North India Highlights

After breakfast, enjoy a tour of Old Delhi, including Red Fort, Jama Masjid, and Raj Ghat. Later, drive to Jaipur. Upon arrival, check into the hotel for an overnight stay.

In the morning, make a brief photo stop at the intriguing sandstone Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Continue to visit the ancient capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs, Amer. In the afternoon, tour the City Palace Museum, housing a collection of paintings, carpets, weapons, and costumes. Proceed to the Jantar Mantar Observatory with its 90 ft. sundial and explore the bustling and colorful markets of the old city. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After breakfast, drive to Agra, with an en route visit to Akbar's Abandoned Capital, Fatehpur Sikri. Upon arrival in Agra, transfer to your hotel and enjoy leisure time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Following breakfast, explore the massive red sandstone Agra Fort. Continue to visit the Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), built by Emperor Shah Jahan in the 17th century as a mausoleum for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, now one of the world's most famous landmarks. Overnight stay at the hotel.

After checkout from the hotel, transfer to the railway station for the train to Jhansi at 08:00 hrs. Upon arrival in Jhansi at 10:40 hrs, pick up from the railway station and transfer to Khajuraho (180 km, 3.5 hrs). Check into the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

In the morning, explore the Eastern Temples and return to the hotel for lunch. Post lunch, visit the Western Group of Temples, reflecting the exotic architectural splendor of the Chandela Kings. In the evening, enjoy the light and sound show. Overnight stay at the hotel.

This morning, board a flight to Varanasi, also known as Kashi. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, visit the Buddhist site at Sarnath. In the evening, explore the bustling markets and observe the rituals on the ghats of the holy river Ganges.

Early morning, take a boat ride along the ghats, absorbing the morning rituals and offerings to the first rays of the rising sun. After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Delhi. Upon arrival, check into the hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

In the morning, visit Qutab Minar, the astonishing victory tower built in the early 13th century, a masterpiece of perfect proportions. Also visit the tomb of Mughal Emperor Humayun, Lotus Temple, and drive past India Gate (War Memorial Arch), Parliament House, and Rashtrapati Bhavan (The President's Residence). Return to the hotel for lunch, then check out and transfer to the airport for your flight home.