of ancient monuments consisting of the fort, palaces, temple, and other edifices.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chhatris Cenotaphs, Near Banks Of Betwa River Kanchan Ghat, River Betwa, Orchha 472246 India
Each of the 14 chhatris on the river banks, are built in memory of the rulers of Orchha, the former rulers of Bundelkhand dynasty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ram Raja Temple, 16 Km From Jhanshi Railway Station, Orchha 472246 India
It is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage and receives devotees in large numbers regularly and is also commonly known as Orchha Temple.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chaturbhuj Temple, Near Laxminarayan Temple, Orchha 472246 India
Chaturbhuj Temple is dedicated to Vishnu. The name Chaturbhuj is a combination of 'chatur' meaning "four" and 'bhuj' meaning "arms" which literally translates to "one who has four arms" and refers to Rama an avatar of Vishnu.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Orchha, Orchha, Tikamgarh District, Madhya Pradesh
Visit to Sunder Mahal in Orchha is another architectural marvel famous since the ancient times bearing relics to the old grandeur of Orchha.
Sunder Mahal is often regarded as the palace of love which was constructed in memory of the intense love between a Hindu prince, Prince Dhurbhajan and his Muslim lover.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lakshmi Temple, Road to Ganj Village, Orchha India
Beautiful Hindi Temple
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Amar Mahal
Semi Luxury: Amar Mahal
Luxury: Orchha Palace
Day 8: Khajuraho - See and experience the magnificent Kama Sutra Temples
Stop At: Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur District, Madhya Pradesh
See and experience the magnificent Kama Sutra Temples of Khajuraho at the Eastern, Western and Southern group of buildings in this sanctuary. Depicting one of the finest art in this world you will be mesmerized. Declared by the UNESCO World Heritage.
In the evening you could select one out of two activities: A Cultural Dance Performance or The Light and Sound Show at the erotic shrine.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Clarks Khajuraho
Semi Luxury: Ramada
Luxury: Radisson
Day 9: Varanasi - Holy River Ganges made of sacred waters where liberation of the soul is awaited.
Stop At: Banaras Ghats, Varanasi 221002 India
Ghats in Varanasi are riverfront steps leading to the banks of the River Ganges. The city has 88 ghats. Most of the ghats are bathing and puja ceremony ghats, while two ghats are used exclusively as cremation sites.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Ganges River, Varanasi India
You have to start your day early morning before Sunrise to go to the Ganges Ghats and enjoy a morning boat ride pulling manually by man to see the morning life: people having a bath, praying and doing their rituals.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sarnath Via-Anlabereni, Varanasi 759026 India
Visit the Buddhist city of Saarnath
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ramnagar Fort, Kila Road Ramnagar Crossing, Varanasi 221008 India
The sandstone structure was built in the Mughal style in 1750 by Kashi Naresh Raja Balwant Singh.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bharat Mata Temple, Vidyapith Road, Varanasi 221001 India
The only temple dedicated to Bharat Mata, mother of India also called Mother India Temple.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Rashmi Guest House
Semi Luxury: Meraden Grand
Luxury: Taj Gateway
Day 10: Varanasi - Mysticism is expressed in every corner of this city.
Stop At: Varanasi, Varanasi, Varanasi District, Uttar Pradesh
Explore this mystic city
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Rashmi Guest House
Semi Luxury: Meraden Grand
Luxury: Taj Gateway
Day 11: Delhi - Strident, modern and multi colour city.
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
You have the option to prepare for the next day departure and stay relaxed at your hotel. Or visit Delhi if you are very active and would like to explore some markets in the city: Chandni Chowk Market, The Kinari Bazaar (Wedding Market), Textile Market (Wholesale Market), The Book Market or he very interesting Spice Market (Grind and Whole Spices).
If your preferences are around art and architecture you could visit: Fateh Puri Mosque, Sis Ganj Guradwara, Jain Temple and The Shiva Temple as well. Depending on your peace and comfort.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Options Available:
Affordable: Grand Godwin
Semi Luxury: Vivanta by Taj
Luxury: Taj Palace
Day 12: Delhi - Departure
Stop At: New Delhi, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi
Relaxed and ready for travelling back home, your driver will take you to the airport as per your flight schedule.
Duration: 2 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.