Best Of North India

Day 1: Departure

Arrival in Delhi (by flight)

Upon arrival at the airport of New Delhi, you will be met and greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 2

Delhi

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Old and New Delhi.
We start our journey in the heart of India with New Delhi’s grand monuments: Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, India Gate, Rashtrapati Bhawan (Presidential Palace), and Parliament House.
In Old Delhi, explore the bustling Chandni Chowk Market via cycle rickshaw, visit Jama Masjid – India’s largest mosque, and the solemn Raj Ghat memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Walk past the majestic Red Fort, a Mughal masterpiece. Overnight at hotel

Day 3

Delhi – Jaipur (265 km / 5 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Jaipur, the Pink City. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Jaipur is famous for its colorful markets, camel-dotted roads, and grand forts. Its pink architecture reflects Rajput hospitality and royal heritage. Overnight at hotel.

Day 4

Jaipur – Amber Fort – Jaipur

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up at 07:00 to visit Amber Fort, ascending and descending via Jeep. Marvel at its hilltop views and Rajput architecture.
En route, stop for a photo at the iconic Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).
In the afternoon, explore the City Palace (home to museums and royal artifacts), Jantar Mantar Observatory (largest stone observatory in the world), and take a rickshaw ride through Jaipur’s bustling bazaars. Overnight at hotel.

Day 5

Jaipur – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra (255 km / 6 hours)

After breakfast, drive to Agra. En route visit the stepwells of Chand Baori and the 10th-century Harshat Mata temple in Abhaneri.
Continue to Fatehpur Sikri, a red sandstone ghost city built by Akbar, showcasing Indo-Islamic architecture.
Arrive in Agra and transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Day 6:

Agra

After breakfast, visit the majestic Taj Mahal (closed on Fridays), an eternal symbol of love built by Shah Jahan for his queen Mumtaz.
Next, explore the impressive Agra Fort and its blend of defense and elegance.
End your day with a visit to Itimad-ud-Daulah (Baby Taj), a marble mausoleum and precursor to the Taj Mahal. Overnight at hotel.

Day 7:

Agra – Jhansi (Train) – Orchha – Khajuraho (178 km / 4 hours)

After breakfast, transfer to the train station for the Shatabdi Express to Jhansi (Dep: 08:02 / Arr: 10:45).
Drive to Khajuraho with a stop at Orchha, a medieval town on the Betwa River. Explore its 16th–17th-century palaces, temples, and cenotaphs built by the Bundela kings. Lunch at the Orchha Resort. Continue to Khajuraho. Overnight at hotel.

Day 8:

Khajuraho

After breakfast, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Temples of Khajuraho.
Explore the Western Group including the iconic Kandariya Mahadeo Temple and Chaunsat Yogini Temple.
Then head to the Eastern Group featuring the Ghantai, Javari, and beautiful Jain temples. Overnight at hotel.

Day 9:

Khajuraho – Varanasi (by flight)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight 6E-2083 (Dep: 12:25 / Arr: 13:20) to Varanasi, the spiritual capital of India. Transfer to hotel on arrival. Overnight at hotel.

Day 10:

Varanasi

After breakfast, explore Varanasi with visits to Bharat Mata Mandir and the Durga Temple.
In the afternoon, take an excursion to Sarnath, the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. Visit Dhamek Stupa and the Sarnath Archaeological Museum, rich with Buddhist sculptures.
Later, witness the Ganga Aarti ceremony at the ghats of the Ganges River – a magical, spiritual experience. Overnight at hotel.

Day 11:

Varanasi – Delhi (by flight)

Early morning around 05:00 AM, enjoy a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River, watching pilgrims bathe and perform rituals. See the cremation ghats and return to hotel for breakfast.
Transfer to the airport for flight AI 405 (Dep: 12:35 / Arr: 14:30) to Delhi.
On arrival, connect to your onward international flight.

END OF THE JOURNEY